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As an avid golfer, I know that many of you are looking to squeeze in as much golf as possible before the summer ends. Having played hundreds of rounds in August myself over the years, I can attest that the heat and humidity can really zap your energy both on the course and off. Thankfully, there are still some locales where you can enjoy gold in more moderate summer conditions.

In this article, I've highlighted 13 golf trip destinations where the temperatures tend to be a bit more tolerable than many parts of the country battling heat waves. All of the courses on this list are excellent tracks that any golfer would enjoy. I've provided brief overviews of each based on my own experiences playing them, but you can find more details on our full reviews with insight from our expert course panelists on Golfaq.com.

1. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Bandon, OR)

Situated along the rugged Oregon coast, this collection of five legendary sand-sculpted links never disappoints. Afternoon highs in the mild mid-70s make pounding golf balls all day quite enjoyable. My personal favorite is the giant slumbering dunes of the Pacific Dunes course, but you truly can't go wrong anywhere in this world-class band of bands. Quality accommodations, staff, and dining make it easy to while away several days exploring Mike Keiser's western kingdom.

Aman Gupta plays his tee shot at the 16th hole during the semifinal round at the 2020 U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore., Aug. 2020 (Steve Gibbons/USGA)

2. Pebble Beach Golf Links (Pebble Beach, CA)

Does it get any better than strolling the Monterey Peninsula while playing some of the most hallowed fairways in America? Highs in the temperate low-60s will allow you to fully appreciate matchless vistas like the gorgeous inlet views at 7 and sheer grandeur of finishing along the Pacific at 18. Book early and don't forget to explore neighboring links treasures like Spyglass Hill.

Pebble Beach Resorts

3. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (Arcadia, MI)

Follow Tom Weiskopf's masterful route along the wild northern Michigan dunes for risk-reward links golf with a side of hospitality few can match. Rolling through shifting seas of sand deposits is pure joy when high temperatures max out around 80 thanks to Lake Michigan's cooling presence. World-class conditioning makes this layout a pleasure from dawn till dusk.

Nile Young Photography/Courtesy of Arcadia Bluffs GC

4. Forest Dunes Golf Club (Roscommon, MI)

While not quite as dramatic topography-wise as its sister course further south, Forest Dunes still owns the towering sandscapes and maritime climate which keeps things mild. Weiskopf again sculpts a test relying more on placement than brute strength. Dinner afterwards al fresco can't be beat.

Evan Schiller

5. Whistling Straits (Kohler, WI)

With its rugged turf, penal sand structures and constant offshore breezes cooling high temperatures into the low 80s, Pete Dye's links masterwork transports you to the Old Sod. Playing a championship venue adds to the thrill, as does staying at a nearby American Club after.

Whistling Straits - The Straits

6. Sand Valley (Nekoosa, WI)

Sprawling across 2,000 acres of undulating terrain, these sibling layouts offer lengthy tests of precision. Playing Tom Doak and Brian DeFrees' reimaginings of great Ross designs amid towering dunes under big Wisconsin skies makes for magic, especially when August heat tops out in the refreshing mid-80s. Nearby Championship Lodge provides fine lodging.

Sand Valley 

7. Pinehills Golf Club (Plymouth, MA)

Along the scenic Atlantic coast, Tom Doak transports players to the rugged links of the British Isles. Stay amid the pastoral settings on property and take full advantage of summer's sea breezes keeping temperatures in the low 80s. Pine Barrens ecology adds intrigue throughout this special property.

Courtesy of Pinehills Golf Club

8. Crosswater Golf Club (Sunriver, OR)

Bob Cupp's masterful use of the High Desert landscape surrounding Bend makes this resort course an unmissable adventure. Wander glistening streams, ponds and towering pines while avoiding Central Oregon's heat, with highs averaging a very pleasant 85°F.

Evan Schiller/evanschillerphotography.com

9. Chambers Bay (University Place, WA)

The setting for the unforgettable 2015 U.S. Open now regularly welcomes players to experience its innovative links tested under pressure. Puget Sound's refreshing winds mitigate any potential heat, allowing you to fully engage scenic risk-reward golf from the temperate shorelines.

Chambers Bay 

10. Cape Arundel Golf Club (Kennebunkport, ME)

Among Maine's best-kept secrets lies this venerable Walter Travis design hiding in a forest glade. Follow its artisticrouting winding amid graceful pines while enjoying coastal summer weather with highs capping at 80°. Expect creativity shot-to-shot.

Courtesy of the club

11. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course (Stateline, NV)

Golf at elevation with the High Sierra and glistening Lake Tahoe always in view. Robert Trent Jones carved strategic challenges amid towering pines, with daytime temperatures rarely breaking 78° even in the dog days.

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course

12. Coronado Municipal Golf Course (Coronado, CA)

For a quality California getaway close to home, this classic layout offers seaside golf amid San Diego's consistent summer climate. Relaxed rounds without heat concerns make it a worthy escape.

Coronado Municipal Golf Course

13. Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club (Jackson, WY)

Experience the serenity of Jackson Hole with this oft-overlooked gem nestled below the Tetons. Design maestro Robert Trent Jones, Jr. crafted a gem to enjoy when August temperatures max out around 80° in Wyoming's wonderland.

 Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club

Wherever your August travels take you, I hope this list provides some inspiration for finding great golf while beating the heat. Be sure to check back in after your trip and share your experiences playing any of these standalone courses or full itineraries on our site.

References: https://www.golfdigest.com/courses/guides/best-golf-trips-august