America’s 5 Best Golf Vacations

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If you want to play golf, a lot of golf, your local 18 holes course won’t make the cut. You need to go someplace where its’ all about golf. Most of US’s top public courses are situated in or near the major metropolitan areas. To help you locate the best places to live a golf-life, we ranked the 5 best golf destinations in the US on several factors such as weather, number of quality courses, affordability, etc. So without any further ado, find the best low-cost airline tickets and fly to any of these places for a perfect golfing experience.

Phoenix/Scottsdale

Book low-cost flights to Phoenix, perhaps the most golf-centric area in the world, and nothing ever stays pat here. While there hasn’t been any new course opened since Wickenburg Ranch in 2014, there have been many renovations, offering better playing opportunities for golfers. Some of the best courses include the Grand Canyon University Golf Club, the Gold Course and the three-course Wigwam Resort, among many others. The best time to visit Phoenix is in autumn, when you can find some great flight deals to Phoenix.

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Referred to as the “Cradle of American Golf,” Pinehurst is counted among the world’s most recognized golf courses. In the 1900s, the famous golf course designer Donald Ross was appointed to design the first four golf courses in the city. Since then, it has grown to 9 courses and has hosted more championships than any other place in the US.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

With nearly 100 courses located in the greater Myrtle Beach area, Myrtle Beach is often regarded as “the Golf Capital of the World.” Golf packages can vary from one season to other. In the off-season, it can cost as low as $60 per day including the course fees and accommodation. Apart from golfing, the city also offers a beach, great shopping and fishing charters.

Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is home to the Omni Tucson National Resort, a former host of the Chrysler Classic and current host of the PGA Tucson Conquistadores Classic. Omni is ranked among the most challenging finishing holes by PGA Pros. Till date it has hosted more than 30 PGA tournaments and consists of over 60 bunkers. April to May makes for an ideal time to visit the city when the temperatures are pleasant and one can easily find cheap airline tickets to Tucson along with discounted room tariffs.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded in 1918, the Broadmoor at the time was home to America’s highest elevation golf course at over 6,000 feet. The resort features three courses and its package rates include lodging, meal credits and course fees. The resort also houses more than 20 restaurants and several lounges. Apart from golfing, Colorado Springs also offers a host of other recreation opportunities such as hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing.

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