Luxury homes near golf courses in top golf destinations

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October 25, 2025
A lush golf course in Palm Springs, California, with vibrant red bougainvillea and palm trees set against rugged desert mountains. The manicured greens and tranquil water feature capture the allure and luxury of premier golf destinations.

Luxury homes near golf courses: defining the good life

Morning tee times, warm-ups on pristine practice greens, and a private pool waiting after your round. For golfers who prize convenience and quality, luxury homes near golf courses deliver daily access to championship play and an effortless rhythm of sport, relaxation and entertaining. For buyers exploring golf course real estate with a Pacaso perspective, co-ownership offers a direct path to the lifestyle without the year-round burden of a sole second home.

Scottsdale desert golf with club pedigree

Scottsdale's North Valley is packed with member-focused clubs and dramatic Sonoran Desert golf. The Estancia Club sits beneath Pinnacle Peak with a Tom Fazio layout known for its views and pure conditions. Nearby, Desert Mountain stands out with multiple Jack Nicklaus Signature courses and an expansive club ecosystem, while Silverleaf blends a Weiskopf-designed course with an impressive clubhouse and social scene. It is a polished setting for players who want variety, challenge and a tight-knit golf community.
  • Signature designs: Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf courses within minutes of each other.
  • Club culture: Active dining, wellness and social programming built around golf days.
  • Course diversity: From target-style desert golf to member-friendly routing with back-tee bite.
For a private retreat near Scottsdale's marquee courses, Tulum-inspired design meets indoor and outdoor entertaining at Tulum Oasis. Pacaso owners enjoy expansive gathering spaces, a pool and mountain views, making it an easy base for early tee times and post-round dinners.
Tulum Oasis in Scottsdale pairs generous indoor-outdoor living with quick access to elite Scottsdale golf clubs, ideal for golfers seeking a refined base.

Kiawah Island coastal golf with major championship history

Kiawah Island is a rarity in American golf: seven championship courses in one destination and the Ocean Course pedigree that includes the 1991 Ryder Cup and the 2012 and 2021 PGA Championships. Ocean winds, expansive marsh views and strategic greens complexes define the experience, while the island’s neighborhoods offer privacy, nature access and proximity to the first tee. For golfers considering golf course real estate on the Atlantic, Kiawah blends tour-level challenge with laid-back coastal days.
  • Championship pedigree: Ocean Course history and wind-shaped shotmaking.
  • Scenic golf: Marsh, river and ocean vistas throughout the round.
  • Connected lifestyle: Miles of trails and beach access between tee times.
Set just steps from the sand with easy access to Kiawah's championship courses, Eugenia offers multiple decks, a heated pool and generous entertaining space. It is a coastal launch pad for morning tee times and unhurried evenings.
Eugenia on Kiawah Island places owners near the island's championship courses and beach, ideal for a golf-first coastal routine.

Cabo golf with desert and sea drama

Los Cabos pairs cliffside holes and Sea of Cortez panoramas with a deep roster of designer courses. Quivira features a Jack Nicklaus Signature layout with sweeping Pacific views, Cabo del Sol counts courses by Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf, Diamante adds a layout by Tiger Woods, and Querencia showcases Tom Fazio's routing. Puerto Los Cabos brings distinct nines by Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. In Cabo, luxury homes near golf courses keep your schedule flexible for sunrise rounds and oceanfront lunch.
  • Signature scenery: Desert arroyos, ocean breezes and cliffside carries.
  • Designer variety: Nicklaus, Weiskopf, Woods, Fazio, Norman within a short drive.
  • All-season play: Warm, dry climate suits frequent golf and effortless entertaining.
Minutes from top Cabo courses, Casa Bella delivers a private pool, generous indoor-outdoor spaces and hillside views. It suits golf days that begin on the range and end with a relaxed dinner by the water. For buyers comparing luxury homes near golf courses across regions, Cabo's mix of desert and sea stands apart.
Casa Bella in Los Cabos offers indoor-outdoor living near marquee Cabo courses, perfect for golfers balancing tee times and entertaining.

Palm Springs modern golf culture under the mountains

In the Coachella Valley, golf is woven into daily life. Mission Hills Country Club spans roughly 1,760 acres with three 18-hole courses, PGA West is a 1,200-acre landmark with six courses, and Escena brings a Jack Nicklaus-designed track within a 450-acre modern community ranked highly among California public courses. The Palms Golf Club in La Quinta adds a Curley and Fred Couples design framed by date palms. It is a setting built for frequent play, iconic architecture and mountain views.
  • Course density: Multiple clubs within a short drive across the valley.
  • Architectural edge: Midcentury design ethos meets modern club amenities.
  • All-day leisure: Early rounds, afternoon pools and vibrant dining close by.
Palm Springs fairways framed by mountains highlight the region’s golf-first lifestyle and architectural flair.
For a sleek La Quinta base with quick access to valley courses, Casa Del Sol offers a walled courtyard, zero-edge pool and indoor-outdoor flow that suits early tee times followed by relaxed afternoons at home.
Casa Del Sol in La Quinta provides a modern indoor-outdoor hub near Coachella Valley courses, ideal for frequent players.

How Pacaso simplifies owning luxury homes near golf courses

Pacaso co-ownership gives you access to designer homes in golf capitals while minimizing the effort of second home ownership. That means more time for tee times, practice sessions and unhurried hosting, and less time coordinating upkeep. If you are weighing properties in multiple golf markets, start with your preferred playing style, climate and off-course routine, then explore Pacaso listings to find the right fit in Scottsdale, Kiawah Island, Los Cabos and Palm Springs. Explore Scottsdale, Kiawah Island, Los Cabos and Palm Springs, and learn how co-ownership works with What is co-ownership, compare models with Pros and cons of fractional ownership, and estimate your budget with the Second Home Calculator.Note: This article was generated with the help of an AI agent and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and clarity.

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