12. The Westin Costa Navarino, Greece
Costa Navarino is the leading sustainable destination
in the Mediterranean. The country’s first signature golf
courses can be found in the Greek region of Messinia in
the southwest Peloponnese.
The 18-hole Dunes Course has been designed by former
US Masters Champion and Ryder Cup Captain Bernhard
Langer, in association with European Golf Design. Set in
diverse topography with spectacular sea and river views,
tall dunes divide some of the holes adjacent to the
golden beach. Inspired by the character of the natural
landscape, much of the contouring mirrors the rugged
outlines of the distant mountains.
11. Fancourt, South Africa
Positioned on 613 hectares in the magnificent Garden
Route, 7km from George, Fancourt embodies a
flawless fusion of leisure and world-class golfing.
With all three of its Gary Player designed golf
courses ranked among Golf Digest’s top 20 courses
in the country, it boasts a proud legacy of sporting
excellence. The Links, a privately owned club, is
currently No. 1 in South Africa (Golf Digest Rankings
2018) and was ranked 38th in the world in 2018 by Golf
Digest USA. The Montagu and Outeniqua golf courses
are both ranked in the Top 15 in South Africa.
10. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grand Cayman
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, the top luxury
resort in the Cayman Islands, is an oasis of infinite
luxuries. With amenities including classic and elegant
accommodations, outdoor activities like Jean-Michel
Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment; a Greg
Norman-designed golf course and a La Prairie Spa, it
provides an unmatched collection of experiences for
guests. The resort offers a unique, Grand Cayman golf
experience that embraces the island’s beautiful natural
elements: water, mangroves, and refreshing albeit
challenging trade winds. Designed by Greg Norman,
the nine-hole course at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club,
Grand Cayman offers challenging play amid breathtaking
natural beauty.
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