By Mike Bailey
If you’re lucky enough to have some time off during the summer, you owe it to yourself to take a golf trip somewhere. Fortunately, there are lots of great choices for getaways, from cooler destinations to the north to some relative bargains if you’re willing to stand the heat a little bit at a premier destination that’s much more expensive in the wintertime.
If money is no object, there are some premium summer spots you should set your sights on. Those can be high demand, so you might have to reserve your spot a year or more out, but it’s never too early to start thinking about where you want to go. But other destinations are more affordable, easier to get to, and don’t necessarily require reservations well in advance. Here’s a look at some of America’s best summer golf destinations:
A Cool Spot is a Hot Spot
Hands down one of the best summer golf destinations in the United States is Northern Michigan on so many levels, not the least of which is that the temperatures are on the cool, pleasant side (Highs in the 70s with low humidity), and the days are long, which means you can pack a lot of golf into a day (36 holes or more). Plus, there are so many great golf courses that even if you went back year after year, you could always change the itinerary.