Best Golf, Best Hotels

It's that time of year again that golf lovers are dusting of their clubs and shoes and looking forward to a long and hot season.  While many golfers are thrilled to hit their local courses for a weekend away from the stresses of work, while some long to travel and experience a new challenge on a new course.  Let's take a peak at a few of the high ranked courses in the states that also showoff some pretty impressive resorts nearby.  Sleep, eat and play in style.

Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa

The Indian Wells Golf Club is a high ranked 36-hole course in Southern California.  The course is stunning with bright green fairways and breathtaking mountains in the distance.  Also striking is the 53,000 sq ft clubhouse that welcomes guests.  If you find yourself drawn to this remarkable course, you can stay at the nearby Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa that is located on 45 acres of desert.  This oasis amongst the hot sand offers visitors not only close proximity to the golf course, but also the availability of tennis courts, two pools and a fabulous spa.  So if you are a lover of the links but your travel companion is not, head to the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa.  Your companion will be so pampered at the resort, they will never wonder whether you plan to play 9 holes or 18.  

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

The next course is located in beautiful South Carolina.  Kiawah Island shows off an ocean side course that proudly hosted the 2007 Senior PGA as well as the 2012 PGA Championships.  This windy course is nestled at the eastern end of Kiawah Island and shows off spectacular ocean views and natural marshy expanse.  When you travel to this area of South Carolina you can stay at #1 ranked The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island.  This stunning resort is one of the only locations on the island that is a full-service hotel and welcomes guests with a southern mansion atmosphere.  Ideally appointed furnishings, fantastic service, delicious southern meals and spectacular golf all help to make this charming resort the best place to spend a weekend, or maybe even a week.

Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay

Hawaii is a fantastic golf vacation spot, and so it is no surprise that one of their many courses is receiving accolades.  The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course Challenge at Manele is located in Lanai City.  It opened it's doors back in 1993 and today still excites guests.  Plummeting cliffs that overlook the dazzling Pacific Ocean add a bit of drama to anyone's game and the immaculate greens promise a great putt.  The nearby resort that is recommended to visitors and is also a Preferred Partner to WhatAHotel! is the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele.  This stunner of a resort is unlike many of the other Hawaiian hotels in that it is situated between the pine forests and the green valleys on the island.  The Plantation feel of the resort is cozy an posh at the very same time promising guests that are lucky enough to stay here a marvelous time.  Four Seasons also has another sensational resort in Lanai, the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay.  This gorgeous resort sits overlooking the turquoise waters and promises guests pristine white sand beaches that are native to the islands.  Choose either Four Seasons resort and play a round, or more, of golf at the premier Jack Nicklaus course and find all that is amazing in Hawaii.      

These are just a small selection of fabulous golf courses that are scattered throughout the country.  WhatAHotel! would love to assist you in finding the perfect set of links for you that will promise not only a great game of golf but also a remarkable stay in a luxurious resort.  By booking your stay with us you will receive complimentary exclusive perks and benefits that will set us apart from other online travel sites.  So let us help you find the spot where golf and vacation blend to create lasting memories.