Welcome to the 28th annual edition of our Let’s Golf® publication, in which we provide you information on some great golf destinations across the country.
From the exciting casino action in Mississippi to the endless sunshine in Martin County, Florida; from the sugarwhite beaches of Coastal Alabama to inland hotspots in South Carolina; from the many themed golf trails of Louisiana to the original golf trail in Alabama; from the Kentucky State Park’s 13 golf courses to the exciting Golf Capital of Tennessee
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, AL........................8 North Alabama..........................................................10
Brunswick Islands of NC......................................26
Pee Dee Country, Florence, SC..........................28
Santee Cooper Country, SC................................29
Crossville/Cumberland County, TN..................30
in Crossville; and from the coast of North Carolina to summer’s best place to stay and play, Gaylord, Michigan, you’ll be able to find just the right getaway for your golf group.
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COVER: Rivers Edge Golf Club along the Brunswick Islands of North Carolina
Choosing a golf destination for your annual golf trip is a fun and sometimes challenging task. Different people want different experiences in their dream golf vacation. Some in your group may want to stay at a multi-course, full-service golf resort and never leave the premises. Some may want to play as many different courses as possible and just crash in a convenient hotel to play poker each night. And some may want to explore the local restaurants, craft breweries and other nightlife, while playing great golf all day.
After the interesting few year’s we’ve just had, this year’s decision may be harder still. The many destinations in this edition of Let’s Golf® are genuinely ready to host golf travelers. Easy drives on the appropriate interstate from most of the Northeast and Midwest will get you to your choice of one of our vacation hotspots in less than a day. Plus more and more direct flights are coming online each day to serve these locations.
The vast majority of the golf courses within the locations in our guide are open year round. The southeastern United States boasts some of the best winter, spring and fall weather for golf anywhere around. And for summer golf vacations, there’s no better location than Northern Michigan. You just need to decide when you want to go, how far you want to travel, what you want to spend per night,
what kind of lodging you prefer and what level of golf courses you want to play.
If you’re also looking for activities off the course, we can assure you that our featured vacation locales can provide unique options. You can choose to fish in the lakeside, riverfront and coastal locations; visit historic sites and museums indicative of the places you visit; hike or bike on trails to get your heart pumping; try your luck in a resort casino; dance and listen to live music; tour and sample craft beers and the products of local distilleries; or just stroll shops along a waterfront, in a quaint downtown, or at an outlet mall.
Unique restaurant offerings in our destinations range from delectable fried chicken, smoked barbecue and pub grub of burgers and onion rings to freshcaught seafood from both oceans and lakes, traditional Southern meat and vegetables, and even award-winning, fine dining to surprise and delight you.
The bottom line is that you and your family, business associates or gals and buddy groups deserve some time in the sun, walking the fairways, leaving all your cares behind, and creating a special time of camaraderie that only your annual golf trip can provide. So, take a look through the pages in this guide and don’t just dream about your trip, make your plans to get away soon.
Stonehenge Golf Club at Fairfield Glade Resort, Crossville, TN
Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina, Martin County, FL
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Silver Lakes, Anniston/Gadsden, AL
Alabama has become one of the most exciting golf destinations in the entire country. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which meanders throughout the entire state, has paved the way for the unique vacation concept of traveling from site to site. And Gulf Shores-Orange Beach, offers the traditional stay and play golfing vacation with several world class signature courses from which to choose.
North Alabama is home to three RTJ Golf Trail locations, plus two state park golf resorts and many other lakeside and hilly tracks. The RTJ Golf Trail begins and ends in Birmingham, boasting the first and last courses opened along the world’s original golf trail. They are Oxmoor Valley and Ross Bridge, respectively.
Central Alabama offers a multitude of challenging and fun golf courses for your pleasure. Golf Digest named the AuburnOpelika area the Most Golfer-Friendly city in America in its biennial survey of Metro Golf rankings. The two cities are home to several first rate courses, most notably the Trail’s Grand National, with 54 holes of award-winning golf. Its two championship courses, The Links and The Lake, were named 2nd and 4th Best New Public Courses in the Nation, respectively, by Golf Digest when they opened. The lodging options vary from convenient limited service hotels to the luxurious Hotel at Auburn University and the
Marriott Resort & Spa at Grand National, the area’s only stay and play resort. It maintains AAA Four Diamond status and was named Marriott’s Hotel of the Year.
On the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mobile’s premier golfing facility is the RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove. With its 54 holes, it’s no wonder Golf Digest has ranked Mobile one of the top Golf Value Destinations. Alabama’s Gulf Coast is home to the state’s only gulf-front golf resort. Located on an extraordinary piece of property directly along the sugar-white shores, Kiva Dunes is a Jerry Pate design with large, fast greens, huge bunkers and a challenging cross wind between Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Lodging options at Kiva Dunes Resort include beachfront houses, fairway villas and golf condos above the clubhouse.
The other exciting courses in the Gulf Shores-Orange Beach area include 36 holes of Arnold Palmer signature golf at Craft Farms, Peninsula’s 27 scenic and challenging holes, and the friendly Gulf Shores Golf Club.
Visit Sweet Home Alabama to experience the original golf trail, play on mountainous and coastal designs, sample unique breweries and distilleries, dine in local BBQ joints or James Beard-awarded dining options and you’ll be guaranteed a good time in one of the friendliest places on earth. Visit GolfAlabama.org today.
ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL
11 Golf Sites and 8 Resorts/Hotels throughout Alabama
Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is the largest golf course construction project ever attempted. In the late 1980's, two important things were on the mind of Dr. David Bronner, CEO of the Retirement Systems of Alabama. First, how to effectively diversify the assets of the state's pension fund; and secondly, how to help the state of Alabama.
Ultimately, his idea was to use golf to boost tourism, attract retirees, and spur economic growth within the state. His vision was on a grand scale — big, really big. Dr. Bronner wasn't looking to build just an 18 hole public golf course, he wanted to build 36 to 54 holes at seven spectacular sites throughout the entire state, and all at the same time! Finally, the most important feat was coaxing legendary architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., out of retirement. He is arguably the premier golf course architect of all time. And as was his practice, each of the Trail designs was extracted from its locale, following the natural lay of the land, not imposed on it.
All seven original sites were opened by 1993. They are Hampton Cove in Huntsville, Silver Lakes between Anniston and Gadsden, Oxmoor Valley in Birmingham, Grand National in Auburn-Opelika, Cambrian Ridge in Greenville, Highland Oaks in Dothan and Magnolia Grove in Mobile. Construction began on three new sites - Capitol Hill, north of Montgomery in Prattville; The Shoals in northwest Alabama near Florence and
Muscle Shoals; and Ross Bridge, located a short distance from the orignal Birmingham location. All were completed by 2005. The historic Lakewood Club at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear is the Trail's only acquisition and after extensive renovation to the courses brings the total to 11 Trail locations.
One of the most unique aspects of the RTJ Golf Trail is that the tee markers are pegged to ability level, not age or gender. The courses measure as short as 4,700 yards and as long as about 8,200 yards, with many tee boxes in-between.
In keeping with its goal of creating a truly unique experience, Alabama’s golf trail also offers eight luxurious hotels around the state, including four golf resorts. These resort hotels with on-site golf are the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa in Birmingham, Marriott Hotel at Capitol Hill in Prattville, Marriott Golf Resort & Spa at Grand National in Auburn-Opelika and the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, an Autograph Collection, along Mobile Bay. Downtown Renaissance hotels are located in Florence, Montgomery and Mobile. Six of the properties in this RTJ Hotel and Resort Collection include award-winning Europeanstyle spas as part of their RTJ Spa Trail. Alabama's RTJ Golf Trail offers worldclass resorts and championship layouts that have stood the test of time. A reservations agent can book both golf and lodging for your convenience by calling 1-800-949-4444 or visiting RTJgolf.com.
NORTH ALABAMA
From Mountains & Lakes to Rockets & Space
The rolling hills and pristine lakes of North Alabama provide golfers with stunning backdrops. Destinations such as Guntersville, Gadsden, Huntsville, Scottsboro and The Shoals all beckon golf travelers with their unique southern hospitality. Hiking, fishing, boating and
other outdoor activities abound in the region. Plus there are three locations on the RTJ Golf Trail, a unique Craft Beer Trail and a BBQ Trail. Golf travelers will find just the right destination for their interests, budget and playing style in the Alabama mountains by visiting NorthAlabama.org.
AUBURN-OPELIKA
Alabama’s Sweet Spot
Auburn-Opelika is the coolest college town in the South, according to us, and one of the top cities in America to live, according to CNN. Easy to get to and easy to love, it’s a perfect choice for a golf getaway. Grab your clubs and follow the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones
Golf Trail right over to Opelika. You’ll find Grand National, the site Jones himself proclaimed “the single greatest site for a course” he had ever seen. Stay on site at the Marriott Resort, with its luxurious spa and cabana bar by the pool or at your choice of over 30 area properties.
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Dinner Table of the South
With 140,000 yards of some of the best golf on earth and a Southern climate, Birmingham is a year-round perfect place to play. Choose from 17 public courses –including the exquisite Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – for incredible links with gorgeous views. After your round, you’ll experience
Birmingham’s unmistakable blend of Southern hospitality and cosmopolitan charm. We’re a city that’s brimming with exciting entertainment and nightlife, rich history, world-class attractions and James Beard-awarded cuisine. To learn more and plan your trip, visit INBirmingham.com.
VISIT MOBILE, ALABAMA
Born To Celebrate
Funky, feisty, and festive. Historic, hip, and happening. Or colorful, cool and cultured. You can call this coastal town a lot of things when you have a vibrant 300 year history with lots of stories to tell and traditions celebrated on a regular basis. Our golf history is long and varied,
highlighted by the 54 holes at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s Magnolia Grove. Once called the Paris of the South, Mobile has long been the cultural center of the Gulf Coast and you'll find an authentic experience like nowhere else in the southern United States.
ALABAMA’S BEACHES
Coastal Alabama Golf
It’s hard to be wound up on Alabama’s Beaches unless you’re about to take a swing on one of the 15 beautiful golf courses in the area. From gorgeous golfing resorts and championship courses to putting and chipping greens and lighted driving ranges, there’s a place for every
standard of golfer to play.
Planning a golf getaway is a breeze with Coastal Alabama Golf. We book your tee times and can also take care of your lodging. No matter your group size, we’ll help organize the perfect golf trip on Alabama’s Beaches.
Playing through the Gulf
KIVA DUNES
Golf and Coastal Luxury on Alabama’s Gulf Coast
Kiva Dunes is a premier destination blending championship golf with laid-back beachside luxury. Designed by U.S. Open champion Jerry Pate, its 18-hole course is set along the Gulf of Mexico and celebrated for its challenging layout and natural beauty. Guests can stay in stylish beach
homes or condos, enjoy private pool and beach access at Kiva Beach Club, take advantage of the on-site gym or savor fresh, locally-inspired dishes at the resort's two restaurants. Kiva Dunes combines southern hospitality, outdoor adventure, and serene relaxation into an unforgettable experience.
DISCOVER MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA
Where the Great Outdoors Still Feels Natural
Avid golfers have long flocked to Florida to experience some of the best golf courses in America. But savvy travelers who appreciate less crowded, more underthe-radar escapes know the grass is greener in Martin County.
This beloved stretch of the Sunshine State is blessed with a natural sand ridge that stands out alongside the Treasure Coast’s typically flat terrain, resulting in amazing golf courses set against picturesque coastal landscapes.
Martin County is home to more than 35 world-class courses including 15 private courses, boasting an impressive collection of options created by notable designers like Jack Nicklaus, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, and both Tom and Jim Fazio. Many of the courses in the area are traditional Florida-style layouts with long, wide fairways surrounded by stately ancient oaks, pines and palmettos, yet you’ll also discover some exciting, rolling fairways and well-bunkered greens.
Stuart's Sailfish Sands Golf Course re-opened in 2021 and now boasts Florida's only reversible 9-hole course, plus a championship 18-hole course, a large driving range powered by Toptracer Range technology, a 10,000-square-foot practice putting green, and a restaurant and bar with 20 covered, climate-controlled hitting bays so you can enjoy playing rain or shine. The reimagined complex is still a stop along
the Florida Historic Golf Trail.
Golfers can stay and play in Martin County with a nice diversity of quaint inns, romantic retreats, family-oriented hotels and beachside resorts. For the full experience, plan your visit to the Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina. Situated on 200 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the resort offers the pristine 18-hole Ocean Club, where players can soak in the views while swinging by the sea. The resort also boast 274 guest rooms with private balconies and stunning views, a 77-slip private marina, 13 tennis courts, three outdoor pools, a full service restaurant and a tiki bar.
The legacy of old Florida lives on in Martin County, where the arts and cultural attractions embody the natural beauty of classic Florida, while providing a fun, Key West vibe and nearly 22 miles of beautiful beaches. Encompassing the communities of Port Salerno, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Jupiter Island, Hobe Sound, and Hutchinson Island, Martin County provides the perfect setting for golf, as well as world-class fishing, water sports, and eco-adventures.
Martin County is easily accessible, located right on I-95, just 45 minutes from Palm Beach Intl. Airport and an hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport.
It’s your perfect Florida golf destination, so visit www.DiscoverMartin.com today.
Swing by the sea.
Martin County, Florida is home to over 35 world‐class golf courses – all within 15 minutes of each other. Stuart's Sailfish Sands Golf Course re‐opened in 2021 and now boasts Florida's only reversible 9‐hole course, plus a championship 18‐hole course, a large driving range powered by Toptracer Range technology, a 10,000‐square‐foot practice putting green, and a restaurant and bar with 20 covered, climate‐controlled hitting bays so you can enjoy playing rain or shine. The reimagined complex is still a stop along the Florida Historic Golf Trail. Stay and play at the meticulously maintained and intelligently designed Ocean Club Golf Course at the Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina, designed by Charles Ankrom and ranked as one of the best executive courses in the U.S. With courses for every skill level, affordable day rates, and breathtaking views, the grass Is certainly greener on this side of South Florida.
KENTUCKY STATE PARKS
The Nation’s Finest
Kentucky is famed for bluegrass, bourbon, beautiful mountains and thoroughbreds. Spurred by a renewed focus from the State Park system, golf has become a large part of Kentucky’s recreational reputation. Many of the Kentucky State Parks, situated in every region of the state, offer exciting championship play among the pastoral beauty of the countryside. Each course boasts an outstanding golf experience for players of all ages. Four courses, which were the last to open, Grayson Lake, Pine Mountain, Dale Hollow and Yatesville Lake, all received national awards from Golf Digest as a “Best New Affordable Public Course” when they opened. And that’s the level of quality you can expect from all of the state park courses.
If you love to travel to play golf, the Kentucky State Parks flexible golf packages allow you to choose your length of stay, type of lodging, and golf options. Select on-site lodge rooms with fullservice restaurants or two and three bedroom cottages. With 13 state park golf courses, there is sure to be something for everyone. Plus, other recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, and incredible scenic beauty are available. Kentucky offers 17 state resort parks, more than any other state. This wealth of resort parks has given rise to their reputation as “the nation’s finest” state
park system. Kentucky’s resort parks were developed to bring unexpected comfort, dining, and recreational opportunities in the midst of unspoiled nature. Six of the resort parks offer 18-hole courses. They are Barren River, Kentucky Dam Village, Lake Barkley, Pennyrile Forest, Dale Hollow Lake, and Pine Mountain. The golf resorts are family friendly with courses that are easy enough for junior golfers but well-conditioned and challenging enough for adults; great dining experiences; and close proximity to charming cities or towns.
If you’re both a golf and bourbon aficionado, plan your trip to Bardstown, the heart of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Stay at a local hotel or bed & breakfast and play two of the state park golf courses, just 30 minutes from each other, Lincoln Homestead and My Old Kentucky Home. There are several distilleries within a 25-minute drive of Bardstown. They include Willet, Barton, Jim Beam, Makers Mark, Bardstown Distilling and Preservation. Most notably, the Heaven Hill Distillery is just a chip shot away from My Old Kentucky Home golf course. Tastings can be arranged at many of these distilleries.
The Kentucky State Parks resorts and golf courses are the perfect spot for a golf vacation. For rates, more details and to book your getaway, visit parks.ky.gov/golf.
LOUISIANA GOLF TRAILS
Culinary • Music • Fishing • Small Towns • Libations • Resorts
Louisiana is like no other state in the country, so it’s no surprise our golfing experiences are like no other. Down here, golfing “Louisiana-style” is about more than just playing golf on exciting courses and staying in luxurious golf resorts. It’s also about all the other adventures that makes Louisiana such a special place to visit that will #FeedYourSoul.
Take your shot online to see itineraries that combine your passions –including food, music, fishing, charming small towns, breweries, and of course resorts. Visit ExploreLouisianaGolf.com
Golf & Culinary Trail
Whether it’s a five-star restaurant, local café, or even a gas station; Louisiana is home to incredible cuisine. Go for some gumbo, pick up a po’boy, and bite into a beignet. Plus, Louisiana’s location on the Gulf Coast makes it a prime spot for some of the freshest seafood in the world.
Golf & Music Trail
Explore the sounds of Louisiana with this trail that will take you through several hobs of great music. From Zydeco and Swamp Pop to Jazz and Blues, this trail will guide you to iconic places for unforgettable experiences.
Golf & Fishing Trail
Explore Louisiana through our trails, state
parks, and waterways. Whether it’s salt water or fresh water, the Sportsman’s Paradise is filled with a number of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Golf & Small Towns
Is there any greater freedom than exploring fascinating stops while on a fun road trip? There are 19 official scenic byways and trails winding throughout Louisiana, filled with southern charm, preservation, and tradition.
Golf & Breweries Trail
Looking to unwind after the back nine? Then check out this breweries and libations trail. Bring a score card for this as you sample great spirits, beer, and wine and gather behind-the-scene insights of top flight craftsmanship.
Resort & Relax
Looking for a one-stop shop with amenities to leave your car parked. Explore Louisiana’s resorts and state parks to kick back, relax, and of course, play rounds of golf.
Let these many vacation ideas, plus the endless beauty and unique challenges on Louisiana’s golf courses feed your soul and inspire you to start planning your #OnlyLouisiana golf getaway today at ExploreLouisianaGolf.com
VISIT LAKE CHARLES Louisiana’s Playground
Discover Lake Charles, where Cajun and Creole flavors meet relaxing resort life. Play on Louisiana's top courses like Contraband Bayou at L’Auberge Casino Resort and The Country Club at Golden Nugget, then unwind along serene lazy rivers or with a spa day. Explore local
charm with unique downtown dining, shopping, and art, or connect with nature along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. Finish the day at Crying Eagle Brewing's lively beer garden. Your adventure awaits in Louisiana's Playground!
GAYLORD, MICHIGAN America’s Summer Golf Mecca
For 38 years, the top golf courses in the Gaylord, Michigan area have been marketed together as the Gaylord Golf Mecca and gained an impressive reputation. It’s because the area truly offers the best combination of quantity and quality of golf, right in the heart of Michigan’s beautiful land of lakes and trees.
With the highest overall elevation in Michigan’s scenic Lower Peninsula, the Gaylord area offers stunning views and challenging play with several courses built into valleys. Terrain ranges from dramatic drops with rolling greens to classic parkland style courses, all suited for the novice or championship player.
The Gaylord Golf Mecca is comprised of 17 unique but equally respectable courses: Treetops Resort, offering 5 award winning courses by Tom Fazio, Rick Smith and Robert Trent Jones, Sr., is nationally recognized as a leading golf destination. Otsego Resort, offering two pristine courses, including The Tribute designed by Gary Koch with dramatic views, is also known for its Swiss-style architecture. If you’re looking for a walkable course with excellent dining, The Pines course at Michaywe delivers. Gaylord Golf Club unarguably offers some of the finest greens you will ever find. Garland Lodge and Golf Resort boasts 4 courses with some challenging holes built around the natural wetlands. Lakes of the North Golf Course offers a parkland style layout
designed by Jerry Matthews and Bill Newcomb. Just north of Gaylord you will find Indian River Golf Club, a traditional, timeless course that meanders through northern Michigan’s wilderness. New in 2025 is Black Bear Golf, with an assortment of Scottish links-style holes blended with traditional tree-lined holes. Finally, for isolated holes designed by famed architect Rees Jones that allow you to truly get lost in the game, Black Lake Golf Club is just a short drive away.
Along with an impressive course lineup, the Mecca also offers unbeatable summer weather. As temperatures rise above 100 degrees in the southwest and southern states, comfortable temperatures prevail in northern Michigan. With breezes finding their way from the Great Lakes only 60 minutes away, average summertime temperatures reach just 80 degrees.
In addition to our picture-perfect weather, Gaylord is in the Eastern Time zone where Daylight Savings makes you wait just a little longer for a beautiful sunset over the many greens in the region. Extended play is the name of the game and golfers will find themselves swinging into the twilight hours, finishing up their last round of the day as late as 10:00 p.m. as the sun is finally setting.
Visit www.gaylordgolfmecca.com for more information on all our member courses and resorts so you can plan an unbelievable trip to America’s Summer Golf Mecca.
VISIT MISSISSIPPI
Dining • Entertainment • Gaming • Fishing • Golf • History
Mississippi is where the game of golf meets Southern charm and where lush fairways lead to unparalleled post-round entertainment, including casino gaming and legal sports betting.
Visiting golfers have their pick of more than 140 courses – designed by prominent names like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Jerry Pate, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III and Bob Cupp. But for the golfer who likes to experience high-energy competition both on and off the course, some of the state’s top golf destinations are located alongside highend, high-excitement casino gaming resorts.
One favorite golf course on the Mississippi coast is Fallen Oak, a Tom Fazio design exclusive to the high-end Beau Rivage Resort, an MGM property. The 18-hole, par-72 championship layout offers quite the challenge to the seasoned golfer, making it one of Mississippi’s most soughtafter courses.
Another renowned coastal course is Biloxi’s Preserve Golf Club, which is alongside the Palace Casino and Resort. The Jerry Pate designed Preserve boasts 245 acres of playable course surrounded by 1,800 acres of preserved coastal land.
Rounding out the coastal courses is the Jack Nicklaus-designed Grand Bear. The signature course for Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino, Grand Bear is just north of Gulfport.
Following a renovation, including new greens, bunkers, tees and the widening of playing corridors, The Refuge near Jackson
reopened in 2021 with a new 200-room luxury hotel and conference center near the airport. The course provides a playable layout with three new holes and returning nines, and features stunning views with impeccable course conditions.
Ninety miles northeast of the state capital of Jackson, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club is built on the ancestral lands of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Located in the heart of the pines region, the club features two courses with challenging terrain, the Oaks and the Azaleas. Designed by Fazio and Pate, these 36 holes are serenely nestled among ancient pines and hardwoods and situated adjacent to the Pearl River Casino Resort.
Less than an hour south of Memphis, Tunica serves as the gateway to the Mississippi Delta. It is home to numerous music and gaming venues, including Hollywood Casino, Gold Strike and Horseshoe Casino. Among the gaming resorts lies Tunica National golf course, a Mark McCumber design.
And while there are no gaming resorts nearby these next two courses, we would be remiss to leave out Mossy Oak, the state’s newest golf club, and Old Waverly, one of the South’s most esteemed courses. Old Waverly, designed by Bob Cupp and Jerry Pate, blends Scottish links with Southern landscape. Sister course Mossy Oak is a Gil Hanse design with a minimalist approach that gives way to the natural lay of the land.
BRUNSWICK ISLANDS
North Carolina’s Golf
Plan your ultimate golf vacation on North Carolina’s Golf Coast. With over 500 holes of golfing treasure, NC’s Brunswick Islands has options aplenty. Each of the more than 30 championship courses has its own unique features and challenges to satisfy every golfer’s appetite, from beginner to highly skilled enthusiast.
You’ll find some of the best golf in the entire Grand Strand/Myrtle Beach area is actually in Brunswick County, NC, with layouts sculpted by legends such as Palmer, Byrd, Maples, Jones, Cate and Couples. When you stroll these wellmanicured fairways, you are literally walking in the steps of the game’s giants.
And because of the Brunswick Islands’ secluded, un-crowded location, you’ll always find excellently-maintained courses, the perfect tee time, great golf packages and a game that tests your skills.
Brunswick Plantation is one of the most sought-after resorts along the whole Grand Strand. With on-site condominiums and 27 holes of golf, designed by Willard Byrd and Clyde Johnston, it’s considered golf central for the coastal area. Another golf resort of note is Sea Trail, with three 18-hole courses and on-site villas.
One of the most highly-rated and talked-about area courses is the Arnold Palmer-designed Rivers Edge Golf Club. Sitting along the bluffs and tidal marshes of the Shallotte River, the unmatched
Coast
scenery and coastal breezes will definitely be a welcomed distraction to the challenging layout.
Oyster Bay is a rare, harmonious blend of the penal, heroic and strategic philosophies of golf course architecture of old, thanks to Dan Maples’ vision. Carolina National is an Audubon-Certified Golf Course designed by Fred Couples. The Pearl exhibits fast rolling greens and finely manicured fairways bordering the coastal marshland and Calabash River. Ocean Ridge Plantation is home to four exciting courses, known as the “Big Cats.”
And on top of great golf in a relaxed beach setting, there’s exceptional seafood and waterfront dining with spectacular views. Whether you only have golf on your schedule or looking to add golf to a family vacation, North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands is a destination you don’t want to miss.
NC’s Brunswick Islands offers something for every golfer, whether you are seeking a relaxed late-afternoon round with your spouse or a more spirited weekend getaway fueled by some friendly competition. And, best of all, our mild climate on North Carolina’s southern coast lets you immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience any time of year.
Visit www.NCBrunswickGolf.com for more information and start planning your trip now.
SOUTH CAROLINA’S PEE DEE COUNTRY
outdoor activities and recreation. Relax
Beach off Interstate 95, is the heart of the Pee Dee region, offering a convenient
and affordable vacation. The region boasts world-class golf on a variety of courses, from challenging signature designs to friendly, open layouts. Plus race car fans will want to visit the famous Darlington Raceway. Come stay and play with us and
A golf trip to South Carolina is on just about every golfer’s short list. And for good reason, since there is so much more to do than just golf, especially in the Santee Cooper Region. Many exciting courses and other outdoor adventures, like world-class fishing on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie
await in the five county region. Golf in Santee Cooper Country may well be one of the best kept secrets of the sunbelt. Lovers of the game are well pleased with the variety of 13 courses in the area. And the lodging properties are eager to handle all the details of your golf package.
STAY & PLAY
www.santeecoopercountry.org or www.santeetourism.com
CROSSVILLE/CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The Golf Capital of TennesseeTM
Crossville easily lays claim to being the “Golf Capital of Tennessee” but as one of Tennessee’s top destinations for travelers, there's much more to offer than golf! Visitors will enjoy many outdoor activities, live entertainment, historical and cultural attractions, fine restaurants,
winery tours, an abundance of shopping, and a moderate year-round climate – not to mention the Southern charm and hospitality, beautiful country scenery and small-town atmosphere. With all Crossville has to offer, the “Golf and Vacation Capital of Tennessee” may be more appropriate.
From Tennessee's famous Fairfield Glade community to Jack Nicklaus' Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park and Lake Tansi Resort, there's a course to suit anyone's golfing desires in the “Golf Capital of Tennessee.”
Crossville-Cumberland County Convention and Visitors Bureau www.explorecrossville.com
