If you are like me, where I stay, and where I play can make or break an amazing golf experience. If you need help finding the right combination of these two, look no further than The Cabot Collection, a global developer and operator of world-class golf destinations. The Cabot portfolio includes the award-winning Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada, Cabot Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, Cabot Citrus Farms in the United States, Cabot Highlands in Scotland and Cabot Bordeaux in France.
Cabot Bordeaux
The only difficult choice left is which world-class golf and resort to visit. I have a better idea. Don’t choose one, choose them all. I’ve done all the logistical leg work for you. Just follow my plan and you will have a lifetime’s worth of exceptional experiences inside a calendar year. I propose a seasonal approach to this dilemma.
Cabot Bordeaux
April takes us to Cabot Bordeaux. Springtime in France. That sentence should really be enough. Cabot’s first foray into continental Europe, Cabot Bordeaux, is situated in the world-renowned wine capital of Bordeaux, France. Spanning 400 acres of picturesque landscape, the resort offers a harmonious blend of luxurious wine country sophistication and laidback charm. The property features two 18-hole championship courses designed by legendary architects Bill Coore and Rod Whitman. These courses pay homage to France’s early 20th-century golf architecture, bringing to life the vision of a bygone era. Upcoming renovations will enhance the courses’ natural firmness and strategy-driven design, further cementing Cabot Bordeaux as a must-visit golf destination. With a 79-room hotel, fine dining and a world-class spa, Cabot Bordeaux is set to become a sought-after residential and travel destination. Visitors can enjoy access to the Bernard Pascassio Training Center, complete with golf simulation rooms, a TaylorMade fitting facility and elite practice areas. With proximity to Bordeaux’s legendary vineyards, historic landmarks and the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion, guests will experience a rich cultural lifestyle along with world-class golf.
Cabot Cape Breton
Don’t get settled back into domestic bliss just yet, because in June we are off to one of Canada’s right coast gems, Inverness on Cape Breton Island. Nestled along the island’s rugged coastline, Cabot Cape Breton is a golf destination that offers not only breathtaking courses but also exclusive real estate opportunities. Overlooking the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the resort boasts two world-class 18-hole golf courses, each seamlessly blending into the dramatic landscape. Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs consistently rank among the world’s top 100 courses, attracting golf enthusiasts from around the globe. The Links course, set against the ocean, delivers a true links-style experience, while Cabot Cliffs, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, provides stunning vistas, rolling fairways and an exhilarating challenge. Cabot Cape Breton also offers The Nest, a 10-hole par-3 course perched atop the highest point of Cabot Cliffs, making it ideal for families, beginners, and those looking to refine their short game. For those who want to make Cabot Cape Breton their home, exclusive real estate options are available, starting at $1.578 million CAD. These homes provide residents with unparalleled access to the property’s amenities, scenic views and the ultimate golf lifestyle. With nightly rental options, residents can also generate income from their investment while enjoying the best of golf and coastal living.
Cabot Saint Lucia
August sees us travelling from the new world Inverness in Nova Scotia (literally New Scotland), Canada to the original Inverness in the glorious Scottish Highlands. Cabot Highlands, just outside the historic city of Inverness, offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own property in one of the world’s most iconic golf destinations. With Castle Stuart Golf Links consistently ranked among the top 100 courses worldwide, Cabot Highlands is an essential pilgrimage for golf lovers. Castle Stuart Golf Links is revered for its stunning coastal views, strategic design and rich Scottish golfing heritage. Adding to its prestige, a new second course, Old Petty, designed by Tom Doak, will open for preview play in 2025, ensuring Cabot Highlands remains a top-tier golfing destination. If you can’t wait to return, recently released for sale are five exclusive four-bedroom cottages located just steps from the 1st tee of Castle Stuart Golf Links and the Clubhouse. Priced from £2 million, these cottages draw inspiration from Scotland’s mythological Battle of the Seasons, celebrating the region’s stunning natural landscapes through their unique interior designs. With boutique accommodations, a practice facility and a stylish clubhouse, Cabot Highlands presents an extraordinary blend of golf heritage and luxury living.
October and cooler temperatures in the northern hemisphere find us back in the U.S. for a stay on Florida’s left coast that will make it a month to remember. Cabot Citrus Farms, just an hour north of Tampa, marks Cabot’s U.S. debut and is poised to become the next great golf destination. Located on Florida’s Gulf coast, this sprawling 1,200-acre property offers a diverse range of golf experiences. Cabot Citrus Farms is home to two 18-hole courses—Karoo and Roost, alongside The Squeeze, a 10-hole course, and The Wedge, an 11-hole par-3 course. These courses embody Florida’s dynamic landscape, featuring natural elevation changes, vibrant flora and picturesque water features. For those seeking a permanent golf retreat, the property offers premium real estate, including two- and four-bedroom Cottages and luxurious two-story Fairway Homes along the 10th hole of Roost. These homes embrace Florida’s lively outdoor lifestyle with spacious open-air spaces, private pools and serene golf course views. A limited number of residences remain for sale, with Cottages starting at $1.8 million and Fairway Homes from $3.7 million. This Florida homecoming will serve as a good warm up for our last destination, a mere 1,700 miles southeast to chase more fun in the sun in the Caribbean Sea.
Cabot Saint Lucia – Aerial of Holes
Golf in November on a Caribbean island. I am not sure what else to write about golf or accommodations that could be anymore inspiring. Set on a 375-acre peninsula at the northern tip of Saint Lucia, Cabot Saint Lucia is a luxury private resort community offering a stunningly beautiful golf experience in a breathtaking Caribbean setting. The resort is home to Point Hardy Golf Club, the first Caribbean course designed by Coore & Crenshaw. Officially opened in December 2023, this course is celebrated for its dramatic elevation changes, sweeping ocean views and cliffside fairways, providing an unmatched tropical golf experience. If you can’t bear the thought of going home, Cabot Saint Lucia offers a diverse range of luxury real estate options, from hillside townhomes to expansive single-family homes and customizable beachfront lots. Named “Development of the Year” by Golf Inc., the community’s premium real estate includes four-bedroom Horizon Villas and Hillside Villas, with a new phase recently launched in February 2025—the Beach Residences. These four- and five-bedroom residences, located just steps from Cas-en-Bas Beach, will feature seamless indoor-outdoor living and lots start at $6.25 million USD. With a forthcoming beach club, expansive clubhouse and state-of-the-art wellness facilities, Cabot Saint Lucia promises an unparalleled island golf lifestyle.
Cabot properties offer much more than world-class golf—they provide a lifestyle enriched by luxury, adventure, and community. Whether it’s the rugged cliffs of Nova Scotia, the vineyards of Bordeaux, the sun-drenched fairways of Florida, the historic links of Scotland or the tropical paradise of Saint Lucia, Cabot delivers an unforgettable blend of golf and real estate excellence.