Top 5 Luxurious Golf Course Resorts to Visit Post-Pandemic

Pebble Beach Golf Links_Hole 9 - Pebble Beach Company

While during COVID-19 quarantine golfers have been doing their best to keep their skills honed, keeping themselves busy with indoor putting greens and simulators, many golf courses are now reopened and while travel is not ideal at the moment it doesn’t hurt to dream about the top golf resorts post-pandemic.


Top Golf Resorts to Visit


Pebble Beach Resorts, Pebble Beach, California

Pebble Beach Golf Links, Hole 7
Pebble Beach Golf Links, Hole 7
(Photo Courtesy of Pebble Beach)

Known as the crown jewel of the Monterey Peninsula, Pebble Beach is typically at the top of many golfer’s bucket-lists. Along with Spyglass Hill, a rugged, demanding test and Spanish Bay, a links-style course backed by a sleek, contemporary inn, the resort is the No.1 golf resort in America. 

The Lodge at Pebble Beach
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
(Photo Courtesy of Pebble Beach)

The trio of courses canvas the spectacular coastline that wraps the Monterey Peninsula and creates a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you’re skirting the scenic sand dunes at Spanish Bay, threading the towering pines at Spyglass Hill, or challenging the cliff-swept shoreline at Pebble Beach, the trip to the Pebble Beach Resorts is one for the books. 

Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, Lana’i City, Lana’i, Hawaii

top golf resorts Manele Golf Course signature 17th hole at Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, Photo by Don Riddle
Manele Golf Course signature 17th hole at Four Seasons Resort Lana’i
(Photo by Don Riddle)

Set high above the shimmering waters of Hulope Bay, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Manele Golf Course has a reputation for excellence in design and playability and is Lanai’s without question Lanai’s premier 18-hole layout.

The exclusive island of Lanai serves as the setting for a thrilling layout that skirts the red-lava bluffs 150 feet above the Pacific. Head out to Manele after 3:00 pm for the beautiful vistas of the front nine for a Sunset Nine, to enjoy a round while waiting for a spectacular Hawaiian sunset. 


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Trump Turnberry Resort, Turnberry, Scotland

Trump Turnberry Resort, Turnberry, Scotland
Trump Turnberry Resort, Turnberry, Scotland

Another favorite when it comes to top golf resorts to visit, the Trump Turnberry Resort in Scotland is home to the Alisa course, host of four Open Championships. The resort consists of two, 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course that is perfect for a golf trip to the UK.

King Robert the Bruce - 11th Hole at Alisa
King Robert the Bruce – 11th Hole at Alisa

The legendary 7,489 yard, par-71 Alisa course is known for its amazingly tough opening holes and is a demanding test for even the most skilled golfers. Following a recent renovation by famed golf course architect Martin Ebert, the Alisa sits within Golf Magazine’s top 20 golf courses in the world and is ranked number one in the UK & Ireland.



Argentario Golf Resort & Spa, Porto Ercole, Tuscany, Italy

Located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, the luxurious Argentario Golf Resort & Spa is an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing holiday that combines sports and wellness.

top golf resorts - Hole 10 at Argentario Golf Resort & Spa italy
Hole 10 at Argentario Golf Resort & Spa

The 5-star resort-design features rooms and villas, and the 18-hole PGA National Golf Course Italy and offers guests the ability to experience luxury and design in an original and unique way, in an exclusive location in the fascinating Maremma Tuscany.

Amanusa – Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia

Set among the serene hillside retreat of Aman Villas at Nusa Dua, the Amanusa Resort borders the renowned Bali National Golf Club on the Nusa Dua peninsula. Ranked among Asia’s top five-course, the resort features an unmatched coastal setting 

Bali National Golf Course - Amanusa - Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Bali National Golf Course

The newly renovated club is not only within reach of the resort’s property but offers priority reservations.

Happy golfing!