There are outstanding golf courses in almost every state of the United States, including private courses, golf resorts, public courses, and more. If you love golf, just about any state across the country would be a good choice for your vacation destination. Below is a list of popular vacation spots among golfers from around the world.

1. Hawaii is a small state, but it still has a substantial number of golf courses spread out across its tropical islands. Maui in particular is a popular spot for golfers, with its world-class courses surrounded by volcanoes, palm trees, and rainbows.
2. Colorado has many different styles of courses to offer golf tourists: mountain courses, forested courses, and desert and high plateau links courses. Golfers of all levels can enjoy a variety of different landscapes while playing golf in Colorado.
3. San Diego (California) is home to 92 specially designed private courses where golfers can feel like VIPs. San Diego has many golfing luxuries available for visitors, such as custom fit golf clubs and special golf massages for resort guests.
4. Las Vegas (Nevada) has warm temperatures all year round making it a prime destination for golf in any season. A traveler looking for an exciting nightlife with golf on the side will especially enjoy this destination.
5. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (Alabama) is the largest golf construction project in the U.S. and perhaps the world. The trail is made up of 468 holes on 11 different sites across Alabama.
6. Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach (South Carolina) are both popular spots for golf, with hundreds of golfers coming through each year. There are also multiple miniature golf spots throughout these cities for mini-golf lovers.
7. Orlando (Florida) is well known for its theme parks and water parks, but it’s also a prime location for golfers. With over 170 golf courses to choose from, Orlando offers an abundance of vacation options for the golf traveler.
8. Scottsdale (Arizona) has over 200 courses, complemented by “330 days of sunshine during the year,” according to the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. This location is also a popular destination for pro golfers.
9. Pinehurst (North Carolina) is home to one of the most famous golf resorts in the nation and hosts several prestigious tournaments. North Carolina, as a whole, has a lot to offer any visitor, and its golfing landscapes are some of the most beautiful in the U.S. and the world.
10. Wyoming has a massive amount of open land providing for large golf courses. Golfers looking to enjoy the scenery of the course will appreciate the long links of Wyoming’s golf courses. “With almost 100 courses around the state, you’re guaranteed nine or 18 holes worth of breathtaking scenery, challenging layout and friendly service,” says the Wyoming Office of Tourism.

A green at the Red Rock Country Club, Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta)

A club member practices his putting outside the Pinehurst Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Sara D. Davis)