Each year, we ask our readers to select their favorite golf resorts around the world. From the classic links of Scotland to the emerging gems of New Zealand, check out our readers' favorite destinations for golfing vacations.
Pebble Beach, California — Distinguished resort with glorious views of Carmel Bay and the 18th green of the famed Pebble Beach links, a short drive from Carmel.
Courses include: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course, Peter Hay Golf Course
Ka`upulehu-Kona, Hawaii — Grand resort in dramatic grounds along a half-mile rocky shoreline on the north Kona Coast, adjacent to Kona Village.
Courses include: Hualalai Golf Course
Kiawah Island, South Carolina — Beautifully appointed resort set along a 10-mile beach on private Kiawah Island, 35 minutes from Charleston.
Courses include: The Ocean Course, Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Oak Point, Cougar Point
Punta Mita, Mexico — Seaside hotel on a scenic 1,200-acre peninsula with two pretty beaches, 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport.
Courses include: Pacifico Golf Course, Bahia Golf Course
San José del Cabo, Mexico — Impressive resort on a picturesque headland fronting a walking beach on one side and a swimmable beach on the other (a rarity in the Baja).
Courses include: Arroyo, Mountain, Ocean
Newport Coast, California — Lavish and well-managed resort on 504 acres south of Los Angeles, in the hills overlooking the Pacific between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
Courses include: Ocean North Course, Ocean South Course
Lanai City, Hawaii — Distinctive 102-room resort tucked away in the cool highlands on the pristine island of Lanai, 30 minutes by air from Honolulu.
Courses include: The Challenge at Manele, The Experience at Koele
Scottsdale, Arizona — Stylish resort blending into a picturesque high-desert landscape backdropped by Pinnacle Peak, near the celebrated Troon North golf courses in Scottsdale.
Courses include: The Pinnacle, The Monument
Maui, Hawaii — Luxurious resort on 15 oceanfront acres at the south end of Wailea Beach.
Courses include: Gold Course, Emerald Course, Wailea Blue Course
Kohala Coast, Hawaii — Justly renowned resort overlooking an exquisite white-sand beach on the Kohala Coast.
Courses include: Mauna Kea Golf Course
Carefree, Arizona — Imaginative 221-room resort and spa blending into dramatic outcrops in Sonoran Desert foothills, 30 minutes north of downtown Scottsdale.
Courses include: North Course, South Course
Matauri Bay, New Zealand — Plantation-style lodge on 6,000 scenic acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean and its own world-class championship golf course.
Courses include: Kauri Cliffs
Pebble Beach, California — Appealing sister resort of the nearby Lodge at Pebble Beach, set among the Monterey pine groves of Del Monte Forest, Scottish-inspired golf links and the Pacific Ocean.
Courses include: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course, Peter Hay Golf Course
San Diego, California — Charming resort hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, adjacent to the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course and a 2,000-acre seaside nature reserve.
Courses include: Torrey Pines Golf Course
Ayrshire, Scotland — Landmark 150-room Edwardian resort overlooking two famed 18-hole seaside links courses on the scenic Ayrshire coastline.
Courses include: The Ailsa, The Kintyre, The Arran
Cong, Ireland — Imposing castle-hotel in a 350-acre park on the shores of Lough Corrib. Battlements incorporate the remnants of a 13th-century castle.
Courses include: Ashford Castle Golf Club
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland — Dramatic baronial castle-hotel on a 375-acre estate, 15 minutes north of Shannon Airport. A turreted façade leads to salons accented by handcarved oak paneling and heirloom portraits.
Courses include: Dromoland Golf Course
Chatham, Massachusetts — This resort near the historic village of Chatham contains 120 cottage-style rooms and suites spread across 27 acres of gardens, salt marshes and woodlands.
Courses include: Cape Cod National Golf Club
St. Andrews, Scotland — Refurbished contemporary 144-room hotel (35 suites) overlooking the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse and 17th fairway of the famous St. Andrews Old Course, 90 minutes northeast of Edinburgh.
Courses include: The Duke's St. Andrews, St. Andrews Links courses, Kingsbarns
St. James, Barbados — Luxury resort amid mahogany trees in a parklike setting fronting a broad crescent beach.
Courses include: The Old Nine, The Country Club, The Green Monkey
