Golfing fanatics are constantly seeking the best courses to play regardless of where they have to travel to get there. Often times, they will combine a golf outing with a fabulous vacation. The following top five golf vacation destinations are ranked as some of the finest in the world.
Pebble Beach
One of America’s most favorite and beautiful golf resorts is Pebble Beach Links, an 18-hole course with a 72 par. The course, designed by Douglas Grant and Jack Neville, has spectacular views of the ocean. Signature holes include the par 3, 7th, where players hit directly toward the ocean with crashing surf against rocks as a backdrop. This hole is one of the most photographed in the world, as well as one of the most physically and mentally challenging.
Accommodations can be reserved at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Stays are also offered at Casa Palmera and The Lodge at Pebble Beach. Wining and dining can be enjoyed at a wide selection of cafes, cocktail bars and restaurants.
Golf and Family Stays At Disney World, Florida
You can’t beat a round of golf at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course in Lake Buena Vista, the longest Walt Disney World® championship resort courses. The course runs a stunning route , with 18 holes, 7515 years and a par 72. You can’t help but feel like a champion when you play on this Joe Lee classic Florida style design. And, when you stay at one of Disney World’s famous resorts, you’ll enjoy exciting benefits including free transportation from Orlando International Airport to your resort hotel, extended Theme Park hours, complimentary transportation throughout the Disney resort, a stay at one of the themed accommodation in the heart of Disney and much more.
Whistling Straits
Pete Dye also designed Whistling Straits Golf Course, a world-class links course that runs along Lake Michigan’s banks in Wisconsin. This phenomenal course has hosted impressive tournaments including the 2004 PGA Championship, 2007 Senior Open and is scheduled to host the Ryder Cup in 2020. Whistling Straits is an 18-hole course with 7,288 yards of golf and a par 72. It has a course rating of 76.7 and a slope rating of 151, played on Fescue grass. It is open to the public and managed by Kohler Co. The area boasts of a world renowned Resort Spa, many restaurants and bars and award winning hotels, including the Inn on Woodlake and The American Club.
Jugando Golf
Spain beckons golfers from all over the world and the La Torre Golf Resort in the province of Murcia is an amazing course. Created by Jack Nicklaus, La Torre Golf Resort is an 18-hole, par 68 championship course and is part of the Nicklaus Golf Trail. The resort is an elegant and contemporary and situated in a landscape that holds thousands of years of history and culture including baroque cathedrals, the historical Roman Theatre, restaurants and unique Spanish boutiques.
Kingsbarns Golf Links In Scotland
Kingsbarns Golf Links is located on the beautiful coast of the North Sea in Scotland. The course is 18-holes and 7,150 yards to championship tees, with a par 72. The rugged course is scenic to say the least with a classic moorland design stretching across a spectacular coastline, which can be viewed from every hole. Special packages offered by The Glenagles Hotel include a fabulous Scottish breakfast and a round of could on Kingsbarns course.
Remeber, don’t forget to bring your hybrid golf clubs on your relaxing golf vacations. Enjoy your trip!
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