If you are on the east coast like the members of US Hole In One the winter blue may have you down! The windy cold air, snow and freezing rain are not something that a golfer likes to see out their window when they get up in the morning and when you get to March all you wish for is sunshine and a weather forecast over 30 degrees! The only option an east coast golfer has other than wait out the cold is to getaway! Here are three great ideas for a winter vacation filled with sunshine and sand while also getting in a couple rounds at some beautiful courses!

First and foremost, the golf course that every golfer is familiar with Pebble Beach in California. This destination is perfect because not only does it offer outstanding golf but its location is great for various other activities. Pebble Beach Resorts has many hotels and spa for family members that aren’t set on golfing everyday. Also being in California the door is wide open for travel throughout the state and not having to worry about cold weather! Another great resort and golf location is San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico offers many great golf courses including the Arthur Hills Golf Course at El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa. This resort is perfect for a family vacation because there is so much for the family to do without even leaving the hotel! The Arthur Hills Golf Course also won Travel and Leisure’s World’s Best Golf Resort and Golf Digest Best Places to Play Award in 2008.

Lastly for those on the east coast looking for somewhere a little closer with more affordable flights you might consider might consider the Sunshine State specifically Naples, FL. Tiburon Golf Course is a well known and amazing course designed by Greg Norman, nicknamed the shark (in Spanish translates to el Tiburon). Tiburon offers two 18 hole courses (Gold and the Black course) and is also the winner of the Travel and Leisure World’s Best Golf Resort for 2008! Anywhere you choose to go make sure you check the weather and make your tee times far in advance. Good luck on your travel planning!