You’re probably not considering playing golf outside right now, given that most of the northern hemisphere is experiencing extremely chilly weather. However, this doesn’t prevent you from taking a few days off and heading somewhere warmer. Discover our top winter golf getaways to beat the winter blues and get back on the course.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale tops as the best in California. Although most of its desert designs feature spacious fairways suitable for resorts, you will still drop balls to the cacti in the arroyos. Compared to SoCal’s Coachella Valley, Scottsdale’s contemporary dining and retail areas teem with bars and draw a younger demographic, contributing to the city’s livelier atmosphere. Better sports action, including the Fiesta Bowl, the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, and Cactus League spring training, may also be found nearby. Nor do the sunsets in the desert get boring.
Coachella Valley, California
California’s Coachella Valley is a famous spot that has popular golf courses. Most of the courses are flanked by housing complexes. You may hike in the snow at an elevation of 8,500 feet by taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway if you’d like a change of pace.
San Diego, Orange County
Despite being significantly different, many people’s bucket lists include golf in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, and San Diego. San Diego features the “just chill, dude” attitude of surfers, while Orange County mirrors the glamor and sights of Hollywood.
Naples, Florida
Most of the best clubs are tucked away behind gated estates. Make preparations as soon as possible because some excellent alternatives, such as Naples Grande, require a stay at a resort to access them. When the snowbirds arrive, tee times at Naples’ top public golf courses fill up quickly. Not every day is ideal for the beach. However, judging by the number of Michiganders and Ohioans splashing in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico in their shorts, you wouldn’t know it.
Boyne Highlands Resort, Michigan
Michigan’s Boyne Highlands resort is known for its golf holes. Numerous championship courses offer golfers a range of difficulties and stunning views. Boyne Highlands Resort Michigan provides a memorable golfing experience for all skill levels in Michigan’s picturesque scenery with tree-lined fairways and well-maintained greens.
Miami/Palm Beach, Florida
Everything is hotter in South Florida—the forecast, nightclubs, and South Beach fashion. Donald Ross at the Biltmore in Coral Gables and the Blue Monster, which hosted the PGA TOUR from 1962 to 2016, are among its golf courses. One of golf’s largest resorts, PGA National has five courses, topped by the Champion course’s Bear Trap. One of the game’s most magnificent and historic resorts is The Breakers Palm Beach. Florida’s oldest course is Ocean. The Palm Beach par three course offers the area’s best affordable oceanfront public golf.
Plenty of opulent golf vacation places are available to take you away from the cold this winter, regardless of how far you want to travel or whether you prefer a beach or a cityscape. So, get your golf gear ready this season!
