These five different golf destinations will have you wanting to book your next trip ASAP to get on the green!
There are many reasons why executives, politicians, and various other power players love nothing more than heading to golf destinations. It’s a sport that suits their competitive nature, but the game is also an extremely therapeutic exercise.
A round of golf allows us to get out of the office and enjoy some much-needed communion with nature, away from the ceaselessly ringing phones and ubiquitous screens of the office environment. It’s also a quiet and gentle sport that requires an almost meditative, zen-like state to get well and truly “in the zone”.
For the passionate golfer, one of the best things about travel is the opportunity to pit their skills against some of the most gorgeous and challenging courses from around the world.
If the thought of teeing off in an exotic new locale, here are some luxurious resorts that need to find their way onto your itinerary.
Be sure to pack your lightest golf bag so you can fill your suitcase with memorabilia from these famous locales. Ready, set? Let’s tee off!
La Manga in Spain
If the idea of teeing off in the Mediterranean heat on one of the world’s most expansive courses, appeals to you, you could do much worse than La Manga in the Murcia region of Spain.
The gold destination has drawn devoted golfers to the region for over 45 years and is so massive that you could fit Monaco into it three times. The resort boasts three 18-hole courses and a 9-hole academy course alongside personal training to give your game the winning edge that will make you the talk of the boardroom.
The resort also boasts 28 tennis courts, a huge spa, and no fewer than 20 restaurants in its impressive grounds.
Fancourt in South Africa
Designed by the legendary Gary Player (who regarded it as his greatest accomplishment in golf course design), this beautiful resort provides challenges for even the most stalwart players.
All of Fancourts three 18-hole courses; The Links, Montagu, and Outeniqua hold spots in the top 20 courses in the entire country with The Links holding the top spot.
But while the courses at this golf destination may be challenging, the hospitality you receive is never anything short of luxurious with spa facilities, fishing, and horse riding readily available.
Palmilla in Mexico
Palmilla has brought golfers to the luxurious resort of Los Cabos since 1922 and the three 9-hole courses. Designed by no less a personage than Jack Nicklaus, it offers a degree of challenge to the seasoned golfer while still allowing neophytes a gorgeous environment in which to cut their teeth.
The resort itself offers beautiful beaches overlooking the Baja peninsula and the Sea of Cortez. It’s a not to miss on the golf destinations list.
The Ritz Carlton in Gran Cayman
If you think you need an 18-hole course to completely test your skills, think again. Set in 144 acres of verdant grounds along the Seven Mile beach in the glorious Gran Cayman; The Ritz Carlton has some of the most challenging golf in the world. It is set against the breathtaking Caribbean vistas you’d expect from the Cayman Islands.
Designed by two-time major winner Greg Norman, the single 9-hole course is designed to be a challenge even to seasoned veterans of the sport. One of the best golf destinations in the world!
