Lying next to the classical gem that is the Pinehurst #2 is another of Donald Ross’ originally designed golf trip course, the Pinehurst #4. While it was built in 1919, Robert Trent Jones operated a face lift on this course, during the 80’s, as he tweaked the layout to make a modern classic. But since the course had become too ragged on the edges, the Pinehurst Company called Tom Fazio to refashion some of the parts. In effect, this spectacular golf course has turned into a collection of the fundamental architecture of Ross, the edgy style of Jones, and the machinate approach of Fazio. This golf course reopened in 2000 as it welcomed back old fans and new advocates.

With the new layout, a set of features followed to heighten the challenge. There are now over 140 British pot bunkers among the stupefying 188 bunkers , and a lake that serves as both scenic sweet and water hazard. Love grasses and other native grasses adorn the area and distinguish Pinehurst #4 from the rest of the golf vacation courses. The holes are packed tight even if it does not spread as much. But with larger greens, the hogbacks are more visible and give an intriguing shape to the area.

Among the attractive characteristics of Pinehurst #4, the 510-yard 13^th hole is the most risk-taking. It begins with an elevated tee box and concludes with a tight landing spot framed by a bunker on the right and a lake on the left. The holes steer around to a slanted green protected in the middle of the lake and the bunkers. The order brings a golfer into the risky decision of having the nerve to hit a shot. A kind of atmosphere that can only be found in this golf vacation destination.

Opened in 1961, the Pinehurst #5 was designed by the son of Donald Ross’s right hand man who served him for 40 years. Ellis Maples definitely embodies the skills of the master as he created this golf vacation destination in the veins of classic architectural standards with nature as the main furnish. Water features display as eye catching design as well as hazard in this area where green is next to pretty. It is an obvious demonstration of modern classic golf design.

The par-3 on its 15^th hole, famously known as Cathedral Hole, defines fame into this specific course, among all the others in Pinehurst Resort. The variety of uphill and downhill play is interchangeable with a left-to-right and right-to-left play and long or shot par-4s. The 18-holes never let down a golf trip enthusiasts with its overall playful condition. The Pinehurst #5 area complements with the general majestic feel of the resort, with towering pines nestling the community at Sandhills of North Caroline.

Aside from golf experience, Pinehurst #5 also invites guests into the world of friendly neighborhood, sophisticated accommodations, relaxing spa and other recreational activities that are perfect for family outings and corporate strategic planning events. There are also world-renowned spa treatments and a tennis course for option. As golfers stay-in the vicinity, more golf vacation packages await and are partnered by a taste of tradition and an easy opportunity on other well-celebrated golf courses. To completely determine the honor, U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships in 2014 is eyeing to hold the tournaments here. 

Pinehurst #1 is the first hole in the Pinehurst Resort that is designed by the renowned golf architect, Donald Ross. The continuing holes in the golf vacation destination are crafts of other famous designers namely Dr. Leroy Culver and John Dunn Tucker. While the rest of the holes install more drama into the resort, the first hole surely sets the mood up. The layout of 6,093-yard par 70 may seem elementary, but it is where strategies are mostly put to the test. Any golfer knows that short games can become sloppy and may define for a long day. This first hole surely pushes forth motivation which is truly a Donald Ross signature golf atmosphere.

Before having a chance to swing at Pinehurst #1, Pinehurst Resort allows players to stay-in for a golf vacation. The grand Carolina welcomes vacationers into a stately spirit with its large columns framing since 1901. Inside the resort, the accommodations rub a comfortable, elegant and classy ambiance into any guest. The boutique called Holly showcases more of a history with some materials formerly used by presidents. This is the place to look for a successful mixture of Southern hospitality and charm with the details on the place a blend of contemporary indulgence and an air of timelessness.

Also available at the Pinehurst #1 Resort is the Manor which is a sportsman-style lodge where any player can have a more relaxing treat. There are also golf trip villas and condominiums that are spacious enough to cater for a large group like families or company team parties. To paint a satisfactory finish to the golf trip experience are a shuttle service and a crowd of staff that would sincerely assure a one-of-a-kind stay.

Carrying a dramatic history for over 72 years, the Gulf Hills Golf Club has been an important part for the Mississippi Golf Coast community. For one, during its earlier days, this golf vacation destination has hosted several movie stars, gangsters and members of the “upper crust”, like Elvis Presley, at its former clubhouse “The Pinky Pony”. In the 50’s and 60’s, the course has made it as a first rate location. At the time, its fame rose to an unparalleled level that tee times there were even auctioned off to a highest bidder. It was only in 1998 when the Gulf Coast residents fought for the destination, restoring it back to its original brilliance.

Now, the Gulf Hills Golf Club continues to appeal to all golf players around the world with its magnificent tumbling hills that rolls through the resplendent residential area. Here, the fastidiously sculpted velvet greens lay as perfect match with the resounding gentle breeze. With sunshine an average of 300 days, this golf trip location is only filled with lavish sight of fairways and manicured greens and none of those alarming hard winters. Couples statistically adore this destination for its carpet of roses that blooms all year round.

Give it to architect Jack Daray who designed this one-of-a-kind 18-hole course that is perfect for a golf vacation in the South. Because of the satisfaction any player gets when experiencing golf here, Golf Digest ranked the Gulf Hills Golf Club‘s 17^th hole as the top 5 most beautiful and challenging golf course for the entire Southeastern Region.

Designed by the renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr, the President Country Club – Eagle Course is known to have its maker’s signature with 36 holes of Championship Golf in Boca Raton, Florida. The Bermuda Greens on this golf vacation destination has six sets of tees that provide a mix of playability and competitiveness that is obviously unique only to a Trent Jones style. Back tees are where the challenge lies with coquina wastes lining up at the fairways and pampas greens showing an intricate accent that makes the landscape a spectacular scene to watch.

The opening hole doglegs on the right of the President Country Club – Eagle Course is where a lake is competently located attracting players to cut off as able as they can pull off. Every holes progresses along with more challenges that allow greater opportunities to test the mentality of a player. The par-4s are specifically interesting as they supply a larger space to make a run as if preparing a player for the tighter and more demanding holes to come. Obviously, the layout in this golf trip location shows the meticulous course management of a master designer.

There is the 5,500 yards with 127 slope and 5,063 with 123 slope that has been a magnet to women golfers. Coming into play on the 14 holes are the stimulating water hazards as well as the 47 peppered sand bunkers of different shapes and sizes that are placed strategically near the landing zones of the smoothly sculpted fairways. With a bit of everything, the President Country Club – Eagle Course has remained highly recommended among golf vacation adorers around the world.

The Turnberry Isle Miami – Soffer Course is part of the two-property community at Turnberry Isle Miami, Florida along with the Miller Course. This golf vacation destination features a spread of tropical greens with elevated grounds as accent. Fairways sculpted finely and sharp shifts within the holes together with a gradient of colorful trees and flowers make this golf course a perfect spot for a vacation. The scenery is blazed with the revitalizing sunshine that is unique only to Florida’s oasis-like climate.

With around $100,000 cost for re-landscaping, this Raymond Floyd-redesigned golf trip destination shows a magnificent waterfall that greets guest golf enthusiasts at the first hole. That display only intrigues most golfers to find out what is in store as the player progresses to the last hole. Compared to its adjacent course, the Turnberry Isle Miami – Soffer Course is more exigent with a size that flexes about 7,000 yards from the championship tees. It is where golfers perform a dramatic golf game where they can maximize their most unique tactical strategies.

Putting more appeal to the golf vacation course is the sanctuary of Auburn birds and other exotic fauna only found in Florida. Flamingos nesting on “Flamingo Island” within easy reach on the resort add charm to the location. But what makes Turnberry Isle Miami – Soffer Course a perfect spot for a golf vacation is the breeze of the warm ocean that sways comfort into a day of thrilling golfing. Truly, this place is a golf location that any golf fanatic looks for.