Golf getaways guaranteed to get your game on

Best time to go: July or August

The appeal: A Rocky Mountain masterpiece copied around the world since its opening in 1926, the resort's Stanley Thompson layout features greens aligned with distant mountains and bunkers whimsically patterned after the snow formations on their peaks. The only thing missing from this iconic Canadian setting is a red-coated Mountie standing on guard at the first tee.

The sweet spot: End the day with a sunset stroll around lovely Lac Beauvert, followed by a thick bison steak and an Okanagan red in the dining room.

- Brian Kendall is a golf travel writer.

Best time to go: In the fall, when the heat drops; the days are warm and the salty breezes off the ocean are invigorating.

The appeal: The setting on the point south of famous Half Moon Bay is stunning with beaches and whale watching and two golf courses that end at the doors of the resort. The Arnold Palmer design is parkland style, while the Ocean design is a links layout.

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