6 of the world’s most scenic golf courses

From a cliff-side setting in Hawaii to the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the following resorts offer some of the world’s most locations in which to tee off.

Shangri-La Le Touessrok Mauritius

An award winning championship course located on its own island off the east coast of Mauritius, Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa is a favourite among golfers worldwide. The course is definitely a challenge however you could always take a rest following your round on one of Ile aux Cerfs’ beaches.

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta, Canada

Where better to enjoy a relaxing round of golf than in the heart of Canada’s Jasper National Park? From each hole at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge will have some fine views of the Rocky Mountains, and there will possibly be some wild elk spectating.

Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy

Built in the 1920s in the hills surrounding Lake Como, the history of the golf course at Villa d’Este reflects that of the villa itself, having welcomed royalty and aristocrats from all over Europe. Add to this the distant views of the Alps and you have one of Italy’s finest golf clubs.

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Perched high above the Pacific Ocean on New Zealand’s North Island, Cape Kidnappers is one of the most dramatic golf courses in the world. Carved into a rugged headland, many of the holes sit right on the cliff edge, offering sweeping ocean views and vertigo‑inducing drops to the sea below. With rolling fairways framed by farmland and coastline, it’s a place where the scenery is just as captivating as the challenge of the course – though you may need to remind yourself to keep your eye on the ball.

Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, Portugal

Set in the tranquil hills of the Algarve’s interior, Viceroy at Ombria offers a very different take on scenic golf. The championship course is woven through a landscape of rolling valleys, olive groves and cork oak trees, with views stretching across traditional villages and unspoilt countryside. Designed to work with the natural terrain, the course feels immersive and peaceful, with elevation changes and wide vistas providing both challenge and a strong sense of place.

Kapalua Plantation Course, Maui, Hawaii

Set high above the Pacific Ocean on Maui’s northwest coast, the Kapalua Plantation Course is widely regarded as one of the most scenic golf courses in the world. Sweeping fairways roll across natural ridgelines, with dramatic coastal views and neighbouring islands visible on clear days. Regular host of elite professional tournaments, the course is as challenging as it is beautiful, with trade winds, elevation changes and vast ocean vistas all part of the experience.

The information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.