THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PEAK GOLF TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. The first type usually occurs in a place where the traditions of the game run deep, like St. Andrews, or in a new destination that gets it all just right, like Bandon Dunes.

The second could be described as more chill than thrill. A top-notch course is essential, but so are grand accommodations, great food, exquisite service and an A-list location. When you’re considering a luxury golf experience, there’s a good chance that Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton are competing for your business.

Four Seasons has tropical-paradise golf resorts in Hawaii, Mexico, the Bahamas and Costa Rica, as well as several resorts where guests enjoy privileges at top nearby courses, like Troon North in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ritz-Carlton features resorts in locations like Orlando, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Maui, the site of the PGA Tour's season-opening SBS Championship. Here is a breakdown of how these two luxury chains compare in four main categories: golf, accommodations, service and the paradise factor. Click the link below to begin the battle royale.

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