As parents, we often want our kids to enjoy the same activities we do – it makes for better weekends and vacations, and a greater opportunity for quality family time. When it comes to hobbies like golf, there’s definitely a learning curve, but what a better way to learn than while vacationing at a resort?
There are countless resorts that cater to golfers and even more that cater to families, but these two groups don’t always intersect. For that reason, we collected some of the best resorts where your kids can learn to golf, setting you up for family vacations and outings now and long into the future.
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, Chatham, Massachusetts
Considered one of the finest resorts on Cape Cod, the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club is as family friendly as it is luxury. Guests have access to the Cape Cod National Golf Club, where the entire family can have private lessons, use the driving range, practice putting, or sign up for golf camps. The resort itself also has tennis, swimming, and sailing lessons for the children.
Sea Island, Georgia
Sea Island is the only resort in the world to achieve four Forbes Five-Stars nine years in a row. This is luxury family vacationing at its best. On the resort grounds, you’ll find three championship 18-hole courses along with top instructors. Golfers under 19 years old never pay green fees, and there are family golf clinics and lessons from some of the best.
Sandy Lane, Barbados
A prestigious resort located in Barbados, Sandy Lane is paradise for golfers and their families. There are three courses including Green Monkey, a course carved from a stone quarry and designed by Tom Fazio. The entire family can take lessons or play a round. There are also daily activities for children including arts and crafts, tennis lessons, and entertainment.
Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, California
The Monarch Beach Resort is a family, spa and golf destination in Orange County, California. The resort overlooks a pristine, serene beach, and neighbors Monarch Beach Golf Links, a Scottish links style course designed by legendary Robert Trent Jones, Jr. There, the entire family can play a round. Juniors age 18 and under golf free with a paying parent, and everyone can sign up for lessons. When the kids aren’t learning the game, they can sign up for activities in the Coastal Caterpillar Club.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Found off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, the Kiawah Island Golf Resort is as beautiful as it is relaxing and fun. There are five courses to choose from, including the Ocean Course, host of the 2012 PGA Championship. In addition to golf lessons and family tee times, kids can sign up for activities like laser tag, tennis lessons, arts and crafts, and a junior naturalist program.
Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort, Grand Bahama
This all-inclusive resort in the Bahamas is a paradise. It features on of the top 100 courses in the world, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Tennis and golf lessons are available for the entire family. You can also book off- and on-resort adventures for everyone like deep sea fishing, windsurfing and snorkeling.
Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes, Florida
You know it’s luxury by the iconic name, but this Ritz-Carlton Golf Club is also family friendly. Reserve private or group lessons with a professional instructor — the Director of Instruction at the resort, Larry Rinker, has experience coaching Junior, Amateur, Collegiate, and Professional competitive golfers. The resort also features numerous non-golf activities available for children.
Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South Carolina
Wild Dunes Resort neighbors historic Charleston, South Carolina, and comes with the same gorgeous weather and southern hospitality. On the resort grounds, there are two golf courses and a school for family or individual golf lessons. Older children (ages 8-16) can join in the Rising Star Junior Golf School, when they’re ready, and kids of all ages can take part in daily activities like a pirate treasure hunt.
Written by Anna Schaefer