Beat the heat surrounded by stunning mountain vistas at these award-winning courses across the country from the lush slopes of Beaver Creek, Colorado, to the tranquil oasis of McCall, Idaho, and beyond.
Whether travelers seek a five-star retreat in the heart of Telluride’s iconic Rockies or an off-grid mountain escape in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, these summer golf destinations offer exceptional golf in mild-weather locals.
East West Hospitality Luxury Rentals | Beaver Creek, CO
Offering spacious private accommodations in the heart of Beaver Creek, East West Hospitality is a leading hospitality services company that actively manages a $6 billion portfolio of properties, including Frontgate, One Beaver Creek, The Charter, The Borders Lodge and more. Perfect for a group golf trip, guests who stay at one of East West Hospitality’s Beaver Creek properties, have access to the area’s private members-only courses including Beaver Creek Golf Club and Red Sky Golf Club. East West Hospitality’s dedicated Guests Experience team is available to help book tee times, and curate itineraries to unlock the way to the ultimate mountain getaway.
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection | Telluride, CO
While enjoying a luxury stay at Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, Telluride’s only five-star accommodation, golf lovers can spend a leisurely day at Telluride Golf Club with the iconic Rockies as their backdrop. Just a five-minute drive from the Madeline, Telluride Golf Club is among the highest elevation golf courses in the world, creating less resistance for the ball during flight and resulting in soul-satisfying longer drives. Atop the Turkey Creek Mesa and tucked within the highest concentration of 13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks in the US, the 18-hole par 70, 6,546-yard course is home to stunning views guaranteed to take anyone’s breath away.
Shore Lodge | McCall, ID
Located in the hidden gem town of McCall, Idaho, Shore Lodge offers undiscovered adventures defined by laidback luxury. Guests of Shore Lodge have exclusive access to play at the award-winning golf course located in the neighboring private community, Whitetail Club, and one of America’s 100 Greatest Courses for Golf Digest. Designed by Roger Packard and two-time U.S. Open winner Andy North, the scenic 18-hole, par-72 course comprises 7,200 yards. The course offers a variety of practice environments for golfers, working to refine their game, including a driving range, putting greens, and chipping greens. Long beloved by those who have discovered it, the quaint resort town of McCall sits on the western edge of Valley County, Idaho, and is located just 2.5 hours outside of Boise. Sitting atop the world at an elevation of 5,000 feet, this four-season hideaway provides owners with a mountain retreat that embodies the spirit of the destination – peaceful, authentic, and vibrant.
Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection | Meadow of Dan, VA
Located on 12,000 sprawling acres in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, is a majestic, off-grid mountain retreat with one of the nation’s top golf courses. Golfers at all levels will enjoy Primland’s 18-hole, Audubon-certified course, designed by renowned golf course architect, Donald Steel. Weaving through the Blue Ridge Mountains, the championship Highland Golf Course at Primland combines challenging golf with breathtaking scenery. For those looking for hands-on instruction, Primland’s instructors provide golf schools for groups, as well as personalized one-on-one lessons to hone one’s game. To kick off a summer of play at Primland, golfers are invited to participate in the resort’s first-ever Highland Golf & Wine Classic over Memorial Weekend.
Ojai Valley Inn | Ojai, CA
The world-class Ojai Valley Inn was founded as Ojai Country Club and is known as one of the first great golf courses in Southern California. Designed and originally built in 1923 under the direction of George C. Thomas, Jr. and Billy Bell, the course was hailed as “a marvel of golfing architecture.” The 18-hole golf course and the greens were considerably toughened in 1988 by famous course designer Jay Morrish. In 1999, this luxury golf resort reintroduced the “Lost Holes:” two original golf holes were lost when the course was redesigned following WWII, and were restored and brought back within their original layout. The award-winning course boasts panoramic views of the Ojai Valley and the surrounding TopaTopa Mountains and perfectly balances challenging yet approachable play. Now, in 2024, Ojai Valley Inn is a leader in innovative systems to minimize water use and promote conservation. The course itself was sculpted from the natural terrain, and it now features a state-of-the-art watering system for the course and landscaping, which measures humidity, sunlight, grass density, moisture, and temperature prior to automatically watering. This produces minimal waste water and optimal results.
Big Cedar Lodge | Ridgedale, MO
Situated on 4,600 acres in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, Big Cedar Lodge has emerged as one of the nation’s leading golf destinations, offering both golfers and their families a world-class wilderness and adventure experience. With five distinct courses, cabin-style accommodations, a luxury spa, more than ten distinct dining outlets, outdoor activities, and Fun Mountain (equipped with underwater-themed bowling, go-karts, a golf simulator, and more), Big Cedar Lodge is more than a golf resort. In between rounds at Payne’s Valley or Ozarks National, enjoy a fishing excursion or cocktail and cigar at Harry’s Lounge, or recover with a treatment at Cedar Creek Spa.
