Where: New Zealand
Destination: Te Arai Links
Why Now: The brand-new North Course, designed by Tom Doak, will open for play on October 2.
Where: California
Destination: Pebble Beach Resort
Why Now: Put this on your radar – master architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner will be starting a redesign soon at The Links at Spanish Bay.
Where: Alabama
Destination: Pursell Farms
Why Now: The FarmLinks Golf Club has been ranked #1 All-Access golf course in Alabama by Golfweek for 10 years running. Added bonus: It is now open Mondays.
Where: New York
Destination: Inness
Why Now: Autumn colors enhance the 220 pastoral acres, which includes 28 cottages and a 12-room farmhouse plus 9 fun holes of golf.