By LL Editorial Staff

Nothing relaxes you like golf. Well, just imagine how loose you’ll be after a day with your clubs and caddy at Luana Hills Country Club on the Hawaiian Island of O’ahu. Breathe in the good vibrations, island-style, at this world-renowned golf destination, where the collared polo meets the coconut. This tropical jewel lies nestled in the midst of the island’s lush rainforest (machete may be required), providing the quintessential of exotic (and simply breath-taking) golf. But don’t mistake the mellow-vibe of the location for a low-intensity game: the high-risk, high-rewards course will keep the challenge poignant and require your full engagement (and thus prove all the more satisfying). And if you’re interested in some island hopping, jump over to the Big Island and check out the Mauna Lani Resort’s South Course. Begin an explosive game of golf by teeing-off to the striking panoramic views of this challenging course, featuring the rugged remains of the prehistoric Kaniku lava flow. Get candid with hole No. 15, one of the worlds most photographed over-the-water-golf-course-holes in the world. And if you finally get tired (assuming it’s possible) from your golf-packed schedule, chill-out on silken ivory sands and reward your stellar performance with a stay at the lavish Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. If you’re looking for a game of golf in paradise, Hawaii will surely deliver.



But if you’re looking to tee-off at the cream of the golf-course crop, you absolutely must make the trip to Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. One of the PGA tour’s ,b>most-revered courses, this exclusive destination will leave a permanent impression on your golfing experience. Stunning azaleas bloom and ancient trees line the fairways, exquisitely blending beauty and history to command a sense of awe and respect. Just because your dream of winning the Masters Tournament during the course of this lifetime happens to lie just a little further than your club can reach doesn’t mean you can’t at least come close to the experience by playing where the pros annually play. And believe us, the feeling of standing where the golf giants before us have stood and mastered their craft is unprecedented. If at the end of your 18 holes you still haven’t had enough of that famous Southern Hospitality, spend a few days indulging in the opulence of the majestic Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah and imbibe some more of Georgia’s golden charm.



Let’s be honest: golfing is an art. And every artist needs a fresh source of inspiration every now and again. There’s no better way to re-vamp your game than by teeing-off in some of the world’s most breathe-taking locations and adding some adventurous excitement to the game you love best. So whether you head East to Emirates or South to Buenos Aires, get tropical in Hawaii or traditional in Georgia, you’ll find all you’re looking for (and more) at our picks for the top Exotic Golf Destinations.