This unusual course, located high above the Pacific Ocean on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, is constructed on a ridge and valley setting with deep gorges, undulating hills, dramatic cliffs, and stunning vistas.  The Straits Course, which stretches over two miles of Lake Michigan coastline, has wide, rough terrain reminiscent of Ireland's links courses. The tough course is one of geometry dash two at Whistling Straits; the second is named The Irish at Whistling Straits and has stunning views as well.

Built on a rugged peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, this stunning golf course is surrounded by cliffs and crashing waves. Lush green fairways, seaside breezes, the historic lighthouse, and breathtaking vistas in all directions make each game of golf here an unforgettable experience.

This Four Seasons Resort Lanai course has spectacular vistas of the Pacific from its high elevation over Hulopoe Bay on Lanai's southern shore. This extremely magnificent golf course is designed with native flora, lava rock, natural ravines, and seashore cliffs to provide a hard but fair layout.

While the vistas of the Pacific from all 18 holes add to the picturesque grandeur of this famed Cabo course, the cliffs, canyons, dunes, desert surrounds, and elevation variations provide several worthwhile obstacles. A historic lighthouse, stunning beachfront rock formations, and pounding waves all contribute to the excitement of a game of golf here.

Kingsbarns Golf Links is a Scottish-style links course built over roughly two miles of North Sea shoreline. It is scenic, tough, and bracingly close to the sea. Kingsbarns, located just seven miles from St. Andrews' iconic Old Course, should be on every golfer's bucket list while visiting Scotland.