If you’re looking to play a round of golf during the winter months, look no further than California, Arizona or Hawaii for some of the top spots in what some consider the off-season.
Online betting site JeffBet compiled a list of the top golf sites in the US from a selection of over 3,000 courses.
Furnace Creek Ranch, located in the California desert, was rated the top course with a score of 76.08 out of 100.
The ranking was based on a variety of factors, including weather conditions, facilities, availability and cost per round.
Rounding out the top five were Lights of Indio Golf Course in Southern California, Makani Golf Club in Hawaii, Desert Mirage Golf & Practice Center in Arizona and Hawaii’s Waikoloa Beach Golf Course.
The courses earned high scores due to the generally warm climate and minimal rainfall during the winter months.
“Frost-covered greenery and reduced daylight hours can make winter golfing feel like an impossible dream,” said a JeffBet spokesperson.
“By escaping the winter doldrums and keeping their golf game alive in warmer climates, where breathtaking views, immaculate conditions and exceptional courses await year-round sunshine, players enjoy significant stress relief and a boost to their mental health.” Can take. ,
Furnace Creek Ranch’s average winter low is just over 50 degrees and highs reach the 60s and 70s during the day.
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Courses in Hawaii also received high marks on the list, but despite experiencing more picturesque weather than both California and Arizona, the availability and cost of tee times hurt their ratings.
Analysts said golfers in the 50th state enjoyed the most daylight compared to all other locations, averaging about 11.09 hours per day during the winter.
North Shore Golf Club, located just outside Orlando, was the only course to make the top 25 list that is not located in the Southwest or Hawaii.
According to the National Golf Foundation, one-third of Americans are expected to either play golf, follow the game through media or read about the game in 2023, an increase of nearly 30% compared to the level of interest in 2016.
Golfers at most of the top winter destinations don’t have to worry about the threat of lightning striking their match.
According to National Lightning Safety Council data, nearly half of golf-related deaths during adverse weather involved a victim trying to find shelter under a tree during a storm.
