Golf is a popular sport in the USA and as a result of that fact this country offers a great variety of not only golf courses but also many different options when it comes to golfing holidays. The USA has something to offer for any tourist when it comes to landscapes and climates. Whether you enjoy playing golf in the desert heat or in a chillier climate, you can find a quality resort in any part of this country.

Do you prefer spending time around the coast? Attend the famous Innsbrook in Florida for a great game of golf, or head over to Kiawah Island situated on the east coast where you will find the venue of the world famous Ryder Cup. The west coast offers the La Costa golf course as well as Torrey Pines. If these venues are not in use for competitions you will usually be able to play a game here yourself. If you want to see the game on a bigger scale visit Pinehurst in North Carolina for the best in stadium golf games.

Golfing in the USA is becoming a popular choice for a holiday because the suns shines all year round; there are great beaches; fantastic venues like Miami Beach, Disney Orlando, the World Golf Village in Jacksonville, PGA Tour golf courses at Sawgrass, Doral, and Innisbrook in Tampa Bay - it's no wonder Florida is the top golf vacation destination in the US.

Golf destinations
One of the best-known historical places in the USA when it comes to golf is a village called Pinehurst. This village is situated in the state of North Carolina; a 60-mile drive southwest to Raleigh and 75 miles eastbound from Charlotte. The village was rewarded with the National Landmark award for its important part in American golf history in the year 1996. Pinehurst in North Carolina is a landmark of historic buildings and historical sites dating back to the American Civil War.

Climate
Most golf games and tournaments take place between September and May when the temperature varies between 15 and 30C. This long golf season attracts golfing fanatics from all over the world. Travelling to the USA with a family or group of people who don’t play golf will still be a great success as there is plenty of non-golf related things to see and do.

Accommodation
Golfing in the USA has a special dimension to it, as there are many different types of accommodation to choose from with one thing in common – luxury! Whether you are staying at a top hotel or in a smaller type of accommodation, you can count on golfing resort hotels to be the very best. The Sanctuary hotel in South Carolina is an example of a luxury beach hotel offering great spa treatments and easy access to golf courses. The Kiawah Island resort is the home of one of the best golf courses in the world, the Ocean Course. The Ryder Cup was hosted here in ’91 and now you can play a game here too.

Food
Most golfing resorts and courses come with their own restaurants. You can and should expect nothing but the best food from these places. A great example is the Dune restaurant in Scottsdale Arizona. A mix of French and Asian cooking laced with some typical American dishes offers a versatile menu for any guest thus making golfing in the USA a top culinary experience too, if you so wish!