Entrepreneur Spencer Schar enjoys playing golf in his spare time and keeping up to date with the latest golf events and news. From La Quinta in Palm Springs to Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri, this article will provide an overview of three of the most celebrated golf resorts in the United States. The attached infographic provides some interesting statistics on the sport of golf and the game’s global popularity today.
La Quinta Resort & Spa and PGA West (Palm Springs, California)
Nestled at the foot of the breathtaking Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort & Spa is located 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs, California. This five-star venue boasts more than 796 villas, suites, and casitas, each decorated in a traditional Spanish theme, with many featuring their own private hot tub. La Quinta’s Mountain Course is famous for its Pete Dye design, stunning visuals and playability, presenting the ultimate challenge for visiting golfers from all over the world with its rock formations, pot formations, well-bunkered greens, and elevations of tee boxes. With several restaurants, numerous swimming pools, and 18 complimentary tennis courts on site, the resort is perfect for guests seeking rest and relaxation. The embedded video provides information about the wide range of treatments offered by the La Quinta Spa.
Pinehurst Resort (North Carolina)
With a history that stretches back more than a century and nine golf courses in total, including the fabled Pinehurst No. 2 course, the Pinehurst Resort is a must-visit destination for any seasoned golf enthusiast. Combining world-class courses with luxurious accommodation and endless facilities, Pinehurst is widely regarded as one of the finest golf resorts in the world. Its courses designed by Rees Jones, Tom Fazio, and Donald Ross, Pinehurst will host the US Open from June 13 to 16, 2024. The attached PDF takes a closer look at the US Open Championship, exploring the history of America’s premier golfing competition.
Big Cedar Lodge (Ridgedale, Missouri)
Nestled deep in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, where Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris was raised, Big Cedar Lodge is a portal to the great outdoors that helps guests connect with nature, using golf as a conduit to achieve that goal. In the decades since Morris conceived this stunning resort, Big Cedar has emerged as one of the fastest-growing golf destinations on the planet. Home to five courses by marquee designers, the venue is an annual stop on the Champions Tour. Big Cedar Lodge is billed as a “wilderness resort” for good reason, blending seamlessly into the unspoiled landscape of limestone caverns, rivers, creeks, and pine forests that surround it. The surrounding waterways are also regarded as some of the most prized fishing waters in the whole of the United States, making them very popular with visiting anglers.