I am back...the best places in stayed in 2010

During my extensive travels in 2010, I spent 94 nights in hotel and resort rooms, guest condos and private homes and ventured to far-flung locations such as Southern California, northern Michigan, South Padre Island, Texas, New York City and Fajardo, Puerto Rico. To those people I met on the road, I say thanks and much obliged for your patience, your efforts on my behalf and – especially – your fellowship.

As part of my year-end wrapup of golf destinations I penned for Cybergolf, I put together a list of the Best 10 Places I Stayed in 2010:

1. Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain, Marana, AZ –

How does everyone at the Ritz know your name? Top quality and off-the-charts service.


2. The Waldorf Astoria Boulders Resort, Scottsdale, AZ – My casita was built into the mountain among the resort’s namesake boulders.

3. JW Marriott Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV – Great spot away from the glitz of The Strip.

4. The Venetian Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, NV – You want glitz and the total Vegas experience? Stay here.



5. Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA – Great historic hotel in a great historic town.

6. JW Marriott San Antonio, San Antonio, TX – As big as Texas and almost as spectacular.

7. Four Seasons Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ – Another great casita just steps from the gleaming pool, which calls to you after a round of play in the desert.



8. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ – Huge complex abuts the TPC Scottsdale Tournament course; just a walk around the property at night will take your breath away.

9. The Battle House, Mobile, AL – Another great historic hotel, this one downtown and just steps from Mobile Bay.

10. Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL – Grande dame of Southern golf resorts still has what it takes.