Are you a golfer who’d love to visit and play the most luxurious and breathtaking golf resorts the planet has to offer? Golf writer Tony Smart has had the chance to do just that. He’s detailed his favorites in the article 
Coming in at No. 1 on the exclusive list is none other than Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, which features eight magnificent courses.
“To give you an idea of the quality of the courses, Pinehurst No. 2, No. 8 and No. 4 are consistently ranked among America’s best, while Nos. 1 and 3 reflect famed golf course architect Donald Ross’s most original work,” Smart writes, noting the resort also boasts three hotels, eight excellent restaurants, tennis courts, a fitness center and a spa.
Pebble Beach Resort in California comes in at No. 3 on the list of dream resorts.
“Pebble Beach itself needs no introduction to keen golfers, having hosted five U.S. Opens,” writes Smart.
The golf is superb, but add the gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean, and the experience is catapulted to a whole new level. The cost of a round? $495. “But to tread in the footsteps of Palmer, Hogan, Nicklaus and Woods is priceless,” Smart writes.
Others that made the Top 10 include Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina, The American Club in Wisconsin; The Old Course Hotel in Scotland; The K Club in Ireland; Sotogrande in Spain; Mission Hills in China; Fancourt in South Africa; and Quinta do Lago in Portugal.
To learn more about each resort and fantasize about the ultimate golf vacation, don’t miss Smart’s full article on CNN.com. And check out Schuylkill Valley Sports’ awesome selection of golf equipment. We’ve got everything from golf bags designed with your favorite NFL teams in mind to GPS systems that instantly display yardage to the front, center or back of the green. Pretty cool, eh?