Featured Golf Travel Destinations For Minnesota Golfers

Golf has been associated with St Andrews for hundreds of years. The first written record of golf in St Andrews dates from 1552: it is a charter, bearing the seal of the Archbishop of St Andrews, which confirms that townspeople had the right to play golf on the Links, which at that time were also used for activities such as football, livestock grazing and rabbit breeding! It is likely that golf had been played on St Andrews' Links long before that, as the sport was forbidden in Scotland by King James II nearly a century earlier, in 1457.

Stunning vistas and incredible coastlines are in abundance in the Dominican Republic creating the backdrop for some of the most dramatic golf courses in the Caribbean. White-sand bunkers border lush-green fairways and immaculate greens creating destinations which are as impressive to admire as they are to play! With year-round temperatures of 78°F to 88°F, the Dominican Republic is the perfect golfing getaway.

The Tournament Club of Iowa is an Arnold Palmer Signature Course. The course is challenging, yet appealing to a wide cross-section of golfers. The course winds through hills, dramatic bluffs and timberland surrounding beautiful Big Creek and two major lakes.

Paradise Pointe Golf Complex is Kansas City's only public golf facility that offers
two challenging 18 hole golf courses plus a 4 hole Academy course.

Briggs Woods Public Golf Course, perfectly positioned overlooking the pristine Boone River Valley of Hamilton County, boasts an 18-hole course that stretches 6,500 yards and a par 72. Briggs' smooth greens and well-kept fairways are punctuated by dramatic arching trees and strategic bunkers creating a challenging, yet pleasurable, golf experience.

Located on 6,800 acres amid the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois, is a full-spectrum resort complex located 150 miles west of Chicago. The property showcases superior golf with 63 holes on four acclaimed courses which include the North Course; the South Course; the East Course (9-holes); and the resort's crowning achievement, The General, an 18-hole, par 72 course with over 250 feet of elevation changes throughout. Lodging accommodations at Eagle Ridge are delightfully unique with 80 quaint Inn rooms and over 250 villas and distinctive homes to choose from throughout the property.

The property is the perfect backdrop to an incredible selection of outdoor activities including miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as tennis, hot air balloon rides, boating and fishing on the picturesque 220-acre Lake Galena.

Few things get the blood pumping like the mention of Donald Ross, Pete Dye and Tom Bendelow in the same sentence. Nowhere else in the world can a golfer play courses designed by each of these noted and prolific designers at one resort destination. The rolling hills of southern Indiana provide a beautiful yet challenging golf destination. Playing golf in Indiana beats all other typical resort golf clubs. Come play a game and see for yourself!

Sand Valley brings the drama and playing style of a seaside links to the heartland of America. This stunning property features the original Coore & Crenshaw course, which was voted the #1 new course of 2017 by multiple media outlets. The resort's second championship course, Mammoth Dunes, a McLay Kidd design, and a 17 hole par-3 course dubbed "Sandbox" by Coore & Crenshaw will both open in May of 2018.

The historic Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake has been providing our guests with memorable vacations since 1916. It is our mission to continue the legacy of high standard of service, dedicated staff, and unique atmosphere that has been upheld for 100 years. Explore a variety of activities, two championship golf courses, the rejuvenating Glacial Waters Spa, a collection of distinctive dining venues and some of the best accommodations in Minnesota.

At A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort you'll find valued stay and play packages with unlimited golf, memberships, a fairy tale wedding venue, and so much more. The course has drawn praise from distinguished golf critics. Golf Digest magazine gave the Antrim Dells and Torch courses four stars. The magazine also named Sundance the third best new golf course in the country for 2006 and gave it 4 1/2 stars in 2009. Golfing in Michigan magazine also said A-Ga-Ming has "the most spectacular views in the state."

Named among the "Top Golf Resorts in the World" and ranked highest among all Michigan golf resorts in Conde Nast Traveler, Shanty Creek offers four championship golf courses, each a unique experience with a distinctive combination of challenges and natural beauty. A unique and unforgettable golf vacation await at Shanty Creek Resorts!

Nowhere else in Door County will you find such an unique combination of history and beauty with an ongoing commitment to land and wildlife preservation, while providing superior playing surfaces. Nowhere else in Door County will you, as an avid golfer, find an 18-hole world class golf course set amid such spectacular surroundings. Nowhere else in Door County will you have the opportunity to be part of one of the county's most historic locations.

Set over the undulating terrain of Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine region, Erin Hills will
provide a natural challenge to the world's best golfers when in 2017 it hosts the
first U.S. Open to be played in Wisconsin.

The Preserve Golf Course at Rathbun Lake is located South Central Iowa part of the Honey Creek Resort State Park. The course is part of a nearly 800 acre State Park created by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Honey Creek Resort State Park. Encompassing approximately 200 acres, the course rolls through native prairie and natural terrains indigenous to the southern Iowa landscape.

Thanks to their affordable stay and play packages, The Preserve at Rathbun Lake is ideal for buddies trips and couple retreats!

Nestled on the north shore of beautiful Lake Lure in the foothills of western North Carolina sits an escape, Rumbling Bald Resort. Surrounded by the towering cliffs of Rumbling Bald Mountain, our 3,000+ acre property is home to a private white sand beach, children's water park, distinct dining experiences and numerous hiking and biking trails, all tailored for relaxation in our authentic mountain getaway.

Big Fish Golf Club is an 18-Hole Championship golf course in Hayward, Wisconsin. Rated one of the top golf courses in Northern Wisconsin it was designed by the world famous architect, Pete Dye.

Blending traditional links land and north woods beauty, this layout has something for everyone. The golf course accents the beautiful landscape and offers a fun, challenging, and memorable golf experience. Bent grass tees and fairways, closely mown chipping areas, strategic bunkering, multiple tees, and world-class design principles make Big Fish a "must play".

Since 1921, when it was first introduced, golf has been an important part of Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge.

The Lakes, our 18-hole Championship course, was designed by Joel Goldstrand. With two natural lakes, water is a factor on ten holes. Carved from 100 acres of rugged north-woods terrain, each hole will offer you a challenge as well as the beauty of northern Minnesota. You will also enjoy our Alec's Nine course.

North Dakota has more golf courses per capita than any other state in the country, meaning it's easy for you to get on and play our nationally acclaimed courses. And you won't pay a golf bag full of money to play.

The Falls Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort was designed by the legendary Rees Jones, a designer of championship golf courses worldwide. Jones adds this breathtaking 18-hole design to his list of more than 100 courses. Jones' courses have hosted 15 major championships, five Ryder Cups, two Walker Cups and one Presidents Cup. Spanning over 7,100 yards, Grand Falls' world-class golf course offers panoramic views of the pastoral countryside and includes a 30-foot waterfall that flows into a 12-acre lake, resulting in a memorable golfing experience for golfers of every ability level. Complementing this awesome golf course is a full-service Golf Shop,culinary delights, luxurious hotel rooms, top-notch live entertainment, a relaxing spa and one-of-a-kind shopping. Simply stated, there is nothing else like it in the tri-state region.

Madden's on Gull Lake golf courses are recognized among the top golf destinations in the United States. Carved through the north woods of Brainerd, Minnesota, our golf courses provide players with challenging shots, breathtaking views and the opportunity to experience the peacefulness of golf and nature in northern Minnesota.

Located a few miles from Top of the Rock, Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio.

Named the #1 Public Course in Missouri by Golf Magazine and one of the Top 10 Missouri Courses by Golf Digest since 2001. Buffalo Ridge includes challenging approaches, water features and bunkers while incorporating indigenous natural-like native grasses and free-ranging buffalo from nearby Dogwood Canyon Nature Park.

Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits challenge the pros while providing the amateur golfer a fair and unforgettable test. All four courses between the two venues were chosen for 2013-14 America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses by Golf Digest. Created by legendary golf course designer Pete Dye, they have hosted two PGA Championships, the Andersen Consulting World Golf Championships, a U.S. Senior Open and two U.S. Women's Opens. In 2015, The Straits at Whistling Straits will welcome the 2015 PGA Championship, and in 2020 it will host the Ryder Cup Matches.

Call 888-416-4685 for tee times and golf packages.

Golf the Wisconsin Dells area! The best golf packages anywhere, playing one of the best courses in the country!

Packages include accommodations at the Wilderness Resort, 18 holes of golf, lunch at our fabulous clubhouse, GPS, practice facility and cart.

Few things get the blood pumping like the mention of Donald Ross, Pete Dye and Tom Bendelow in the same sentence. Nowhere else in the world can a golfer play courses designed by each of these noted and prolific designers at one resort destination. The rolling hills of southern Indiana provide a beautiful yet challenging golf destination. Playing golf in Indiana beats all other typical resort golf clubs. Come play a game and see for yourself!

An iconic Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course with a rich history, SentryWorld blazed the trail as Wisconsin's first destination golf course. Owned and operated by Sentry Insurance and created through the vision of its then CEO John Joanis, the inaugural round was played on June 13, 1982 and the course quickly became famous for its world-class caliber and stunning signature "Flower Hole." In 2013, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. returned to SentryWorld, and in collaboration with course architects Bruce Charlton and Jay Blasi, oversaw a major renovation to the 200-acre course, with upgrades, improvements and changes to everything from its layout, greens, grasses and bunkers to its irrigation system, water features and even the onsite sports complex, now called the Fieldhouse. Sentry Insurance is proud to have renewed its commitment to the community by investing in this renovation and making SentryWorld Wisconsin's premier parkland golf course.

With 10 championship golf courses spanning 3 resorts - including three that are consistently named by Golf Digest among Michigan's top 10 courses you can play - BOYNE Golf provides the ultimate world-class golf destination. Centered in Michigan's northern lower peninsula, our 153 holes are the products of some of the game's masters including Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Arthur Hills, along with a single course replicated from some of the finest holes ever designed by Donald Ross. So whether you're planning a simple weekend getaway, or laying the groundwork for a once-in-a-lifetime golf odyssey, our collection of courses and resorts offer one of the most memorable experiences available anywhere.

Call 855-839-2272 for golf packages and tee times.

Fox Ridge Golf Club is a premier 18 hole public golf facility located 10 minutes west of Cedar Falls in Dike, IA. The front nine was built in 1998 along with the 11,000 square foot club house and the back nine was opened for play in 2001. Fox Ridge plays over 6800 yards with a 72.6 rating and 124 slope from the longest set of tees. With four sets of tees to choose from, Fox Ridge provides an enjoyable golf experience for all skill levels.

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Thornberry Creek at Oneida has partnered with one of Green Bay's premier hotel destinations to bring you affordable Stay & Play Golf Packages. The Radisson Hotel and Conference Center is located just minutes from Thornberry Creek. This first-class, full-service Green Bay hotel is attached to the Oneida Casino and is located across from Austin Straubel International Airport. The hotel proudly provides complimentary Wi-Fi, high-speed wired Internet access, local and long distance calls and a variety of entertainment and dining options.

Packages include golf, room, casino slot pull, and more.

Call Toll Free 1-800-395-7046 or click below

Tagalong Golf Resort is located about 20 miles northeast of Rice Lake, in Barron County, Wisconsin. In the early 1920s, wealthy businessman Frank Stout, said to have been Chicago's fifth-wealthiest man at the time, built a 9-hole course on the shore of lovely Red Cedar Lake, to go with his Adirondack-style family lodge (now Stout's Island Lodge). He built it for the private use of his family and guests. Private construction of the now-public course began in 1916.

See the legendary golf trail with 468 championship holes.

From the beginning of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail to the end, as well as famed and challenging courses along the coast, Alabama is a golf lover's paradise with experiences unlike any other.

Santee is blessed to have a trifecta of great golf courses, Lake Marion, Santee National and the Santee Cooper Country Club within 5 minutes of pretty well any place in Town that you might be staying! Four more courses within about 20 minutes and another 10 or so within 45 minutes.

Embark on a course to become one with nature when you set out to play 18 holes at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando, Grande Lakes. A Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the golf course blends into the natural Central Florida landscape, protecting natural resources and habitats while enhancing the overall golf experience. Designed by two-time British Open Champion Greg Norman, the course blends a variety of hazards to provide a challenging but fair test of a golfer's abilities resulting in an atmosphere reminiscent of a private course.

Book your dream golf vacation with Barefoot Golf Vacations. With access to over 90 area courses, including the Barefoot Resort courses, they offer some of the best Myrtle Beach Golf Deals in the entire area. Barefoot Golf Vacations is the "official" package company of "The Barefoot Experience" Myrtle Beach Golf Package. They are recognized as having one of the best all-inclusive golf packages myrtle beach has to offer. Located adjacent to the main clubhouse the "on-site" golf package company offers all types of golf packages myrtle beach including the popular Barefoot Resort Golf Packages.

Mountains to Midlands (M2M for short) is a partnership of 4 regions across inland South Carolina. Driven by Golf, History and Southern Hospitality!

Keep your golf vacation on course along 62 miles of breathtaking coastline at the southern most shores of the great state of Mississippi where you will find 18 award-winning, year-round golf destinations designed by architects at the top of their game...Donald Ross, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Davis Love III, Tom Fazio, Mark McCumber, Jerry Pate, John LaFoy and Earl Stone, just to name a few.

Pursell Farms is proud to announce that FarmLinks Golf Club is Golfweek's #1 all-access golf course in the state: 2011, 2013, 2014 & 2015. We truly are a golfer's golf course. From the tips, it is as challenging as any layout on Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Trail.

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton area of South Carolina is home to more than 40 championship-caliber golf courses, world-class beaches and an unparalleled variety of vacation accommodations, amenities and activities. Conveniently accessible by car or by plane into the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Hilton Head shines as one of the world's premier golf vacation destinations, without all the neon lights and high-rises.

Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is casino gaming, the great outdoors, and culinary delights! It's good company and quiet reflections, historical sites and rich surroundings. It's a sub-tropical climate and Southern hospitality. If you are looking for a first-rate resort destination, you will hit the jackpot when booking your trip to Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana.

The landscape becomes a picturesque backdrop while locals and visitors vie for lower scores and pleasant times on our five public courses. Each golf course was designed to preserve the authenticity of the area as well as provide an unforgettable golfing experience. So, whether you are a novice or seasoned professional, these courses offer excellent conditions and in keeping with Cajun tradition, a friendly atmosphere encompassing the challenging golf found in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana.

From golf greens and spas to horseracing and island time getaways, you will fall in love with the variety of casino venues. Each casino has luxurious accommodations, a myriad of dining selections, top name entertainment, and let's not forget - incredible gaming experiences in store for you!

From Donald Ross' creation of Pinehurst No. 2 to Payne Stewart's legendary putt to win the 1999 US Open Championship, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area has a storied legacy of golf unlike any other place in the country. Here, you'll find North Carolina's best golf courses, incredible outdoor adventures, world-class dining and shopping, beautiful equestrian facilities, and more.

An Oceanfront Golf Resort with Three Championship Hilton Head Golf Courses!

Enjoy the ultimate golf vacation when you tee off at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. At this world-class golf resort, we've achieved exceptional golf results from taking a beautiful natural setting on a coastal sea island, engaging three legendary golf architects to create challenging masterpieces, and infusing the entire golf program with a lasting commitment to quality and customer service.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation boasts 18 holes of championship golf that have received numerous awards and distinctions, including being recognized as a "Silver Medal Golf Resort" by Golf Magazine, one of "America's Top 75 Golf Resorts" by Golf Digest, one of "Florida's 50 Finest Courses" by Travel and Leisure Golf and an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System by Audubon International.

Nestled along Florida's Northeast Coast in beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach, Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is an indulgent getaway just south of Jacksonville and north of St. Augustine. This iconic property hold exclusive access to Tee Times for championship golf at TPC Sawgrass, including the world famous Stadium Course, home of THE PLAYERS Championship.

Looking for the perfect destination for your next golf escape? Look no further than Austin's Texas Hill Country, a seemingly endless oasis of rolling hills, mature trees and refreshing lakes. Offering four courses set against the hill country backdrop, the luxurious Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is a premiere place to test your game.

Spend the afternoon experiencing the signature Fazio Foothills, the impressive Fazio Canyons, the stunning Crenshaw Cliffside or the secluded Palmer Lakeside course. Then come inside to enjoy countless amenities, including the relaxing Three Springs Spa, a plethora of dining options and much more.

WE ARE OPEN THIS FALL EVEN THOUGH MANY OTHER VALLEY COURSES ARE CLOSED DUE TO OVERSEEDING!

Come and experience one of Arizona's true golfing treasures. The premier of Sedona Arizona golf courses, the Oakcreek Country Club is an 18 hole championship golf course nestled in the majestic Sedona red rocks. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Robert Trent Jones Jr., this Sedona, Arizona golf course is truly a masterpiece featuring Sedona red rock views beyond compare.

Good times. Real memories. Truly Texas. Nestled in the heart of Hill Country on 220 acres, breathe in the fresh country air, get inspired by big skies, or simply perfect your golf swing. At Tapatio Springs, we're all about fun and making memories to last a lifetime. Whether it's for a long weekend or just for the night, a visit to Tapatio Springs always means big-hearted service, awe-inspiring views, and the experiences you've been craving with the ones who matter most.

The very definition of Las Vegas luxury, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa is one of the city's most extraordinary hotels. Situated among Southern Nevada's most prestigious golf courses, our resort boasts 50 acres of lush gardens and a resort-style pool complete with flowing waterfalls and bubbling whirlpools. Stay and play packages available with TPC Las Vegas.

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Mojave Resort Golf Club is the ideal getaway for your golf group, charity or corporate event for a number of reasons. The golf course has been recognized as a four-star "Places to Play" by Golf Digest, with a snack bar and lounge that serves breakfast and lunch items along with all your favorite beverages. Seating outdoors on the patio provides nice golf course and mountain views to unwind after a rewarding round of golf, and the pro shop features a large selection of the very latest fairway fashions, top of the line equipment and all at very competitive prices.

Mojave Resort is conveniently located next door to the recently-renovated Avi Resort and Casino, and great Stay & Play packages are always available. Top-of-the-line rental club sets from major manufacturers like PXG and Titleist are available for those travelling without their golf bags. An extensive practice area consists of a full-size grass range with target flags, putting green and a short game section with sand bunker is available for players to get warmed up after the trip to Laughlin. Lessons from their PGA professional are also available to fine-tune your game before a relaxing round of golf.