Ultimate itineraries

The A83 road delivers spectacular seaside scenery on the way to Machrihanish. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor

Ultimate itineraries

The Golf Advisor Staff is compiling step-by-step guides to some of the best destinations in the world. Check back for new guides soon.

Whistling Straits - Straits golf course - 4th

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Summer swing: An ultimate golf road trip itinerary in Wisconsin

Jason Scott Deegan shares his ultimate road trip for a week of golf in Wisconsin, which features Destination Kohler, Sand Valley and Erin Hills among others.

By Jason Scott Deegan

Summer Swing: Ginella's ultimate Bandon itinerary

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Summer Swing: Ginella's ultimate Bandon itinerary

Castle Stuart Golf Links - hole 10

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Ultimate Itineraries: Scotland

Of all the ultimate itineraries we’ve put together, none is as exhilarating and rewarding for a true golf lover as our trip to Scotland. Scotland is the Home of Golf, where the game has been played for five centuries and where it is woven into the very fabric of life. Those who make a pilgrimage to Scotland achieve a spirit of unity with all golfers who have ever trod the links.

By Golf Odyssey

Ginella's ultimate English, Scottish, and Irish golf itineraries

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World's top links golf destinations: Where should you go?

Thinking about where to play links golf? We've compiled the top 15 destinations around the world, from the U.S. to Australia.

By Jason Scott Deegan

Straits golf course at Whistling Straits - 4th

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Ultimate Itineraries: Wisconsin

Wisconsin has emerged as a golf trip worthy of a national audience and features PGA Championship, U.S. Open and Ryder Cup venues. From Kohler to Sand Valley, here is how to make the most of your trip to the state.

By Golf Odyssey

Lahinch Golf Club - hole 7

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Ultimate Itinerary: Southwest Ireland

Of all the great golf destinations in Ireland, the southwest stands supreme

By Golf Odyssey

Ginella’s dream golf itinerary for Scotland

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Ginella’s dream golf itinerary for Scotland

Streamsong Resort

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Ultimate Itinerary: Streamsong Resort

Make the most of your visit to this remarkable Florida getaway

By Golf Odyssey

Cruden Bay - No. 8

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Punch Shots: A dream Scotland golf itinerary

From St. Andrews to the Highlands, the Golf Advisor Staff shares their ideal weeklong itineraries in Scotland.

By Golf Advisor Staff

Kauri Cliffs golf course - hole 7

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Foreign countries with the most world top 100 courses

Want to play top 100 golf? Start with these countries, which offer excellent and accessible courses.

By Jason Scott Deegan

Ultimate itineraries: Hit ‘Round Trip’ highlights yourself

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Ultimate itineraries: Hit ‘Round Trip’ highlights yourself

Valhalla Golf Club

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Ultimate Itineraries: Where to play golf in Kentucky

Golf, horses and bourbon from Louisville to Lexington

By Golf Advisor Staff

Ginella's ultimate golf itinerary for Orlando

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Ginella's ultimate golf itinerary for Orlando

Matt Ginella reveals his ultimate itinerary for golf and water theme park fun in Orlando, FL.

Ginella's ultimate itinerary to Pebble Beach

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Ginella's ultimate itinerary to Pebble Beach

Planning a Pebble Beach golf vacation? Make sure you do it right. Matt Ginella shares his ultimate itinerary for this California resort.

Ginella’s buddies trip tips for Las Vegas

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Ginella’s buddies trip tips for Las Vegas

Dormie Club golf course

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Five great golf road trips within Ginella's 2015 top 50 courses

Looking to take on the top 50 courses in the U.S. according to travel expert Matt Ginella? Here are five great golf trips to make it happen.

By Brandon Tucker

Bandon Preserve - golf group

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Ginella's top 10 buddies-trip golf destinations

When money is no object and your buddies trip wants to pull out all the stops, these are your 10 best bets for epic golf in the U.S.

By Matt Ginella

Ardglass Golf Club - hole 1

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Scotland & Ireland golf: Tour operator or self-plan?

The Open is over and now you want to play links golf overseas. But just how should you go about it?

By Brandon Tucker

Ultimate value

When is the best time of year to take a golf trip to these key destinations? We look at review data to determine the best peak and off-season times to go.

Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort - Sun Mountain - 10th

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When is the best time for a Las Vegas golf trip?

We looked at ratings and review data on Golf Advisor to determine the best values in Las Vegas, as well as the best months to plan a golf vacation.

By Brandon Tucker

Pinehurst No. 6 golf course - hole 17

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When is the best time to visit the North Carolina Sandhills?

We looked at your ratings and reviews of golf courses in and around the Carolina Sandhills to determine what month is the best for a golf vacation.

By Brandon Tucker

SunRidge Canyon golf course - no. 17

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Best time of year for a trip to Phoenix-Scottsdale?

We looked at your review data to determine the best time of year for a golf trip to Phoenix-Scottsdale.

By Brandon Tucker

Tranquilo Golf Club

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Best time of year to play golf in Orlando?

Brandon Tucker looked at ratings data for top Orlando golf courses to find out when the best time of year to take a golf trip really is.

By Brandon Tucker

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Caddies at Cabot

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Caddie conundrum

Does anyone know what to tip a looper? Bradley S. Klein, a former caddie, offers some tips on protocol at resorts and private clubs.

By Bradley S. Klein

Golfer putting with flag tended

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Your first trip to the golf course: What you need to know

Etiquette, rules and policy tips for beginning golfers playing their first-ever round of golf

By Brandon Tucker

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From Rock Hill to Santee, finding value golf in South Carolina

There is golf beyond Hilton Head Island, Myrtle Beach and Kiawah Island in South Carolina. Plenty of it, in fact. And while it's not quite on the level as the aforementioned famous destinations, it's a great value and probably worth considering if you're looking for a laid-back buddy or weekend trip. These are the mostly unsung courses of the Gamecock state and well worth exploring.

By Mike Bailey

Pebble Beach - Fairway One.

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California Dreamin': The best lodging for golfers on the Monterey Peninsula

The home of Pebble Beach offers numerous resorts, hotels and inns.

By Jason Scott Deegan

Kissing Tree Golf Club - 3rd tee box

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19 goals for your golf in 2019

That have little to do with shooting lower scores

By Brandon Tucker

Troon North GC

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A sneaky week to save on top Scottsdale courses during peak season

Winter means southwestern U.S. desert golf is in prime time, and there isn't a more prestigious desert golf destination than Scottsdale, thanks to a huge and diverse collection of upscale resort and daily-fee courses to go along with some of the most luxurious spas, hotels and restaurants in the west.

By Brandon Tucker

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This rare, nutty granola bar is a Cool Golf Thing

Eat up; you'll need your strength.

By Tim Gavrich

Mauna Lani Resort - South Course - 15th

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If you always thought Hawaii was too expensive for a golf trip, look again

New Southwest routes and promotional fares make the trip cheaper than before

By Brandon Tucker

Aerial Views of Royal Portrush Golf Club

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10 great golf destinations to visit in 2019

New and updated courses and resorts, innovative concepts and marquee events highlight the golf travel calendar

By Golf Advisor Staff

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