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Getting in a round of winter golf in much of the U.S. is reserved for those who don’t mind frigid temperatures and thick outerwear … unless you have a simulator in your living room or an indoor bay nearby. On the other hand, a winter getaway to someplace warm and toasty may be an even better idea. Here are several Troon destinations we just know you’ll adore this winter, or anytime for that matter.
What does a destination featuring the No. 1 golf course in Washington, Top 5 resort in the Pacific Northwest, and Top 20 short course in America do next? They keep their thumb on the throttle with one of the most-anticipated second-course openings in 2025 — from the creative mind of David McLay Kidd, the architect behind the original Gamble Sands and QuickSands courses on the Gebbers family ranch.
For more than 20 years, hanging at the outdoor patio at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, meant elite-level relaxation in one of the area’s special settings. However, mid-December 2024 brought a change — called Antidote. The result? The Westin Kierland patio experience soared even higher.Â
With one flick of the switch a new chapter in the rich history of Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Ariz., began last April. Night golf arrived at #minDunes, with lights brightening an existing six-hole short course built on the driving range, enabling golfers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy playing shots after dusk, an especially worthy amenity during Arizona’s summer heat.
Getting in a round of winter golf in much of the U.S. is reserved for those who don’t mind frigid temperatures and thick outerwear … unless you have a simulator in your living room or an indoor bay nearby. On the other hand, a winter getaway to someplace warm and toasty may be an even better idea. Here are several Troon destinations we just know you’ll adore this winter, or anytime for that matter.
What does a destination featuring the No. 1 golf course in Washington, Top 5 resort in the Pacific Northwest, and Top 20 short course in America do next? They keep their thumb on the throttle with one of the most-anticipated second-course openings in 2025 — from the creative mind of David McLay Kidd, the architect behind the original Gamble Sands and QuickSands courses on the Gebbers family ranch.
For more than 20 years, hanging at the outdoor patio at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, meant elite-level relaxation in one of the area’s special settings. However, mid-December 2024 brought a change — called Antidote. The result? The Westin Kierland patio experience soared even higher.Â
