The Travel Caddie is a globetrotter, and has come away from 2023 with the ultimate list of places to visit this winter if you still want to tee it up. And, no, the destinations aren't just in the U.S., but all would make your talk of the proverbial golf water cooler.
California golf courses: Dazzling display in Tahoe and Truckee
One of the Travel Caddie's best places to “get away from it all” for golf is in Truckee, in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains of California near the northwest edge of sublime Lake Tahoe, North America's largest alpine lake. Here are three must-play courses . . .
Epic golf vacations: Playing in Southwest Utah
When most think about southwest Utah and the Greater Zion area, they first picture natural beauty and national parks. Places like Zion National Park, Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, and Snow Canyon State Park. But the picturesque region is quietly becoming a golf mecca, with 13 courses and counting. The Travel Caddie has some tips on three of the area's best courses.
Georgia golfing gems: Reynolds Lake Oconee is a must-play
Almost exactly at the midway point between Atlanta and Augusta is Reynolds Lake Oconee, a resort community set on more than 350 miles of shoreline that boasts six championship courses. And soon, seven. And the Travel Caddie says this is a must-visit for any golfer and their families.
Golfing in Arkansas: Hot Springs Village has incredible options
During a recent trip to the region, the Travel Caddie played four of Hot Springs Village's courses – Cortez, Grenada, Diamante and the 27-hole Isabella. It was remarkable that we were only able to scratch the surface of the community's golf offerings.
Golfing in Texas: The deep south perfect for snowbirds
For those in the northernmost states, the winter isn't ideal for teeing it up — but the Rio Grande Valley in Texas provides those snowbirds with plenty of options for a quick break from the cold and take in some stellar golf. The Travel Caddie has some tips on where to book some tee times.
The Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort: An Idaho Oasis
An island green…that floats…and moves?! If that’s all you knew about The Coeur d’Alene Golf Course, then one picture of this iconic hole should be enough to get you to consider bringing your group’s next golf getaway to this Idaho beauty. But as our team found when we had the chance to visit this facility recently, this golf course is far more than just one great hole. The Travel Caddie has all the details — plus exclusive aerial footage you can only get with Golf Stay and Plays.
Ultimate jackpot: Gamble Sands delivers for golfers
The Gebbers Family is not only royalty in the Pacific Northwest, they are also responsible for one of the finest stay-and-play experiences in the world: Gamble Sands. The Travel Caddie had a chance to visit the majestic property in Washington, and left with not only tips, but incredible drone footage of the entire Sands Course.