What could be better than enjoying golf at the perfect place at the perfect time of year? Here are our favorite fall golf destinations.
It’s never too early — or too late — to start planning the perfect golf getaway. Whether you want ocean or mountain views, relaxation or adventure, these five golf resort experiences should be at the top of your list for the best golf vacations.
Scottsdale, Arizona
The fall season is the perfect time to visit stylish Scottsdale, when the temperatures have cooled down to near ideal. A stay at The Westin Kierland Villas puts you close to everything Scottsdale and neighboring Phoenix have to offer. Plus, steps from your villa door, the Kierland Golf Club offers an impressive collection of three 18-hole championship courses, with views of Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain, Pinnacle Peak and the McDowell Mountain Range.
Palm Desert, California
Like Arizona, fall is an ideal time to visit this golfer’s paradise in Southern California’s famous Coachella Valley. And with full access to the adjacent Desert Willow Golf Resort, Owners and guests at The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert will find two award-winning championship courses — considered 36 holes of the Coachella Valley’s highest-rated plays. After a round, enjoy exploring nearby Palm Springs, home to some of Old Hollywood’s most stunning vacation homes, plus plenty of excellent shopping and dining.
Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i
Perfectly placed on the North Shore of Kaua‘i, golfers can “play toward the ocean” at the Princeville Makai Golf Club, ranked by GolfWeek as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play in Hawai‘i.” Owners and guests at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas enjoy this immaculate golfing experience — one that embodies beautiful Hawaiian scenery with five oceanfront holes and a “spirit of aloha.” Sunset golf cart tours, sunrise yoga, and jaw-dropping views at every turn make for one of the best golf vacations on Hawai‘i’s Garden Isle.
Port St. Lucie, Florida
When you really want to focus on the game, head to the ultimate golfer’s paradise. Sheraton PGA Vacation Resort calls Port St. Lucie on Florida’s breathtaking Treasure Coast home. The golf resort features 54 holes of championship play at the one-of-a-kind PGA VillageTM, featuring courses designed by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye.
In between rounds, enjoy lessons from on-site PGA pros. Or fine-tune your game at the PGA Center for Golf, plus enjoy tennis, easy beach access and more.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
With nearly 100 different golf courses — many celebrity designed — and many of which are open to the public, Myrtle Beach has earned its nickname as “The Golf Capital of the World.” With golfing options for any and all skill levels, plus endless other family-oriented attractions, this surfside destination is an underrated golfers’ mecca, especially in the less-crowded fall season. A stay at Sheraton Broadway Plantation puts you in the middle of one of the country’s best golf destinations.
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Already staying at one of these villa resorts? Contact your Personal Concierge today to assist in booking tee times and planning other vacation activities for your golf getaway.