| Up until just a few years ago, Golf course were | | | | Caribbean, those two words are probably enough |
| soles the domains of Golfers. Now, however, their | | | | to attract most golfers to check this out, but the |
| incredibly beautiful designs and landscape, not to | | | | addition of one name helps to cinch the deal: Tom |
| mention their attachment to all inclusive resorts, | | | | Fazio. Credited as being the world's BEST golf |
| makes these courses a destination for thousands | | | | course designer, Tom was at the helm of this 45 |
| of tourists yearly. Some are golfers, some are | | | | hole masterpiece. Part of the Sandy Lane Golf |
| not. Below, we have listed 10 of the most | | | | resort in the Caribbean, Green Monkey has |
| beautiful and touted Golf Courses in the world. If | | | | enough beauty and challenge to make this |
| you are an avid golfer, you would do well to | | | | destination a worthwhile investment. |
| make a goal of visiting a few of these before | | | | 6. Turnberry (Scotland) - Many of the great pros |
| you hang up your clubs for good. | | | | of the sport have won the Open here. Watson, |
| 1. Cape Kidnappers (New Zealand) - This course, | | | | Norman, Price, just to name a few. This world |
| designed by American Architect Tom Doak, is a | | | | class resort resides in the home of our great |
| challenging and beautiful marvel to behold. It | | | | sport, Scotland. That fact alone should help to |
| features sloped green and jagged ravines to | | | | make Turnberry a MUST VISIT on your list. The |
| challenge golfers of any skill level. Overlooking the | | | | courses are undergoing renovation and should be |
| Pacific Ocean, Cape Kidnappers was built on a | | | | completed early in 2009, just in time for the |
| 2000-hectare sheep farm. | | | | Open, hopefully to be hosted here again this year! |
| 2. Royal County Down (Northern Ireland) - | | | | 7. Valderrama (Spain) - Inaugurated in 1985, |
| Number two on the list is Royal County Down. | | | | Valderrama is known for its breathtaking views of |
| The green's shine in all their beautiful glory on this | | | | the Mediterranean Sea. Meticulously cared for and |
| historic course that overlooks the Irish Sea. | | | | manicured, the fairways and greens rate among |
| Beware the 7th and 12th holes...many a ball has | | | | the best in the world. The breathtaking beauty of |
| been lost and a club been thrown on these | | | | Spain add to the atmosphere. THis course must |
| incredibly challenging holes. | | | | be experienced to be believed. |
| 3. Pebble Beach (United States) - "If I had only | | | | 8. St. Andrews Old Course (Scotland) - THIS, is |
| one more round to play, I would choose to play it | | | | the accepted birthplace of Golf. Six courses of |
| at Pebble Beach." -Jack Nicklaus Ok, that pretty | | | | varying levels of difficulty, including a 9 hole |
| much says it all. If Jack chooses his last round | | | | course for children and begginers. The history is |
| there, why not make this stop your NEXT round? | | | | rich here. A must visit Golf Resort. |
| The Golf Courses at Pebble Beach were recently | | | | 9. Augusta National Golf Club (United States) - |
| voted #1 Golf Resort in America by Golf Digest | | | | Augusta Masters is played at the Augusta National |
| Magazine in 2007. See what the pros already | | | | Golf Club. The course is not a difficult one at all, |
| know...Pebble Beach is THE place to play in the | | | | but some editions in the recent past have been |
| States. | | | | marred by inclement weather, which makes |
| 4. Leopard Creek (South Africa) - Membership by | | | | conditions challenging for players. |
| invitation only helps to make Leopard Creek the | | | | 10. Ballybunion (Ireland) - Located on the West |
| exclusive hotspot for golfers that it is. This course | | | | Coast of Ireland, Ballybunion is considered one of |
| was funded and co-designed by banker Johann | | | | the top 10 courses in the world, and boasts one |
| Rupert, and together with the help of pro golfer | | | | of the toughest par 4's in the world as well. A |
| Gary Player, this course has become a destination | | | | favorite of Tom Watson among others, |
| for the world's elite golfers. A challenging course | | | | Ballybunion delivers in both beauty and challenging |
| that was completely remodeled in 2000, this | | | | golf. |
| course is not only home to some of world's most | | | | Obviously, there are many courses around the |
| incredible golfers, but crocodiles, hippos, and tigers | | | | world, but these are bound to be found in many a |
| can be spotted here as well. Be careful of the | | | | top 10 list of the world's top pros. Good luck in |
| water hazards! | | | | your journeys, and I hope to see YOUR top 10 |
| 5. Green Monkey (Barbados) - Barbados...The | | | | list in the near future! |