There’s something deeply satisfying about arriving at a resort where one golf course simply isn’t enough. The best 36-hole destinations around the world offer variety, rhythm, and the rare chance to test your game against two distinct layouts without ever leaving the property. Whether it’s coastal links shaped by wind and salt spray, or modern masterpieces sculpted from sand dunes and desert, these resorts deliver a full immersion into golf’s purest pleasures.
A true 36-hole retreat means you can spend mornings chasing birdies across one course’s fairways, enjoy a leisurely lunch overlooking the 18th green, and then head back out to explore an entirely different challenge in the afternoon — no transfers, no time wasted. From Scotland’s storied shores to the Mediterranean hills, from North Carolina’s pines to Tasmania’s dunes, here are the world’s best 36-hole golf resorts where the experience never ends after 18 holes.
Pinehurst Resort, USA
No list of multi-course destinations is complete without Pinehurst, the “Cradle of American Golf.” Its nine courses, anchored by the legendary Pinehurst No. 2 (Donald Ross, 1907) and the celebrated Pinehurst No. 4 (Gil Hanse redesign), define golf variety at its finest. Both offer contrasting personalities — No. 2 with its turtleback greens and championship pedigree, and No. 4 with wider fairways, bold bunkering, and sweeping visuals. Add the Cradle short course and the atmospheric village, and you have the quintessential golf pilgrimage.
Cabot Cape Breton, Canada
Suspended on the edge of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Cabot’s two headliners — Cabot Links by Rod Whitman and Cabot Cliffs by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw — deliver a one-two coastal punch: firm, wind-washed turf, ocean views on nearly every hole, and an 18th-green stroll that feels like Scotland via Nova Scotia. The resort now spans 47 total holes, including an 11-hole short course for match-play grudges after dinner, plus understated rooms and villas that keep you steps from the dunes.
Cabot Bordeaux, France
Cabot’s European debut brings its acclaimed philosophy to southwest France. Nestled among vineyards and rolling countryside near Bordeaux, the resort features two 18-hole courses crafted by Coore & Crenshaw and Tom Doak — The Chateaux Course and The Vignes Course — blending natural landscapes, strategy, and artistry in true Cabot style. It’s a tranquil, wine-soaked retreat where world-class golf meets French refinement.
Der Öschberghof, Germany
In the heart of the Black Forest, Der Öschberghof offers two exceptional championship courses — the Old Course and the East Course — each weaving through parkland and gentle hills with meticulous conditioning. Add a 9-hole Academy Course, a five-star wellness hotel, and Michelin-level dining, and you’ve got one of Europe’s most complete golf resorts, perfect for extended stays and year-round play.
Camiral Golf & Wellness, Spain
Just outside Girona, Camiral Golf & Wellness (formerly PGA Catalunya) is home to the Stadium Course and the Tour Course — two layouts ranked among Europe’s best. The Stadium Course hosts European Tour events and tests precision with elevated greens and strategic bunkering, while the Tour Course offers a gentler but scenic challenge. The five-star hotel, cutting-edge wellness center, and proximity to Barcelona make it an elite European golf base.
Terre Blanche, France
Nestled in Provence’s fragrant hills, Terre Blanche pairs the Le Château and Le Riou courses — both designed by Dave Thomas and renowned for their immaculate maintenance and Mediterranean views. Le Château, longer and more challenging, hosts top-level tournaments, while Le Riou rewards creativity and precision. Beyond golf, Terre Blanche is a haven of art, cuisine, and French elegance.
Bro Hof Slott, Sweden
On the shores of Lake Mälaren near Stockholm, Bro Hof Slott Golf Club combines Nordic drama and world-class design. The Stadium Course, by Robert Trent Jones Jr., ranks among Europe’s elite, with wide fairways, cavernous bunkers, and wind-swept water carries. Its sibling, the Castle Course, offers a slightly gentler but equally scenic experience. Together they form Scandinavia’s grandest 36-hole destination.
Trump National Doral Miami, USA
Few resorts embody grandeur like Trump National Doral. Its 36 holes of championship golf — anchored by the iconic Blue Monster and the Golden Palm — deliver Florida’s trademark drama: water on nearly every hole, immaculate fairways, and bold design flair. With luxury lodging, a lavish spa, and classic American hospitality, it remains a must-visit for players seeking sunshine and spectacle.
Costa Navarino, Greece
What began as a dream for sustainable development on the Peloponnese has become Europe’s most ambitious golf hub. The original 36 at Costa Navarino — the seaside, links-inspired Dunes Course and the picture-postcard Bay Course — set the tone with strategic options, generous visuals, and Ionian Sea drama from elevated tees. Off-course, expect serious Greek hospitality, beach clubs, and low-key luxury.
Verdura Resort, Sicily, Italy
Kyle Phillips carved Verdura’sLinks and Verdura Shore courses along a sun-blasted Sicilian shoreline, pairing wide playing corridors with artful green sites and constant sea horizons. It’s classic Phillips: strategy first, beauty everywhere. Add a refined beach resort vibe and a 9-hole par-3 for late-day loops, and you’ve got one of the Mediterranean’s purest play-and-stay experiences.
Trump Turnberry, Scotland
If you want romance with your 36, Turnberry is irresistible. The Open-tested Ailsa — reimagined by Martin Ebert — might be the single most cinematic walk in championship golf, with lighthouse and cliff-edge moments that feel almost unreal. Its modern companion, King Robert the Bruce, brings fresh angles and big-sky views across gorse and coastal bluffs, making the resort a complete two-course pilgrimage.
Barnbougle, Tasmania, Australia
Remote, rugged, and totally worth the journey: Barnbougle’s Dunes (Tom Doak & Mike Clayton) and Lost Farm (Coore & Crenshaw) play over heaving marram dunes on Tasmania’s north coast. It’s minimalist lodging, maximalist golf — wind, rumpled fairways, wild contours. Lost Farm even sneaks in two bonus par-3s (a 20-hole routing in practice), perfect for settling bets.
Streamsong Resort, Florida, USA
Built on reclaimed phosphate mining land, Streamsong is America’s sandbox for modern, sandy-heath golf. Coore & Crenshaw’s Red and Tom Doak’s Blue intertwine across dunes and blowouts, while Gil Hanse’s Black sprawls across a separate site; a fifth course by David McLay Kidd is now in the works. With a design-geek pedigree and walking-friendly setups, it’s a long-weekend laboratory for architecture lovers.
Sun City, South Africa
Sun City’s two personalities make it a compelling 36-hole stop. The Gary Player Country Club is a walking-only, championship brute made famous by the Nedbank Golf Challenge (DP World Tour), while the Lost City Course is a desert-style adventure with broad fairways and water-laced targets — yes, including the famous crocodile hole. Safari-adjacent golf that plays as big as the landscape.
Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
If you want to turn 36 into 45 (or 63), Casa de Campo is the Caribbean’s original multi-course giant. Start with Teeth of the Dog, Pete Dye’s hand-hewn classic with seven seaside holes that define the region; add Dye Fore’s cliff-top panoramas above the Chavón River and the more forgiving, water-threaded Links to build any combo you like across a week.
How to Choose Your 36-Hole Base
If you’re chasing historic prestige and championship pedigree, Pinehurst, Turnberry, or Bro Hof Slott will more than deliver. For design lovers, Cabot, Streamsong, and Barnbougle showcase modern minimalism at its finest. Prefer Mediterranean flair? Head to Terre Blanche, Camiral, or Verdura. And for wellness-oriented luxury, Der Öschberghof and Costa Navarino pair spa indulgence with pure golf bliss.
