If you’re a golfer, there’s nothing like the excitement of playing on a course that you’ve never been on. Take that excitement to the next level on your vacation and play a course in a different state or country! Funjet has a wide array of the finest golf resorts to choose from in your favorite sun and fun destinations. Check out some of our featured golf resorts below!
Surrounded by rugged mountains and the picturesque Sonoran Desert, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, rank among the world's truly elite golf destinations. Couple this with 330 days of sunshine and over 200 golf courses to choose from and you're sure to be driven to play your best within this "Valley of the Sun."
Destination highlights
Wide fairways and mature palm and salt cedar trees frame your round at Encanto Park Golf Course
Cave Creek is currently the most popular municipal run in Phoenix
Sample desert golf at The Boulders in Scottsdale or play at TPC Scottsdale and enjoy the PGA TOUR experience
Barbados
Boasting simply stunning courses and temperate Caribbean climates, it's no wonder golf's biggest superstar, Tiger Woods chose Barbados as the setting for his wedding. Here, visitors will find some of the best championship courses the Caribbean has to offer in addition to professional lessons available at most courses and golf packages at several hotels – making Barbados is an ideal destination for beginners and pros alike.
Destination highlights
Year-round sunny weather makes Barbados an ideal vacation spot for golfers
In 2004, world-famous golfer Tiger Woods chose Barbados as the venue for his wedding
Championship golf courses dot the shoreline-making for picturesque and challenging rounds
Bermuda
With nine options to hit the links, Bermuda is home to the highest concentration of golf courses per square mile in the entire world. With designs by world-famous architects such as Robert Trent Jones, golfers will definitely find their share of challenging sand traps, elevated greens and numerous water hazards. However, the incredible natural surroundings make the endeavor well worth the effort.
Destination highlights
With nine Bermuda Golf Courses, the tiny island has the highest concentration of golfing opportunities per square mile in the world
While such headliners as Mid Ocean and Port Royal stand as must-plays, hidden gems like Riddell's Bay and the Fairmont Southampton Princess are also worthy of your time
January and February are usually the best golf months as temperatures are slightly cooler and the fairways are less crowded
Palm Springs
Palm Springs grew up around the game of golf, and thus boasts one of the most amazing year round golf vacation experiences available anywhere. With an unparalleled variety of outstanding golf and resort options, Palm Springs is one of the most popular destinations in the United States for golf vacationers.
Destination highlights
Palm Springs is home to the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic for the PGA and the Nabisco Dinah Shore LPGA
Palm Desert Resort Country Club is set against spectacular panoramic views of the Santa Rose and San Jacinto Mountains
The Dunes is a links-style layout that surrounds you with the Pete Dye designed trademarks such as railroad ties and deep pot bunkers
Los Cabos
Offering over eight courses to choose from designed by names like Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Tom Weiskopf, it's easy to see why golf is one of Los Cabos' main attractions and a regular host of the PGA Senior Slam Tournament. In addition to the pleasant, rain-free desert climate, golfers are treated to vistas that combine the natural elements of the sea, desert and mountains for some delightfully distracting settings.
Destination highlights
With six championship golf courses, the Los Cabos area has become one of North America’s hottest golf destinations
Its magnificent terrain is comparable to that found in Arizona and California desert golf courses
The Sea of Cortez sets Los Cabos apart from all the rest with its sparkling water-wonderland of incredible hues. Plus, golfers have an added bonus with eleven months of rain-free vacation play
Maui
The emerald fairways and sapphire ocean views make Maui's courses among the best in the world. And with a number of options to choose from including the renowned Wailea, Kapalua, Makena and Kaanpali courses, you just might forget to hit Maui's world-famous beaches or other attractions all-together.
Destination highlights
Known as the "Grand Lady" of Maui's resort courses, the Blue Course is elegantly laid out amidst the affluent architecture and impeccable landscaping of Wailea
Home to the Hawaii State Open, Makena is known for its layout, excellent daily tournament playing conditions and the best golfing weather anywhere in the world
The 6,840-yard par 72 Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course is designed much like the courses built centuries ago in the British Isles with holes that take full advantage of Maui's natural, sloping island dune terrain
Orlando
While many visit to enjoy Orlando's world famous theme parks, it has equally become famous as a world-class golf destination. Offering over 100 championship golf courses designed by the game's greatest golf course designers, Orlando is a perfect destination to hit the links with your entire family.
Destination highlights
Eagle Creek continues to build momentum nationally, having recently been named to the 'Top 10 New Courses' by Travel & Leisure Magazine and by playing host to the prestigious 'Buick Scramble National Finals'
Mission Inn's El Campeon, "The Champion," is one of the south's oldest and most historical golf courses
Orange County National is home to the Phil Ritson Golf Institute which features lessons, golf retreats, computer-aided swing analysis and an all-weather training studio
San Diego
Lush greens, rolling fairways, steep bunkers and brilliantly designed landscapes makes San Diego a golfer's paradise. From seaside settings to desert mountains and inland valleys, there's a wide range of courses for every skill set, plus a range of greens fees to accommodate any budget.
Destination highlights
Two 18-hole courses are available at Admiral Baker along with a beautiful clubhouse and golf shop
The Naval Base Golf Practice & Learning Center offers approach shot practice, a short game practice area, putting green, 12-station full swing enclosed range, professional equipment fitting and private or group instruction
Temecula Creek Inn is a picturesque 27-Hole Championship Golf Course set in Southern California’s Wine Country
Las Vegas
Welcome to the greener side to Las Vegas. With more than 55 golf courses in the area, Las Vegas is host to some of the finest golf courses in the country. Add this to designs by some of golf's greatest players and architects, and you have all the makings for a truly unforgettable golf getaway.
Destination highlights
The 18-hole "Wynn" course at the The Wynn Golf Club facility features over 7,000 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70
A favorite is the Arroyo Course, Red Rock Country Club's newest Arnold Palmer Signature course and the only course at Red Rock Country Club open to public play
Bali Hai Golf Club is an easy-access course just a 5-minute walk from the casinos and hotels
Vallarta
Jack Nicklaus, Robert Von Hagge and Tom Weiskopf are just some of the famous names behind Vallarta's seven championship courses. Offering a diverse landscape of majestic mountains, lush jungles, golden beaches and sapphire waters, it's only natural that so many flock to Vallarta to experience its many riches both on and off the fairways.
Destination highlights
Enjoy blend of championship golf from designers like Jack Nicklaus and Robert von Hagge with the incredible natural backdrops
The Flamingos Golf Club is set apart from the others due to its beautiful rolling hills, lush tropical forests and natural lagoons and mangroves
If you are eager to get out on the green as soon as possible, the Mayan Palace Golf Club is located only 15 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport
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