The golf tourism industry has become one of the most popular and biggest sectors of the tour and travel industry. The golf game lovers hone their swing and practise while relishing their trip. Many golf tourists take trips to the world’s best golf destinations to combine their passion for the game along with a vacation. Infact while they take an official trip they choose to try golfing too. 

If you are a golf lover then ask tour operators for the best golf trip destinations in the world.

10 World’s best golf destinations

1. Casa de Campo 
La Romana, Dominican Republic

•  Known to be one of the best in the game, Casa de Campo is the premier golf experience of the Dominican Republic.
  
  
• The teeth of the dog course is the most popular design in the Caribbean, it has unparalleled ocean front fairways. 
  
  
• The area’s economy was originally nonexistent when Pete Dye was hired to build it; however, since then it has turned into a global golf and real estate Mecca.
  
  
• The teeth of the dog along with the Punta Cana, that is located nearby, together have begun one of the ultimate weather hot spot.
  
  
• Golf tourists then choose between myriad all inclusive beachfront properties or vacation rentals. You can enjoy excellent service and beautiful beaches here.

2. St. Andrews – Old Course 
St. Andrews, Scotland:

• The old course at St. Andrew’s in Scotland is known to be one of the best golf trip destinations in the world. It has seen the greatest players in all of its 600 years of existence. Also known as the home of golf, many other iconic sites like the Swilcan Bridge and the Old Course Hotel can be found here. 

• Even though 600 years have passed, the birthplace of the game remains the ultimate golf trip.

• Andrew’s, dates back to the 1400s, since then it has spun off 6 links trust courses, plus the other schools of charming, links both old and new, which follows under a short drive around the Kingdom of Fife. 

• From the cobblestone streets of the mediaeval town, full of gold shops, churches and pubs to the grave of Old Tom Morris, this place is enriched with bewitching attractions.

• The soul of the game here is very strong, it has an inviting nature, which makes it a special place for any golfer to experience.

   

3. Pebble Beach Golf Links 
Pebble Beach, California

• Pebble Beach Golf Links in California is one of the world’s best golf destinations. It is known highly as the top public golf course in the US.
  
  
• Being placed on the coastline of California, it is situated very close to the Pacific, one can always see a few splashes from the sea and its crashing waves as they tap in for birdie.
  
  
• California’s beautiful Monterey peninsula is not just limited to its Pebble Beach resorts, it has the world’s best golf courses on the Pacific Ocean.
  
  
• Carmel by the sea flows into the dog friendly beach that has been made famous by TV coverage of the PGA tour’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
  
  
• Once you head inland, you can escape the marine layer and find sunny skies at wineries, other chic golf resorts like Carmel Valley ranch and quail lodge and club. You can also try securing around at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club or the Cypress point club. 

4. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort 
Bandon, Oregon

• When asked for the best locations to travel for golf, Bandon Dunes is always on the list. It celebrates “golf as it was meant to be”. 

• Villas heart provides 6 links, inspired designs, standing accommodations, a separate recourse and a variety of options for dining. The six distinct links courses have been together in harmony with the natural environment. Diffused and with all the essential elements to unravel a new golf experience every single time you play. 

• The greens of Old McDonald 's are considered to be the largest in the USA. Abandoned trails present us the most intricate mix, risk taking holes and are mostly played in land. If you are at Bandon Dunes, the best course to play at is the Sheep Ranch.

   

5. Cape Kidnappers 
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

• Situated in the Hawke’s Bay, the Cape Kidnappers is truly a majestic golf course design. It is one of the world’s best golf destinations enriched with tall seaside cliffs and deep plunging valleys.
  
  
• The Cape Kidnappers are designed by the legendary golf architect Tom Duke. Its greens and large deep bunkers make it a challenging play for all golfers.
  
  
• The course measures up to 6510 metres and puts up an equal game for golfers of all skill levels. The Kidnappers is known to be one of the greatest modern marvels in golf. One can view the magnificent sea views and landscapes that surround the place. The Cliff edge is around 140 metres above sea level.
  
  
• This course offers holes that cannot be found anywhere else in the world! Every single hole has a beautiful view of the Bay.  Golf shops, club houses, world class practice ranges, local rooms with different shipping greens are all part of the golf complex.
  
  
• Premium rental clubs are also made available for tourists here. Ask for tour operators for this particular golf destination and explore it more while you are there. 

6. The Yak Golf Course 
Kupup, Sikkim

• The young golf course located in the eastern part of Sikkim in India is known to be the highest golf course in the world. It was measured on the 10th of October 2006 and then added to the Guinness World Book of Records, with a height of 3970 metres above sea level.
  
  
• It is surrounded by the great Himalayas and has stroking views, flowing streams and lush crudity. The golf course is also part of the Indian Army base.
  
  
• It is 6226 yards long and was initiated in 1972. The Yak Golf Course received its first makeover in 1979 by Brigadier J M Singh. It is very common to see a yak on the golf course.
  
  
• The senior members at the course usually take help of yaks to move around the area. If you love golf, this should definitely be on your bucket list.

7. Royal County Down 
Newcastle, Northern Ireland

• The Royal County Down is one of the oldest and best golf trip destinations you can go to.

• It was first opened in 1889. It is situated in the mountains of Mourne with breathtaking views of Dundrum Bay, Royal County Down.

• It is widely known for its world famous bonkers, doomed greens and its Heather lined fairways. The championship here is an extremely difficult course. However there are plenty of training options available at the course.

   

8. Pinehurst Resort 
Pinehurst, North Carolina

• This resort has nine championship level golf courses. It is North America’s closest kin to the golf culture of St. Andrews in many ways, thanks to the sandy soil which is most ideal for golf and the contributions of Scottish-born architect Donald Ross.

• This place has three of the Golden Age architect’s best public courses - Pinehurst No. 2, Pine Needles and Mid Pines. 

   

• Modern additions like Tobacco Road and Pinehurst No. 4 also add a remarkable variety and depth of courses. The place is full of history, fun spots and golf memorabilia.

   

9. Las vegas, Nevada 

• There are a total of 39 golf courses in Las Vegas. Three of them are municipal courses. Within 20 miles of Las Vegas there are 19 other courses, which includes 9 public, 3 municipal and 7 private courses. 

• The oldest course here is the Las Vegas Golf Club, designed by William P. Golfing in Las Vegas can be enjoyed all year around regardless of the weather. 

• The best time to golf here is during spring and fall, the courses are playable at between 65-86 degrees and there are always clear skies! 

• Talk to companies offering tour services and request for a list of golf tourist destinations. 

10. Blue Ridge Mountains 

• Northern Georgia is home to Old Toccoa Farm and the Brasstown Valley. The best time to play here is in the summertime.
  
  
• The North Carolina communities of Asheville, Cashiers and Hendersonville are loaded with private golf courses, and consist of a few resorts like the historic Omni Grove Park Inn.
  
  
• Here we find Primland, a remote mountainous property where one can get a telescopic view of the stars in the sky. A must go for all golfers!

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