Summer is here, and if you are an avid golfer, you have probably already dusted off your clubs in anticipation of a great season. Between Father’s Day in June and the summer being a great time for vacation time as it is, golf weekends are becoming increasingly popular. Whether you take a dedicated golf vacation or you just yearn to hit a few holes-in-one during the course of your next family vacation, here are some of the best places in the country for the golfer to visit:
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Bandon, Oregon This seaside town is home to three of the top 10 public golf courses in the country, according to Golf Magazine. These are Pacific Dunes, which was rated number one in 2012, Bandon Dunes and Old McDonald. Flannagan’s Golf Tours is also located in Bandon, and offers local golf packages that are put together by John Flannagan, who lives in Bandon. He can book your accommodations, arrange tee times, recommend good caddies and make you dinner reservations during your stay. While you’re not on the green, you will want to visit the famous Bandon beaches, go boating on a chartered boat, take a wine tour and sample the fresh seafood.
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Pebble Beach, California Pebble Beach is another small coastal community that is known for its gorgeous golf courses. Pebble Beach Golf Links was rated #1 in the top 100 public golf courses by Golf Digest. Spyglass Hill Golf Course is considered one of the toughest golf courses in the world. Other courses in the town are The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course and Peter Hay Golf Course. Stay at one of the upscale resorts in town, such as The Lodge at Pebble Beach or The Inn at Spanish Bay. Other activities to do in the area include horseback riding at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center and driving the 17-Mile Drive Scenic Tour.
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Aside from being a beautiful, family-friendly vacation destination, Myrtle Beach offers some of the best golf courses on the east coast. Some of the highest rated include the Blackmoor Golf Club, Tradition Golf Club, TPC of Myrtle Beach, World Tour Golf Links and The Dunes Club. Some of the resorts in the area offer golf packages, allowing you to save money and stay in upscale accommodations. Some resorts to consider are Palmetto Shores, Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, North Beach Plantation and Mar Vista Grande. While you’re in Myrtle Beach, don’t miss the top attraction in the area, which is The Carolina Opry! Also, plan on spending time at the beach, go fishing, shop at the outlet malls or visit one of the many amusement attractions, such as WonderWorks, Ripley’s Aquarium or Family Kingdom Amusement Park.
Whether you are a novice golfer or a seasoned pro, one of these destinations will afford you the excellent golf experience that you are looking for along with plenty of other things to see and do. Do you have a favorite golf vacation destination other than the ones listed here?
