August marks National Golf Month — a perfect time to celebrate by teeing off at some of the world’s most memorable golf destinations. Below are standout resorts and courses that combine exceptional play with spectacular scenery, world-class amenities, and unforgettable experiences.
Cabot Cape Breton
Situated in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Cabot Cape Breton is a 72-room resort with three restaurants and three distinct golf courses. Perched on cliffs that overlook the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the property delivers dramatic coastal vistas from fairways and practice areas alike, making every round a visual highlight as well as a sporting challenge.
© Cabot Highlands
Cabot Highlands
Located in the Scottish Highlands, this property is home to the acclaimed Castle Stuart Golf Links and features an Art Deco–inspired clubhouse, extensive practice facilities, and a dedicated putting green. With a reputation for outstanding course design and coastal scenery, Cabot Highlands also plans to expand its offerings with a second 18-hole course opening for preview play next year.
The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Set on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, The Coeur d’Alene Resort offers an 18-hole course that stretches across 200 acres. The property is famous for The Floating Green — an iconic island green that hosts the 14th hole — providing one of golf’s most photographed and talked-about features.
© Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto by Danzante Bay
Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto by Danzante Bay
Overlooking the Sea of Cortez in Loreto, Mexico, Villa del Palmar is set beside the only Tournament Players Club (TPC) course in the country. The 18-hole TPC Danzante Bay, designed by Rees Jones, pairs championship-level routing with dramatic seaside views, delivering both strategic interest and natural beauty.
Zafiro Palace Andratx
Opened recently on the island of Mallorca, Spain, Zafiro Palace Andratx features eight dining venues, a comprehensive spa and wellness center, and tailored guest services. Golfers will appreciate the nearby 18-hole championship Andratx Golf Course, noted for hosting Spain’s longest hole and offering a challenging round framed by Mediterranean panoramas.
Whether you’re seeking dramatic coastal cliffside golf, historic links in the highlands, an iconic island green, or a TPC-caliber seaside course, these destinations provide compelling reasons to celebrate National Golf Month on the fairway. Plan a trip to any of them for scenic holes, excellent facilities, and memorable rounds that belong on every golfer’s bucket list.