. Regardless of the reason for coming out to the Valley of the Sun, if golf is part of the plan, you have to visitWe-Ko-Pa Golf Club. is a favorite among locals and visiting golfers to the area thanks to its two award-winning courses. Omni Barton Creek (Fazio Canyons) 6.59 Las Vegas; Pete Dye (2001), T190. The Ritz is basking in the growing popularity of the father-and-son PNC Championship where Tiger and Charlie Woods have stolen the show the past two years. Hoover, Ala.; Roger Rulewich (2005), T109. Arcadia, Mich.; Dana Fry, Jason Straka (2018), T72. The resort truly celebrates the beauty of wine country with its two award-winning courses. Golf is becoming more inclusive and welcoming, allowing families of all ages and skills to play together.
Verona, N.Y.; Rick Smith (2000), T190. Giants Ridge (Quarry) 6.85 26) - made the Golfers' Choice 2022: Top 50, as did The Club at Lac La Belle (no. Weibring, Steve Wolfard (1982), T198. Regardless of the reason for coming out to the Valley of the Sun, if golf is part of the plan, you have to visit. Copper Rock's 17th hole is a drop-shot par 3 of 146 yards. Sanford, N.C.; Michael Strantz (1998), T58. Two courses nearby - Grand Geneva Resort & Spa's Highlands (no.
Princeville Makai 6.62 But to play more golf in the New Year, you need to know where to tee it up.
Ireland is very clearly on the list at #4. Keswick Hall and GC (Full Cry) 6.71 We've dug through the GolfPass archives and put together some of the best iron tips for all golfers. The Broadmoor (West) 6.00 Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs) 7.24 Whether youre playing with friends or with family, all will enjoy the 36-holes of stellar golf. feels a world away from the big city. A fourth option, the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, abeachfront luxury resort, is scheduled to open in 2023, featuring 99 guest rooms, including 48 earth-sheltered pool villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with five restaurants and bars. Wilson, Wyo. Beware the bunkering on the par-5 fifth hole at Copper Rock. Fantasy Springs (Eagle Falls) 6.10 Cascata 6.71 has remained one of South Floridas premier golf destinations. . 4 in North Carolina (Courtesy of Pinehurst), 26. Whether youre playing with friends or with family, all will enjoy the 36-holes of stellar golf. will make for the ultimate golf vacation in 2022. Fort McDowell, Ariz.; Scott Miller (2001), T125. Mosel, Wis.; Pete Dye (2000), T54. Eureka, Mont. Pawleys Island, S.C.; Michael Strantz (1998), T77. His work has been honored by the Golf Writer's Association of America and the Michigan Press Association. Trump National Doral Miami (Blue Monster) 6.58 The Prairie Club (Pines) 6.57 Tobacco Road 6.62 Park Hyatt Aviara 6.03 And if youre one of the millions of people setting a resolution for 2022, consider the commitment to play more golf. Farmington, Pa.; Pete Dye (2017), T178. Black Diamond Ranch (Quarry) 6.49 Las Vegas; Tom Fazio (2019), T142. Get a free quote today! Firecliff, named one of the Top Places to Play by Golf Digest, features several water features and 100+ bunkers. Biwabik, Minn.; Jeff Brauer, Lanny Watkins (1997), T130. The Greenbrier (Old White) 6.80 Greensboro, Ga.; Jack Nicklaus (1992), T69. Bend, Ore.; Jack Nicklaus (2004), T86. The club offers 27 holes of premier golf, featured annually during the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. Koloa, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1991), T122. Three local courses were honored - Juliette Falls (8), the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes (9) and the Palmer Course at Reunion Resort (21). Mauna Lani (North) 6.21 Coeur dAlene Casino Resort (Circling Raven) 6.22 We-Ko-Pa (Cholla) 6.19 Voted the #1 golf resort in Southern California by Cond Nast Traveler. Host of the LPGA Tours CME Group Tour Championship and the PGA TOURs QBE Shootout, Tiburn Golf Club features two 18-hole championship tracks both designed by Greg Norman: The Gold and The Black. The Oodham Course rewards strategic play and the Piipaash Course boasts beautiful tree-lined fairways met by elevated greens. Pebble Beach, Calif.; Douglas Grant, Jack Neville (1919), 2. Dunes Golf & Beach Club 6.74 And because access is limited to members and resort guests only, youre guaranteed a quiet and serene day on the links. I have taken separate golf and family trips to the region in the past three years, and come away impressed every time. The par-72 course is perfectly sculpted into 200+ acres of the lush, natural landscape and hosts the annual LPGA Kia Classic. 
Waimea, Hawaii; R. F. Cain, Homer Flint, Robin Nelson (1981), T194. Gil Hanse tidied up the routing of Narin & Portnoo, which has been mostly undiscovered by Americans. Shadow Creek 8.10 All rights reserved.
Myrtle Beach National (Kings North) 6.04 Leaving out Bandon Dunes means that you haven't done your homework. Colorado Springs, Colo.; Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1918), T77. Nestled in the Sonoran Desert is the areas finest resort: Talking Stick Golf Club. But, theyve also hosted the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, and Senior PGA Championship. Tim Hortons, here we come! Not only is it the largest collection of its kind, but all courses are affordable to play without sacrificing any quality in design. In Madison, golf fans always look forward to the American Family Insurance Championship, a PGA Tour Champions event at University Ridge in Verona in June hosted by local legend Steve Stricker. offers the private golf escape youve been desperately searching for.
At the top of the list has to be Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs in Nova Scotia. Opa! Omni Mount Washington Resort (Mount Washington) 6.00 Greensboro, Ga.; Rees Jones (2002), T107. The long-range views of Copper Rock are beautiful. Wind and firm conditions in Oregon promise a great USGA championship for top young players. The Ocean North and Ocean South course were designed by Tom Fazio and wind seamlessly through the areas terrain, cherishing the ocean vistas and 500+ acres of the natural landscape. Two new hotels are on the immediate horizon as well. ; Donald Ross (1917), 95. Kiawah Island Golf Resort (Osprey Point) 6.00 Those overall ratings on each course are averaged to produce a final, cumulative rating. Winter Garden, Fla.; David Hartman, Phil Ritson (1998), T190. Crystal Springs Resort (Ballyowen) 6.23 Powells Point, N.C.; Tom Steele (2002), T182. is easily one of the best golf resorts to visit in 2022. Fort McDowell, Ariz.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2006), T63. Turning Stone Resort (Shenendoah) 5.94 Cape Cod National 6.59 If you haven't secured tee times yet, good luck. Forest Dunes (The Loop Red and Black) 6.92 The Broadmoor (East) 6.50 Could this finally be the year to celebrate travel again? JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, Just a short drive away from downtown Miami, the. Kidd's overhaul of the private Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club(which is accessible with a stay at the Inn at Entrada) could be completed by April. The Epson Tour's Inova Mission Inn Resort and Club Championship is also held at another interesting area course, El Campeon at Mission Inn Resort & Club north of the city in remote but beautiful Howey-In-The-Hills. 6) and Glacier Wood (no. Pinehurst No. 55) has already jumped into the Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses in the World for 2021-22. Sand Valley (Mammoth Dunes) 7.59 Sunriver, Ore.; Bob Cupp, John Fought (1995), T56.
Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Lawrence Packard (1974), T92. Barefoot Resort & Golf (Dye) 5.98 Desert Willow (Firecliff) 6.15 The resort truly celebrates the beauty of wine country with its two award-winning courses. Hurricane, Utah; John Fought, Andy Staples (2008), 42. We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro) 6.60 Hot Springs, Va.; William S. Flynn (1923), 30. Lake Las Vegas Resort (Reflection Bay) 6.07 Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa (Poipu Bay) 6.22 Whistling Straits is fresh off hosting the resounding American victory at the 2021 Ryder Cup and boasts a new short course, The Baths of Blackwolf Run. Host of the LPGA Tours CME Group Tour Championship and the PGA TOURs QBE Shootout, Tiburn Golf Club features two 18-hole championship tracks both designed by Greg Norman: The Gold and The Black. Hamburg, N.J.; Roger Rulewich (1998), T118. 
Bowling Green, Fla.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2012), 18. Irving, Texas; Jay Morrish, Byron Nelson, Ben Crenshaw, D.A. Pebble Beach Resorts (Spyglass Hill) 7.62 Lecanto, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1997), The Wolf at Paiute in Nevada (Courtesy of Paiute), T178. Both are teaming up to host back-to-back big golf events this year - the American CenturyCelebrity GolfChampionship July 6-10 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course (no. Watching the Arnold Palmer Invitational on NBC should serve as a reminder to stay and play at Bay Hill Club & Lodge if you haven't yet. ahead of your arrival and never claim or check baggage at the airport again. Kiawah Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (1991), 9. Indio, Calif.; Clive Clark (2007), T144. Boothbay Harbor Country Club 6.42 While the Incline Village's Championship Course ranked 17th in the Golfers' Choice 2022: Top 50, don't miss out on its Mountain Course. If youre looking to walk the same fairways as some of the greatest in the game, then Arnold Palmers Bay Hill Club & Lodge is surely one of the top golf resorts to visit in 2022. Trump National Doral Miami (Golden Palm) 6.03 Fallen Oak 7.21 Links at Perry Cabin 6.14 Now's the time to reward our neighbors to the north with your presence and a few Benjamins. Pebble Beach Golf Links in California (Harry How/Getty Images), 1. ; Pete Dye (2018), T136. Kohala Coast, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1964), Whistling Straits Irish Course in Wisconsin (Courtesy of Whistling Straits), 51. Gaylord, Mich.; Rick Smith (1993), T136. The "Boston Tee Party" visits Beantown with June's 2022 U.S. Open returning to The Country Club in Brookline, site of that infamous 1999 Ryder Cup. There's still plenty of sunshine and resort golf courses to attract them from September through April. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Trails) 7.95 Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Pete Dye (2007), 138. Quail Lodge and Golf Resort 6.02 At the gateway to Cape Cod, Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth features two outstanding tracks. Follow him on Instagram at @jasondeegangolfpass and Twitter at @WorldGolfer. Nemacolin (Shepherds Rock) 5.97 Barona Creek 6.37 is the San Diego areas only golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. Hilton Head Island, S.C.; Davis Love III (2016), T130. So without further ado, and in no particular order, these are the top 22 golf resorts to visit in 2022. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (Champions) 5.94 We've included packages that might interest you where they apply. Coeur dAlene Resort 6.06 Fairmont Grand Del Mar (The Grand) 6.24 Tatanka 5.94 Boothbay, Maine; Wayne Stiles, John Van Kleek, Bruce Hepner (1921), T92. FarmLinks at Pursell Farms 6.60 Top 100 public-access courses in the U.S. Lecanto, Fla.; Tom Fazio (1987), T81. There are 12 Trump Golf-owned properties in the U.S., two in Scotland, one in Ireland and one in the United Arab Emirates. La Quinta, Calif.; Jack Nicklaus (1987), T139. Scottsdale, Ariz.; Jay Morrish, Tom Weiskopf (1986), T72. And because access is limited to members and resort guests only, youre guaranteed a quiet and serene day on the links. PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker) 6.07 Orange County National (Panther Lake) 5.97 Pinehurst No. 
Nestled in the rolling hillsides of Napa Valley, there are few settings more ideal than those at. Carmel, Calif.; Robert Muir Graves (1964), T166. Opelika, Ala.; Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich (1992), T105. also boasts two incredible golf courses: King & Bear and Slammer & Squire. And with the most recent addition of the Staple, a nine-hole short course, golfers have yet another reason to head south for golf in 2022.
Tillinghast, Ron Forse (1923), T96. Lajitas, Texas; Lanny Wadkins (2012), 40. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes 6.31 A personal top 10 and a wish list for golf die-hards. The resorts two 18-hole championship golf courses were originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Bald Head Island Club 6.36
Very American centric. Arnold Palmers Bay Hill Club & Lodge, If youre looking to walk the same fairways as some of the greatest in the game, then. We're itching to get back, too. French Lick Resort (Pete Dye) 6.82 What that means is golfers are getting their money's worth, and the courses are getting good reviews at GolfPass in return. Legends Golf Resort (Moorland) 6.06 Brewster, Wash.; David McLay Kidd (2014), 19. Copyright 2022 GolfPass. Atlantic City CC 6.59 Carlsbad, Calif.; Dick Wilson, Jeff Brauer, Damian Pascuzzo, Steve Pate (1964), T190. San Antonio, Texas; Greg Norman (2010), T146. Valentine, Neb. Sea Pines Resort (Heron Point) 6.13 The resort is situated in the heart of Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island and occupies 180+ acres of well-manicured grounds with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor. two premier courses, El Campen and Las Colinas, can certainly be included in this category. Meadows of Dan, Va.; Donald Steel (2006), 28. Ludlow, Vt.; Steve Durkee (2000), T198. The gem of Scottsdale, Arizona, the Westin Kierland Golf Club is one of the best golf resorts to visit in 2022. A pond lurks up the left side on the sixth hole at Copper Rock. Boulders Resort (South) 5.93 96.02 Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Pete Dye (1998), T182. Firekeeper 6.26 Grande Dunes Resort Club 5.95 Hammock Beach Resort (Conservatory) 6.11 A sanctuary, an idyllic setting, a golf haven thanks to its coastal beauty and luxurious accommodations. Bowling Green, Fla.; Tom Doak (2012), 21. North Las Vegas, Nev.; Tom Fazio (1990), 7. Worley, Idaho; Gene Bates (2003), T120. , located in beautiful Naples, Florida, is one of the most acclaimed in southwest Florida. What a travesty. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Jack Nicklaus (1996), T89. West Point, Miss. Pinehurst, N.C.; Rees Jones (1986), T171. Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; Joe Lee (1985), T153. Brainerd, Minn.; Scott Hoffman (1997), T166. Not only is it the largest collection of its kind, but all courses are affordable to play without sacrificing any quality in design. TPC Scottsdale (Stadium) 6.53 Considering it reopened so late in the summer season (Aug. 9) in 2021, the Canadian border technically hasn't let unvaccinated U.S. traveling golfers cross since 2019. A beloved golf club brand that became a direct-to-consumer pioneer shuts its doors nearly 70 years after its original founding. Wynn Golf Club 6.11 Built in 1913, this grand resort still maintains its Old Florida charm and is defined by its historic, pale yellow wooden frame, white-pillared entrance, and gabled roofs. Pronghorn (Nicklaus) 6.45 Bay Harbor, Mich.; Arthur Hills (1997), T81. Farmington, Pa.; Pete Dye (1995), T92. Stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Choctawhatchee Bay, few golf courses are as picturesque as those located at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel 6.70 Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Old Macdonald) 8.15 This year marks a milestone for the country's golf scene. ; Paul Albanese (2015), T194. St. Michaels, Md. Okemo Valley 5.92 Incline Village (Championship) 6.04 Also, the nearby 13-hole Pioneer Pointe opened in 2021 and the nine-hole, city-park Glenway Municipal Golf Course is being renovated thanks to the support of Michael Keiser Jr. (son of Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley developer Mike Keiser). Featuring designs by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Watson, Reunion Resort is the only destination in the world where you can experience the incredible work of these legends all in one place. French Lick, Ind. The Wilderness Club Montana 6.36 The courses they mention at the end of the write-up are all fantastic. How can Ireland be left off the list? Frankston, Texas; Jay Morrish (2001), The Lake Course at Grand National, part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Courtesy of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail/Michael Clemmer), T101.
Casino del Sol (Sewailo) 6.01 Miami; Gil Hanse (2015), T160. And while youre there, consider teeing it up at. Thankfully, traveling golfers will only be minimally impacted by these moves. 9 and 18 - par 4s separated by a pond - share a double green at Copper Rock. Miami; Dick Wilson, Gil Hanse (1962), 71. St. Simons Island, Ga.; Charles H. Alison, Harry S. Colt, Joe Lee, Tom Fazio (1929), 27. Pinehurst No. Arcadia Bluffs (South) 6.53 is surely one of the top golf resorts to visit in 2022. Kapalua (Plantation) 7.51 Host of the annual PLAYERS Championship, golfs unofficial 5th major, a round at. Tom Doak's St. Patrick's Links (No. While regular golfers won't be able to sniff a tee time there before or after the event, they can still enjoy the nearby George Wright Golf Course, a top-tier muni in Hyde Park. Scotland Fife and Edinburgh Stay & Play Package, Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package, Epson Tour's Copper Rock Championship April 21-23, Golf Magazine's Top 100 Courses in the World, Northwest Ireland Rosapenna Stay & Play Package, Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club, Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort, Exploring Dundonald, Scotland's newest golf resort, You can play golf all day at these unique golf courses, Reflections from the 150th Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Follow golf history on the new Old Tom Morris Trail in Scotland, 6 golf tips to improve your ball-striking and overall iron play, Amazon Prime Day 2022: 8 great golf deals up for grabs on summer's biggest shopping spree, Tom Doak, David McLay Kidd at the center of recent new resort golf course announcements, Want to play better on links golf courses? Big Cedar Lodge (Ozarks National) 6.88 Score big savings on a bunch of accessories to round out your bag as we reach the season's peak. Tucson, Ariz.; Ty Butler, Notah Begay (2013), T166. Linville, N.C.; Donald Ross (1924), T52.
Reynolds Lake Oconee (Great Waters) 6.59 ; Tom Fazio (1999), T63. 26 golf courses. It's hard to pinpoint where you should go in Wisconsin because there are so many great things happening across the state's golf scene. New, unique iron offerings from TaylorMade and PXG and new summer fashion lines from TravisMathew and Linksoul highlight this month's column. Mayetta, Kan.; Jeff Brauer, Notah Begay (2011), T116. Galena, Ill.; Roger Packard, Andy North (1997). Not to be outdone, Erin Hills will host the U.S. Mid-Amateur in September, keeping its ties to the USGA strong. Gamble Sands 7.38 They also file a single, overall rating on each course. is one of the most sought-after tee times in the world. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon Dunes) 8.07 Eagle Ridge (The General) 5.92 Four Seasons Resort Lanai (Manele) 7.59 While the course itself is highlighted by the famous island green on the par 3, 17th, the remainder of the course is equally as impressive.
The Miller Course, while shorter than the Soffer, offers just as much thrill thanks to the pink flamingos nesting on Lake Julius. The Sheep Ranch in Oregon (Courtesy of Bandon Dunes), https://golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/golfweeks-best-2022-top-200-resort-golf-courses/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland. Costa Navarino is blossoming into the fastest-growing golf resort in the world. Brooks, Calif.; Brad Bell (2008), T54. . Colorado Springs, Colo.; Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1918), 174. Bolton Landing, N.Y.; Donald Ross (1928), T103. Myrtle Beach, S.C.; P.B. Akron, Ohio; Tom Fazio (2001), T186. 11 different sites. PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament) 6.12 Greece? Bay Hill Club and Lodge 6.63 22) in Iola. 15. JW Marriott Marco Island (Hammock Bay) 6.01 Austin, Texas; Tom Fazio (1986), T175. 8 6.49
Home to six internationally celebrated designs, PGA National Resort & Spa has remained one of South Floridas premier golf destinations. While the course itself is highlighted by the famous island green on the par 3, 17th, the remainder of the course is equally as impressive. PGA West (Stadium) 6.45 Ventana Canyon (Mountain) 6.32 ; Nick Faldo (2009), T103. Blackwolf Run (Meadow Valleys) 6.18 Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Pacific Dunes) 8.61 Troon North (Pinnacle) 6.11 Firestone (South) 6.59 Many PGA TOUR players call Sea Island home. Ringing the city are other good places to play like Red Tail in Devens and the 27-hole Granite Links in Quincy, two of the better daily fees in New England. Streamsong (Blue) 7.32 Nekoosa, Wis.; Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw (2017), T16. Maui, Hawaii; Robert Trent Jones Jr. (1994), T127. Vancleave, Miss. Glen Club 6.04 Nestled on Floridas beautiful Emerald Coast is 72 holes of world-class golf. San Diego; Tom Fazio (1999), T118. In February, it debuted two new courses, bringing the resort's total to 72 holes, many with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Scottish tour operator Bonnie Wee Golf has put together a collection of some of the oldest and most memorable links courses in the world. Aside from being home to the World Golf Hall of Fame, the. Created by Arthur Hills, the Ocean Course gives players an entirely different, links-style experience. ; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1987), T114. Winter Garden, Fla.; David Hartman, Phil Ritson (1997), T182. Kiawah Island, S.C.; Tom Fazio (1988), T171. Each golf course included is listed with its average rating from 1 to 10, its location, architect(s) and the year it opened. And you can see for yourself why its such a desired location with a golf trip to the Golden Isles this year. And. La Cantera Resort (Palmer) 5.93 CordeValle 6.58 Sand Hollow (Championship) 6.79 ; Tom Fazio, Jerry Pate (1999), T175. Charlottesville, Va.; Davis Love III (2020), T125. Prairie Club (Dunes) 7.14 The resort features designs by Robert Trent Jones, Rees Jones, and Tom Jackson all unique in their own right ranging from links-style routings to pine-lined fairways. is one of the best golf resorts to visit in 2022. ; Brian Silva (1998), T63. The Breakers (Rees Jones Course) 5.95 Nestled on Floridas beautiful Emerald Coast is 72 holes of world-class golf. Bedford, Pa.; Donald Ross, A.W.
The Wilderness at Fortune Bay 6.53 Reynolds Lake Oconee (National) 5.97 Southern Pines, N.C.; Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay (1993), T178. Cache Creek Casino Resort (Yocha Dehe) 6.67 Mountain View features just as difficult bunkering with wide fairways and a tad shorter yardages. Orange County National (Crooked Cat) 5.95 Giants Ridge (Legend) 6.17 The course is noted for its tight fairways and short par-5s. Southern Pines, N.C.; Donald Ross, John Fought, Kyle Franz (1927), T46.