Fit to a Tee: 5 Golf Courses Worth Traveling For

With spring finally arrived, now is the time for golf lovers to plan a luxurious vacation with plenty of time on the green. Here are EDGE's picks for the world's most picturesque resorts to spend some quality tee-time with a view.

Seven Canyons Golf, Sedona, Arizona
Featuring 200 stunning acres and 360-degree views of the magnificent Sedona red rocks, Seven Canyons Golf offers members and guests of Enchantment Resort and Mii amo an unparalleled golfing experience.

Seven Canyons is a highly-acclaimed 18-hole course designed by legendary PGA player and course architect Tom Weiskopf, and features a brand new Club House complete with top of the line amenities. Appealing to golfers of all levels, Seven Canyons caters to members and guests seeking premier relaxation and an extraordinary golf experience.

Big Island Golfing at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
In the world of golf, the Big Island is regarded as the pinnacle of playgrounds, a land of uncommon beauty, startling diversity, and welcoming weather. Here, alongside the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is an award-winning 36-hole championship Hawaii golf course.

Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course, offers 36 holes of continuous play, and is consistently lauded as one of the world's top golf resorts by readers of Cond� Nast Traveler magazine. The course was designed to have two distinct 18-hole complexes, the south and north course, each capturing unique characteristics of the Hawaii Island landscape. Both courses will satisfy every level, appealing to the recreational golfer and ready to be tightened up to meet the demands of tournament play.

Golfing on the Equator at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
Fairmont Mount Kenya has a scenic 9-hole manicured golf course that is interspersed with ponds, sand banks and is the only course bisected by the Equator in Africa- allowing one to leisurely cross from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere.

The course has been redesigned to mirror international golfing standards, and has seen a new interest in corporate firms making their way here for a round of golf. The property's picturesque landscape lends a serene atmosphere and ideal backdrop for teeing off, whilst the weather is perfect, never too hot or cold to putt a golf ball. For corporate guests the Golf Clubhouse is made available and offers an additional 'fun' night golf option at the first hole.

Omni Tucson National Resort
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Omni Tucson National Resort is built around 36 holes of championship golf including an 18-hole PGA Championship golf course, and 128 spacious guest rooms, which recently received enhancements to its Premier Mountain Vista Rooms.

Once an esteemed private golf club, the resort has long been a premier golf destination with the likes of golf greats and novices giving their best swing at the resort's two acclaimed golf courses - The Catalina Course and The Sonoran Course. Designed by Robert Van Hagge and Bruce Devlin, The Catalina Course has been host to more than 30 PGA Tour Events and is the current host of The Tucson Conquistadores Classic - a PGA Tour Champions Event.

The Sonoran Course is a Tom Lehman-designed desert-style course offering a combination of native desert vegetation with strategic fairway bunkering in the midst of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Golf enthusiasts or novices can take their game to the next level by benefitting from the resort's seasoned teaching pros through private and group lessons.

World-Renowned Golfing at Fairmont St. Andrews
Earning a coveted spot on Cond� Nast Traveler's "The World's Top Golf Resorts," Fairmont St. Andrews offers a golfing experience that is among the best in the world. Situated in the "Home of Golf," with two superb golf courses, The Torrance and The Kittocks, guests can elevate their game just by stepping on the course.

The resort also offers a practice area that has everything a golfer needs to prepare for a challenging round or to fine tune their skills. With many practice targets, an extensive short game area and a large putting green, guests will certainly be ready for a round. After a long game, head over to The Clubhouse and enjoy the stunning views overlooking the town of St. Andrews and The Eden Estuary. Ideal for soaking up the atmosphere by day or an informal dinner by night, the menu offers golfers' favorites, a wide range of beers and spirits.