Golf Tourism is Booming. Here Are 7 Stunning Tee Off Spots Where the Links are as Epic as the Views

Golf tourism is skyrocketing, with more than 12 million Americans traveling to hit the greens each of the past two years, and  61.2 million adults worldwide involved in the sport in some way, according to a recent Global Golf Participation Report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zafiro Palace Andratx is a newly opened, family-owned 5-star retreat surrounded by the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains with magnificent views of the Mediterranean coastline.

 

The all-suite resort caters to those seeking exclusivity and authenticity with eight dining venues, five garden pools surrounded by nature, and a spa and wellness center.  The resort is located next to the prestigious Andratx Golf Course, an 18-hole championship golf course that boasts the longest hole in Spain. Golf and stay packages are available exclusively for Zafiro Hotel guests, providing priority access and special rates.

 

For those who want the ultimate experience, a new Luxury Golf Getaway Package includes accommodations with all-inclusive access, green fees for two at the most iconic golf courses of the island, and 10 hours of golf lessons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set on the Loreto Bay National Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto by Danzante Bay overlooks the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez.

 

The resort includes the exceptional TPC Danzante Bay; four restaurants; 39,000 square-foot Sabila Spa; five pools; and an array of suites and penthouses. The only TPC course in Mexico, the 18-hole TPC Danzante Bay from Rees Jones is a golf experience unlike any other – and the 17th hole is in a league of its own for high-stakes drama and jaw-dropping visuals.

 

Travelers can book the Stay And Play Golf Packages,

 

 

 

 

Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene, the award-winning Coeur d’Alene Resort has been delighting guests for more than 30 years with 338 luxuriously appointed guest rooms surrounded by nature.

 

The golf experience begins with a thrilling high-speed ride in a sleek mahogany boat across the waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene to a land of meticulously manicured fairways and gorgeous lake views on nearly every hole.

 

The famous 14th hole at The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course is The Floating Green, which has become an icon in the world of golf. Stay & Play packages are available and guests also enjoy water sports, lake cruises, hiking and biking surrounded by lush forests and sparkling blue waters.

 

 

 

 

Set among rugged, pre-historic dunes and 12,000 acres of pristine beauty in Central Wisconsin, Sand Valley Resort is a four-season destination offering best-in-class hospitality, farm-to-table cuisine, and an abundance of outdoor and family-friendly activities.

 

The resort is best known for its four world-class golf courses (including an approachable short course), with a fifth course, Sedge Valley, which opened  1July, 2024.

 

Beyond golf, outdoor adventures include 16 grass tennis courts, fat-tire biking, hiking, birdwatching, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, bocce ball, and incredible stargazing.

 

 

 

 

Cabot Highlands features the iconic Castle Stuart Golf Links, named among the top 100 courses in the world by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, an art-deco-inspired clubhouse, practice facility and putting green.

 

A second 18-hole course designed by acclaimed golf course architect Tom Doak will open for preview play next year, along with an extended 11,000-square-foot clubhouse with whisky and cigar bar, clubhouse grill and chophouse restaurant.

 

Onsite lodging currently includes the Golf Lodge and the Farmhouse with Stay & Play Packages available.

 

Beyond golf, the destination offers incredible natural beauty and ample outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, fishing, falconry, and horseback riding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabot Cape Breton is known as a bucket list destination thanks to its dramatic setting atop majestic cliffs overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence and three world-class golf courses that consistently rank among the world’s best.

 

The resort includes a charming 72-room lodge, multiple homes and villas available for rental, three exquisite restaurants and access to unparalleled outdoor adventure activities. Cabot Links is set in a rugged, oceanfront landscape and Cabot Cliffs is exquisitely carved out of the Cape Breton landscape with postcard-worthy panoramas and rich rolling fairways.

 

The Nest is a new par-3, 10-hole short course with night golf available. Additional standout activities include hiking and biking, heli-fly fishing, catamaran sailing, and a heli-tour with whiskey tasting at Glenora Distillery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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