According to the National Golf Foundation, 3.4 million people played golf on a course for the first time in 2023, a record high. Nearly 12.2 million U.S. adults also took a golf trip last year, marking one of the biggest years for golf travel in decades.
As interest in the sport grows and reaches new markets, more travelers are planning golf-centric getaways, whether that means playing like the pros, enjoying tropical oceanside greens, or teeing off on historic fairways.
Omni Hotels & Resorts | 50 Locations Across USA & Canada |
- Official Hotel Partner of the PGA TOUR and PGA of America
- 28 championship and short courses designed by icons like Donald Ross, Gil Hanse, Tom Fazio, and Pete Dye
- Notable destinations include:
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- Omni PGA Frisco Resort (TX) – 46 holes, lighted short course, home to PGA of America HQ.
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- The Omni Homestead Resort (VA) – Home to the U.S.’s oldest first tee (1892) and the famed Cascades Course.
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- Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (CA) – Host of 37 PGA TOUR events, currently enhancing its Champions Course for the 2024 NCAA Championships
- Recent initiatives include the Generation Cup, a new family tournament, and a 2025 brand partnership with PGA pro Sahith Theegala
- Community impact: Over 215,000 meals donated via the “Birdie-or-Better” campaign during PGA TOUR events
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve | Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico |
- Two world-class 18-hole TPC courses: East Course – Ocean views and over 7,200 yards of play. Sugarcane Course – Wider fairways and larger greens, great for varying skill levels
- Dorado Beach Tour Academy offers private lessons, junior programs, and club fitting using advanced swing analysis tech
- On-site practice facilities include a full grass range, putting greens, and bunkers
- An ideal mix of serious golf and barefoot luxury, all set against lush jungle and coastal scenery
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | Sarasota, FL |
- The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Sarasota, isn’t just a golf course; it’s a destination for serious players and design aficionados alike. Located on 315 acres in Lakewood Ranch, this exclusive, Tom Fazio-designed course surprises even seasoned golfers with its elevation changes, scenic lakes, and a dramatic finishing trio of holes known as The Lion’s Den, a stretch so challenging, players who finish at par or better receive a commemorative gift. Reserved solely for resort guests and members, the club pairs world-class amenities, including the signature Caddie Concierge Program, it offers a refined golf experience in a serene Florida setting.
- A luxury landmark on Florida’s central Gulf coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is conveniently located near the city center overlooking Sarasota Bay, just minutes from premier arts venues, nature sanctuaries, distinctive shopping, fishing, and watersports. Named one of the Top Golf Resorts in the World by Condé Nast Traveler, this destination resort is also home to The Ritz- Carlton Spa, Sarasota, named the #3 Spa in the U.S. and Canada by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. In addition to a Gulf-front Beach Club, Tom Fazio-designed Golf Club, Spa and Wellness Center, children’s recreation programs, and 276 guest rooms with Ritz-Carlton Club Level accommodations, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers 291 Residences and a private country club-style Membership.
