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Kiawah Island Golf

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A barrier island set 15 miles off south of Charleston is Kiawah Island, a popular beach and golf resort that is already considered as a major tourist destination in the United States. The island boasts of its spacious villas, highly acclaimed greens, famous beaches, and many other exciting attractions. Being hailed as one of East Coast’s premier golf destinations, the island has 5 award-winning golf layouts designed by Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, and Tom Fazio. With the courses that go through the dense woods all the way to the island’s breezy oceanfront, Kiawah is often flocked by golfers of all ability levels who want to experience not just quality  but also a quiet golf vacation destination and refuge. The Oak Point, the Cougar Point, the Osprey Point, the Turtle Point, and the Ocean Course are among the finest golf courses that the island boasts about.

Oak Point

The Oak Point is Clyde Johnston’s masterpiece that is set on the grounds of what was Kiawah Islan Golfknown as an old cotton and indigo plantation. Frequently dubbed as course with the Scottish-American style, this par-72 layout offers the fair test to both the experienced professionals and novice golfers. This stay and play facility also features a new clubhouse that is near the 18th green with the best views of the Haulover Creek.

 

Cougar Point

Stretching at a yardage of 6,861 from the back tees, the Cougar Point is nestled on the former site of Marsh Point Golf Course. The new design that was made by Gary Palmer is about 600 yards longer as compared to the old course. The layout also features the 3-hole stretch midway that runs through the front nine, the acres of spartina grass, and the dramatic par-4 18th hole. Aside from the majestic views of the Kiawah River, golfers can also see the countless wading birds while on play.

Osprey Point

The Osprey Point is a Tom Fazio classic layout that is characterized by variety and playability. The Kiawah Island Golflayout features the fingers of saltwater marsh, 4 large natural lakes, and the dense maritime forests comprised of the century-old live oaks, palmetto palms, pines, and magnolias. Tee times would include the par-4 453-yard ninth as well as the pair of threes that are longer than 200 yards. The layout also features the modernized cart paths as well as an immaculate driving range.

Turtle Point

The Turtle Point is a Jack Nicklaus gem where premier events like the 1990 PGA Cup Matches were held. The layout is considered as low-profile design wherein the green settings and fairways are blended with the area’s existing landscape with the absence of artificial mounding and other radical features. It also features the 412-yard 15th which is known as the hardest hole that the course takes along.

The Ocean Course

Designed by the famous Pete Dye, the Ocean Course has already hosted several major golf Kiawah Island Golfcompetitions including the “War by the Shore” of the Ryder Cup. In 2002 and 2003, Dye made some significant changes like moving the 40 yards 18th green toward the ocean as well as relaying all the tees and greens. A clubhouse was also added in order to provide guests with an ultimate golf vacation experience.

Crystal Springs Golf

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The Crystal Springs Resort has been considered as the most expansive resort in the Northeast that serves as a four-season vacation destination. Nestled in the lush greens of Vernon Valley and the beautiful range of Kittatinny Mountain, the resort is ringed by rolling farmlands and pristine lakes. With the majestic landscape, golf course designers and architects made the resort a haven of beautiful masterpieces creatively designed for the golfers at heart. Included in the resort’s seven amazing golf courses are the Ballyowen Golf Club, the Black Bear, the Cascades, Crystal Springs, Great Gorge, the Minerals Golf Center, and the Wild Turkey.

Ballyowen Golf Club

Among the 21,000 golf layouts that were evaluated by Conde Nast’s GolfWorld Magazine, Ballyowen Golf Club was picked as one of the United States’ “Top 50 Public Courses”. The course was masterfully and skillfully sculpted on sprawling acres above the plateau overlooking the Wallkill River and surrounded by craggy knolls and rolling farmland. Inspired by the Celtic style, architect Roger Rulewich created a virtually treeless golf course that features the plush green fairways, pristine white bunkering, and the towering mounds.

Black Bear

Rated  “very good to excellent” by Zagat, the Black Bear course serves as every recreational golfer’s paradise. The entire golf course was designed by David Glenz, the PGA “Teacher of the Year”, and Jack Kurlander, a famed developer. This 6,673 yard layout features the teeing area covered with natural grass that is about 100,000 square feet, bunkers, the synthetic multi-tiered launching stations, and the wide array of target greens. Black Bear is also home to the David Glenz Golf Academy.

Cascades

The Cascades is the newest golf course in Crystal Springs Resort and the third masterpiece of golf course architect Roger Rulewich in the resort. The course that stretches to 3,627 yards features the junior tees in order to provide enjoyable tee times for those who are new to golfing. Golfers can now take the challenging rounds of swinging at the resort’s highly acclaimed 117 holes set in an amazing golf vacation destination.

Crystal Springs

Considered as New Jersey’s most challenging layout, Crystal Springs was also recognized among the finest greens in the northeastern portion of the United States. Almost every year, Crystal Springs is listed on the “Top 10 Public Golf Courses in New Jersey” of Golf Digest. This highly acclaimed 6,800 yards golf course features the fairways and greens framed by sculpted mounds as distinct in a Robert von Hagge design.

Great Gorge

The Great Gorge, designed by the famous George Fazio, is a 27-hole complex that is comprised of 3 separate 9-hole layouts namely the Quarryside Course, the Lakeside Course, and the Railside Course. Rated four stars by Golf Digest, Great Gorge provides golfers of all ability levels the experience that no other places in this world can offer.

Minerals Golf Center

The Minerals Golf Center was designed by Robert Trent Jones to provide the best 9-hole family-friendly layout in New Jersey. Cited as one of the “Top 12 Short Courses in America” by Golf Range Magazine, this majestic layout features the well manicured bentgrass fairways, 2 sets of cups in every hole, and the array of family-oriented amenities. This scenic golf is located at Hamburg Mountain’s base.

Wild Turkey

The Wild Turkey is considered as the 2nd Roger Rulewich design in Crystal Springs Resort. Classified by guests as a combination of the two other Rulewich masterpieces in the resort, Wild Turkey still stood on its own merit being cited by NJGCOA as one of “New Jersey’s Top New Public Courses”. Golfers can now experience Ballyowen’s sheer expansiveness and Crystal Springs’ multi-elevated nature in a uniquely designed layout.

Florida Golf

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Dubbed as “The Sunshine State”, Florida serves as the haven for guests who want to experience a warm getaway during the winter season. Some of Florida’s finest attractions include the beaches as well as the renowned theme parks like Universal Studios, Disney World, Sea World, and Busch Gardens. Throughout the state also lies the array of fantastic greens that any golfer could ever want. Designed by top golf course architects and designers, these layouts were uniquely created to give golfers unique yet challenging courses that are beyond compare. If you want to spend a great vacation without spending much, consider the golf vacation packages that will suit your budget. Daytona, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, and Miami are among the best places in Florida to be in when it comes to challenging golf.

Daytona

Attracting more than 8 million visits each year, Daytona is home to the 23-mile stretch of amazing white sand beaches as well as NASCAR, which made Daytona the “World Center of Racing”. Historically, the city is also known as having the hard packed sand on its beaches that allow motorized vehicles to run through the shorelines. These days, with the rapid changes that have been taking place in the city, Daytona is now considered as a haven of family oriented resort destinations. The city also boasts of its renowned golf courses designed by Rees Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Arthur Hills, Bill Amick, and Lloyd Clifton.

Fort Lauderdale

A coastal city set in the Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale is considered as the “Venice of America” due to the city’s expansive canal system. Located in the County of Broward, the city has been notable for its boats and beaches that are often flocked by people from the different parts of the globe. The city is also home to some of the world’s well designed and challenging golf courses. With the warm climate and rich natural beauty,  golfers find Fort Lauderdale’s finest greens very hard to resist.

Jacksonville

This city boasts of the picturesque views of Atlantic Ocean’s natural beauty that has been attracting both the local and foreign guests. Jacksonville is also home to United States’ largest urban park system with the vast 80,000 acres in more than 337 locations set all throughout the city. Aside from the parks, the city also holds over 25 golf courses that can cater to all kinds of golfer abilities. Whether you opt for the oceanside resorts or try something traditional at popular public courses, Jacksonville is an experience you will never forget.

Miami

Set off 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 106 miles from Naples, Miami is considered as a major city in the United States’ southeastern portion. As the 4th largest urbanized U.S. city, Miami is also a well-known major center of commerce and international trade. The city also serves as one of the important leaders in performing arts as well as film and education. Golfers from  across the globe also flock the city to experience the challenging greens with well designed holes that will surely match every ability level.

Charleston Golf

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Popularly known as a seaport city in South Carolina, Charleston is also the state’s oldest and 2nd largest city that was established in 1670. “Charles Towne” as it was formally called has also been dubbed as the Holy City with the prominence of church steeples evident in the city’s low-rise cityscape. For several decades, Charleston City has languished economically and its tourism industry has greatly improved with the increasing number of local and foreign visitors from all over the world. Among the exciting places to visit in the city include the overwhelming golf courses like the Harbor Course of Wild Dunes Resort, the Links Course of Wild Dunes Resort, the Crowfield Golf & Country Club, the Links at Stono Ferry, Charleston National Golf Club, Coosaw Creek, and the Dunes West Golf Club.

Wild Dunes Resort – Harbor Course

The Harbor Course of the Wild Dunes Resort was designed by the famous Tom Fazio and is considered as one of the state’s best golf courses. Perfectly nestled through the marsh vistas and the glistening dunes with the crashing waves, this award-winning layout will surely test every golfer’s skill level with the bodies of water that come into play nearly on every hole.

Wild Dunes Resort – Links Course

Considered as Tom Fazio’s first solo layout, the Links Course of Wild Dunes Resort has been ranked as one of the world’s best greens. This highly acclaimed layout features the rolling fairways framed with rustling palms and moss-bearded live oaks, the massive humpbacked sand dunes, as well as the well designed finishing holes situated along the Atlantic Ocean that recalls the ancient Scottish heritage of golf.

Crowfield Golf & Country Club

Stretching at nearly 7,000 yards of play, the Crowfield Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole championship layout designed by the famed Bob Spence. It is set through the hilly and undulating Crowfield landscape that offers challenging tee times. The course also features the 5 sets of tees that will surely challenge the swinging skills even  of the professional golfers.

Links at Stono Ferry

With the majestic sceneries amidst the centuries-old live oaks and low country breezes, the Links at Stono Ferry serves as a quiet refuge for guests who want to unwind away from the hustles of the city life. The course was voted as the “Charleston Area Golf Course of the Year” in 2003. Among the many features that attract golfers from all parts of the globe are the front nines that wind through the waste area-lined fairways and the heroic back nines that goes along with the scenic views and the 18th hole new island green.

Charleston National Golf Club

A golf resort of impeccable taste and high standards is what Charleston National Golf Club is all about. The layout is considered as the only Rees Jones masterpiece in Charleston that has been opened to the public. It features the rolling greens that were sculpted out of a marshland that is often complimented with the cool ocean breeze. Rees Jones also considers the course as “one of the elite venues in golf” that offers the superb all-year round tee times.

Coosaw Creek

A short drive away from Charleston is the award-winning Coosaw Creek, which is a classic design of Arthur Hills. The course was already a recipient of various citations including the Golf Magazine’s “Must Play” and Golf Digest’s “4 Stars” rating. The layout features the subtle mounding, gentle rolling fairways, and the gradual elevation changes.

Dunes West Golf Club

The Dunes West Golf Club is perfectly nestled on the historic Lexington Plantation. This Arthur Hills masterpiece offers the 6,871 yard par 72 play set through the Bermuda-covered dunes with the Spanish moss-draped 200 year old oaks. It also features the finest golf facilities to give local and foreign golfers from across the nation a truly world-class golfing experience and an exciting golf vacation.

Casa de Campo Golf

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Mother Nature at its finest is what this amazing Caribbean getaway is all about. Casa de Campo, as popularly known in the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic, offers 7,000 acres of relaxing respite away from the hustles of city traffic and long work hours. Set in an enormous geographic location coupled with an impressive historical legacy, Casa de Campo is often flocked by both the local and foreign vacation goers to spend some time with nature while getting a glimpse of the high mountain ranges, tropical rainforests, green valleys, sundry sanctuaries, and the sparkling seas. This beacon for travel is also home to some of the world’s finest golf courses including the Teeth of the Dog, the Dye Fore, and the Links Course.

Teeth of the Dog

The Teeth of the Dog is a Pete Dye classic masterpiece that ranked as the #1 course in the Caribbean as well as the 43rd among the world’s top 100 Courses as cited by Golf Magazine. The “Teeth” layout features the devilish dogleg and the signature obstacles that include the elevated greens as well as the “trick of the eye” trees that challenge both the amateur and the best professional golfers. The course’s top-notch caddies are also ready to assist every golfer all throughout the terrain. Even without the proper heavy machinery to design the area, pickaxes, chisels, and sledgehammers were used by the tireless Dominican crew in order to come up with a truly- inspired masterpiece.

The Dye Fore

Considered as Pete Dye’s latest Casa de Campo gem, The Dye Fore is the Teeth of the Dog’s rival that offers the staggering 7,740 playable yardage. The course also features the 18 picturesque holes, 7 of which are cliff-side holes that goes along with the 40 mph gusting winds, and the 12th and 15th as the world’s greatest par three. The layout also provides guests with the spectacular views of the Caribbean’s highest mountains, the Caribbean Sea, the Chavón River, as well as the artists’ village of Altos de Chavón to complete an exciting golf vacation. With the intimidating greens and incredible par threes, golfers of all ability levels can experience the best tee times that no other courses in the world can offer.

The Links Course

A Pete Dye masterpiece that runs through a moderately hilly track that features the guinea grass and tall bahia grass roughs, The Links Course has been thought to be reminiscent of the traditional Scottish and British courses. The layout features several lakes and lagoons with wading birds and the multiple traps that will take out the best golfer in you. To add up to the challenge, the course offers 5 holes where water features come into play. From the back tees, this golf course provides the par 71 6,461 yards of play that was given the course rating of 124 and the slope rating of 70. Caddies are also available to assist golfers all the way to the final shots.

California Golf

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Crashing waves, sandy beaches, bustling cities, and magnificent Sequoia redwoods are among  the many things that surround the amazing state of California. Considered as the 3rd largest state in the U.S. in terms of land area, California’s diverse landscapes include the raging rivers, forests, alpine lakes, sparkling streams, and the sandy deserts, making the place a haven of endless outdoor opportunities. Aside from the array of parks and recreation areas, the state also boasts of its extensive coastlines, where guests can go boogie boarding , surfing, windsurfing, and water gliding.  California is also home to renowned greens where people from across the nation flock for exciting golf vacation packages.

Palm Springs

World-class golfing is what Palm Springs offers to its guests. Perfectly nestled in the Coachella Valley, the city serves as the home for the array of internationally renowned golf courses designed by some of the top golf architects. Ringed by the San Bernardino Mountains to the north, Little San Bernardino Mountains to the east, Santa Rosa Mountains to the south, and San Jacinto Mountains to the west, the city offers 354 days of sunshine and 5.23 inches of annual rain.

San Diego

San Diego is considered as the United State’s 8th largest city, with a total of 372.1 square miles of land area. The vast lands, which are mainly comprised of agriculture and manufacturing, also holds some of the best golf courses designed by the highly acclaimed architects. As cited by Golf Digest as one of the world’s top 50 golf destinations, guests from all over the world flock the city to experience the best tee times that only San Diego can offer.

Asheville Golf

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Perfectly nestled at the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has been blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful sceneries as well as the finest golf courses in North Carolina. With the amazing tee time seasons, golfers from across the nation often flock the resort to experience the well manicured challenging golf courses designed by professional golf icons. Having the professionally designed courses set in majestic surroundings, Asheville was home to “Land of Sky Open” for more than two decades. Among the city’s finest layouts that offers exciting golf vacation packages include the Waynesville Inn Golf Courses, the Apple Valley Golf at Rumbling Bald Resort, the Bald Mountain Golf at Rumbling Bald Resort, the Mount Mitchell Golf Club, the Black Mountain Golf Club, the Etowah Valley Country Club, and the Reems Creek Golf Club.

The Waynesville Inn Golf Courses

The Waynesville Inn Golf Courses, comprised three amazing 9-hole layouts, are considered as North Carolina’s hidden gems designed by the famed Donald Ross. This stay and play facility was rated by Golf Digest with 4 stars and was also voted in 2008 as “Haywood County’s Best Golf Course”. Both the beginner and advanced golfers can take the challenges that the Carolina, Blue Ridge, and Dogwood Courses have to offer.

Apple Valley Golf at Rumbling Bald Resort

Designed by Dan Maples, the Apple Valley Golf at Rumbling Bald Resort is Beach Resort’s PGA and Lake Lure Golf’s qualifying course. This amazing layout that features the tight fairways and the well-guarded greens is also home to the “Western North Carolina Open”. With the 6,756 yards of sloping greens and narrow fairways, Apple Valley was given a 4-star rating by Golf Digest.

Bald Mountain Golf at Rumbling Bald Resort

Originally built in 1968, Balm Mountain Golf is Rumbling Bald Resort’s first course. The course features the tight fairways and the well-guarded greens towered by the rock faced cliffs. It plays at 6,283 yards and has four sets of tees that will challenge golfers of all ages and ability levels. The layout was rated with 70.9 course rating and 128 slope rating.

Mount Mitchell Golf Club

Mount Mitchell Golf Club is a par 72 player-friendly course, that was rated 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest Magazine. The course is set in a virtually flat area at the Toe River Valley and features the bent grass tees, fairways, and greens. After experiencing one of Asheville’s finest tee times, golfers can relax and take a sip of their favorite beverage or cocktail at Hawtree’s Pub, the newest addition to the resort’s clubhouse.

Black Mountain Golf Club

Perfectly nestled at the base of the majestic Black Mountain Range, the Black Mountain Golf Club is an 18-hole facility that offers the finest 6,215-yard par 71 tee experience. The layout features the plush fairways and bent grass greens that serve as an added attraction to this municipal golf course that is often flocked by golfers of all handicap levels. The facility also boasts of its pro shop and a snack shop at the 19th hole.

Etowah Valley Country Club

The Etowah Valley Country Club is mountain golf at its finest. This 27-hole championship layout is set in the scenic mountain plateau of the Southern Highlands. The layout features 9,000 square feet of bent grass greens and the meticulously manicured lush fairways. With the 3 well designed 9-hole courses, golfers of all levels can play the variety of 18-hole combinations with various difficulty levels.

Reems Creek Golf Club

The Reems Creek Golf Club is set in the secluded yet splendor charm of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This par72 mountain layout has been the regular recipient of Golf Digest’s 4-star rating as well as the “Places to Play”. The course also features the deep large knolls, rolling terrains, manicured bent grass, greens, fairways, and tees. The Reems was also voted as “The Best Course West North Carolina” by Asheville Citizen Survey.

Arizona Golf

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Considered as one of the Four Corners states of the United States and the sixth largest in terms of land area, Arizona has been popularly known for its desert landscape. Of the state’s vast 113,998 square miles area, 85% is home to park lands, public forests, and the Native American reservations. Although the state has been best known for its desert climate, pine-covered areas on its mountains and plateaus are among the additional topographical characteristics that are not known to many. Aside from the magnificent Grand Canyon, guests from all over the world can feast on the great views of unusual rock formations, amazing sunrises and sunsets, towering mountains above the red-walled canyons, as well as the state’s beautiful greens with exciting golf vacation packages. Arizona’s renowned golf courses include Phoenix/Scottsdale and Tucson.

Phoenix/Scottsdale

Phoenix and Scottsdale are among the rapidly growing cities that comprise the world renowned Valley of the Sun. Phoenix is home to the state’s most traditional and venerable resorts suited for all kinds of golf vacation while Scottsdale has the world’s most impressive high end resort courses. Each year, these places cater to millions of beginner and professional golfers who want to test their skills on the admirable collection of high quality layouts. These courses were masterpieces of some notable designers like Jack Nicklaus II, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Robert Trent Jones Jr., and Hale Irwin. Whether taking a day off the hustles of the busy world or simply enjoy nature at its finest with the entire family, Phoenix/Scottsdale offers one of the world’s best vacation destination that comes along with unmatched golfing experiences.

Tucson

Situated 118 miles off Phoenix is Tucson, the 32nd largest city in the United States. Set on the Sonoran desert’s alluvial plains, Tucson is surrounded by minor ranges of mountains. To its north is the Tortolita and Santa Catalina Mountains, to the east is the Rincon Mountains, to the south is the Santa Rita Mountains, and to the west is the Tucson Mountains. In these majestic mountains, the lush greens with the warm gentle breeze holds the array of amazing golf courses that every golfer on all handicap levels will find very challenging.

Alabama Golf

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Alabama is considered as the United States’ 30th largest state and has a total land area of 52,423 square miles. On its north border is Tennessee, to the east is Georgia, to the south is Florida, and to its west is Mississippi. Set in various elevation ranges, Alabama is home to the amazing warm beaches, natural parks and forests, and the urban culture rich metropolitan cities. From the state’s great outdoors and amazing cityscapes, to the caverns and historic homes, guests are provided with endless opportunities to relax and rejuvenate. Along with the array of tourists’ spots, Alabama is often flocked because of the amazing golf courses that come with scenic views and picturesque backdrops. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is among the state’s precious gems where guests can enjoy the best golf vacation.

Robert Trent Jones Trail

The Robert Trent Jones Trail is comprised of 21 amazing courses that features 378 holes spread across the 8 locations within the state. Alabama  was cited as “the 3rd best state for golf value” by Golf Digest. With its recent development, the trail is now composed of 11 sites with a total of 468 holes. Designed by the renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr, the trail has been considered as one of the world’s premier golf destinations. Since its existence, the Robert Trent Jones Trail has been collecting numerous awards from various international magazines. With such accolades, golfers can experience a unique world-class golfing at the trail.

Bermuda Golf

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Golf in Bermuda

Also known as Somers Islands, the Bermudas is considered as a British overseas territory found in North Atlantic Ocean. The place serves as one of the last remains of the vast British colonial empire territory in North America. Bermuda is comprised of approximately 138 islands and islets with major islands connected together by the road bridges. Each year, tourists from all parts of the globe visit Bermuda to experience the best relaxing environment that no other escape destinations can offer. Aside from the array of sightseeing attractions, this 21-square mile island is also home to some of the world’s finest greens. Guests can take advantage of the golf vacation packages in Bermuda in order to experience the best that this sublime subtropical paradise can offer.

Bermuda Islands

Nature at its finest suits the best description for Bermuda Islands. With the island’s stunning location, serenading wildlife, lush hills, and the blooming vegetation, Bermuda Islands serves as the haven for endless outdoor adventure. The island is also considered as a paradise where several masterpieces of renowned golf course designers and architects are set. Golfers of all ability levels can put to test their swinging skills on the island’s seven amazing golf courses. They include the semi-private Belmont Hills Golf Club, the challenging Fairmont Southampton Golf Course, the legendary Mid Ocean Golf Club, the meticulously manicured Ocean View Golf Club, the Port Royal Golf Club, the Ridell’s Bay Golf Club, and the Tuckers Point Golf Club, which was cited as one of the “Best Golf Resort in the Caribbean”.