International Travel: The Best Countries To Visit For Golf Enthusiasts

One of the great things about golf is that it is played all across the world. Wherever you find a sizable tourist industry, you’re likely to see golf courses painting the landscape. Each of the following destinations don’t just represent amazing golfing opportunities; they’re also world-class resorts in their own right. The point is, there are more than a few great destinations for golf enthusiasts who are interested in international travel; let’s take a look at a few, shall we?

Scotland, St. Andrews

When it comes to dream locations for golfers, you’re not going to find a place more fitting the title of “amazing” than the old course at St. Andrews.

Simply put, this is one of the oldest courses in the world and is widely said to be the veritable birthplace of the sport. Since the 1400s, champions have graced the greens of this historic course. Let’s face the facts; it doesn’t get much better than this.

United States, South Carolina, Kiawah Island Golf Resort

In terms of world-class courses and amenities, you’re not going to find a more suitable “golfer’s paradise” than the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

Aside from playing host to some pretty major tournaments, the Kiawah resort actually consists of five amazing courses:

• The Ocean Course, which is the most well-known and famous, where tournaments and movies are often held and shot.
• Turtle Point, designed by legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus.
• Osprey Point, Oak Point, and Cougar Point, each a world-class course in its own right.

Ireland, The K Club

Aside from being a place of exquisite natural beauty, the K Club, tucked away in Straffan, Ireland, plays host to some of the best golfing money can buy.