Best summer golf destinations

As the temperatures rise and the sun graces us with extra daylight, it’s time to dust off those clubs and embark on an epic summer golf getaway. And we’ve partnered with the crème de la crème of golf resorts worldwide so you can travel to your dream destination entirely stress-free. These include Monarch Beach Golf Links, Sand Valley Golf Resort, The Coeur d’Alene Resort, BOYNE Golf, Innisbrook Golf Resort, and Talamore Golf Resort. These gems offer a perfect concoction of swanky amenities, jaw-dropping scenery, and courses that’ll put your skills to the test. So, let’s dive in to the best summer golf destinations, shall we?

Best Summer Golf Destinations

1. Monarch Beach Golf Links

Dana Point, California

Best summer golf destinations

Nestled on the Orange County coast, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach blends luxe service with unforgettable experiences, all complemented by the picturesque backdrop of the Pacific. Discover your SoCal getaway with newly renovated fireside terrace rooms, an oceanfront golf course, seven dining destinations, a luxurious spa, and a private beach club.

Experience Monarch Beach Golf Links with unlimited golf for two—including a Golf Board or Phat Scooter, complimentary valet, and luxe accommodations.

2. Sand Valley Golf Resort

Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Best summer golf destinations

Nestled amidst the picturesque, rolling sand dunes of central Wisconsin, Sand Valley presents a remarkable golfing destination. Their resort boasts four distinctive golf experiences, including a re-creation of C. B. Macdonald’s masterpiece, The Lido. The visionary duo Coore & Crenshaw crafted the first two courses, Sand Valley and The Sandbox, while the iconic David McLay Kidd displayed his expertise with the unique design of Mammoth Dunes. 

Be amongst the first to experience their new online tee time booking platform, making it easier than ever to craft your ideal dream golf day.

3. The Coeur d’Alene Resort

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Best summer golf destinations

Discover a golf experience unlike any other at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, nestled along the idyllic shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. With breathtaking beauty and world-class amenities, it’s truly one of the best summer golf destinations. Your journey begins with a high-speed mahogany boat ride to a land of meticulously manicured fairways and greens. Prepare for the awe-inspiring par-3 14th hole, featuring the world’s only floating green—a remarkable architectural marvel that tests even the most skilled golfers. Embrace the blend of serenity and adventure that awaits you at this extraordinary golfing destination.

“The Floating Green” Package at The Coeur d’Alene Resort extends beyond the golf course to offer an all-encompassing retreat featuring golf for two players, deluxe golf cart usage, personal forecaddie service, pre-round practice balls, pre-round warm-up sports massage, and personalized engraved bag tag.

4. BOYNE Golf

Harbor Springs, Michigan

Best summer golf destinations

Take 10 extraordinary golf courses. Set them among three incredible resorts, each a unique destination all to itself. And what you have is, quite simply, the ultimate golf vacation spot. Perfect northern Michigan weather, extra-long days to play and play and play, with three unforgettable resorts, a huge array of amenities and charming towns — all within an 18-mile radius of Petoskey, Michigan. 

The Unlimited BOYNE Golf Package is perfect for the serious golfer that wants to pack in the rounds! Offering spectacular views and plenty to do when you are not on the course.

5. Innisbrook Golf Resort

Palm Harbor, Florida

Best summer golf destinations

Discover a golfer’s paradise along the west coast of Florida. Innisbrook Resort is home to four championship courses and host of the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship. Enjoy an unforgettable experience with spacious accommodations, a range of amenities, and four distinct and impressive courses, each with its own unique character and challenges.  

Uncover the ultimate golf retreat with stunning championship courses and spacious accommodations with the Classic Golf Package. Unlock further enhancements with the Weekday option. 

6. Talamore Golf Resort

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Best summer golf destinations

Talamore Golf Resort, located in Southern Pines, features a unique golf vacation experience that includes 36 holes by Rees Jones (Talamore Golf Club) and Arnold Palmer (Mid South Club), on-course deluxe lodges and villas, a new Toptracer Range and putting course, breakfast delivered to your door each morning and a southern pig pickin’ each week.

With the Signature Golf Package, you can enjoy two nights stay along with three rounds of golf and unlimited fun.

From the coast of California to the towering pines of the North Carolina sandhills, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to the best summer golf destinations. That means it’s time to pack up the clubs, ship them ahead, and swing your way into an unforgettable summer of golf.

Megan Williams

Meet Megan Williams, a wordsmith with a passion for golf, travel, and the epic combination of the two! Originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Golf Capital of the World, Megan has played golf since she was a child, eventually playing competitively in college. She's since swapped her golf clubs for the keyboard and skillfully translates her on-course experiences into captivating narratives and insightful stories. When she's not crafting engaging content, you can catch her enjoying the company of her energetic golden retriever or trying new culinary delights around Tampa, Florida - her current stomping grounds. Join Megan on her literary journey as she explores golf courses and resorts worldwide, shares travel knowledge and shipping tips, covers industry news, and more - all exclusively on the Ship Sticks blog.