With the 2025 Masters closing with Rory McIlroy completing his career grand slam, and RBC Heritage now underway, we are officially in the major championship golf season.
While many fans wish they could be at the tournaments (or, playing in them!) there are ample opportunities to get a great game in at the following resorts around the country.
Tee Party at The Short Course at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale | Paradise Valley, Arizona
A desert icon, Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale is an upscale resort with roots in 1950s modernism and the only 18-hole, par-3 course in Arizona known as The Short Course. With an emphasis on fun for the casual golfer, as well as the serious player, the newly configured and fully rebuilt course combines more difficult Diamond Tees, intermediate Square Tees and easier Circle Tees to be selected by the golfer to form their personal course layout. Guests at The Short Course can experience something truly unique - a casual, fun afternoon tea with the Tee Party menu (pictured), featuring an array of finger sandwiches and house-made petit fours paired with tea or iced tea. Upgrade and add sparkling wine or a cocktail, like our Rusty's Sweet Tea with vodka, fresh lemon, agave and Dammann tropical iced tea. The Tee Party menu is available daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and must be ordered 48 hours in advance.
Black Desert Resort | St. George, UT *new resort opening September 2025
Amid the sprawling, centuries-old canvas of striking black lava beds and burnt-red sandstone cliffs of Greater Zion, a breathtaking experience at Black Desert Resort awaits. Spanning over 600 acres of scenic desert landscape and anchored by a 19-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed championship course, Black Desert Resort will unveil its first phase ahead of the PGA tournament in September 2025. The 19-hole Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, which hosts both the PGA and LPGA championship series, provides an unforgettable golfing experience amidst the stunning landscapes of Southern Utah. The course is characterized by the presence of ancient basalt rock formations seamlessly integrated into the landscape, creating a visually stunning contrast against the lush green fairways.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa | San Diego, CA
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, one of the most sought after luxury resorts, offers a Golfer’s Paradise Package, which promises golf lovers a world-class getaway to remember in an unrivaled setting where golf season is year-round. As part of this experience, guests will have the opportunity to book one of three private, ultra-lavish multi-bedroom residences at Rancho Valencia to serve as their opulent home base for the trip, and enjoy unrivaled access to golf rounds at some of San Diego’s most esteemed courses including Torrey Pines, Aviara Golf Club, Del Mar Country Club, and The Farms Golf Club. All rounds of golf and transportation to and from the courses are included in the package, as is complimentary use of brand new, top of the line men’s and women’s Callaway Golf Clubs and a welcome tacos and tequila in-house celebration.
Kā’anapali, Maui
Royal Kā'anapali Course and Kā'anapali Kai Golf Course at Ka’anapali Beach Resort
A three-mile stretch of beach that has been touted as one of the best beaches on Maui, Ka’anapali is home to two renowned golf courses that are located on sacred grounds that were once called home to Royal Chiefs of Maui. Both courses feature views of the ocean and neighboring islands, taking golfers Makai (oceanside) and into the West Maui Mountain foothills (Mauka). Course details include:
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón | Naples, FL
An oasis of Florida’s lush greenery and wildlife, The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón is the ultimate golfing destination – located within an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, Tiburón Golf Club features two legendary 18-hole championship courses designed by Greg Norman and a suite of services for golf vacations, from one-on-one lessons and exclusive unlimited play to caddie concierge services and access to the driving range, putting green, and equipment rentals. Guests can tailor their stay with special golf packages or attend one of the prestigious events the hotel has a legacy of hosting: The Chubb Classic, The LPGA CME Group Tour Championship, the PGA Tour’s QBE Shootout, and The Grant Thornton Invitational. Private lessons at Tiburón Golf Club are also available with Top Mental Game Coach, Dr. Shannon Reece, to help golfers of all levels reach their potential before ending the day with a cocktail right on the 18th hole.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa and Half-Mile Farm | Highlands, NC
Carved out of the Blue Ridge mountains, Highlands is a region known for spectacular courses. With two accessible courses for guests of Old Edwards Hospitality properties, travelers may choose to spend the day on the greens at either Old Edwards Club, a proper 18-hole course, or GlenCove, a 10-hole walking course.
