5 Golf Courses to Swing For

The 7th hole at Pebble Beach

Golf is the gentleman's game, the place where business is conducted, where contracts are signed, and where "leisure" and "sport" meet. Strategic planning for seniors and baby boomers by real estate developers and marketers needs to incorporate popular golf courses in the mix.

Pebble Beach Golf

Located in California, this is the best golf course that you can find in the United States. Pebble Beach Golf is perhaps the most talked about golf course in the whole world. This is largely because of the impressive views, the stunning location and the legendary course that it offers. It is one of the best places to golf with its thick rough and fast greens. It is also a challenge for skilled players

Contact info:

Pebble Beach Golf Links & Pro Shop

1700 17-Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (831) 622-8723
Fax: (831) 622-8795

Pinehurst Resort

This is the best golf course to take your short game to. It is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. It is the opinion of many golfers that the Pinehurst Resort is indeed one of the best in the United States. The reason for this is the bevy of courses that it has to offer. It is almost impossible to find a reason not to golf at the Pinehurst Resort. It allows you to practice your putting while bringing your short game.

Contact info:

Pinehurst Resort
80 Carolina Vista Drive
Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374

TPC Sawgrass

This is what many would call the real players golf course. It is a signature golf course full of signature details together with a huge stadium to accommodate spectators. This is what makes Sawgrass one of the best championship courses in the entire world. In fact, it recently played host to the 2012 Players Championship. The 17th hole at the golf course usually gets a lot of attention, however, the 18th hole gets all the credit. The 18th hole, located in a 462-yard, par-4 is guarded by water on its left side making it more challenging for the golfer.

Contact info:

TPC Sawgrass

110 Championship Way

Ponte Vedra Beach

FL 32082, United States

+1 904-273-3235

Bandon Dunes

This golf course is located in Bandon, Oregon. It is simply one of the best in the whole world. The land was perfectly meant for golfing. The thing that gets all the attention is its design, filled with natural terrains in every hill and curve giving the best views you will ever experience. It is also located on the seaside meaning that you can always expect to enjoy the cool ocean breeze as you golf. The trick while golfing at Bandon Dunes is to keep the ball low.

Contact info:

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
57744 Round Lake Drive
Bandon, OR 97411
888-345-6008

Whistling Straits

A world-class resort with a world-class golf course, what else can you ask for? This golfer's paradise is located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The location of the resort is what allows it to have four distinct courses each with different personalities and trademarks. It is indeed a masterpiece. The Whistling Straits golf course is a rugged, open and windswept terrain that gives the true definition of walk-only. It runs for two miles along the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

Contact info:

Whistling Straits Golf Course

N8501 County LS
Sheboygan, WI 53083

(920) 565-6050