2. The Villingili Golf Course,
Maldives
Villingili Golf Course is nestled
on seven-and-a-half hectares
at the southern end of Villingili
Island in the Maldives. Imagine
a golf course with coconut
palms, exotic flora, white sandy
beaches, turquoise lagoons, and
the crashing swells of the Indian
Ocean.
3. Finca Cortesin, Spain
Designed by American Cabell
Robinson, Finca Cortesin’s
18-hole championship course
has hosted numerous high-
profile tournaments including
the Volvo World Match Play
Championship in 2009, 2011,
and 2012. The resort became
the first in Spain to feature a
new, environmentally-friendly
type of Bermuda grass. This
world-class golf course also has
outstanding practice facilities
including a state-of-the-art Jack
Nicklaus Golf Academy.
4. Niseko Village, Japan
When the snowfields turn
to green grass, golf takes the
spotlight in Niseko Village.
Carved out of a thick forest,
this golf course has views of
the majestic Mount Yotei and
surrounding Hokkaido Mountain
ranges. Golfers revel in the fresh
air, a relaxed pace of play while
enjoying exhilarating rounds of
golf on this stunning course.
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