Golf enthusiasts rejoice — these destinations are among the best in the world to make golfing your number one vacation priority.
From famous international courses to championship domestic links, these destinations are rich in both public and private courses, plus have resorts and hotels ideal for golfers.
Check out these top five course picks for 10 of the world's best golf destinations, plus more spots for the determined bucket-list golfer.
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Scotland
You can't consider yourself a serious golfer without having played at a Scottish course. Scotland is considered the sport's homeland, as the birthplace of the game, its rules, the 18-hole course, and golf member clubs.
Where to Play: St. Andrews' Old Course in St. Andrews, Royal Dornoch in the Highlands, Muirfield in East Lothian, Gleneagles' King's Course in Perthshire, and Nairn's Championship Course
Where to Stay: Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa (St. Andrews) and Sandown House (Nairn).
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California
The Golden State is home to some of the country's best courses, and with its pristine weather year-round, it's no secret why. Throughout the state, you'll find some of the best courses in the game.
Where to Play: Cypress Point Club and Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Torrey Pines' South Course in San Diego, CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, and TPC Stadium Course at PGA West in La Quinta
Where to Stay: Rosewood CordeValle (San Martin) and Fairmont's Grand Golf Club (Del Mar).
Hawaii
Hawaii is full of beautiful greens, but the majority of the most prestigious golf courses can be found on Kauai's coast in Koloa, and in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.
Where to Play: Nanea Golf Club in Kailua-Kona, Makai Golf Club at Princeville on Kauai, The Hualalai Golf Course in Kailua-Kona, Turtle Bay Resort's Palmer Course on Oahu, and Poipu Bay Golf Course on Kauai.
Where to Stay:Fairmont Orchid (the Big Island) and Turtle Bay Resort (Oahu).
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