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JUNE 2026 |
Explore Magnificent Golf Courses This June
Golf has a rich and storied history, woven into the fabric of some of the world's most iconic landscapes. Historic Hotels with golf courses offer a unique opportunity to experience the game which is rooted in tradition and shaped by decades of legacy. Many of these courses feature fairways that have been created by famous architects and navigated by golf pros, allowing all players to walk in the footsteps of legends while enjoying the spirit of the game. |
The American Club (1918)
Kohler, Wisconsin
Guests of The American Club, established in 1918 in Kohler, Wisconsin, are invited to experience championship golf on any of the four Kohler courses, which have been rated among the world’s greatest. Designed by the legendary golf course architect Pete Dye in the 1980s and 1990s, these courses have hosted many championships, including two PGA Championships, two U.S. Women's Opens, and the 2020 Ryder Cup. Two courses were constructed at Blackwolf Run® (the River Course and Meadow Valleys Course) and two at Whistling Straits® (the Straits Course and the Irish Course). |
The Broadmoor (1918)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Set at the base of Cheyenne Mountain, The Broadmoor offers two historic and magnificent golf courses: the East Course and the West Course, designed by Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones Sr. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, golfers enjoy challenging terrain and amazing mountain vistas while surrounded by red rocks and white peaks in the Pike’s Peak region. |
The Omni Homestead Resort (1766)
Hot Springs, Virginia
Tee off at the most historic first tee in continuous use in the United States at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. The Old Course is long associated with U.S. presidents. William McKinley was the first U.S. President to play golf while in office (1897–1901), and he did so on the Old Course, teeing off at the Old Tee in 1899. Former President (1909–1913) and former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice (1921–1930) William Howard Taft adored the Old Course, making time to play in the middle of a Virginia State Bar Association conference in 1908. The Omni Homestead Resort was established in 1766, and its first tee is part of the aptly named Old Course, which opened in 1892 as a six-hole course.
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Top 25 Golf Courses to be Announced June 15th
The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Historic Golf Courses list will be released by Historic Hotels of America® on June 15th. This listing of historic resorts chronicles the history of golf in the United States through many of the most beautiful, prestigious, and remarkable American golf courses that continue to attract both leisure seekers and serious athletes. Click this link on June 15th to see the list. |
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Half Moon (1954)
Montego Bay, Jamaica |
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Half Moon is home to its very own 18-hole, par-72 championship course. Opened in 1962, the Half Moon Golf Course was designed by world-renowned architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and later modernized by Roger Rulewich, who expanded several greens, removed non-native foliage, and renovated bunkers. This masterpiece winds its way through a retired sugarcane estate, hugging the foothills overlooking Half Moon. With a classic layout, well-bunkered greens, and multiple sets of tees, it is a beautiful walking course perfect for experienced and novice golfers alike. Shallow-faced fairway bunkers and trade winds blowing off the Caribbean Sea help to keep things interesting.
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Castlemartyr Resort (1210)
Castlemartyr, County Cork, Ireland |
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The Castlemartyr Golf Course at Castlemartyr Resort is an impressive 6,728-yard, par-72, 18-hole course created by renowned golf course designer Ron Kirby, whose credentials were honed on such Irish masterpieces as the Old Head and Mount Juliet, as well as Gleneagles in Scotland. Kirby developed an inland links-style course that creates a visually pleasing yet testing experience. The course is designed to be challenging and pleasurable for players of any caliber. Castlemartyr Golf Club provides first-class service across all aspects of the golf spectrum, from the course to the Club House and Pro Shop. |
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Recently Inducted Historic Hotel |
InterContinental Indianapolis (1926)
Indianapolis, Indiana
The InterContinental Indianapolis’s story began in 1926 with the grand opening of the Illinois Building in the heart of Indianapolis. Now celebrating its centennial, the building reflects a century of history and architectural heritage. Designed in the Art Deco style of the time, the building complemented the neighboring structures on the city’s Monument Circle. Newly renovated, the InterContinental Indianapolis continues to provide luxurious service in the revitalized historic hotel. Whether enjoying an elegant Afternoon Tea at the hotel’s restaurant Serliana or taking in the view of Monument Circle from Indianapolis’s highest rooftop bar, guests at the InterContinental Indianapolis will enjoy everything this landmark offers, celebrating both its rich past and its continued legacy.
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