GREAT ARTICLE!
Have to join with my additions.
The Gasparilla Inn - has a Pete Dye re-designed course on Charlotte Harbor. I'd also add The Sagamore on the shores of Lake George in upstate New York.
Both Grand Dames in every sense of the word.
GREAT ARTICLE!
Have to join with my additions.
The Gasparilla Inn - has a Pete Dye re-designed course on Charlotte Harbor. I'd also add The Sagamore on the shores of Lake George in upstate New York.
Both Grand Dames in every sense of the word.
Mt. Washington in NH is another classic golf resort from a bygone era with great old Ross course.
Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, TX.
Edgewood at Lake Tahoe.
Travelling to California in December, single lady 19 handicap,senior.Where would you suggest I visit for some warm weather and where they will fix me up with a male playing partner. Who enjoys the game and a good sense of humour.
I loved Carlsbad, CA , resort and spa. The course there is beautiful and the Hotel rooms look out onto the course, also. It is located just north of San Diego, CA, so it's a close drive from the airport, and the climate is perfect year round !
I've played golf in all 50 states and when asked my favorite I ALWAYS say"Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course in Idaho. Bent grass, tee to green. Only TRUE island green in the states (maybe world). You hit onto the par 3 and they take you out to the green by BOAT!! There are no buildings on the course to take away from it's beauty. The restrooms are built UNDER elevated tee boxes. Truly a breathe taking experience.
I thank you should have included a web link for easier access to the golf resorts and clubs.
Trent--
Thanks for reading and thanks for the comment! I definitely see your point about The Cloister for sure; there's no denying its place as one of the great places to stay in the U.S. Plus, it's old enough to be considered "grand" in its own right, however, with the Lodge and Inn also combining to comprise Sea Island Resort, it seems to belong in a different category than this list. Instead, we might regard Sea Island as a whole as a resort from multiple eras, rather than just the farther past.
Cheers.
--Tim
Tim, love the website and your articles! I have been reading your entries for the past few months and really enjoying them! This is a good idea for an engaging list, but I am disappointed with a grave omission. The Cloister is the only selection that should be considered for 1: it is the Cloister and then everything else. You should do some research on the Cloister and revise your article appropriately... Look me up when you are in DC, and I will take you out to Congressional. Best regards, Trent LXA
I have had the pleasure of playing Pebble Beach, Spy Glass, Dorado, Doral blue and white, Pinehurst #2 and #4, the Broadmore, Edge Water, La Quinta, and Torrey Pines to name a few .
Many of these courses only had one venue when I made it on to their first tee (e.g. St. Andrews). As my age and a bad back have reduced my travel, disposable income and swing arc, I want to thank you for the very informative and enjoyable article.
Younger guys should get up and get going to play and stay at these great venues.
