10 Most Expensive Golf Courses In The World In 2017
Golf is one of those outdoor games which is primarily enjoyed by the rich and the elites. But now there are more number of people who are indulging in this sport for relaxing and enjoyment. But still playing golf involves and requires a great deal of money, from getting caddy service to having the greatest of thrills. The lush green outfields to top quality clubs all come with exorbitant prices. Here are a few golf courses that are recognized as the best in the business and come with hefty price tags.
Old Head Golf Links, Ireland
Located in Ireland, this has been the site of numerous international championships. The rates depend on the type of season in which one wants to participate along with the number of golf holes for which one might wish to play and compete for.
Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, USA
The host of around five US Opens, this is probably the grandest public golf course in the USA which has been in abeyance since 1919.
Shadow Creek Golf Course, Nevada
This is one of the costliest, its entrance fee being $500 per person. It's fabulous services include constant caddy assistance and transportation by limo throughout the golf course. For those staying with one of their resorts, attractive concessions and guest entertaining facilities are also offered.
TPC Sawgrass, Florida, USA
It is an elegant resort with expansive golf courses and stadium adjoining it. High season charges are at around $495, excluding along with food and beverage services. It’s most famous for its yearly ‘Players Championship’ contest.
The Pinehurst Course Number 2, North Carolina, USA
Founded in 1895, this resort has around nine functioning golf courses, these being private mostly, where several tournaments have been hosted. With all-time individual caddie assistance, the rates stand around $270 per person. Military veterans are given some discount on the production of valid identity papers.
Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, USA
A holiday resort with a public golf course, it was selected for being the ‘No. 1 Golf Course in America” by the magazine Golf Digest, the participation fees are among the peak in the world, being around $495 and with additional charges for non-resort guests and participants.
Barton Creek Foothill and Canyon Golf Club
Situated in Austin in the state of Texas, the entire area is literally surrounded cliffs and lush waterfalls, along with it a wonderful golfing experience. Rates are $298 per round for a single person.
Kingsbarns Golf Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, UK
It has been in existence and continual usage as a golf course since 1793. .It has the distinction of hosting a number of European championships. Rates are around $300 per round for each participant.
French Lick Resort, Indiana
It’s a resort, having a spa, horse ride, swimming, and casino and golfing facilities. Starting with $399 per person, including breakfast, and free transport service to and fro across different golf courses but excluding caddie assistance fees. Its famous golf course shaves been designed by the eminent architects Pete Dye and Donald Ross.
Trump National Doral Resort, Florida, USA
Situated in Miami, this is a holiday resort with excellent golf courses. Each year, five golf tournaments take place here. Its fees are at around $475 per person, within the exclusion of service charges.
Have a nice experience, if you ever find an opportunity to visit any of these!
