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As summer temperatures swelter in much of the country, the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina can be mighty attractive. In particular, a trip to the Asheville area can bring comfortable temperatures, spectacular scenery, a great local arts scene, terrific craft breweries and restaurants, and, of course, some rather pleasant to exceptional golf. The Travel Caddie with some tips . . .

World-class golf, ideal weather conditions, and Southern hospitality in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where live oaks are draped in Spanish moss and the Atlantic Ocean provides a scenic backdrop. There's a good reason Hilton Head has firmly established itself as one of the nation’s premier golf destinations. Bountiful golf peppers the 12-mile-long, shoe-shaped island and its surrounds, with more than 40 courses within a 30-mile drive in Hilton Head and neighboring Bluffton. It’s one of the densest concentrations of public golf per capita, ranking third among U.S. metro areas, according to the National Golf Foundation.

For a country that’s known as one of the friendliest destinations that we have ever been to, Canada is home to some of the most passionate, die-hard golfers that we have ever met. Likely a result of the fact that they have a shorter golf season than most locations, Canadians have an undying love for our great game and this massive country is home to some amazing golf properties. The Travel Caddie has a handful you should consider as you plot out your next golf excursion.

The courses are varied, with some laid out in the mountains, others in river valleys, and by some of the best designers in the business. There is also great value in some of these courses, particularly along the Tennessee Golf Trail. So, for golfers looking for some unique experiences in culture and sport, Tennessee is a great choice for a golf vacation, especially in the summer and fall.

As the summer quickly approaches, it’s that time of the year where the golf season officially feels like it begins around the country. That means that the northern climates which have had to battle the elements of winter now begin to emerge from underneath their white blankets, and we golfers now have a plethora of new options to enjoy as summer quickly approaches. That includes one of the best areas of the country for golf known as the Midwest, and we’ve highlighted a few of our favorite golf resorts in this region that we highly recommend for a golf getaway.

To assist you with finding some of the best locations to base a golf trip around, the Travel Caddie has compiled a list of eight of Europe’s best golf resorts that have at least one golf course onsite that should be on your radar for your next European golf getaway.

There’s nothing quite like experiencing the combination of modern elegance with historic charm, and that’s exactly the feeling you will get when you visit The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa in Hot Springs, Virginia. The Travel Caddie has come up with eight reasons why you need to make this a must-visit golf trip.

Here at GolfStayAndPlays.com, we are always on the lookout for great deals and experiences for our readers. To celebrate that, we’ve created a series that focuses on packages that we think excel in these two areas. Here is a list of some upcoming deals that we have recently found that we thought you should consider for any future golf getaways

There’s golf in and around both Montreal and Quebec City, which means you can take your clubs, then enjoy all the old world charm these two Quebec cities and the surrounding areas have to offer.

The short course revolution is one of the best things that has happened to golf trips in a long time. Premier properties all over the country have realized that utilizing these smaller footprints of land can be the perfect element to add into an unforgettable golf trip itinerary. One resort that has recently knocked it out of the park with their short course design is The Chain at Streamsong Resort.