Planning a golfing vacation?  Vermont has a wide variety of public and private courses.  A great golf vacation needs great golf and a great place to stay.  Here are three to consider in Northern Vermont

The Essex Resort and Spa

The Links at Lang Farm located in Essex is the only champion Executive golf course in New England and is located right at The Essex Resort and Spa. This par 60/4,100 yard course includes a full bent grass practice facility and was built to USPGA golf standards.  The Links is know for its superb greens and friendly and knowledgeable staff.  Check out the great golf packages at the Essex.

The Essex Resort and Spa has more to offer than just golf.  They sit on 18 acres just outside of Burlington.  They have two restaurants, Junction and the Tavern and is Vermont's only Culinary Resort. With so much to do, you may never want to leave the resort.

Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast

The Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast, is located just at the base of Jay Peak in Montgomery Centers historic Main St.  Phineas Swan offers an amazing Jay Peak Golf Package.  The package includes:  2 nights Luxury Accommodations at the Main Inn, an 18 round of golf for each day of your stay (2 people), and a Gourmet Breakfast.  These are just a few of the amenities that you will get with your golf package.   Check their website for more details.

Jay Peak, in addition to being Vermont's northernmost ski resort, it is one of the premier golfing destinations in the northeast.    The Jay Peak Golf Course has been named numerous times as the #1 Public Golf Course in Vermont by Golfweek Magazine. Designed by course designer Graham Cooke, your game is enhanced by the beautiful terrain, the northern woods and the wildlife that surrounds you. Whether you are a pro or a first time golfer, you are bound to have a wonderful experience that you want you coming back for more.

Stoweflake Spa and Resort

Stoweflake Spa and Resort is located on Mountain Road in Stowe. Their Practice Makes Perfect Golf Package is a golfer's Haven.  Your package includes a daily breakfast, unlimited use of Stoweflake's Executive 9-Hole, par 3 course and professional putting green, use of all of the resort facilities and so much more.  Stoweflake is also adjacent to the Stowe Country Club and only a few miles away from the Country Club of Vermont. After a long day of golf unwind at Charlie B’s Pub and Restaurant right at the resort.

Bringing the family along and looking for something for them to do while you are out golfing for the day?  How about zip lining or have them try their hand at dog carting?  Stowe  has so much to offer to keep them busy for the day.

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