Spring Getaways and Day Trips

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com Guide

The often idyllic spring weather attracts golfers from near and far to enjoy golf vacations at the many top golf resort areas throughout the region. And, the highlight of the year, for golf spectators who are fortunate enough to attend, the famed Masters at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia each April offers memories to last a lifetime.

Top Golf Resorts - Several golf resorts in the Southeast are consistently ranked among the top in the nation. A few highlights include:

• Pinehurst - Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina
  
• Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Kiawah Island, South Carolina
  
• The Greenbrier - White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
  
• Sea Island - St. Simons Island, Georgia
  
• The Homestead - Hot Springs, Virginia
  
• Reynolds Plantation - Greensboro, Georgia
  
• Sea Pines Resort - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

More Top Golf Destinations - About.com's Guide to Golf Travel profiles many popular worldwide golf destinations. Some Southeast U.S. highlights include:

• Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Golf - More than 3.4 million rounds of golf are played each year on more than 100 golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area.
  
  
• Callaway Gardens Resort, Spa and Golf Courses - Georgia - Challenging golf for all skill levels on two picturesque courses.
  
  
• The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail - Alabama - Ten championship golf courses along a trail throughout Alabama.
  
  
• State-by-State Golf Listings - Alabama | Florida | Georgia - | Kentucky | Louisiana | Mississippi | North Carolina | South Carolina | Tennessee | Virginia

The Masters - As mentioned above, for golfers, the experience of attending The Masters, held each spring at Augusta National, provides memories to last a lifetime. About.com's Golf Travel Guide, Blair Howard, shares some of his thoughts and images from his chance to enjoy A Day at The Masters and he says, "The grass is greener...than you can possibly imagine... and when the azaleas are in full bloom, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the occasion." Visit the full article and picture tour. Also see: More about The Masters

More Spring Golf Tournaments - Other popular spring tournaments to enjoy during the spring in the Southeast U.S. include:

• The Heritage - Harbour Town Golf Links - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (April)
  
• Zurich Classic of New Orleans - TPC Louisiana - New Orleans, Louisiana (April - May)
  
• Wells Fargo Championship - Quail Hollow Club - Charlotte, North Carolina (May)
  
• FedEx St. Jude Classic - TPC Southwind - Memphis, Tennessee (June)
  
• Florida Tournaments - The Honda Classic, World Golf Championships, Transitions Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship

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