Golf is one of those sports many people associate with retirement. Perhaps that’s because it can take four or more hours to play a round and you have more free time after you retire.
The truth is that golf is gaining popularity during retirement because it can be enjoyed at all skill levels and can be played well into your later years. According to data from the U.S. Golf Association and the National Golf Foundation, interest in the sport has been increasing steadily.
If you plan to play golf during retirement, you might want to consider one of these six locations selected by the experts at Travel & Leisure. They offer excellent public courses and plenty for seniors to enjoy off the links as well.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers year-round play at more than 80 courses, in addition to beautiful beaches, museums, wineries and distilleries, and water sports.
Florida’s Suncoast stretches along the Gulf of Mexico from Tampa to Naples and offers plenty of public links as well as exclusive private country clubs.
Greater Palm Springs, California, features more than 100 golf courses, from public courses to private clubs and resorts.
The North Carolina Coast, stretching from the Brunswick Islands to the Outer Banks, is known as North Carolina’s Golf Coast. Besides golf, it offers fresh seafood and outdoor recreation.
Las Vegas, Nevada, offers dozens of courses, from affordable municipal layouts to luxury resort experiences. There are also several senior-friendly executive-length courses.
Home to one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments, Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville, Florida, are favorites for recreational golfers as well as the pros.
Council of Seniors is Here to Help Older Americans
All of us here at the Council of Seniors want to improve retirees’ financial futures and ensure they receive their full Social Security benefits. We are working with members of Congress to introduce the “Social Security Restitution Act.” It would provide an estimated $970 one-time payment to every retired worker receiving Social Security benefits, to help offset years of inadequate cost-of-living adjustments.
Please take a moment and sign our petition today to show your support.