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Glasgow Hills Golf Club

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The recipe for a good golf vacation destination is simple, but not everyone achieves it all too perfectly. A great location, an excellent designer, and a passion for bringing out the best golf course anyone could possibly experience – what could be so hard in that? Most others have found the ingredients, but not everyone got the right mix of it. Fortunately, though, there are those who have perfected the recipe, and have been bringing the best golfing experience to countless golfers. One perfect example is Prince Edward Island’s Glasgow Hills Golf Club.

Located in New Glasgow, a few minutes from Cavendish, the Glasgow Hills Golf Club features backdrops of the scenic St Lawrence Gulf, the River Clyde, and the picturesque rolling hills of Prince Edward Island. Famous Canadian architect, Les Furber, carved out the layout of this golf vacation hotspot. The course features highly dramatic elevation changes and fast greens that make for a challenging round for golfers of every ability. It has four sets of tees and could stretch from 5,279 yards to 6,915 yards. Since its opening in 2001, it has been hailed as one of Canada’s best, thanks to precise and meticulous conditioning.

Among those who have recognized its supreme quality as a golf course are Golf Digest (which awarded it a four-star rating on Best Places to Play) and Globe and Mail News (List of top 70 Golf Courses in Canada) – they, along with so many other happy golfers who have spent memorable golf trips at the Glasgow Hills Golf Club. And that is the secret ingredient that makes this truly great.

 

Green Gables Golf Club

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From its name alone, and even from the looks of it, Green Gables Golf Club is literally one golf course straight out of a storybook. This picturesque golf vacation destination is at the same place where Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic tale, Anne of Green Gables was set. But unlike the rolling farmlands in the story, this Green Gables is of rolling oceanside fairways, championship holes, and memorable games of golf everytime. It is a product not of a literary geniuses, but of two legends from separate generations.

Green Gables Golf Club was originally designed by The Stanley Thompson in the late 1930s. He molded the 18-hole par-72 course that stretched over 6,400 yards from the natural terrain. A little more than seven decades later, another legendary golf course architect, Thomas McBroom, did his handiwork in the golf course. To pay homage to the legend that first built it, and to bring out the natural splendor of this side of Prince Edward Island, McBroom only did so much to improve and work on wat Thompson originally made. McBroom stretched the course to 7000 yards and reinstated the old bunkers and expanded the ocean views. But golf trips here are not made of dallying around. Just because it’s beautiful does not necessarily mean golfers can read a novel in between holes.

The golf course’s deep bunkers, deceiving layout of the greens, the strategic positioning of the water holes and the breeze coming in from the ocean all play a role in making rounds at the Green Gables Golf Club as challenging as they are beautiful. And like the story in the book, there is not a dull moment here. Everything is beautiful, everything is fun, and each golf vacation here deserves a storybook of its own.

Brudenell River Golf Club

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Aging may be an inevitable part of life and there’s no way to counter it – unless there exists a real-life Benjamin Button. The only thing to be done with it is to accept it, and for the rare few and blessed ones, they age rather gracefully. This is how the Brudenell River Golf Club is. The 4-decade old golf vacation destination has long since been on the top list of the most beautiful golf courses in the scenic Prince Edward Island in Canada.

The island is a place known for having some of the best courses in Canada and in North America and Brudenell River Golf Club is just one of them. The garden and river course has all the makings of a classic paradise of sorts. It has broad fairways, perfectly manicured greens and many picturesque gardens, lakes and ponds. The river comes into play on several holes, making the game both fun, challenging, and of course, scenic. Proof to its excellence is its being host to Canada’s first ever women’s “skins” game (Lorie Kane Island Challenge 2008) and a number of other Canadian Tour events. This further proves that this course is not only perfect for golf vacations but for golf championships as well.

The 18-hole, par-72 course which stretches to over 6000 yards has a 4-star rating from Golf Digest’s Places to Play and is in SCORE Golf Magazine’s Top 6 Canadian Resorts. Since 1969 when it first opened to this very day, the Brudenell River Golf Club has not failed to make precious every golf trip spent here. And it continues to be one of the best, age regardless. The last 40 years has seen its prime, and another 40 would surely not faze it.

La Belle (The Beauty)

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Said to be the oldest course in the Laurentians, the front nine of La Belle (The Beauty) was built in 1920s. Golfers love to visit this place because of its great views. This charmingly classic course offers the players with great challenge especially with its sloped greens. It is renowned for its fair conditions, beautiful scenery and traditional mountain layout. La Belle remains a favorite golf vacation destination because of its charismatic looks and playability for golfers of different skill levels.

The initial holes were carved out of Laurentian forest over 80 years ago with the use of both manpower and horses. These holes have matured into what is now an old-style mountain course, La Belle (The Beauty). The lushly tree-lined fairways, together with the pleasant panoramic views and several elevation changes, make this place an attractive golf vacation destination. The quirks consist of characteristics of the classic layout, shorter holes, and a few small greens. Despite the shorter length holes, the course still challenges the players because of the small greens – the seventeenth hole is an example due to its stamp size and sloped green. Players will enjoy hitting down into the valley from the lofty tees.

Having a golf trip to La Belle (The Beauty) during fall is best – this offers magnificent views! Also, the course is equipped with a driving range and practice greens, pro-shop, and three academy holes. These amenities reward the beginners as well as the experts with the chance to experience golf in its most excellent conditions.

Le Diable Golf, Mont Tremblant

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Even the meanest of all devils in golf would find it hard not to soften up and fall head over heels in love with Le Diable Golf Course in Mont Tremblant in Canada. With the breathtaking views of the ancient Laurentian Mountains, the pristine natural splendor and one of the best golf layouts ever made, it’s not surprising how this has become one of the highly favored golf courses (and a celebrated, well awarded one at that). But if a love affair made in heaven is what golfers are looking to find here, they must keep in mind this golf vacation destination is not called The Devil for nothing.

Everything may look heavenly in this Arizona-style golf course – and it is, undoubtedly – but the games here require bracing the many obstacles natural and not. Its creators have done a lot of good in making this one exciting challenge; the perfect irony to its breathtaking beauty. The Le Diable Golf Course is an 18-hole par-71 course created by the genius duo of Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. One of the most notable features of this golf trip favorite are the red bunkers that outline the greens, making it both picturesque and challenging.

And as with anything that is easy to fall in love with, the Le Diable Golf Course has found its way to the hearts of the meticulous and quite picky golf publications. It has been awarded the Best Golf Destination Outside Ontario in 2008 by the Toronto Sun, and the 28th Best Golf in Canada by Globe Golf, Globe and Mail in 2005. It’s also on of Golf Style’s Top 10 Golf Courses in Canada (2005). For something named after the devil himself, there’s too much heaven on golf vacations here.

Kananaskis Country Golf Club – Mt Kidd Course

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And so the old pop song goes, “too much of something is bad enough…” This line definitely finds untruth on the Mt Kidd Course of the Kananaskis Country Golf Club in Banff, Alberta, Canada. That, or “too much” is this golf vacation destination‘s definition of “just right”. Either way, nothing comes short or lacking in this paradise in the Canadian Rockies. There’s too much for a golfer to take in, so many things to do, and so much fun to take home they might as well not do anything fun for weeks for it could suffice.

Opened in 1983, this Robert Trent Jones Sr. design sits on a mountain surrounded by majestic granite formations, one from which it was named. Together with its sister course, Mt Lorette, the Kidd Course of the Kananaskis Country Golf Club boasts of breathtaking views and even better playing layout. The valley type course features few elevation changes and crushed granite bunkers. The whole course winds throughout the scenic Kananaskis River and several glacial creeks that both serve as picturesque backdrops and epic natural water hazards. This golf vacation favorite shares the 18th hole with its sister course, and stretches to over 7,000 yards of golf.

For a country like Canada that has been blessed by nature with countless fascinating wonders turned into some of North America’s best golf courses, the Mt Kidd Course of the Kananaskis Country Golf Club does not fall low on the list. And there’s nothing surprising about it, considering how generous it is in challenge, fun, and scenery. With a course this outstanding, there’s not a thing called “too much golf trip” this way either.

Kananaskis Golf Club – Mount Lorette Course

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Every golfer wishes for their golf trip to be epic. Playing golf at Kananaskis Golf Club – Mount Lorette Course grants this desire. It is named after the towering limestone peaks that serve as its breathtaking backdrop. Since its opening in 1983, this golf course has been one of the most visited in Alberta due to its excellent amenities. It is an ideal place where players can fulfill their golfing pleasures.

A world class golf vacation destination, Kananaskis Golf Club – Mount Lorette Course is named one of the top 25 public courses in North America by Golf Digest. It features two holes that conclude each loop of nine holes. The 560-yard, par five 9th hole has two big bunkers left of the fairway at the landing area from the tee. Water comes into play down the left of the fairway from past this point which then cuts into the front left of the green. Threatening the tee shot, the 463-yard, closing hole has an enormous bunker left of the fairway. This hole doglegs slightly left and a creek lies in front of the green. Golfers must consider a three wood off the tee, lay-up in front of the water, and play an accurate wedge to the green followed by a single putt.

Kananaskis Golf Club – Mount Lorette Course is an 18-hole golf course that is designed by the renowned Robert Trent Jones, Sr. According to Jones, it has the best setting he was ever given to work with. Situated in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, a golf trip to this course will give the guests the epic sports getaway that they long for.

Banff Springs Golf Club

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Famous for its panoramic beauty, Banff Springs Golf Club has an attractive and challenging layout located in the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Although golf critics have different opinions when it comes to the greatness of a course, one characteristic that they agree upon is that a great course must have great holes. And as for those who have already witnessed the beauty of the place, the holes here are the kind that would urge – more like, pressure – the golfers to take their skills to their next best level. Every golf trip to this place offers breathtaking views from every direction and a magnificent layout that thrills every golfer.

Banff Springs Golf Club amazes both amateurs and professionals because of its challenging layout. This golf course will delight and tempt each player from the actual holes to the optical illusions created by the neighboring mountains. Designer Stanley Thompson designed this original 18-hole golf course that features 7,083 yards in 1928. The course winds along the Bow River under the snow-capped peaks of Mount Rundle and Sulphur Mountain. Like many traditional courses, some improvements have been made to this golf vacation destination to make sure it challenges longer hitters and to proved the resort golfers one fine golfing experience. Nine holes were added in 1989 resulting in 27 holes of championship layout.

Banff Springs Golf Club offers a golf academy and practice facility to assist the players in sharpening their skills before a day on the links. Spending a week of golf vacation in this club will help the players to dramatically enhance their golfing skills with the aid of the professional trainers.

Cabo Real Golf Course

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A golf course that has a memorable brand of challenge and an even more unforgettable view is a rare commodity. Finding one is a feat, playing on one is a jewel – coming home with a neat scorecard after the golf vacation is PRICELESS. At the tip of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, a priceless jewel worth every amount of work necessary in getting there (not to mention the fees!) lies along the beautiful Sea of Cortez shoreline: THE CABO REAL GOLF COURSE.

 The centerpiece of this resort community in the Mexican Peninsula was created from the skillful mastery of Robert Trent Jones Jr in golf course design. It stretches 7,037 yards of desert and coast. All 18-holes of this par-72 wonder offers a stunning view of the sea – each unique and unparalleled in beauty. Three of the eighteen holes are play along the sea – makes both for beauty and challenge. Cabo Real Golf Course is deemed to be one of the most stunning courses in the Caribbean, and also has the toughest nine in all of Los Cabos. The back nine isn’t any less splendid either. This golf vacation destination is sure to bring the hearts of its guests on a roller coaster ride of amazement, awe and nerves – definitely something that will stay in their memory for a long, long time.

What is most memorable, perhaps, about this course is the PGA Senior Slam in 1996 when whales put on a spectacle during the tournament. This goes to show how well-maintained and just how beautiful Cabo Real Golf Course is. A golf trip here is without a doubt unmatched by anything that comes with a price.

Cabo del Sol – Desert Course

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Sun. Sky. Sand. Sea. And everything good in between. Top it off with championship caliber golf course, it becomes every golfer’s haven. For the unbelieving, this little piece of heaven could never be had except in dreams. But for the real deal golf lovers, this place is just south of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, in a paradise called the Desert Course of the Cabo del Sol Resort. With little doubt close to nothing, this could be the most perfect, most ideal golf vacation destination.

The par-72 18-hole golfing paradise is one of the two courses in the resort community of Cabo del Sol, the other one being the Ocean Course. The Desert Course of the Cabo del Sol was designed by no less than the Tom Weiskopf. In this layout, Weiskopf optimized the desert and the ocean to provide not only breathtaking backdrops but a challenging game. The result is a 7-100 yard golf vacation hotspot, with gently rolling desert terrain with stunning views of the Sea of Cortez from all holes.

This course is made of the fusion of every single element present in the nature-endowed land – ocean, desert, mountain. And Tom Weiskopf outdid his own reputation and did an unbelievably wonderful job of putting them together and coming up with the Desert Course of the Cabo del Sol. It is so good, in fact, that Golf Digest has listed it among Mexico’s top 10 Golf Resorts. It only takes a single golf trip here for the unbelieving to start believing: golf heaven does exist.