The 10 Best Golf Resorts (You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
We’ve all heard of the Bandons, Pebbles, and Pinehurst’s of the golf world – but what about the places that aren’t as well known? There are SO many good golf resorts in North America, that many of us have never heard of. The goal of this video is to highlight what those are.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 – You’ve heard of these…
0:27 – The perfect compliment to a Chambers Bay trip?
1:14 – An east coast escape
2:10 – A Canadian Masterpiece
3:42 – A seaside rollercoaster ride
4:36 – As close to a destination private club experience as you’ll find (while still public)
5:33 – Truly the middle of nowhere
6:41 – What golf resort do you think should be on this list?
7:02 – I lied.
8:18 – Luxury in the high desert
10:01 – Are you on our email list?
10:40 – This place blew me away
12:02 – The best family resort in the country?
13:53 – Finishing Up
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How much did the Oregon Board of Tourism pay you for this segment?
"Northern Michigan" lol…not really
Crystal springs in NJ. Has the top public course in the state with Ballyowen
Is well known but few have played it… Cabot Cliffs / Links in Nova Scotia is by far the best I’ve been too and I’ve been to almost every bucket list destination in NA.
Also, Lajitas in Terlingua TX. Amazing food, great course that is very tough. Great experience.
Sand Hollow Golf resort in hurricane Utah. (2 hours outside of Las Vegas)
Totally agree about Turning Stone. Great golf courses.
Pine Dunes in Frankston, TX. No frills amazing golf experience, played 54 holes over two days and didn’t have a group in front of or behind us the entire time. Rooms are right off the 18th green so bring your phones or flash lights for late night putting competitions.
Hahahaha. Pnw guy chooses pnw courses.
Canyata Golf Club, Marshall, IL
Check out Dismal River in Mullen Nebraska
Palmetto Bluff..May River golf course SC
Trappers Turn Wisconsin Dells
The Cliffs at Possum Kingdon. Graham TX. Beautiful views. Lots of carries…
Sweetgrass and Sage Run with Island Resort and Casino In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Definitely worth the trip.
I’ll stick to the 50th state and it’s main islands:
Hualalai is truly an experience. There’s a few great resort experiences outside Kona on the Big Island which kick our courses on Oahus butt. Try to finish at sunset.
On Oahu turtle bays resort and the Palmer course is pretty cool. The fazio course is still closed since civid but has looked playable ever since. They are removing bunkers and eventually plan to open it as a more simple family course. They should be pushed to do so.
Mauis kapalua resort with the bay course and plantation course is a must experience. Overlooking honolua bay, arguably the ost beautiful place on earth.
Wailea not far away is a cool place.
Nothing comes to mind on Kauai but Kauai is such a special place. You will find a resort course although seems to not be as many s Maui and the big island. I would say those are the two for a lot or resort golf variety.
Check out Williamsburg VA
Arizona has some spectacular golf and Scottsdale is a mecca. But if you head north about an hour to Prescott Valley Stone ridge golf club is a hidden gem challenging always in great shape and out of the heat. If ur in AZ makena point. To play it
Shangri la in Oklahoma
Maddens golf resort in brainerd, MN. The classic is a must. One of the top courses in MN IMO
You forgot Eagle Ridge in Galena, IL Highlighted by "The General" consistently rated in the top 100 golf courses by Golf Digest.
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Someone should make an excel sheet of the top 100 golf courses in the US (2 in each state if possible)
The French Lick Resort in French Lick, IN should be on this list. It doesn't get the recognition or traffic Pinehurst, Pebble Beach, Bandon, Kiawah and other more well-known resorts do, but it boasts two exceptional 18 hole golf courses in the Ross and Dye and the 9-hole Valley course, designed by Tom Bendelow, is not to be overlooked. The French Lick Springs and West Baden hotels are among the country's most historic and iconic and the property itself is about an hour and half drive from either Indianapolis or Louisville international airports. There's a Casino attached to the French Lick Springs Hotel, that is a fun night out, in additoin to many excellent dining options between the two hotels, golf courses and the town of French Lick itself. It's kid/family friendly and there are a lot of fun activities to partake in besides golf. If you've never been, you need to go as you will be blown away.
I’m a little shocked that Cabot Cape Breton didn’t make the list.
Consider The Links at Lawsonia Golf in Wisconsin. When people think of Wisconsin golf, it's Whistling Straits, Black Wolf Run, Erin Hills, Sand Valley and Grand Geneva. But The Links at Lawsonia is an incredible gem. Built in the age of steam shovels in the 1920s and designed by architects Bill Langford and Ted Moreau, this 100 year old golf course still packs a punch. Elevated greens, wide open expanse of site lines, dramatic elevation throughout the track and oh so reasonably priced compared to the courses listed above. It's a must for any avid golfer.
Loved Arcadia Bluffs..just looking out and seeing the horizon on the lake. I just wish I had ypur disposable income to go to all of these places. Surprised Banff golf course was not on here.
Good list. Although I thought Arcadia Bluffs was not the best designed golf course. They could have done better with that plot of land. Didn't play the South Course.
Bring black golf balls.
Try Ironbridge Golf Club in Glenwood Springs, CO – 4 breathtaking holes in the belly of the Rockies – awesome course and community.
Looks like great places but unlikely going to Oregon.
I was coming down to the comments to mention Arcadia Bluffs right before you did. Bluffs and South course are 100% different golf experiences. Bluffs is a beautiful resort course – my wife loved that one. South course is one of the hardest tracks I have ever played, purely about the golf. Another Michigan course – maybe not as under the radar but definitely remote is Greywalls @ Marquette Golf Club
Primland golf course in the middle of no where blue ridge mountains on Virginia
Eagle Creek Joplin, MO. Incredible! Part of the Downstream Casino. Pristine and excellent!
The lobstick in Prince Albert national park Saskatchewan. Stanley Thompson course in the Canadian Shield.
why do they yammer while moving their arms and hands?
Have you ever been Garland Lodge & Resort? It's in Lewiston, MI. They have 4 excellent courses and is very reasonably price. Our yearly golf trip goes there.
I hope you managed to get back to Jasper. Love that course
Not a golf resort – just pure golf – it’s in the name – La Purisima in Lompoc CA
Add Breezy Point in Brainerd, MN to your list of spots to check out. 3 courses, the crown jewel of which is Deacon’s Lodge.
Lake Shastina golf resort in Weed California
Hard to take this seriously. Really missed by not putting in either The Prairie Club, Dismal River or the new CapRock Ranch in the western Sandhills of Nebraska. It’s a booming spot for golf last few years. CapRock Ranch is technically private like Sandhills Golf Club(very exclusive, you will not get on) but you can call and negotiate for the right price.
Also check out Mt Washington Resort Golf in New Hampshire. That was a great experience in the fall with the leaves turning orange/red.
But if you’re a golf enthusiast you NEED to go stay and play those Nebraska courses mentioned. Hopefully you get great weather. Personally I’d shoot for September if possible.
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