4 beautiful golf hotel vacation destinations

If you’re an avid golfer, consider booking your next vacation at a hotel with a golf course. The scenery and convenience could be just what you need.

If you’re chasing a birdie, bogey or a par, no matter where you stay in the world, the rules of golf stay the same. This is why golfers travel more: because you get to enjoy your favourite game, while in an exotic setting. Imagine getting to tee off on some of the world’s championship courses, while being a short golf cart ride away from your luxury hotel room. You can, if you know where to go.

You don’t have to travel very far to visit a top golf course hotel. The United States is home to some of the best golf courses in the world. There are several well-known resorts across the country that have amazing golf courses. You'll even find golf course resorts that are very luxurious is every other respect, as well, including fine dining and luxurious rooms.

If you are willing to take a trip across the ocean, Scotland is a great destination for vacationing golfers. Scotland is where golf was invented, so it is obviously the home of some top-notch courses. The green landscape is the perfect foundation for some excellent golfing and beautiful hotel accommodations. Imagine dining at your hotel, while having one of the greatest golf courses so close you can feel it.

If you’re in the mood for more exotic surroundings, you can find a perfectly picturesque course on the other side of the world. On Hainan Island in China, you can play on elegant golf resorts, one of which is the host to Omega Mission Hills World Cup of Golf. This is an excellent choice if you are planning on bringing the entire family, because the resort is not just for golfing, you can find wonderful spas, pools, shopping and play centre for the kids.

On your tour of the world’s best golf hotels, you must make a stop in South Africa. South Africa is home to Africa’s best golf resorts. Beyond golfing, you’ll stay in the laps of luxury at these fine resorts. You can experience fine dining, spas and safaris when you stay here.