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Paul Jones

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Favorite beach and golf destination?
« on: October 30, 2024, 09:06:25 PM »
What is your favorite place to visit that has a beach and golf?  I grew up in Louisiana and would visit Destin, FL every year.  Great beaches, but the golf was terrible.  I do not consider Pebble Beach nor Bandon Dunes a beach destination.


I just got back from the Bahamas and enjoyed the combination of golf and beach at The Abaco Club. 


What are some other destinations that have good golf and beaches? Are there any in the US? 


Outside the US, and not to far: Bermuda, Dominion Republic, Cabo...
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Eric Smith

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2024, 09:49:02 PM »
Hilton Head Island comes to mind.


The beaches and the golf courses in and around Punta Cana are a lot of fun. Corales, Punta Espada, and La Cana are all quite close to one another and to the airport.


I know it’s far from the US, but I’m going to mention Falsterbo, Sweden. Wonderful beaches and an excellent golf course.

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Jim_Coleman

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2024, 10:03:24 PM »
   Casa de Campo, although beach is only fair. Also, this year Teeth of the Dog closes 1/20 for major renovation.
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Gene Greco

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2024, 10:55:33 PM »
If not considering only resort or public access then strong consideration needs to be given to Southampton, NY, USA.


Coopers Beach has been selected by “Mr Beach” on numerous occasions as the #1 beach in the USA and the four terrific/great golf courses need no further explanation.
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Jeff Evagues

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2024, 11:32:18 PM »
I'll be there next week - Maui.
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Joe_Tucholski

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2024, 03:18:48 AM »
Gotta be new Zealand and figure Te Arai will be at the tops.  Didn't play the course when we were in New Zealand but did visit a number of beaches (prefer remote beaches to those filled with high rises and people).
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Mark Pearce

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2024, 05:06:00 AM »
Elie


St Andrews


Bamburgh


Goswick


Crail


Spot the theme?
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Ira Fishman

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2024, 06:03:06 AM »
Lahinch


North Berwick
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Jim Jackson

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2024, 08:12:06 AM »
I think I have the answer here:


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Nanea


with a distant second


DR
Casa de Campo
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David_Tepper

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2024, 08:39:18 AM »
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Niall C

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2024, 09:10:53 AM »
Quote from: Mark Pearce on October 31, 2024, 05:06:00 AM
Elie


St Andrews


Bamburgh


Goswick


Crail


Spot the theme?


you like lying on the beach while wearing 3 or 4 layers of clothing ?


Niall
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Ben Stephens

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2024, 09:58:16 AM »
Hilton Head Island - 12 mile long beach its stunning and warm weather most of the time. The golf is not bad either.
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Tim Gavrich

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2024, 10:21:27 AM »
On pure vibes, Abaco is really tough to beat. Love the golf course and the beach (and I'm not really a beach guy). But this thread can't continue without a plug for Myrtle Beach and especially my beloved Pawleys Island.
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2024, 10:57:45 AM »
Cabot Cape Breton has great golf and a decent beach. The water can be chilly, however.
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MCirba

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2024, 10:59:57 AM »
Heading to Montego Bay, Jamaica on Saturday.   Will let you know what I find.   ;)
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PCCraig

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2024, 11:23:59 AM »
Bermuda


Boca Grande, Florida
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Matt Bosela

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2024, 12:27:36 PM »
Another vote for Hilton Head Island - simply a wonderful beachfront and the requisite warm temperatures to enjoy it.
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Matt Schoolfield

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2024, 12:30:49 PM »
Another vote for Maui here. Waiehu Municipal punches way above it's weight, and is a fantastic value for anyone traveling on a budget. Waihe'e Beach isn't amazing, but it's nice enough if you're already there. I haven't played Maui CC, but it's right on Paia Beach, which is fantastic.
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Jeff Schley

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2024, 12:39:24 PM »
Quote from: MCirba on October 31, 2024, 10:59:57 AM
Heading to Montego Bay, Jamaica on Saturday.   Will let you know what I find.   ;)
Aruba, Jamaica oh I want to take yaBermuda, Bahamas come on pretty mamaKey Largo, Montego baby why don't we go
Makes me think of the Beach Boys this thread.
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Ira Fishman

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2024, 04:20:53 PM »
Quote from: Jeff Schley on October 31, 2024, 12:39:24 PM
Quote from: MCirba on October 31, 2024, 10:59:57 AM
Heading to Montego Bay, Jamaica on Saturday.   Will let you know what I find.   ;)
Aruba, Jamaica oh I want to take yaBermuda, Bahamas come on pretty mamaKey Largo, Montego baby why don't we go
Makes me think of the Beach Boys this thread.


First time Cocktail the movie has been cited on gca.com. Well played.
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PCCraig

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #20 on: October 31, 2024, 04:34:04 PM »
Also, Kiawah is pretty good.
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BVince

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #21 on: October 31, 2024, 04:40:13 PM »
Barnbougle should be in the discussion as well.  Incredible beach and golf destination.
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Colin Sheehan

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #22 on: October 31, 2024, 05:09:21 PM »
Near the top of any list should be Eastward Ho and the Cape Cod National Seashore. And I would place Maidstone as an equal.
And Mid Ocean Club, Sankaty Head, Prout's Neck, Newport, Misquamicut, etc.

Also, Humewood and New South Wales.

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Mark Pearce

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #23 on: October 31, 2024, 05:34:23 PM »
Quote from: Niall C on October 31, 2024, 09:10:53 AM
Quote from: Mark Pearce on October 31, 2024, 05:06:00 AM
Elie


St Andrews


Bamburgh


Goswick


Crail


Spot the theme?


you like lying on the beach while wearing 3 or 4 layers of clothing ?


Niall
I hate lying on a beach.  Beaches are for walking on, preferably with a dog or two.
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Kalen Braley

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Re: Favorite beach and golf destination?
« Reply #24 on: October 31, 2024, 05:51:25 PM »
Assuming access not an issue, Santa Monica beach with plenty of great golf close by

And most of the year temps will accommodate actually getting in the water
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