Fore the Love of Golf!

From the windswept dunes of Scotland’s St. Andrews to the tropical fairways of Mexico, the world’s most iconic golf courses offer more than a game — they promise an unforgettable escape. Whether you’re chasing birdies in the English Countryside or teeing off atop the cliffs of Hawke's Bay, each course combines sport with scenery. This curated list of luxe golf destinations spans continents and climates, appealing to both scratch golfers and stylish spectators alike. Pack your clubs (and your passport) — these fairways are worth the flight. Because when it comes to golf, location is half the game.

Europe

St. Andrews, Scotland | The Old Course
The birthplace of golf and a windswept wonder on Scotland’s rugged coast, St. Andrews is sacred ground for lovers of the game. At its heart lies The Old Course, where centuries of history meet legendary play. Expect pot bunkers, rolling links, and a tee shot over the iconic Swilcan Bridge.

Where You'll Stay: The Eden Club at Pittormie Castle (16 mins from the course)

Tuscany, Italy | Royal Golf La Bagnaia
Rolling vineyards, cypress-lined hills, and medieval villages set the stage for golf in postcard-perfect Tuscany. Royal Golf La Bagnaia, a Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed masterpiece, offers 18 championship holes with sweeping countryside views. Expect wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and a round that pairs perfectly with a Brunello finish.

Where You'll Stay: Casali di Casole (20 mins from the course)

Paris, France | Le Golf National
Just outside the City of Light, Le Golf National offers a championship-caliber escape from café culture and cobblestones. Host of the 2018 Ryder Cup, its Albatros Course is a technical triumph — think island greens, water hazards galore, and a finishing stretch that’s tested Europe’s best under serious pressure.

Where You'll Stay: The Peninsula Paris (37 mins from the course)

Côte d’Azur, France | Golf de Roquebrune Resort
Between Saint-Tropez and Cannes, the Côte d’Azur dazzles with sun, sea, and seriously scenic fairways. Golf de Roquebrune Resort brings Provençal charm to the game with manicured greens, dramatic elevation changes, and views of the Maures mountains and Mediterranean below. It’s Riviera refinement — with a swing and a sunset.

Where You'll Stay: Villa La Colline or Villa La Retraite (46 mins from the course)

Lake Como, Italy | Golf Club Villa d’Este
Old-world elegance meets alpine serenity at Lake Como’s Golf Club Villa d’Este. Nestled in Montorfano’s rolling hills, this storied course — dating back to 1926 — is lined with chestnut, birch, and pine. Expect tight fairways, timeless Italian charm, and post-round prosecco at one of the world’s most beautiful lakeside escapes.

Where You'll Stay: Villa Pendio (40 mins from the course)

London, England | Walton Heath Golf Club
Just 20 miles from central London, Walton Heath Golf Club delivers quintessential English golf with a pedigree to match. Set on open heathland, its Old Course has hosted the British Masters and Ryder Cup. Expect firm fairways, purple heather, and that wonderfully understated British elegance — plus a pint in the historic clubhouse.

Where You'll Stay: Taj 51 Buckingham Gate (50 mins from the course)

Asia & The Pacific

Northland, New Zealand | Kauri Cliffs Course
Set on 6,000 coastal acres in the Bay of Islands, Kauri Cliffs is pure golf grandeur. Designed by David Harman, the championship course features 15 ocean-view holes, dramatic cliffside drops, and native forest backdrops. It’s a bucket-list experience where luxury lodging meets jaw-dropping scenery — and every swing comes with a view.

Where You'll Stay: Rosewood Kauri Cliffs (2 mins from the course)

Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand | Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
Perched atop dramatic cliffs with sweeping views of the Pacific, Hawke’s Bay is both wine country and golfing nirvana. The Cape Kidnappers Golf Course challenges players with ocean breezes, deep ravines, and panoramic holes that feel like the edge of the Earth — because they practically are.

Where You'll Stay: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers (4 mins from the course)

Canada

Whistler, Canada | Nicklaus North Golf Course
Surrounded by glacier-fed lakes and snowcapped peaks, Whistler offers alpine adventure with a side of world-class golf. Nicklaus North, one of only a handful of Jack Nicklaus-designed courses to bear his name, combines dramatic mountain views with wide fairways, pristine conditions, and a clubhouse perfect for après-swing cocktails.

Where You'll Stay: Kadenwood Estates (14 mins from the course)

Mexico

Riviera Maya, Mexico | El Camaleón Golf Course
Tucked between mangroves and the turquoise Caribbean, Riviera Maya is a tropical paradise with serious game. El Camaleón, a Greg Norman–designed PGA Tour course, winds through jungle, limestone canals, and oceanfront holes. It’s a chameleon in every sense — stunning, surprising, and perfectly at home in paradise.

Where You'll Stay: Rosewood Mayakoba (9 mins from the course)

Los Cabos, Mexico | Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club
With its golden beaches and stark desert beauty, Los Cabos is a golfer’s dream. Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club offers a rare treat: a composite 18-hole course by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. Expect wide fairways, sweeping Sea of Cortez views, and the occasional oceanfront taco stand mid-round.

Where You'll Stay: Esperanza Resort or Punta Ballena (46 mins from the course)

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