Tropical Golf Destinations to Play This Winter

Escape the cold and head to warmer climates with golfscape. We have put together the hottest golf destinations to travel to this winter. Think coconuts, palm trees, sunshine, and 18 holes – what more could you need! So ditch the jackets, pack the swimsuits, and board a plane to these tropical golf courses.

1 – Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, Vietnam

Designed by Greg ‘the shark’ Norman, The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip is one of the best golf courses in Asia. The tropical course is located next to a lush green national forest and is set out over and around tall sand dunes on the shoreline, making it a challenge for golfers that take on the varying elevation changes. However, if you are looking for a layout to test your skills this winter head to Southeast Asia’s most exciting golf destination, and play 18 holes at The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip.

2 – Abaco Club, Bahamas

The Abaco Club is a Scottish-style links course, however, it is located on the tropical paradise of the Bahamas, so remember to pack the sun lotion and shades! Despite the Caribbean having a laidback rhythm, the golf course design requires a fast and firm golfer. Above all, if you love the outdoors, sparkling seas, and the Caribbean lifestyle, The Abaco Club is the perfect golf course for you.

3 – Lemuria Golf Course, Seychelles

Designed by Rodney Wright and Marc Antoine Farry in 2000, Lemuria Golf Course is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the World. The 18 hole course is the ultimate test for all players. Notably, the course designers believe that rounds should start on a positive note, which is why the opening hole was created with a gentle undulating green. The exotic country of Seychelles is a dream golf destination for all golfers that are currently teeing off in chilling winds.

4 – Ocean Course at Four Seasons Golf Club, Costa Rica

Imagine a round at a golf course, with the sounds of monkey chatter whilst you tee off amongst emerald-green forests. Welcome to the Ocean Course at Four Seasons Golf Club at Peninsula Papagayo. Designed by Arnold Palmer, this tropical 18 hole golf course offers dramatic elevation changes along with magical views of the Bahia de Culebra.

5 – Old Quarry Golf Course at Santa Barbara, Curacao

Tee off next to lounging iguanas at the Old Quarry Golf Course in Curacao. Designed by Pete Dye in 2010, the Old Quarry Golf Course overlooks the sparkling Caribbean Sea and the grand ‘Tafelberg’ mountain. More importantly, this tropical championship golf course is a natural beauty that challenges golfers of all skill levels.

6 – Ocean Course at Cabo Del Sol, Mexico

Located on the beautiful coast of the Sea of Cortes, the Ocean Course at Cabo Del Sol is the masterpiece created by the world-renowned course designer, Jack Nicklaus. Set amongst a combination of mountain, desert, and sea landscapes, the Ocean Course is a thrilling layout for all golfers. From vibrant greens to sandy beaches, Cabo Del Sol is the ultimate golf escape.

7 – Laucala Island Golf Course, Fiji

Designed by Scotland’s golf course designer, David McLay Kidd, Laucala Island Golf Course is located in the tropics of Fiji. Words cannot describe how stunning the settings are at Laucala Island. With views of volcanic mountains and palm trees in every direction, this Fijian golf course is definitely one you need to experience for yourself.

8 – Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club, Bali

The tropical 18 hole championship course, Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club, is the first golf course of its kind in Bali if not all of Southeast Asia golf courses. In fact, Bukit Pandawa is the golfer’s dream, with the backdrop of the spectacular Indian Ocean and white sandy beaches. Designed by Bob Moore, the course features many bunkers and calming waterfalls.

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9 – Thai Country Club, Thailand

Thailand is the perfect place to relax, spend time in nature, and to play golf. Thai Country Club is one of the finest golf clubs in Asia, a neo-classic design complete with lakes and flora. Designed by a President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Dennis Griffiths, Thai Country Club’s design adapts from a casual round to a challenge for even the most advanced golfer’s.

10 – Waikoloa Beach Course at Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

At Waikoloa Beach Course in Hawaii, you can play a round of golf whilst watching humpback whales breach the ocean! Designed by the legendary, Robert Trent Jones Jr, the incredible Waikoloa Beach Course is set on historic lava flows looking out to the Kohala Coast. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture the landscapes, the 7th hole has amazing views!

11 – Avalon Golf Club, Mauritius

Located on the dormant Grand Bassin volcano, Avalon Golf Club is the highest place to play golf in Mauritius. Designed by the famous Pete Matkovich, the course has four teeing options to suit all player types. The golf course has views of the Indian Ocean, surrounding lush forests, and meandering fairways. Avalon Golf Club is an unforgettable golfing experience.

12 – Noosa Springs Resort, Australia

Let us introduce you to one of the top-rated golf courses in Australia, Noosa Springs Resort. Play a round of golf alongside the picturesque Lake Weyba and Noosa National. The course is designed to challenge all golfers from old to young. Lush rainforests and an abundance of lakes surround each player that steps onto the fairways. To summarise, playing a round of golf alongside the picturesque Lake Weyba and Noosa National, is highly recommended.

13 – Mont Choisy Le Golf, Mauritius

Mont Choisy Le Golf is one of the most popular golf courses in Mauritius. Designed by Peter Matkovich, Mont Choisy is located in the majestic Northern part of the Island. The course features black volcanic rocks, natural sand hazards, and calming water features. To sum up, Mont Choisy Le Golf is a course that will leave you daydreaming of this Mauritius Island.

14 – Tierra Del Sol Golf Course, Aruba

Tierra del Sol Golf Course is a highly ranked golf course in the Caribbean island of Aruba. The little Dutch island of Aruba has the perfect golfing weather, sandy beaches, and surf-worthy oceans. To put it another way, Aruba is the ultimate golf getaway! Tierra Del Sol Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones II design that features a tee at 98 feet above sea level, the views are breathtaking.

15 – Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club, Lombok

The small Indonesian island of Lombok is home to the world-class Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club. Designed by Peter Thompson, Michael Wolveridge, and Perret the golf course features both sea and mountain views, natural contours, and challenging holes. Furthermore, if you are looking to escape the cold this winter, Lombok is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a round or two.

16 – Ocean Course at Transamerica Resort Comandatuba, Brazil

The exotic Ocean Course at Transamerica Resort Comandatuba is located in the vast green landscape of the southern Bahia. Notably, the 18 hole course features tropical scenery and is known as one of the best golf courses in Brazil. In addition to the world-class course, the resort is home to a luxurious spa by L’Occitane and has 80 different sports and leisure options for guests to participate in. The Ocean Course is the golf break that you have been waiting for!