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Best Places To Play Golf in November (TOP Destinations)

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Wondering where the best places to play golf in November are? We have a full guide to golfing around the world in November.

Golfers wanting to continue playing in the northern hemisphere have to go sun-seeking as winter begins to arrive, light diminishes and temperatures cool.

For the northern half of the United States, Canada and many parts of Europe, November signals the start of the off-season season.

However, there are still many golf destinations that remain warm, dry and open for play during November as the spotlight moves back to the southern hemisphere or closer to the equator line.

You might still be able to find places to play golf near me or pack the travel bag, jump on a plane and head off for a warm weather golf break.

Best Golf Destinations in November

The curtain comes the golf season in northern Europe with England, Scotland, Ireland all only for the brave hearted along with Canada and many states in the USA.

In the United States, Florida, Arizona, Texas and California can all come under consideration though with conditions still ideal for some fall golf.

Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean islands also make for popular destinations in November.

Spain and the Algarve in Portugal continue to hold on to some pleasant weather at this time of year and are European options along with Turkey.

In Asia, Thailand, Malaysia or Japan provide excellent choice in the Far East at this time of year, while Dubai, UAE and Qatar are options in the Middle East.

As spring moves into summer in the southern hemisphere, Australia and South Africa hit top gear for their own golfing seasons making the some of the best places to play golf in November.

Best Places to Golf in the United States in November

Best Golf Courses in Arizona

Arizona, and in particular, Scottsdale is known for its warm and sunny weather in November, making it a popular destination for golfers looking to play the likes of TPC Scottsdale, Troon North Golf Club or Grayhawk Golf Club.

Florida Golf is a major tourist destination with families still at this time of year and those looking to play golf could be teeing it up at the must-play TPC Sawgrass, Streamsong Resort and Bay Hill Club and Lodge.

When it comes to California, the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links, Torrey Pines Golf Course and The Olympic Club to your bucket list golf courses, while Texas is home to TPC San Antonio, Colonial Country Club and The Woodlands Country Club.

The Hawaiian Islands provide a year-round golfing experience. Courses like Kapalua Plantation Course and Princeville Makai Golf Club are worth considering if heading to Hawaii.

Best Places to Golf in the Caribbean & Mexico in November

El Camaleon Golf Club

For some top class golf venues, Mexico is an ideal option. Concentrate on the popular tourist destinations in Cancun and Playa del Carmen for an all round vacation.

El Camaleon Course at Mayakoba, home to the World Wide Technology PGA Tour event, is among the must play courses along with the Moon Palace Resort, Grand Coral Golf Riviera Maya and Iberostar Playa Paraiso Golf Club.

You can combine the golden sandy beaches of the Caribbean with some of the best golf courses with stunning scenery on a memorable early year trip.

From Antigua and Barbados to the Dominican Republic and St Lucia, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a Caribbean island.

The Royal Westmoreland Club in Barbados, Teeth of the Dog Golf Course at Casa de Campo in Dominican Republic and Cedar Valley and Jolly Harbour in Antigua are some of the options.

Best Places to Golf in Spain in November

Costa del Sol, also known as the Costa del Golf, is a popular destination with numerous golf courses, and sunny weather in November makes it a big attraction for Europeans.

Valderrama Golf Club, Finca Cortesin Golf Club and La Reserva are among the top courses that Spain has to offer and they are all located on the Costa del Sol.

If you move up the coast to the Costa Blanca, you can enjoy the likes of Parador El Saler, La Finca and Las Colinas among others with the weather is still good enough for golf.

Best Places to Golf in Portugal in November

Dom Pedro Old Course Golf Club

The Algarve region in Portugal is renowned for its golf resorts and pleasant weather with Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago popular areas with excellent courses.

A trip to Portugal in the height of summer means you are spoilt for choice can busy, but November is when you should find it easy to get tee times at Algarve golf courses.

Some of the top courses to play in the south of Portugal include Monte Rei Golf Club, Quinta do Lago Golf Club and Vale do Lobo Golf Club while the Dom Pedro Old Course and Victoria courses are stunners.

Best Places to Golf in Abu Dhabi & Dubai in November

Dubai Creek Golf

Golf in Dubai has a lot to offer in terms of year-round action, late-evening golf, and some of the world’s best known courses.

The Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, which hosts the DP World Tour Championship, the Emirates Golf Club with the The Majlis Course and Faldo Course, and Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai, are just some of the top class options.

Abu Dhabi is open for golf all year round, but the early months of the calendar year are ideal in terms of temperature with a slightly cooler feel.

Home to the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, host of the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship, the stunning Yas Links and Saadiyat Beach Golf Club among others, add the UAE to your list.

Best Places to Golf in South Africa in November

Gary Player Golf Course in Sun City
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Golf in South Africa is among the best places to play golf in November, which is the very reason why the DP World Tour heads to the country around this time.

The Gary Player Golf Course and Country Club at Sun City, home to the Nedbank Challenge, is a must visit for a vacation, while you will struggle to find a more stunning setting that the Leopard Creek Country Club with wildlife on the course during the Alfred Dunhill Championship.

Best Places to Golf in Australia in November

Royal Queensland Golf Club
Image: Royal Queensland Golf Club

The Australian summer golf gets underway in November making Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth among the options to get golfing.

Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Kingston Heath Golf Club and Victoria Golf Club in Melbourne, New South Wales in Sydney, Royal Queensland Golf Club in Brisbane and Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania are among the best courses in Australia.