The Baths of Blackwolf Run at Kohler, Wisconsin
There’s something uniquely satisfying about a golf getaway that doesn’t end at the 18th green.Â
Many golf resorts are starting to put an emphasis on not only creating unforgettable golf experiences for your stay, but also on providing you with incredible spa amenities to get your mind and body prepared for multiple days on the course during your visit. Â
Across the country, a select group of destinations have perfected this pairing, offering championship golf alongside deeply restorative wellness experiences. Â
Here are eight standout resorts where these two experiences blend perfectly together.
Kohler, Wisconsin (formerly Destination Kohler) – Kohler, Wisconsin
As the home of multiple courses at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run, Kohler is a golf powerhouse. But as you’d expect from a resort that has come to exist through the company’s overarching plumbing empire, the spa experience is just as thoughtfully executed with hydrotherapy and innovative treatments taking center stage. The contrast between windswept links-style golf and warm, calming interiors creates a compelling balance. It’s a destination that caters to serious golfers while ensuring recovery is never an afterthought.
Whistling Straits
Sea Island Resort – Sea Island, Georgia
The Forbes Five-Star Spa at The Cloister on Sea Island is among the finest hotel spas in the country. The Spa provides 65,000 square feet of treatment rooms, pools, and relaxation spaces set within a property that has perfected the art of quiet luxury. A day at the spa can be followed up by rounds on their PGA TOUR layouts of the Seaside and Plantation courses, or a round on the relaxing Retreat Course. What makes Sea Island remarkable is how seamlessly they can make whatever amenity you are enjoying on property feel like the resort’s marquee activity. Simply put, every experience here will exceed your expectations.
Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort
Grand Wailea Resort & Wailea Golf Courses – Wailea, Maui
On Maui’s sunny shores, Grand Wailea pairs tropical luxury with access to the renowned Wailea Golf Club. The courses offer dramatic ocean views and volcanic landscapes, while the resort’s spa, one of the largest in Hawaii, focuses on holistic wellness. Hydrotherapy circuits, open-air treatments, and island-inspired rituals elevate the entire experience creating a destination where mornings are spent navigating lava-lined fairways and afternoons melt into total relaxation under swaying palms.
Grand Wailea Resort
Omni Grove Park Inn – Asheville, North Carolina
Perched in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Omni Grove Park Inn is as much about atmosphere as it is about the amenities. Its historic golf course offers rolling terrain and scenic vistas, while the subterranean spa is a destination in and of itself. With mineral pools, waterfalls, and a calming cavern-like design, it provides a dramatic contrast to the open mountain air. The result is a balanced escape that feels both invigorating and deeply grounding.
Omni Grove Park Inn
Omni Homestead Resort & Spa – Hot Springs, Virginia
Few places blend history, golf, and wellness like the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa. Its famed Cascades Course remains a classic test and is consistently one of the highest ranked courses in the country, and the Old Course offers an exceptional parkland experience that any classic golf course fan is sure to love. The resort’s natural hot springs have drawn visitors for generations, and the spa experience leans into this heritage by offering mineral soaks and traditional treatments that emphasize relaxation. Surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains, it’s a place where the pace slows naturally, encouraging guests to savor both the game and the downtime.
Omni Homestead Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes – Orlando, Florida
This Central Florida retreat offers a polished blend of championship golf and luxury wellness. The Greg Norman-designed course winds through wetlands and natural habitats, and it has risen in notoriety over the last few years as the home of the PNC Championship. It’s a quieter alternative to the nearby theme parks, appealing to those who want both activity and escape. The spa here offers a serene sanctuary for guests to enjoy complete with its own fully stationed gym, separate dining area, and an adults-only pool to give you a relaxing setting to unwind after a round of golf. Combine your spa treatment with a combination of sauna, steam room, and a cold plunge to get your body fully recovered and ready for your next round.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Nemacolin – Farmington, Pennsylvania
Nemacolin delivers variety in every sense with two championship courses, a lavish spa, and a wide array of activities. The spa is expansive, offering everything from traditional massages to more immersive wellness experiences. The recent renovations here have created a slice of opulence in Pennsylvania that will leave a lasting impression on even the most discerning guest, and it makes for an incredible golf and spa destination.
Nemacolin
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North – Scottsdale, Arizona
Desert golf and luxury wellness come together beautifully at this Scottsdale retreat. The Troon North courses offer dramatic desert scenery, while the spa focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation in a tranquil setting. Native ingredients and desert-inspired therapies add a sense of place. It’s a destination where the stark beauty of the landscape enhances both the challenge of the game and the calm of the spa.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North