Best Golf Hotels in the USA

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai features an 18-hole golf course that is open only to resort guests. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the course fits into the natural contours of the land, with greens set in black volcanic rock. Caddy service is available, and guests desiring caddies should request this service as far in advance as possible.

The Manele Golf Course is built on lava outcroppings and features 18 holes, three of which sit atop cliffs. Resort guests receive complimentary access to the driving range and putting green, as well as free clubs rentals and balls. The course also offers a pro shop and private instruction.

There are three golf courses at The Inn & Club at Harbour Town. The staff at the Inn can arrange for play at Harbour Town Golf Links Ocean course or the newest course, Heron Point by Pete Dye. The pro shop will also help outfit golfers with equipment for those who don't bring clubs.

The Tom Fazio-designed Grand Golf Club at The Grand Del Mar is open only to resort guests, resort villa owners and club members. Its practice facilities include a 5,000-square-foot driving range, a short game practice area and a putting green. The club's Performance Academy uses high-speed cameras and other high-tech tools to measure golfers' skills, and PGA-certified instructors to improve them.

The Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Orlando is an 18-hole, par-71 course designed by Tom Fazio. The course features varying elevations and wetlands, plus a pro shop, driving range and putting green. It is also a certified Audubon sanctuary with abundant wildlife and southern oak trees.

Guests of the Cloister at Sea Island have access to three on-site, 18-hole golf courses: the Retreat Course, the Plantation Course and the Seaside Course.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has a par-72, 18-hole golf course that was designed by Mark McCumber and Gene Littler. Golf lessons for individuals and groups are available through the course's Academy at The Golf Club of Amelia Island.

The Broadmoor is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses that are part of a private club. It is only open to hotel guests and members. In addition, the club provides two full-service practice facilities with chipping, putting and swinging areas.

Kapalua Resort is home to two 18-hole courses: the Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane-designed Bay Course and the Plantation Course. Both courses are oceanfront.

The resort is home to five courses and offers 90 holes of golf. The Ocean Course has hosted several major PGA events. Tom Fazio designed the Osprey Point Course, while Gary Player redesigned the Cougar Point course.

The North and South Ocean Courses at the Pelican Hill Golf Club are adjacent to the resort. Guests receive preferred tee times and a discounted fee to play these courses, both of which boast ocean views. Greens fees include a professional forecaddie, a cart with bottled water, use of the practice facility and locker rooms and both club-cleaning and shoe attendant services.

The 18-hole, par-70 Wynn Golf Club is attached to the resort, and is the only resort course located on the Strip.

The Wynn Las Vegas is the only hotel on the Strip to have a golf course. Tom Fazio and Steve Wynn designed the 18-hole, par-70 course, which features 11 water hazards, including a 37-foot waterfall. If you can't bring your own equipment, complimentary clubs by Callaway and shoes by Foot Joy are available.

Named for its resemblance to Scotland's terrain and its Scottish-born designer, Donald Steel, the Highland Course at Primland weaves through the surrounding mountain landscape for challenging play with spectacular views. Both clinics and private lessons are available.

The 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course is an award-winning facility that lures golfers from all over, including professionals who compete in the Accenture Match Play Championship held here. The course is consistently rated as one of the best resort courses and a top course in Arizona by industry experts like Golf Digest and Golfweek Magazine.