subject: Top Six Golf Courses To Visit [print this page] Golf has become an increasingly popular sport in the U.S., but it is really an international sport. Amazing courses have been built around the world, each with a unique history and perspective to offer the avid golfer. For the avid golfer, some of these courses are a must-see both for their beauty and for their fame. Here is a look at six courses around the world that meet the top of the list.
1.Cape Kidnappers- New Zealand
Cape Kidnappers offers a stunning location with great views from every hole. The fairways are settled in intense ridges and ravines, making the course even more unique and entertaining. Cape Kidnappers totals 5000 acres of vast, open land to see all the natural beauty of New Zealand.
2.Pebble Beach- California
This golf course is right by the Pacific Ocean. It consists of narrow fairways, sloping greens and also offers incredible views of the coast and the ocean. Remarkably, it is open to the public, no private membership required. Of course, you can also enjoy the rest of Californias many attractions while you are there.
3.The Royal Calcutta Golf Club- India
The Royal Calcutta Golf Club is the second largest golf course in the world. It is a mostly flat, 72-par course with a lot of water hazards. While the course is open year-round, it is recommended to go October to March when the heat is not as fierce.
4.St. Andrews- Scotland
This course is known as the home of golf. It is believed that the first round of golf ever to be played was played here by St. Andrews. Its archaic structure and landscape makes it unique from any other golf course.
5.Royal County Down- New Castle, Ireland
Immerse yourself in natural beauty at Royal County Down. This course offers an amazing backdrop of the Mountains of Morne along with sights of Dundrum Bay. The course combines perfect sculpture with a completely natural look that helps it blend in with the natural beauty of New Castle.
6.Augusta National- Augusta, Georgia
Head south to Augusta, Georgia. This great golf course hosts the golf Masters every year and is known for having a huge number of iconic holes. While this course is beautiful, it is often overlooked because it is a private club.
