Tee off with coastal or mountain views at these incredibly scenic golf courses in the United States and beyond.

It’s no coincidence that golf courses offer spectacular scenery.

Most golfers will tell you they can simultaneously adore and despise the game.

The Dunes, Wanning Hainan, China

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They enjoy landscapes and views that others may never get to see.

Part of the fun of the game is experiencing new andchallenging golf courses.

Rolling hills and stunning boulder formations let you take advantage of the peninsula’s unique beauty as you play.

Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand

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Elevated greens, beachside slopes, and mature landscaping also add to the overall beauty of the course.

Whistling Straits, Wisconsin

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Old Head, Ireland

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Manele Lanai, Hawaii

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Quivira Golf Club, Mexico

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Kingsbarns, Scotland

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Barnbougle, Australia

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Cypress Point, California

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Fishers Island, NY

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Dinosaur Mountain, Arizona

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