Panhandle Golf

Florida GolfPanhandle has been known for the miles stretch of beaches along the Mexico’s Gulf as well as the dense pine forests and thick cypress swamps. The region’s beach towns that have been attracting tourists and students especially during the spring breaks feature the white quartz sand that was once mistaken as sugar during the World War era. With the expansions and major renovations to the region’s vast landscape, Panhandle has blossomed into one of Florida’s premier golf destinations. Up to date, the Deep South has been taking pride on its 50 PGA rated layouts designed by top professional golf course designers and architects. Some of the best greens in Panhandle include the Hombre Golf Club, the Hidden Creek, the Scenic Hills Golf Club, the Shalimar Pointe, and the Windswept Dunes Golf.

Hombre Golf Club

Hombre Golf Club is home to “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly” that features the water on 21 of the entire layout’s 27 holes. The challenging course is nestled amidst wetlands, lakes, preserves, and marshes and has been wonderfully framed with the assortment of azaleas, pines, and palms. Hombre is also home to the 2nd stage of the Qualifying School of the PGA Tour. The course amenities include the GPS Technology, driving range, putting and chipping greens, and many more.

Hidden Creek

Lush landscapes, manicured greens, and scenic rolling terrains are Florida Golfamong the amazing features that Hidden Creek offers. The layout was cited as “Best Golf Course in Northwest Florida” as well as the “Top 201 Golf Courses to Play in North America” by Golf Digest and was given a star rating of 4 ½ also by Golf Digest. This spectacular championship course offers the challenging 18 holes that stretch at 6,862 yards to both the beginner and professional golfers.

Scenic Hills Golf Club

Redesigned by Jerry Pate, a former U.S. Open Champion, the Scenic Hills is Florida’s only course that hosted a U.S. Open event. This 18-hole championship course features the champion Bermuda greens, 419 fairways, 4 sets of tee boxes on each hole, continuous car paths, and the comprehensive practice facilities. Beautiful surroundings with excellent conditions are among the many other things that this course is all about.

Shalimar Pointe

Florida GolfShalimar Pointe is an 18-hole championship course with the 6,755 yard par 72 layout designed by the renowned Finger and Dye. The course was cited as “One of Southeast’s Top 50 Development Courses” by Golf Week and received the “4 Star Award Winner in 2001” by Golf Digest. It features the strategically placed bunkers and the impeccably manicured greens with the spacious driving range, chipping green, and the putting green.

Windswept Dunes Golf

Doug O’Rourke, a designer and builder at the same time has created a magnificent masterpiece through the Windswept Dunes Golf. The course features the miles of white sand dunes and the large rolling fairways along with the unspoiled beauty of its rich topography and natural vegetation. This 18-hole championship course is not just a place where golfers can test their skills but also a sanctuary of immaculate beauty and quiet refuge.

Punta Cana Golf

Dominican Republic GolfCovering about 1,100 acres of a fairly deserted area, Punta Cana is a region in the Dominican Republic that boasts of its coastline of white beaches facing the Atlantic and the Caribbean. Both the local and foreign guests visit the place to take advantage on one of natures’ finest. Aside from the array of water activities, Punta Cana also serves as the haven for fine dining, relaxing spas, and prestigious golf. With the tropical climate that is mildly windy, golfers of all ability levels can have the best tee times at the well designed golf courses that meander through the lush and tropical grounds. Some of Punta Cana’s finest greens include the Roco Ki – Faldo Legacy Course, the Punta Espada Golf Course at Cap Cana, the La Cana Golf Club, the Cocotal Golf & Country Club, and the Corales Golf Course.

Roco Ki – Faldo Legacy Course

Considered as one of Caribbean’s uniquely dramatic course, the Roco Ki – Faldo Legacy Course is perfectly nestled in the contrasting environment of pristine white sand beaches, sea grass meadows, tropical mangrove forests, and the elevated headlands. With the majestic panoramas of headlands, ocean, and the mountains at the first tee, guests will have the equally spectacular tee times and nature watching.

Punta Espada Golf Course

The Punta Espada Golf Course at Cap Cana is considered as the first Dominican Republic Golfamong the three Jack Nicklaus Signature layouts in the area. This 18-hole course features the par72 7,000 yards of play along with stunning views, miles of white beaches, and the most complete and modernized marina in the Caribbean. While testing those swinging skills, golfers will also enjoy spectacular sea views.

 

La Cana Golf Club

The La Cana Golf Club serves as P.B. Dye’s first solo masterpiece in the Dominican Republic. The Course features the long 7,152 yards of play from the tees and superb 12 holes that offers the magnificent sea views. Golfers can also improve on their swinging skills by taking golf lessons with the golf pro Kim Jensen or have the 5-day clinics before taking the challenges of this world-class beachfront layout.

Cocotal Golf & Country Club

Dominican Republic GolfDesigned by the renowned golf course architect and six-time Spanish Champion Jose “Pepe” Gancedo, the Cocotal Golf & Country Club is perfectly created using the area’s natural terrains. The course also features the strategically-placed trees, mounds, bunkers, gently rolling terrains, and the generous fairways. With the four sets of tees designed for the low-handicapped golfers, beginners and intermediate players will have their fair share of the course’s challenge.

Corales Golf Course

Set between the expansive Caribbean Sea, coral reefs, and rocky cliffs, the Corales Golf Course offers the golf adventure that is beyond compare. Designed the famed Tom Fazio, the layout features the variety of long and short holes that are bordered by lush vegetation and trees as well as the holes that are playing along the crashing waves and oceanfront cliffs or beside the crystal blue lakes.  The layout’s 16th, 17th, and 18th holes are considered the world’s most scenic and toughest finishing holes.

Sandhills Golf

The Sandhills is a region in North Carolina that has been consideredNorth Carolina Golf as a strip of ancient beach dunes that divides the coastal plain and the Piedmont. Although the area has the predominantly porous and sandy soils that need irrigation in order for agriculture to thrive, some portions of Sandhills have been noted for the large peach production. This amazing vacation destination also boasts of its beautiful landscapes as well as its rich Scottish heritage. Aside from its vast outdoors that serves endless opportunities for extreme and exciting adventures, Sandhills has also been ranked as the “#1 Golf Destination on the East Coast for Best Quality Courses” by Golf Digest. The Bayonet at Puppy Creek, the Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club, The Carolina, the Legacy Golf Links, and the Pit Golf Links are among the premier golf courses that Sandhills boasts about. These layouts also come with golf vacation packages in order to suit everyone’s preferences.

Bayonet at Puppy Creek

Considered as the “Best Kept Secret in the Sandhills”, the Bayonet at Puppy Creek has been the area’s premier golf facility that is open to the public. The layout was designed by the famed Willard Byrd through the area’s rolling hills with the traditional 18-hole concept. The course’s 5 sets of tees will surely challenge every golfer’s skill levels. Aside from the well-designed golf holes, the layout also features the 20-acre practice facility with 10 target greens.

Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club

North Carolina GolfBeing the recipient of Golf Digest’ s 4-star rating, the Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club offers the splendid greens with rolling fairways to all sorts of golfers. This 6,494-yard par-72 layout meanders through the rolling mounds and towering pines of North Carolina that features the Bermuda tees and fairways as well as the Penncross Bent grass greens.

 

The Carolina

The Carolina is an 18-hole golf facility that was gently woven on North Carolina’s natural habitat. This challenging layout features the dramatic elevation changes, cascading landscape, preserved natural wetlands, breathtaking views, undulating greens and fairways, and the majestic green sites. Golfers of all ability levels will surely have the exciting rounds of golf as the course’s challenging features will put to test their skills while on play.

Legacy Golf Links

The Legacy Golf Links is a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece that has been awarded with 4 stars by Golf Digest and is one of the “Top 50 Golf Courses in the Country for customer service”. In 2009, the layout was voted among the “Top 25 Public Courses” being a choice of the Golf Worlds Readers. This layout features Sandhills’ best par threes as well as the 18th hole legacy known as “The Bear”.

Pit Golf Links

The Pit Golf Links which was designed by the renowned Dan Maples has been considered North Carolina Golfamong the country’s top layouts. This 6,660-yard par-72 golf facility now stands in an area that what was once a sand quarry. With the sculpted mounds and dramatic elevation changes, the course will surely challenge even that of the advanced golfers.

The Indians Canyon Golf Resort

Palm Springs GolfColorful and breathtaking natural mountain vistas are some of the best things that the Indian Canyons Golf Resort offers its guests. Considered as the jewel of the desert, this 36-hole golf masterpiece that was divided into two 18-hole facility was uniquely positioned at the Greater Palm Springs to offer all sorts of golfers the unrivaled teeing experiences. Each year, guests who want to take a quiet refuge with nature often flock this golf resort to experience not just exciting golf rounds but also peaceful and relaxing breaks away from the hustles of the busy city life.

Golfers of all ability levels can take challenging rounds of golf at the resort’s two well-designed courses – The North Course and The South Course.

The North Course is a William P. Bell classical masterpiece that features the heavily Palm Springs Golfsteeped greens being part of the golf course architect’s tradition. This 6,943-yard par-72 layout meanders through the stylish “Canyon” region of Palm Springs where the authentic mid-century and modernized homes thrive. The layout also offers the 6 challenging water hazards between the course’s 9th and 18th holes. While on play, golfers can have a fair share of the stunning mountain views as well as historic Walt Disney Fountain. The South Course was redesigned by the famous Casey O’Callaghan together with the LPGA Hall of Famer Amy Alcott. This 6,582-yard par-72 layout features the rolling fairways and mounds, four large lakes, extraordinary five par-5 holes, and more than 800 Washington filifera palm trees and other palm species combined. Other amenities of the resort include the 25 station driving range, a golf shop, the Taylor Made rental clubs, and a restaurant.

White Sulphur Springs Golf

Dubbed as the “Queen of the Watering Places”, White Sulphur West Virginia GolfSprings became the all-time favorite of the wealthy low-country residents of Virginia. It then gained a status of being a socially exclusive site and a luxury resort town where the rich can reprieve from heat and humidity of the busy city life. The city also offers the array of leisurely activities as well as the large clear spring that inspired the city’s name. Some of the amazing golf destinations that contribute to the city’s booming tourism industry include the Greenbrier Course, the Meadows Course, and the Old White Course. These well designed courses also offer the array of golf vacation packages that will suit any kind of budget constraint.

The Greenbrier Course

Originally created by Seth Raynor in 1924, The Greenbrier Course was redesigned in 1977 by the famous Jack Nicklaus. This par-72, 6,675-yard layout features the well-bunkered greens that would require an accurate iron play on the part of the golfer. The course is also said to be the only golf facility that has hosted professional international cup matches. In 1979, the course hosted the Ryder Cup Matches and in 1994, the Solheim Cup Matches. Since then, the Greenbrier has been attracting all sorts of golfers from the different parts of the globe.

The Meadows Course

West Virginia GolfThe Meadows Course is all about challenging holes that would test every golfer’s handicap levels. Since it underwent dramatic updates in 1999, the layout now features the massive double greens on the course’s eighteenth hole. While on play, golfers can also have the fair share of West Virginia’s beautiful panoramic views of the mountains that ring the area. Golfers of all ability levels can now have the exciting yet challenging tee times at one of the world’s finest greens.

The Old White Course

The Old White Course has been considered as Greenbrier’s first 18-hole layout that opened in 1914. The course got its name from the famous Old White Hotel that thrived in the area from 1858 to 1922. Designed by the famous Charles Blair McDonald, this challenging golf course features the undulating and challenging putting greens as well as the generous fairways. Over the years, this well-designed golf layout has served as the playground for golf legends like Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Gary Player, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, and Arnold Palmer. In 1995, Sam Snead made the hole-in-one on the layout’s 18th hole.

North Carolina Golf

Set in the Southern United States’ Atlantic Seaboard, North Carolina is a state that borders Virginia to the north, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and Tennessee to the west. The state now joins another 2 states in leading the fields of Green Technology, Medical Sciences, Bio-Chemical Engineering, and Computer Engineering. Along with its other major industries, North Carolina is also a known vacation destination where guests can have the endless outdoor experiences like hiking and mountain climbing, all the way to the state’s historic neighborhoods, museums, and nightlife. With the adequate rainfall dispersed fairly over the entire year, golf enthusiasts from the different parts of the globe would often take advantage of the golf vacation packages that will let them access to some of the world’s finest greens.

Asheville

North Carolina GolfPerfectly nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has become an all-time favorite vacation destination for both the local and foreign guests. The city has also been dubbed as the “Paris of the South” along with the array of citations from the United States’ leading publications. Visitors who are fond of exploring historical places often flock the city’s central areas that are home to Victorian houses as well as the quaint, trendy shops and the interesting boutiques. Some of the world’s best greens with lush fairways also cater to golf enthusiasts who want to improve their swinging skills.

Charlotte

Charlotte is North Carolina’s largest city that is rapidly growing. Set between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, the city was cited as one of the “Five Cities with Big Outdoor Appeal” by Self Magazine and the nation’s 4th best “Walking City” by Prevention Magazine. For the past 20 years, Charlotte has become the region’s most dynamic urban area with the rapid influx of business investments. The city’s great outdoors serve as the haven for endless adventure including championship golfing at Charlotte’s finest greens that were designed by top professionals.

Fayetteville

Fayetteville is a city in North Carolina that is home to the famousNorth Carolina Golf U.S. Army post – Fort Bragg and was inhabited by the various Siouan Native American tribes for more than 12,000 years. Over the decades, Fayetteville’s downtown area has already transformed into an attractive tourist destination where a number of delightful restaurants and friendly shops can be spotted. The city is also frequently flocked by golfers from the different parts of the globe to experience the various challenges that only the golf courses in Fayetteville can offer.

Pinehurst

Home to the famous Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst is a village set in the Moore County that has 14.9 square miles of total area. Best known for the famous golf courses where several championship competitions were held. Pinehurst was also cited as having 2 of the America’s top 50 public courses. Guests can also explore Pinehurst’s rich history through the Tufts Archives, a specialty museum, as well as the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens or get the best wares from the famous Seagrove potteries.

Raleigh

North Carolina GolfDubbed as the “City of Oaks” for the numerous oak trees, Raleigh is North Carolina’s second largest city. Raleigh occupies 115.6 square miles of total area that is mostly covered by land. Located at the meeting point of the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the North American Piedmont, most of the city areas are set on the gently rolling hills sloping towards the flat coastal plains of the state. From the historic neighborhoods and buildings, to the busy towns and expansive suburban areas, Raleigh offers an exciting escape for its guests. Golf fanatics can also take advantage of the fine greens designed by top golf course architects and designers.

Sandhills

The Sandhills, a North Carolina region, is considered to be a strip of the ancient beach dunes that serves as a division of the coastal plain from the Piedmont. The region is also considered as a forested area where various oak and pine trees thrive prior to its agriculture industry that includes peach production. Up to date, Sandhills is home to some of the world’s finest manicured greens that are often flocked by guests from across the nation. With the best golf courses that meander through the lush green sceneries as well as the sparkling lakes, golfers can have the experience that no other place can offer.

New Jersey Golf

The state of New Jersey is situated in the Middle Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the U.S. that was once inhabited by the Native Americans for more than thousands of years. It is bordered by New York on the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean on the southeast, Pennsylvania on the west, and Delaware on the southwest. The location itself is the state’s greatest natural resource that has been contributing to New Jersey’s different industries particularly tourism. The state’s Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the United State’s busiest airports that has been taking in and out guests from the different parts of the world. Golfers can also take advantage of the undulating greens that goes with the array of exciting golf vacation packages.

Atlantic City

Atlantic City is a resort community located in North America’s New Jersey GolfAtlantic coast. The city has been notable for its casino gambling, shopping centers, boardwalk, sandy beaches, and the picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can also delight on the numerous cultural attractions, museums, antique shops, piers, arcades, an aquarium, or take a short drive for a winery visit. Golf fanatics can also take advantage of the city’s pristine greens with the undulating pine-bordered fairways.

Crystal Springs Resort

New Jersey GolfJust an hour away from New York City and 47 miles off Manhattan is a resort highly acclaimed for being one of the state’s amazing mountain golf destinations. The resort is perfectly nestled on the Garden State’s rolling farmlands and offers the vast 4,000+ acres of playground for all ages. Among the many other exciting attractions and destinations that the resort boasts to its guest are the 7 award-winning golf courses, all set within the resort’s 5-mile radius. Considered as a year-round resort, Crystal Springs is also home to an array of luxurious accommodations, outstanding restaurants, day spas, and endless adventure opportunities on the resort’s great outdoors.

Nevada Golf

Considered as the 7th largest in terms of land area, Nevada basically covers the Great Basin to its North and the Mojave Desert to its South. This mountain region, which has been dubbed as the Silver State of the U.S. due to the large silver deposits, is also home to the sandy deserts and the semi arid grass lands. Although Nevada is popularly known for its casinos which brought in gaming revenue of around $12 billion, the state also takes pride on the array of resort areas that offer endless outdoor adventure for guests to feast on. Aside from the natural wonders, Nevada has the well manicured greens that offer exciting golf vacation packages.

Las Vegas

Nevada GolfKnown for unprecedented glitz and glamour, Las Vegas is considered as the world’s most exciting as well as entertaining city in the world. Guests from all over the world flock the city for its luxurious casino hotels, wonderful live entertainment, fine dining, dazzling light shows, world-class shopping, and the internationally acclaimed resorts. Off the glitters of the neon lights are the enchanting panoramas of the city’s great outdoors and the manicured greens that offer the best teeing experience that is beyond compare. At this fun city, there are plenty of things to do for everyone.

Mesquite

Located 80 miles off northeast of Las Vegas is Mesquite, Nevada Golfa city that has been home to several casinos as well as a growing retiree population. Set in a rugged desert, Mesquite offers an array of fascinating attractions like the numerous delicately-carved spires of the Bryce Canyon National Park. Guests can also discover the city’s rich local history through the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum or explore the great outdoors through the well designed golf courses that offers the mountain’s sweeping views.

Orlando Golf

Florida GolfBeing home to the famous Walt Disney World, Orlando is now a city that is already heavily urbanized with the array of industries. Aside from the famous world of Mickey Mouse, the city also boasts of its other major tourist attractions including the Universal Orlando Resort, the SeaWorld Orlando, and Lake Buena Vista. These all-time favorite vacation spots served as the backbone of the city’s tourism industry that sees over 50 million annual visits from both the local and foreign vacation goers. But amidst the vast urban sprawl and theme parks are the finest championship golf courses that were designed by top golf course architects and designers. The International Course of Championsgate Golf Resort, the Stoneybrook West, the Disney’s Palm Golf Club, the Bella Collina Golf Club, and the Harmony Golf Preserve, are among the pristine greens that the Orlando golf industry boasts about.

Championsgate Golf Resort – International Course

World-class golf with unmatched golf facility designed by the Orlando Golffamous golf champion Greg Norman is what the International Course of the Championsgate Golf Resort is all about. Just minutes off from the famous Disney World, golfers can now take challenging rounds of golf in a layout that reminds of the British Isles’ great golf courses. The entire layout features the thick and gnarly rough, fairways with mounding and waste areas on either of its sides, and the deep bunkers to add up to the challenge.

Stoneybrook West

The Stoneybrook West has been considered as one of the finest greens in Central Florida that offers the best tests in golfing. A layout that stretches out 7,101 yards of play from the back tees, will allow each golfer to decide how much challenge would fit to make the best of their rounds. Designed by Arthur Hills, the course features the legendary greens that are seeded with Tif Eagle and the true rolling features. Golfers can also take warm ups on the layout’s full practice range equipped with fairway bunkers and greenside.

Disney’s Palm Golf Club

Rated among “America’s Top 75 Resort Courses”, the Disney’s Orlando GolfPalm Golf Club offers the fourth-toughest 18th hole that the PGA Tour has. It also features the numerous tree-lined fairways, elevated greens and tees, 94 bunkers, and the fair share of sand and water with 9 water holes. The course was also cited by Golf Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Resorts in the United States”.

 

 

Bella Collina Golf Club

Exclusively designed by Nick Faldo, the Bella Collina Golf Club serves as the masterpiece of the of an all-time leading Ryder Cup point scorer. Set in the rolling terrain Highlands of Tuscany, the course features the sweeping dunes, the open fairways, and the majestic views overlooking the lush orange groves and two lakes.

Harmony Golf Preserve

The Harmony Golf Preserve is a complete golf course facility Orlando Golfdesigned by Johnny Miller, the 1973 U.S. Open Champion. The course is conveniently located between Lake Nona, Melbourne Beach, and the airport in Central Florida that is home to diverse animal and plant life. This award-winning layout also features the complete practice facility comprised of a putting green, chipping area, and a driving range.

Oregon Golf

Oregon is a state located in the United State’s Pacific Northwest region. The area which was once inhabited by the indigenous tribes, explorers, settlers, and traders became the 33rd state in the mid 1800s after the Oregon Territory was formed. The state’s diverse landscape has become a major attraction for both the local and foreign guests seeking for quiet refuge away from the busy world. Adventure seekers and nature lovers can explore the rugged and glaciated mountain ranges, the dense evergreen forests, semi-arid scrublands, deserts, prairies, and meadows. For the sports enthusiasts, Oregon also offers the array of unique greens designed by top professional golf course architects and designers. Among the many other things that visitors can enjoy are the impressive restaurants, growing arts scene, unique lodging options, and the exciting golf vacation packages.

Central Oregon

Best known for the 300 days of sunshine, Central Oregon serves asOregon Golf the haven for endless outdoor adventure opportunities as well as the wonderland of natural attractions. Among the most visited spots in Central Oregon includes the Smith Rock State Park, the snowy peaks of the Cascade Mountains, several Lava Lands, world-class museums, performance centers, and fantastic shopping destinations. Set far enough from the hustles of the daily life, guests can have a relaxing vacation with family and friends in this historic property. Comfortable accommodations are also provided along with the preferred vacation packages. For those who want to test their swinging skills can try Central Oregon’s array of well manicured greens.