Golf is a sport enjoyed
as much by the common man as it is the rich and famous.
Thankfully, there is no shortage of spectacular golf courses
combining challenging play with luxurious amenities. We highly
recommend you get out there and enjoy as many great courses that you can.
Just to give you an idea of what is out there,
here are our top 10 most luxurious golf courses in the world:
Not only is St Andrews one of the most
luxurious golf clubs in the UK, it is also the most historic. At St Andrews,
you will be able to choose between a number of challenging courses that look
deceptively simple to play. However, watch out. Even the pros say St Andrews
is incredibly challenging.
The Kauai Lagoons Golf Club is part of
the Marriott collection and is found on Lihue, Hawaii. What set this course
apart are the long stretches of fairway running alongside the ocean. Kauai Lagoons
is also known for diverse course conditions, including dense forests and rocky mountain cliffs.
The Barton Creek Foothill and Canyon Golf
Club in Texas has won numerous awards for being among the best courses in
the United States. It is certainly not as well known as Augusta, but it has
every bit as challenging. The course offers plenty of challenging holes,
spectacular views and one of the best clubhouses in the States.
The rugged terrain of southern
Ireland makes Old Head both challenging and beautiful. It offers
breath-taking views of land and seascapes that you will not find
anywhere else. And when your round is over, you'll enjoy a five-star
restaurant and a luxury clubhouse fit for royalty.
If you follow the PGA, you are probably
familiar with TPC Sawgrass. The course is one of the crown jewels in a
US state that absolutely loves golf. If you plan to visit, June and July
offer the best rates of the year. If you wait until winter, you will be
paying higher rates and playing among a wave of tourists.
Pinehurst boasts eight
separate courses, three of which are consistently ranked
among the best in the world. The American golf resort features
luxury amenities, incredible restaurants and some very challenging play.
Belle Mare Plage offers two,
18-hole championship level golf courses that are home to a number
of tournaments every year. What makes them so impressive are the
luxury resorts nearby. If nothing else, Mauritius is known as a
luxury holiday destination.
Dubai Creek has been named
one of the world's top 100 best golf courses for its combination
of challenging play and amenities. The resort features 18 holes
of championship golf plus a 9-hole course, a golf academy, restaurants,
bars, hotel accommodations, villas and residential homes. It is the place
to be in Dubai.
Pebble Beach is where the celebrities
play golf in the US. In addition to incredible Pacific Ocean views,
Pebble Beach offers all of the amenities you would expect from a luxury
resort. There are plenty of good reasons why the course is a regular host
of professional tournaments.
Since this list is about luxury,
we had to rank Shadow Creek in the US state of Nevada as number one.
Playing a round here includes limo transportation, your own personal caddy,
and access to a spectacular clubhouse at the conclusion of your round. However,
be prepared to pay. A single round is US $500 per guest.
And there you have it; our top 10 most luxurious golf courses in the world. Enjoy!
