Golf vacations – what can be better than playing golf in some of the most beautiful and challenging courses in World? We may not cover the world but we can tell you about some fun filled golf vacations that we’ve taken and can’t wait to relive again, and again, and again.
Golf course reviews and ratings and vacation things to do
The Golfing Vacations links will take you to an overview of the entire vacation and highlight all the fun things done during the vacation. The course reviews will have lots of information and pictures to get you excited about your next golf vacation.
You should also check out our Stay & Play Packages page as well as for some fantastic places to stay and play.
Our Best Golf Vacations Ever
| Alabama Golf Vacations | |
| Golfing Vacation to Alabama Rock Creek, Peninsula, Kiva Dunes, Gulf Shores Gulf Club, Lost Key, Craft Farms, Glenlakes, and Timber Creek – read our reviews of these great Gulf Shores Golf Courses | Gulf Shores is a perfect place for a golfing vacation – lots of close by golf courses, plenty of lodging options, some excellent restaurants, several fun bars, and beautiful beaches |
| A Short Golfing Vacation in Gulf Shores Kiva Dunes, Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club, Craft Farms, and Gulf Shores Golf Club | We joined a group of golf travel writers to experience and write about a 4 day golf outing vacation in Gulf Shores |
| Gulf Shores Golfing Vacation Kiva Dunes, Craft Farms, The Peninsula, Lost Key, Rock Creek, Glen Lakes Golf Club, The Gulf Club at the Wharf, and Timber Creek | Four great stay and play options and some surprisingly great golf courses ranging from lush and plus resort courses to one of the toughest in the State |
| Arizona Golf Vacations | |
| Arizona & California Golfing Vacation Courses Played – Classic Club, SilverRock Resort, Rams Hill, and de Anza Desert Country Club in California and both Verrado Golf Club courses and El Conquistador in Arizona | In addition to playing some outstanding golf courses in California and Arizona, we hiked, biked, attended two films at the Palm Springs film festival, saw a gun fight in Tombstone, toured a mine, and did a lot of other fun things |
| Scottsdale Golfing Vacation TPC Stadium & Champions Courses, The Boulders North & South Courses, Troon North Pinnacle & Monument Courses, Kierland Ironwood, Mesquite, and Acacia Courses, and Grayhawk’s Talon & Raptor. | 150 holes in 6 days on some of the best courses in Scottsdale plus hot air ballooning, kayaking, an off road jeep tour, stays in two fantastic resorts, and more |
| Arkansas Golf Vacation | |
| Bella Vista Golfing Vacation Highlands Golf Course, Scottsdale Golf Course, & Bella Vista Country Club | Bella Vista is home to 108 holes of golf, 7 lakes, 50 miles of biking and hiking trails, good restaurants, and a great retirement community plus a great golfing climate |
| Colorado Golf Vacations | |
| Aspen & Snowmass, Colorado Snowmass Club in Snowmass Colorado | Wow, what a fantastic course with something of everything to make golf both fun and challenging |
| Breckenridge Colorado Area Breckenridge, Vista Ridge, Fossil Trace, The Raven at Three Peaks, & Eagle Vail | Cool weather, beautiful courses, breathtaking views, and more! |
| Southern Colorado & New Mexico Telluride, Divide Ranch, Glacier Club, Pinon Hills, Paa Ko Ridge, Pagosa Springs, Dalton Ranch, Cochiti, and Hillcrest Country Club | What a fantastic time – loved Telluride, played 8 great courses, rafted the river, zipped down the mountain, and more |
| California Golf Vacations | |
| Palm Springs Area, California Classic Club, Escena Golf Club, Westin Mission Hills, and PGA West Stadium Course – read our reviews of these and other California Golf Courses | An outstanding week playing golf, biking, hiking and having fun in Palm Springs |
| Florida Golf Vacations | |
| Florida Golfing Vacation Eleven courses at Reunion Resort, Hammock Beach Resort, Waldorf Astoria Naples, Innisbrook, and Mission Inn | A fantastic time staying in five different resorts across Florida and playing 11 courses |
| Orlando Golf Vacation ChampionsGate, Grande Pines, Grand Cypress, Walt Disney Courses (Osprey, Palm, Magnolia), Metro West, Falcon’s Fire, and RedTail | Wow, a new record of 162 rounds of golf in seven days plus swimming with the manatees, driving an Indy Car, flying a WWII fighter trainer, sky diving, air boat ride, and more |
| Panama City Beach Florida Golf Vacation Hombre Golf Club’s The Bad Course, Sharks Tooth, Camp Creek, Hombre’s The Ugly Course, Holiday Golf Club Par 3 Course, and Bay Point Resort Nicklaus Golf Course | In addition to some fantastic golf, a great time was had boating, biking, visiting the Zoo and Gulf World, watching fireworks on the beach and lots more. |
| Idaho Golf Vacations | |
| Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Coeur d’Alene and Circling Raven | Coeur d’Alene Resort and Golf Course needs to be on your must play list |
| Louisiana Golf Vacation | |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana The Country Club at Golden Nugget, The National Golf Club, Gray Plantation, and Contraband Bayou | A great stay and play at L’Auberge Casino Resort and golf at 4 top rated courses |
| Mexico Golf Vacations | |
| Neuvo Vallarta, Mexico El Tigre, Greg Norman Course, and Nayar Course | A stay at Vindata Resort, playing 3 courses, a zipline and ATV tour, and more |
| Isla Mujeres & Cancun Moon Palace Dunes and Jungle Course & Riviera Cancun | Played three excellent Jack Nicklaus signature courses and stayed in an all-inclusive resort loaded with amenities |
| Mississippi Golf Vacations | |
| Mississippi Golf Vacation Mossy Oak, Old Waverly, Shell Landing, Fallen Oak, and Dancing Rabbit’s Oaks and Azalea Courses | Six award winning (best in State, Top 100, etc.) golf courses plus lodging at three places, two of which were Resort Casinos |
| Missouri Golf Vacations | |
| Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail Margaritaville Golf Courses (Oaks & the 9 Hole Course), Old Kinderhook, Osage National (Links and Mountain nines, and Bear Creek Valley | What a perfect golf vacation with three great resorts, six outstanding courses (the Golf Trail has 14!), good food, a beautiful lake, and lots to see and do |
| New Mexico Golf Vacations | |
| New Mexico’s Santa Fe Golf Trail Vacation Black Mesa, Championship Course at the University of New Mexico, Isleta Eagle, Paa-Ko Ridge, Sandia Golf Club, Santa Ana, Towa Golf Club, and Twin Warriors | The Santa Fe Golf Trail is made up of 8 very impressive nationally ranked courses and the stay and plays are at some fantastic resorts and casinos |
| Southern Colorado & New Mexico Telluride, Divide Ranch, Glacier Club, Pinon Hills, Paa Ko Ridge, Pagosa Springs, Dalton Ranch, Cochiti, and Hillcrest Golf Club | What a fantastic time – loved Telluride, played 8 great courses, rafted the river, zipped down the mountain, and more |
| Oregon Golf Vacations | |
| Bend Oregon Golf Vacation See the courses and links to the reviews of nine outstanding courses | Bend is a golfers heaven – great weather, superb courses, reasonable rates, and lots to see and do |
| South Carolina Golf Vacations | |
| Myrtle Beach Vacation TPC, The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, River Club, Barefoot Resort (Dye & Fazio Course), Leopards Chase, Myrtle Beach National, Parkland at the Legends, Pine Lakes Country Club, Tidewater Golf Club, and True Blue Plantation – here is a link to reviews of these Myrtle Beach golf courses | Wow – Myrtle Beach is home to more Golf Digest Top 100 Courses than any other city and we played a few of them (198 holes in a week) plus cruised the Inland Waterway, rode jet skis, went to three live productions, and lots more |
| Texas Golf Vacations | |
| Big Bend Golfing Vacation Chester Ditto, Shady Oaks, Hogan Park, Black Jacks Crossing, The Retreat, Quicksand, and Riverside Hills | We golfed our way from Dallas to Big Bend and back plus hiked, attended a music festival, rode ATVs, and more |
| Golfing Our Way to Big Bend National Park and Back Black Jack’s Crossing in Lajitas, Quicksilver Challenge in Terlingua, Diamondback in Abilene, Marfa Muni in Marfa, & Squaw Creek in Willow Park | A fun filled, adventure packed 15 days playing golf at some unique courses, biking, hiking in Big Bend, caving, rafting, houseboating, & lots more |
| San Antonio Golf Vacation La Cantera Resort & Spa Resort Course and Palmer Course, The Quarry Golf Club, Cedar Creek Golf Course, and Olympia Hills Golf Course | Wow – San Antonio has some fantastic courses including two of the best courses in Texas plus La Cantera has a fantastic stay & play offering |
| South East Texas Golfing Vacation Texas National Golf Course, Blaketree National Golf Club, Lake Windcrest, High Meadow Ranch, and Panther Trail | 90 holes in 4 days – a new record for us and the discovery of two great stay & plays and 5 fantastic golf courses! |
Author: Mike Sharp
I have a passion for travel and outdoor activities, and now I'm enjoying retired life. I will continue my traveling, golfing, boating, and enjoying life all across the great state of Texas.
