I Create Custom Golf Trips for a Living. Here’s 10 Winning Family Golf Vacation Resorts

I create high-quality custom golf vacations for golfers from all over the United States and beyond. If you’re looking to combine games of golf with an upcoming vacation the whole family will enjoy, we’ve got a shortlist of the best places to consider.

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Here are some of my favorite spots with adult and kid-friendly golf programs. Off the greens, these resorts offer plenty of activities to keep all family members entertained, whether they are into golf or not.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort (South Carolina) 

Kiawah Island Golf Resort, located on a private barrier island off the coast of South Carolina, is a must-visit place for golf enthusiasts. With five championship courses, including the world-renown Ocean Course is one of the top destinations for avid golfers of all ages and skill levels.

The resort offers junior clinics and junior golf camps for intermediate players. During the summer, three courses have junior tee markers on the front nines and Osprey Point on all 18 holes. 

Variety of Sports to Choose From

The resort offers family tee times, junior club rentals, and an array of fun activities for every member of the family:

• Swimming
•  Tennis
•  Biking
•  Hiking
•  Canoeing
•  Kayaking
•  Paddleboarding

You’ll experience the famous southern hospitality at The Sanctuary, a seaside hotel on the property, or at the luxurious villas and vacation rentals.

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort (South Carolina)

Hilton Head Island is rated among the top 10 golf resorts. The Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort offers permanent junior tees, junior lessons, and clinics through the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy.

A Hilton Head Winner

At this beautiful location, you’ll have everything you need for a memorable golf-centered family vacation: 

• Three miles of Atlantic coastline
• Water sports including surfing, kayaking, swimming 
• Charters for fishing trips
• Biking, tennis, and other outdoor activities
• Championship golf courses – the Robert Trent Jones Course, one of the best courses in the Southeast, the Arthur Hills Course, and the George Fazio Course.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa (Arizona)

Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert and majestic mountains, the resort offers an unparalleled experience for golfers and their families. The resort boasts two 18-hole championship courses designed by Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo that provide a thrilling golf experience.

There are many excellent programs for golf enthusiast families:

• Adults and kids can attend a daily golf clinic
• Kids 15 and under can play golf for free with a paying adult after 3 pm.

Lots of Splashing Fun Too

You can also have fun in the sun at the outdoor pools with poolside cabanas, a lazy river, and waterslides. You can play at the world-class tennis and pickleball centers and nourish yourself at the Revive Spa.

Reunion Resort & Golf Club (Florida)

Reunion Resort & Golf Club in Orlando is one of the country’s top family-friendly golf resorts. The resort offers a wide array of programs and fun outdoor activities, including swimming and tennis.

Adults can play the only place with three signature golf courses designed by top golfing legends, such as Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Jack Nicklaus. Kids can enjoy the 5-acre Water Park, the seven community pools, or a day or two at Walt Disney World theme parks.

Whether you want a traditional hotel experience or wish to experience the home-away-from-home feel, the resort has it all: guest rooms, suites, and villas, all centrally located, with pools. 

Pinehurst Resort (North Carolina)

The historic Pinehurst Resort is more family-friendly than you might think, boasting top-notch amenities, including: 

• Spacious suites and condos
• A swimming pool
• Kids’ club and more

Kids aged 12 and under can stay, eat, and play golf for free when accompanying a paying adult. During the summer, the exact pricing extends to kids 17 and under. The Pinehurst Resort’s five of its eight courses are family-friendly, with special family tee markers on courses, family tee times, and junior tee times.

La Cantera Hill Country Resort (Texas)

Nestled in the Hill Country, the La Cantera Resort showcases five new pools, luxury cabanas, an adults-only floor, an infinity pool, a spa, and world-class golf. The resort boasts a championship 18-hole course suitable for golfers of all ages.

Overlooking the Texas Hill Country, the resort’s spacious guest rooms and suites have stylish decor and astonishing views. Enjoy the amenities and activities available on-site: 

•  Treatment at Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness
•  18 holes part of the championship golf course
•  Poolside cabanas and lounge
•  The five-mile route winding through natural surroundings

The resort offers supervised play for kids ages 4 to 12 at the Kid’s Club so parents can enjoy the greens together.

The Four Seasons Resort at Troon (Arizona)

Do you want to experience world-class golf and luxury in a perfect and picturesque desert setting? The Four Seasons Resort at Troon North is your go-to destination with spacious rooms, a pool, a water park, and other top-notch amenities.

Scottsdale’s more than 330 days of sunshine mean plenty of pool time for the entire family. The spacious pool complex offers a children’s wading pool for the resort’s youngest visitors, as well as a family pool and dedicated adults-only serenity pool. Be sure to check the Resort’s calendar for seasonal dive-in movies and other poolside fun.

Open Monday to Saturday for children ages 5 to 12, the complimentary Kids For All Seasons offers organised fun for children, while adults can enjoy golfing, dining and treatments at the Spa. A rotating calendar of weekly activities includes offerings such as scavenger hunts, crafts, swimming, adventure walks and board games.

The Iconic Troon Greens

Four Seasons guests enjoy special privileges at Arizona’s celebrated Pinnacle and Monument courses, along with complimentary shuttles to and from the Resort.

Don’t miss your chance to play this top Arizona course designed by Tom Weiskopf.

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