Eight of the world's most beautiful golf courses

From dramatic ocean views to sweeping cityscapes, here is a sample of what some of the world's most gorgeous golf courses have to offer.

 

 

Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, Hawaii, USA

Hawaii boasts a plethora of breathtaking golf courses, but the Kauai Lagoons Golf Club claims to have the longest stretch of continuous ocean holes on the islands.

Cape Kidnappers, Napier, New Zealand

Built on a 5,000-acre former sheep ranch set atop the vertical cliffs that descend into the Pacific Ocean, Cape Kidnappers has some of the most astounding views of any course on earth.





 

Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

Established in 1894, Pinehurst oozes not only golf history but Carolina charm, with a sample platter of courses designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.





 

The Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta, Canada

Tucked inside one of Canada's most beautiful national parks, the Fairmont Banff Springs Course in Western Alberta offers stunning panoramic views as the course winds its way along the valleys of the Bow River.

Emirates Golf Club, Majlis, Dubai, UAE

One of the best links in the Middle East, this classic course was the first grass course in the area and features seven fresh and saltwater lakes, along with sweeping cityscapes.







 

 

Fuji Classic, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

This gorgeous course designed by Desmond Muirhead is right at the foot of Mount Fuji.

 

Gullane Golf Club in East Lothian, Scotland

This gorgeous locale which opened in 1744 is home to the world’s oldest golfing society. More than 200 years later, Jack Nicklaus won his first British Open here on the greens near Edinburgh.

 

St. Andrews Golf Club, Scotland

St. Andrews is probably the most famous golf course in the world - with golf being played on this land since the 15th century - and is considered to be the 'home of golf.'