In Search of...The Most Beautiful Golf Courses in the US

Golf is a true American pastime. It differs from many professional sports in that it is not played in a large, imposing, crowded stadium, but rather in the solitude and splendor of the great outdoors. Tournaments, championships, even a casual game with friends, all take place on an open course surrounded by the beauty of nature. What an inspiring setting for sport.

There are golf courses throughout the US with truly breathtaking locations, such as at the foot of a gorgeous mountain, on a bluff overlooking the sea or right smack on the beach. What better way to spend the day than playing a round of golf in the middle of stunning scenery.

Read below to experience some of the most beautiful golf courses in the US:

Bandon Dune Golf Resort
Bandon, Oregon

Located minutes from the charming coastal village of Bandon, Oregon, the Bandon Dune Golf Resort is gorgeously maintained and widely renowned traditional links course comprising 12 holes running along the majestic seaside bluff.

Wade Hampton Golf Club
Cashiers, North Carolina

Situated in Cashiers, North Carolina, the Wade Hampton Golf Club tops many a list of the most gorgeous golf courses in the US, offering a course lined with beautiful pines as well as spectacular views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

Hammock Beach Resort
Palm Coast, Florida

Located beachside in Palm Coast Florida, Hammock Beach Resort features two incredible courses, the sites of PGA Tour events. The Ocean Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, comprises six holes on the edge of the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.

Incline Village Golf Courses
Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Nestled amongst the towering pines in Lake Tahoe, Incline Village boasts numerous spectacular courses, including Championship Course, a top rated and challenging course right in the heart of nature, providing fantastic views for all who come to play.

Tradition Golf Club
La Quinta, California

The stunning Tradition Golf Club is located in La Quinta, California. It is a sprawling, lushly landscaped, private members-only course nestled below the mountains. Its picturesque setting and superb course contains an exclusive residential community of spectacular homes, represented by Tradition Properties, for the golfer who never wants to be too far from his or her par.

How important is setting to your golf game? Even if you don’t play, which do you think is the most beautiful of the golf courses above? Please share your thoughts and leave your comments below.