Looking to combine your love of golf with a well-deserved summer escape? Whether you want coastal views, mountain serenity or world-class competition, summer is the perfect time to tee off somewhere special. Here are the top summer golf travel destinations you shouldn’t miss this season—U.S. resorts to international gems—each with unforgettable fairways, premium amenities and year-round appeal.
Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina (USA)
In the heart of the Sandhills, Pinehurst Resort is often called the “Cradle of American Golf”. This historic resort has 10 fully playable 18-hole courses, with No. 2 being a signature Donald Ross design—recently renovated by Ross, Coore & Crenshaw.
Features
- Detachable course options (1-10), plus a short and putting course
- Rich tournament history: 4 U.S. Opens, PGA Championship and Ryder Cup
- Multiple lodging options: historic inn, villas, spa and fine dining
Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina (USA)
Beachside and world-famous, Kiawah Island is home to 5 championship courses, including the legendary Ocean Course—site of the 2021 PGA Championship. Designed by Pete & Alice Dye, its coastal layout will test even the top pros with wind, length and strategic bunkering.
Features
- Ocean Course: 7,876 yd par 72, slope 155—a tough challenge
- Jack Nicklaus’ Turtle Point, Tom Fazio’s Osprey Point and 2 more strong courses
- 5-star amenities: spa, tennis, dining, villas and oceanfront lodging
Bandon Dunes, Oregon (USA)
A modern take on classic links golf, Bandon Dunes golf resort features rugged terrain hugging the Pacific coast. The original Bandon Dunes course by David McLay Kidd and Pacific Dunes by Tom Doak rank high in the 2025 rankings.
Features
- Wild, windswept golf with rolling dune landscapes
- Multiple courses in walking-only, links style
- Lodge-style accommodations focused on the golfing experience
Sand Valley Resort, Wisconsin (USA)
Midwestern charm and true links golf at Sand Valley, surrounded by dunes. Four courses to choose from. Coore & Crenshaw’s Sand Valley and Sandbox, David McLay Kidd’s Mammoth Dunes and the re-creation of The Lido––a Macdonald classic––make Sand Valley one of America’s hottest golf destinations.
Features
- Sandbox: 17-hole short course with creative green complexes
- Fast conditions, rolling terrain, sand-based design
- Relaxed resort with on-site lodging, spa and family activities
Coeur d’Alene Resort, Idaho (USA)
On the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, this resort is famous for its floating green on the 14th hole—reached by speedboat—making it a one-of-a-kind golf experience.
Highlights
- “Floating Green” package includes cart, forecaddie, massage and more
- Resort amenities: lake cruises, spa, waterfront dining
- Challenge, scenery, luxury
Costa Navarino, Greece
Going abroad? Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese has four championship courses surrounded by olive groves and the Ionian Sea. Golden autumn and summer rounds shine here.
Highlights
- Courses: The Dunes and The Bay in dramatic coastal landscapes
- Five-star hotels, Greek-spa experiences, Mediterranean cuisine
- Culture with archeological tours and local flavors