Top 15 Places to Play Golf During the Winter
Top 15 Places to Play Golf During the Winter
It is no secret that golf thrives in the sun. Everyone wants a beautiful summer day to take their clubs out and hit a few balls on the course. Unfortunately, nature has a way of reducing our shots, especially when winter kicks in. If you are wondering where you could probably find a course to play in over winter, here are a few destinations worth considering.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Most of the resorts here have desert designs and are a great place to escape the winter. There are plenty of shopping centers, modern restaurants, and bars. Some of the resorts to look out for are the South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort, TPC Scottsdale – The Stadium Course, Talon at Grayhawk Golf Club, Pinnacle at Troon North Golf Club, Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Monument at Troon North Golf Club, Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and a few more.
Coachella Valley, California
The surroundings have beautiful mountains and a desert that is always pleasing to look at. Visitors can look forward to festivals, restaurants, bars, and lots of shopping. Some of the courses worth exploring are The Stadium Course at PGA West, La Quinta Resort Mountain Course, The Classic Club, Indian Wells Golf Resort – Players Course, Indian Wells Golf Resort – Celebrity Course and more.
Naples, Florida
Some of the resorts require prior booking. Ensure that you make your reservations early before the resorts fill up. The courses are beautiful and are mostly located in private communities. Some of the courses are Naples Grande Golf Club, Tiburón Golf Club – Black Course, Old Corkscrew Golf Club, and Tiburón Golf Club – Gold Course.
Southern California
If you love California, you can visit the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa – Legends Course, The Grand Golf Club, Barona Creek Golf Club, The Ocean South at Pelican Hill Golf Club, South at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course and North at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course.
Orlando, Florida
Enjoy the best of the Mickey Mouse world as you play golf. An entire 54 holes at the Reunion Resort, 36 holes at the Orange Lake Resort, and the Streamsong Resort that also boasts of 36 holes. Others are ChampionsGate – National Golf Club, Grand Cypress – New, Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, and Mission Inn Resort & Club – El Campeon Course.
Northern California
Some of the courses can be found at TPC Harding Park – Harding Course, CordeValle Golf Club, Half Moon Bay Golf Links – Ocean Course, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Golf Links at Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Mississippi/Florida/Alabama Gulf Coast
The golf clubs include the Kiva Dunes Golf Course, Fallen Oak Golf Course, Shell Landing Golf Club, Camp Creek Golf Club, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club.
Tucson, Arizona
Apart from the golf courses, Tucson’s desert climate is ideal for nature walks in the parks around the town. Some of the golf courses are Sonoran Course, Catalina Course at the Omni Tucson National Resort, Mountain Course and Canyon Course at Ventana Canyon, Starr Pass Golf Club and The Golf Club at Dove Mountain.
Miami, Florida
The excellent weather and the beautiful beaches make Miami an excellent holiday and gold getaway. Some of the golf courses you can visit are the Blue Monster at Trump National Doral Miami, Miller Course and Soffer Course at Turnberry Isle Miami ,Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, Biltmore Golf Course.
Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Golfers can look forward to the following golf courses in the region: Atlantic Dunes and Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort; Robert Trent Jones Course, George Fazio Course and Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, Oyster Reef Golf Club.
Hawaii
The volcanoes, the wildlife, the oceans and spectacular beaches make Hawaii a popular and great getaway not only for golfers but for the entire family. Some of the top rated golf resorts are the Four Seasons Resorts, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Fairmont Orchid, and the Grand Wailea Waldorf Astoria Resort.
Barbados
This is a beautiful place where you can relax as you play golf, and enjoy the friendly communities. The monkeys might steal your golf balls, but it only makes it more fun. Some of the most famous courses such as The Green Monkey and the Royal Westmoreland are found here. Other courses are Barbados Golf Club and the Apes Hill Club.
South Africa
Kick it up a notch and travel to South Africa and enjoy the amazing African Culture and the beauty of Cape Town as you play golf. Some of the courses are Arabella and Simola that have breathtaking landscapes. After a good game, you can go out for a safari and enjoy the wild.
Dubai
You can never go wrong with the warm weather in this distinguished city that is home to some of the world’s greatest tourists’ attraction. Some of the famous courses can be found at Emirates Golf Clubs, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, The Els Club and Al Badia Golf Club by Intercontinental.
Australia
Australia is famous for the warm climates and harsh wild that is attractive to all wild-enthusiasts. There are plenty of golf courses to chooses from and here are some of the finest: Royal Melbourne Golf Club (West), Melbourne, Victoria; Kingston Heath, Melbourne, Victoria; Barnbougle Dunes, Bridport, Tasmania; and New South Wales Golf Club, La Perouse, New South Wales
