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January, 2020 was a milestone month at Golf Advisor: You helped us reach over 1 million reviews all-time since we launched in 2014! It was great to see golfers taking advantage of warm spells in the north as well as peak golf season down in Florida and the desert southwest, not to mention Hawaii and Mexico.
Each month, our Power Rankings feature analyzes the review data from the previous month to gain insights into which courses and destinations are earning the best reviews currently. You can use these notable courses as cornerstones of an upcoming golf trip, knowing fellow golfers are endorsing the experience at present.
Several of these courses and destinations are parnters of ours and we have exclusive golf packages, many of which include a rental car and special pricing for GolfPass members. You can view our full golf package offerings here or request a custom quote.
Writing a review helps give your fellow golfers the best idea of what courses are delivering the best experience right now. To get started, write a review here.
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Palm Springs
The Coachella Valley is always considered among the most coveted winter desert destinations, and it is deep with options from PGA West and Indian Wells to many more. Here are five courses receiving excellent reviews right now:
The Coachella Valley is always considered among the most coveted winter desert destinations, and it is deep with options from PGA West and Indian Wells to many more. Here are five courses receiving excellent reviews right now:Trending Palm Springs coursesIndian Wells, CaliforniaResort![PGA West Greg Norman Course: #17]()
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Best of Indian Wells Package
CLICK BELOWPALM SPRINGS, CA | Enjoy accommodations at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort, the Tommy Bahama Resort & Spa, the Indian Wells Resort Hotel, or the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa and golf at Indian Wells Golf Resort - Celebrity & Players Courses. -
Palm Beaches
Not every course around West Palm Beach is high end. Snowbirds are savoring local courses to boot.
Trending courses around Palm Beaches![St. Lucie Trail GC]()
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Ocala-North Central Florida
Orlando is always a hotbed of activity in January with the PGA Show, but lesser-trafficked Ocala and the hidden gems on the perimeter of the city always deliver a great bang-for-buck and lighter crowds.
Trending Ocala and north-Central Florida courses![Juliette Falls]()
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West Valley, Phoenix-Scottsdale
The west and northwest valley typically offers great value for those willing to venture beyond the Scottsdale epicenter, from Glendale up to Wickenburg.
Trending West Valley golf courses![Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club: #14]()
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Monterey Peninsula
Here's a part of the world that seldom has to deal with wintry weather. This week, the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am returns to the Monterey Peninsula - but you don't have to spend big on Pebble Beach to enjoy golf in this mecca.
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Tampa-Sarasota
Few winter golf getaways are more affordable than in and around Tampa. From Brooksville in the north to Sarasota down south, golfers can name their price. These bargain courses are earning high marks right now:
Trending Tampa-Sarasota coursesUniversity Park, FloridaSemi-Private![Lakewood National GC: #11]()
Lakewood Ranch, FloridaResortNorth Port, FloridaSemi-Private![Venetian Golf & River Club]()
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Scottsdale
We're in the heart of primetime golf season in Scottsdale, highlighted by Super Bowl weekend and Waste Management Phoenix Open. These courses have managed strong reviews in the city proper despite peak pricing:
Trending Scottsdale coursesScottsdale, ArizonaSemi-Private![TNpinn1JJ.jpg]()
Best of Scottsdale Package
CLICK BELOWPHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Four Seasons - Scottsdale and golf at Troon North Golf Club, Boulders Golf Club and Kierland Golf Club. -
Naples
Naples is a hotbed of private golf clubs but there are a handful of excellent semi-private, resort and daily-fee courses that anyone can play between Naples and Ft. Myers.
Naples![Shell Point GC]()
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Tucson
Just south of the valley of the Sun, Tucson has a formidable golf scene as well, from local courses to high-end resorts in this gorgeous part of the Sonoran Desert.
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Florida Panhandle
Mild January temperatures have enabled many Florida Panhandle courses to earn high marks from happy golfers enjoying good value.
Florida Panhandle![Bay Point Resort - Meadows Course]()
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