Top Golf Destinations

New Yorkers are fanatics about their golf, evident in the area's robust course offerings, from high-end private clubs on Long Island and Westchester County to it's fabled municipal golf system which includes Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course, the country's oldest public course. Bethpage State Park, on Long Island, boasts five courses, including the famed U.S. Open host, the Black. Recent additions li...ke private Liberty National and the newest municipal, Trump Golf Links Ferry Point, plus some fine resort and upscale public courses within an hour of Manhattan, make this most vibrant city a worthy place to play golf, too. More Less

Orlando is not only the home of Mickey Mouse but also an abundance of PGA Tour players who relish central Florida's easy gateway access as well as the area's stellar golf scene. In fact, golf has been a staple of Orange County long before Disney World, with golf courses in Orlando still open to this day that date back to the 1920s. Today's tourist can choose from a vast array of golf courses in O...rlando, roughly 200 in total, ranging from lavish five-star resorts far from the screams of any roller coasters to bargain and family-friendly courses. Golf courses in Orlando that are resort-based or open to the public can stack up with any city in the southeast. There are so many courses and places to stay in Orlando, on any budget that it's very easy to get a tee time and play golf at a great golf course in Orlando no matter the season. More Less

Canada's largest city is a bonafide golf hotspot, home to a collection of some of the most prestitgous courses in the country. It's also home to the Royal Canadian Golf Association, who operate the annual Canadian Open on the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods hit one of his most famous shots of all-time, a 3-iron bunker shot over water, at Glen Abby Golf Club in 2000. The majority of the Greater Toronto Area'...s golf courses are private or semi-private, though there are so many courses, over 200 easily, that you're never too far from a round. Toronto is a cultural hub of Canada, home to broadway shows, tremendous restaurants and never-ending nightlife. The golf near downtown is limited, but Torontonians are spoiled when it comes to easy golf getaways. Niagara Falls is just a short drive east, while Muskoka to the north has some of the provinces top-rated plays. More Less

More than 100 golf courses populate California's Coachella Valley a collection of golf and sun-crazed cities that all back up to one another. This beautiful oasis of palm trees and views of the Santa Rosa Mountains is located two-plus hours east of Los Angeles. The golf courses in Palm Springs are some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring in the country. With temperate winters that attract retiree...s and snowbirds, the golf courses in Palm Springs have been a fabled golf spot dating back to the days of the Rat Pack, and was made particularly famous by comedian Bob Hope, who hosted a star-studded PGA Tour event. Today, there are high-end private clubs and resorts including La Quinta, Indian Wells and PGA West. Golf designers Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones Jr. and virtually every other big name have laid out a track here, and it's one of the most golf-saturated metropolises in the world, so there's always a Palm Springs-area tee time to be had. More Less

Myrtle Beach is considered one of the most popular beach destinations in the world for good reason: The Grand Strand coastline is long and wide, and with that amount of frontage comes some of the most affordable ocean-view accommodations in the world. For golf, there is tremendous variety, and with such a huge amount of golf courses in Myrtle Beach situated along the 60-mile stretch of shoreline, ...great value for the best golf courses in Myrtle Beach exists everywhere. This immensely popular golf destination originally earned its place by serving as an affordable hotbed for sun-starved Northeasterners and was the birthplace of the modern day golf package. In the 1990s, however, upscale courses designed by the likes of Pete Dye, Tom Fazio and Jack Nicklaus were added as this part of South Carolina emerged as a second-home and retirement destination. Today, you can name your price for golf in Myrtle Beach, and play a collection of top-100 courses as well as great value options. More Less

Known as the birthplace of American democracy, Philadelphia, as you might imagine, has a distinguished golf history as well. The area is home to some of the best private clubs in America, including Pine Valley (perennially ranked No. 1 in the country and located just outside of Philly in New Jersey), Huntington Valley, Philadelphia Country Club, Philadelphia Cricket Club and Merion (most recently ...the site of the 2013 U.S. Open). Few cities in America can rival the golf history of Philadelphia. The top golf courses in Philadelphia are often the ones with the best history but it also has several modern golf courses that appeals to any golfer Fortunately, public golf courses in Philadelphia offers a wide variety of daily fee courses, many of them reflecting similar design characteristics as the classic private clubs. Make your own history with a round in the city where it all began in America and enjoy a great golf course in Philadelphia. More Less

Atlanta is a major sports metropolis with the NFL's Falcons, the MLB's Braves and the NBA's Hawks. Its love affair with golf is just as strong. The home of Bobby Jones, golf courses in Atlanta regularly hosts the PGA Tour's Tour Championship and is the world's gateway to Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters two hours east. Atlanta has hosted the U.S. Open, the U.S. Women's Open and the ...PGA Championship. Looking for a place to take your next golf getaway? The best golf courses in Atlanta offers a variety of challenging, scenic and all-around peachy courses to play this summer. From popular public golf to resort-style courses and more, there are dozens of golf courses in Atlanta available to suit every golfers' tastes. Of course, there's so much more to do in Atlanta in addition to playing golf at the top golf courses in Atlanta. Take a tour at the Coca-Cola factory, visit the headquarters of CNN or spend some time downtown in Olympic Park and the nearby Georgia Aquarium. More Less

Perhaps no city personifies Texas more than Big D, and that certainly extends to its golf scene. Dallas is the home of the Texas State Fair and Big Tex, the Dallas Cowboys, the Stockyards, plenty of great barbecue and several professional golf events, including the Dean and Deluca Invitational at Colonial and AT&T Byron Nelson Championship. Able to boast 100 public golf courses in Dallas / Ft. Wor...th – ranging from affordable municipals to premier daily fees and resorts – there's something for every budget and golfer. It can be argued that the selection of golf courses in Dallas are as good as anywhere in the country. More Less

Denver is not only Colorado's capital and largest city, but also a popular gateway to the spectacular Rocky Mountains, where both skiing and golf make for popular pastimes. Denver itself is largely flat, but there are still some worthy daily fee golf courses. Head west towards the foothills of the Rockies however, and you can play some courses that are more spectacular in nature without having to ...make the drive on I-70 into Summit County. At an elevation of 5,200 feet, Denver's winters do get pretty cold, but it's certainly possible to play golf in the winter time despite the mountains having a full snowpack, and summertimes are very comfortable for golf. Nearby cities like Boulder and Colorado Springs make for easy day trips as well. More Less

Tampa has the big-city feel without the big-city problems of too much traffic. The Spanish-influenced Ybor City amps up a party vibe for downtown. There's a great sports scene with the Buccaneers, Rays and Lightning, along with the Outback Bowl on New Year's Day, spring training for the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field, and also a venerable stop on the PGA Tour's "Florida Swing." I...f your game isn't ready for the Copperhead course at Innisbrook, there are 100 other choices within an hour's drive. More Less

The golf courses in Chicago are spread throughout a large metro area, with some golf courses exceptionally close to the city and others ringing the downtown loop or nearby in the suburbs. Most Chicago public golf courses worth playing can be found outside downtown. Chicago is the Midwest's answer to New York, a bustling urban core brimming with entertainment choices, restaurants, nightlife and gol...f. There's no way to see all the sights - the Cubs' Wrigley Field, the Willis Tower, the free Lincoln Park Zoo, the Bears' Soldier Field, Navy Pier and the beach along Lake Michigan and the shopping of the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue. More Less

If glitz and glamour are your thing, Miami is your place. No spot symbolizes Miami's pulsing beauty, Latino cultural influence and flamboyant wealth like South Beach. The success of the Dolphins, Marlins and Heat is almost secondary to what club you're hitting and what hot new restaurant you're eating at that night. Donald Trump has glammed up the local golf scene by buying and investing millions ...into Trump National Doral Miami and its Blue Monster, site of a World Golf Championship. Turnberry Isle Miami, the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne (near Crandon Park Golf Course) and The Biltmore in Coral Gables are luxurious secondary choices. More Less

While the Golden Gate city doesn't get as much recognition as its more famous golf destination to the south - Pebble Beach - the golf courses in San Francisco have a great history in the game. Known more for its private clubs such as U.S. Open venue Olympic Club, Lake Merced and San Francisco Golf Club, the city also has a great municipal scene led by TPC Harding Park and Presidio, the latter of w...hich can trace its roots back more than 100 years. The best public golf courses near San Francisco typically lie farther south along the coast. San Francisco is also one of the world's great cities, with fantastic restaurants ranging from old Italian to authentic Chinese, tourist attractions such as Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf and the Cable Cars and great hotels among one of the most iconic skylines in the world. More Less

With over 50 Las Vegas golf courses to select from, Las Vegas can stake it's claim as a premier golf and vacation destination. Golf courses in Las Vegas date back to the days of the "Rat Pack," making golf an integral part of the lifestyle since the first bulbs of the Strip lit up. Today, buddies trips and bachelor parties can go VIP at the glitzy Las Vegas golf courses that cater to high-rollers.... There are terrific Las Vegas golf courses just minutes from the famed Strip but locals and bargain seekers can get their fill at value golf courses as well. Neighboring communities like Henderson, Laughlin and Summerlin are awash in options, so you're never too far from fantastic desert golf. More Less

There's so much to see and do in San Diego's ideal year-round climate - the beaches, Sea World, the world-famous zoo, going to Chargers or Padres games - that it's easy to overlook golf. Torrey Pines, set along the cliffs in La Jolla, has been hosting the PGA Tour for decades. Famous, luxury golf resorts sit within minutes of downtown. San Diego is also home to the U.S. Navy's Pacific fleet, beaut...iful marinas, Coronado and dozens of museums and theaters as well. More Less

The Phoenix-Scottsdale area is arguably the golf capital of the world when you consider the number of golf courses available – not to mention the fact that nearly all of them are top quality. Add to that myriad things to do in the city and around the Sonoran Desert as well, and you can understand why so many flock to the Valley of the Sun get their golf fix. Most of the best golf courses in Phoeni...x & Arizona can be found in the Valley. The best golf courses in Phoenix are often ranked as some of the top in the country. As for the high temperatures in the summer, yes it's a dry heat and sometimes brutal, but it is also a real opportunity to save money on tee times at a great golf course in Phoenix. More Less

There's no golf destination in the world quite like Hawaii, home to stunning mountain backdrops and ocean breezes on every fairway. Each of the four main islands have their own unique golf courses and topography. The Big Island features dry, seaside golf around Kona. Maui may be the most compact and dense scene, with a handful of high-end resorts between Wailea and Kapalua. Kauai, while less popul...ated, packs a major golf punch with a handful of breathtakingly natural coastal courses. Oahu features the best nightlife around Waikiki in Honolulu, while the crowds dwindle on the more natural North Shore. You can't go wrong, and the best golf vacations include a sampling of more than one island. More Less