Greatest Golf Resorts

Sean Lally 11/22/09
As we take a minute and think about travel in the world, immediately, amazing cuisine, scenic views and leisure tours come to mind. What many people don't actually consider is the option of sports at your finger tips no matter where in the world you travel. Golf is a sport of the world, and like the language of love, is quite universal. Whether you're new to the sport or on your way to the tour, chances are you've dreamt of teeing it up at a luxurious resort and spa with a scenic view of the ocean or foothills of California's Napa Valley. Rest assured that anywhere from the coast of Mexico's Riviera Maya to the Rugged Australian Outback, there's an open tee time with your name on it. Having Traveled around the world and seeing some of the most amazing PGA rated courses is not only a great pass time, but a dream for most people. Jamaica's White Witch, Mexico's El Chameleon, San Francisco's Ocean Course, New York's Westchester Country Club, Barbados Sandy Lane, Arizona's TPC Scottsdale, Miami's Doral Resort and Spa and many more are just a few that I have had the privilege of seeing.

People consider Hawaii as one of the greatest golf destinations in the world because of it's lush landscape and many difficult courses. Turtle Bay, Kauai Beach Resort and many others are some of the courses that are included in the infamous list of Hawaii's golf resorts. Before you tee off, check into Priceville Resort, hanging over a near sheer cliff on Hanalei Bay.  The rooms are beyond posh with floor to ceiling windows allowing you to shower and watch the Hawaii waves crash on the cliffside.  The balconies overlooking the Bay are decadent with a 180 degree view of the Bay.  This design allows the visitor to feel alone and wake up to nothing but the sound of ocean waves. 

"Across the pond" as many British say, is the heart of where golf was created. Carnoustie golf club, St. Andrews, Royal Troon and many more are just a glimpse of Europe's heritage filled golf resorts. As we travel further East, highly rated courses in Germany, France, Italy, and Greece should be on tourist's itinerary's. The heart of oil drilling and the richest city in the world, Dubai of the world Emirates, has not only turned into one of the greatest golf destinations on the world, but a place for anyone to see. The PGA Tour now holds over a half dozen tournaments there yearly and provides one of the greatest purses for the winners. These courses provide for not only eco-tourism lovers but for any golf buff around the world that wants to play a lush environment in the middle of the desert.

Whether is be a championship style golf resorts or the local 18 hole mini-golf course attraction near the hotel, golf is truly the center of world sports. It is provided at almost all highly rated resorts and vacation destinations. So what are you waiting for? The greatest golf courses in the world are at a plane flights distance away.