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Fly-In Golf Destinations: 11 Sweet Spots To Keep You Swinging All Year Round
by Carrie Miner
 Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Carefree, Arizona
Ranked as one of the best golf course in the Southwest and listed as a “AAA Five Diamond” resort, the Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa defines luxurious living at its best.
Nestled among 12-million-year-old boulders in the scenic desert foothills near Scottsdale, Arizona, the Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa features two 18-hole, Jay Morrish championship courses set in the pristine Sonoran Desert.
The demanding North and South Courses provide challenges for all skills and feature the rugged, natural beauty of the desert. The courses are continually alternated in order to keep one private while still allowing access to the other for resort guests.
And if you want to get a better grip on your game, the Boulders Golf Academy offers private and group lessons under the tutelage of PGA and LPGA instructors.
To complement your stay at the Boulders Resort, you can add other outdoor activities such as tennis, swimming, hiking and horseback riding to your itinerary.
And when you are ready to wind down, you can book one of the Golden Door Spa’s signature spa treatments specifically designed to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.
Airport: Scottsdale Airport [KSDL]
Golf: Two 18-hole golf courses, driving range, putting green and The Boulders
Golf Academy.
Other Attractions: Golden Door Spa, tennis, four outdoor pools, hiking, rock climbing, nature walks, horseback riding, fitness center, adventure tours, live entertainment and shopping.
Dining: Seven restaurants, bar and
lobby lounge.
Accommodations: 160 casitas and 55 villas.
Contact: 480.488.9009;
wyndhamboulders.com.
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Palm Desert, California
For a California golf vacation, it doesn’t get much better than at the Desert Willow Golf Resort, which is known as the “Crown Jewel of the Desert.”
The two exclusive, championship courses are surrounded by the Santa Rosa Mountains in Coachella Valley, and the resort is favored as one of the best places to play in the Southwest.
The tournament tested Firecliff Course stretches out 7,056 yards and features more than 100 bunkers and numerous water features. The Mountain View Course takes a more relaxing resort-style approach to golf, with a less demanding game and unparalleled panoramic views.
Best of all, golfers looking to improve their game can take part of the comprehensive programs at The Academy at Desert Willow Golf Resort, where the classroom extends out onto the greens where you can practice while getting into the swing of things.
Airport: Bermuda Dunes Airport [KUDD]
Golf: Two 18-hole golf courses, putting
green, driving range and The Academy at Desert Willows.
Other Attractions: None.
Dining: One restaurant and a private dining room.
Accommodations: None.
Contact: 800.320.3323;
desertwillow.com.
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