All those who play golf would have heard about many golf resorts in Florida, California, Carolina’s and many other places where the weather is warm. But you will be surprised to know that New England has many fine golf resorts. If you are looking for not just golf but golfing experience, New England is just right for you. The New England golf resorts are an eclectic mix of the old and the new, the rustic and the ultra modern. It does not matter what you are looking, New England has it all and even more. If one talks about the old golf resorts which have a quaint and mythical charm about them, then the Balsams needs to be right on top of the list.

A great mountain course, Ross’ deceptively wide fairways wind down to small greens, which are among the most difficult in all of golf. On the first tee, locate Mount Keyser, which stand majestically, just to the east of the course. Finding the right speed on the ice-slick surfaces is up to you. For new golfers, or those who just want to warm up a bit, there’s a nine-hole short course nearer the hotel. Another old world New England golf resort is the Mount Washington Hotel and Resort in New Hampshire. Set against the highest peak in New England, Mount Washington, the main hotel first opened in the summer of 1902.

The course here was designed by Ross in 1915. Though the course seems easy to look at, the typically small greens which are a trademark of Ross’ make life difficult even for the most experienced. This New England golf resort also offers the nine-hole Mount Pleasant course which was built in 1895. Among the more sprawling and luxurious New England golf resorts is the Bethel Inn and Country Club in Maine. The main dining room offers sumptuous cuisine, while informal dinners in the tavern room are homestyle comforting while the 18 hole golf course designed by Cornish is a treat to play on. Another brilliant golf resort in Maine is the Equinox Resort.

The Equinox Resort has an envious mixture of the old and the new which few other New England golf resorts can think of matching. And while the golf course here ensures you have an amazing experience, there are various activities you can dig into in case you get bored of golf. There is horse riding for the adventurous, fly fishing lessons for the curious and falconry for the daring. Truly a golf resort you have to see to believe. New England golf resorts surely make you feel fresh but there is always a chance that you may get spoiled into a sybarite.

While some of the activities that are pursued on vacation may have a less than great impact on your waistline, there is one recreational vacation activity very popular that can actually be beneficial for your health: golf. An afternoon spent golfing can have positive effects on both your mental and physical health. When scoring the top vacation golf resorts in America, you are undoubtedly going to find various opinions on which one is truly the best. Today, we are going to look at five of the top resorts according to their challenging golf course play, spectacular views, and lavish accommodations.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a mainstay for the golf enthusiast. Not only is the weather perfect, but the communities take care of their courses as if they were a shrine. The Legends make up six award winning courses, packaged around a luxurious resort area that is complete with world-class restaurants and three pools. The best deal you can snag on the Internet right now for The Legends is a three night stay, including three rounds of golf, breakfast, practice balls, and cart fee.

One of the best kept secrets of Destin, Florida would have to be the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. This resort has been classified by Travel and Leisure Golf, as one of the “Most Underrated Resorts.” Here you will find four professionally designed courses, just as beautiful as the next. There is the Burnt Pine Course, designed by Ree Jones; the Links Course, designed by Tom Jackson; Raven Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones; and the Baytowne Course, also designed by Tom Jackson.

Emerald Coast, Alabama offers a bit of a twist to the standard fare golf course with its dense marshes and green wetlands. Known for its twisty fairways, is the Arnold Palmer designed, Craft Farms Course, located in the Golf Shores. This course was rated by Golf Digest with a prestigious 4½ stars. They have a number of “Stay and Play” packages available with choice in accommodation.

Also along the Alabama Golf Shores, is another high ranking golf resort, the Golf Club of the Wharf (private course). The Wharf features some of the most spectacular views and challenging play you will find anywhere. It is one of the few, true 5-star courses in the world, and recently underwent a $5 million renovation. It offers both poolside and harbor condominium rentals.

Palm Springs, California, is an oasis of desert resorts, and also happens to be one of the premier areas for golfing. With over 125 golf courses, vibrant green grass, native palm, olive trees, mountain views, and surrounding lakes, it is no wonder that it has become one of the premier gold destination of America. One of the best resorts you’ll find here is the Indian Canyons Golf Resort. The course is surrounded by mountains, rolling green fairway, four lake hazards, and the legendary historic Walt Disney landmark fountain, which spouts over 100 feet into the air.