The National at the Reynolds Plantation, Georgia is known to be a Tom Fazio masterpiece with its 27-hole long and narrow plays emerging through a forest of eminent pines and colorful dogwoods that frames the actual golf course. Designed in 1997, this golf vacation destination shows magnificent elevations, exciting views and many holes that touch the skirting Lake of Oconee. In fact, “amazing” is an understatement to call this sight.

The impenetrable forest of hardwoods and pines gives a dramatic atmosphere to the topography. Hundreds of bunkers, several holes enclosed along the shores and large ruffling greens give players of The National less room to stumble upon errors. Using the natural splendor of the land mixed with expert golf architectural management skills, Fazio created this golf trip location to challenge all types of players. That is the reason why it landed at the 100 Must-Play Courses of Georgia as rated by GolfStyles Magazine in 2007. The course also made it as America’s Best Resort Courses at the GolfWeek Magazine in 2006.

With an impressive designer and hospitable Reynold Plantation community, it is no surprise why The National remained as a sought after place in Georgia. Reynold folks consistently continue to have the patience and earnestness to maintain the area. To maximize a golf vacation experience, Reynold even extends offers of forecaddies that attend to players in carts by providing hole descriptions and target lines, finding golf balls, giving yardage, preserving the course, taking care of the flagstick, and contenting green reads. 

Built in 1992 at Melbourne, Florida, this Gary Player designed golf vacation destination is a field playing for par-72 with a spread of enjoyable fairways and water features. The Baytree National made by the “Black Knight” of golf architecture is also surrounded with mounds on the side with an interesting pattern of moguls. Eighty-two white sand bunkers are sprinkled in the area with the red shale coquina wastes that is unique only to golf courses in Florida. The tumbling green shows various shapes and sizes which allow for strategic pin placements.

The Baytree National is composed of 7,200 yards with tees made to test the shot-making skills of any player may it be an amateur or a professional. Conquering the wetlands and lakes will make players ask for more. The layout has a competitive atmosphere that reflects the architect’s course management skills. The obvious manifestation of Player’s unique style explains why this golf vacation location is called a Gary Player Signature Course. Aside from the golf, Baytree also prides for its sightly clubhouse and deli-style restaurant that has one of the most efficient customer service.

Given the premiere layout clopped with a list of attractive recreational activities and partnered with complete amenities, it is no surprise why Baytree National has earned 4 stars in the Golf Digest rating. Zagat also threw high marks to this golf trip destination. Consistently, Baytree has also earned more awards like the title as Best of Brevard for the past two years. No wonder Washington Nationals has made Baytree its spring training home for many years.

Experiencing a classical golf vacation experience is authentic when it’s in the Vasari Country Club. Inspired by the Renaissance Italian artist, Giorgio Vasari, the club recaptures the age of enlightenment with a magnificent plan of over 375 acres of natural preserves and 40-acre panoramic view of a lake. Maintaining the sophisticated architecture, the location was renovated by Billy Fuller adding more challenging pastures in all 18 holes of the championship golf course.

The Vasari Country Club provides an experience of delicately sculptured terrain along with an array of recreational activities. Aside from the competitive atmosphere, a golf trip enthusiast can experience the 6 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts and the fitness center with innovative amenities. For those who want to lay low from a mind blowing game, there are other facilities like the massage therapy room and swimming pool with spa to go to. The place truly lives with its vision to make Vasari “a magnificent blend of friendly neighborhoods within a unique and beautiful residential golf and country club community; where members enjoy resort-style amenities and take pride in living the good life.”

But what defines outstanding to this golf vacation destination is the two-story Vasari Country Club clubhouse that seems to float buoyantly on the shores of the 40-acre lake. Upon entry, the clubhouse already welcomes a Mediterranean atmosphere that extends to the entire main dining room, grill room, dance floor, board room, and private dining room. The area shows a spectacular lake view of the golf course and the bridges and fountains that adorn it. Resting on the Taverna with a book from the in-house library is also a good idea that Vasari guests have been known to do in this sought after location.

Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the East Landing is now transformed into a new  family-oriented golf vacation destination. After being redesigned, this course is now made more appealing both to its neighboring community as well as to professional golfers around the world. The 18-hole championship layout rolls on a Village green in a way that is unique for North Florida. The course is a community green with a float of a lake where canoes dock eager for an enthusiasts to rent. Kayaks are also around with a hired experts who can assist any adventurous hungry adult. At the gymnasium are an aquatic center and a tennis complex to provide an option for those who want to lay low after golfing all day.

East Landing is a community ideally stationed in Clay County making it ready for East West Communities’ development. They are handled by the same team who created the Eagle Harbor that is known to be one of the most successful communities in the country. The 7,037 yards golf vacation place was weaved by Clyde Johnston. The renowned golf architect incorporated a classic design into the holes of the par 72 plan setting up holes like Redan Hole, the Eden, and the Cardinal into the routing in a systematic way.

Lending a sense of purity into the golf course was the main plan for the East Landing golf trip destination. The course puts a golf experiences into an elevated standard as it carries a distinct philosophy. Starting with fairly easy nines and ending with something complex with each six tees progressing skillfully provide a kind of momentum that not all golf courses can offer.