We pick five of the world's best golf resorts, chosen not just for their excellent golfing facilities but also for their luxury accommodation and facilities.

Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Resort, Auchterarde, Perthshire, Scotland

Home to the world's finest golf courses, Gleneagles is undoubtedly world renowned.  The host for the Ryder Cup in 2014, Gleneagles offers four courses, including the PGA Centenary Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus.  Additional sporting activities include shooting, horse riding, falconry and off-road driving.

Set in 850 acres of glorious Perthshire countryside, the Gleneagles Hotel offers guests a truly memorable experience.  Spacious and luxurious rooms, sumptuous meals accompanied by wines from the world's best cellars at any one of four top-class restaurants, including the Michelin starred "Andrew Fairlie" restaurant, and top-of-the-range spa treatments.

Address: Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Resort , Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, PH3 1NF, United Kingdom, Jerudong, BG 3122, Negara, Brunei Darussalam, Brunei

Hilton Los Cabos, San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California, Mexico

Hilton's Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort has access to no less than five par-72 courses, including three Jack Nicklaus designed courses - "Palmilla" at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, "El Dorado" and the "Ocean Course". There's also Robert T Jones II's "Cabo Real" course with its spectacular oceanfront holes, and Tom Weiskopf's "Desert Course".

The hotel's 375 luxurious guest rooms all offer oceanfront views, each having its own balcony or patio.  A protected bay offers safe swimming, while golfers and non-golfers alike can enjoy the rejuvenating spa facilities and two heated pools.

Address:  Hilton Los Cabos Beach Hotel and Golf Resort, San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California Sur 23400, Mexico

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island, Queensland, Australia

The 18-hole resort-style "Palms" course is home to former British Open champion Ian Baker-Finch.  A challenging course, golfers are as likely to encounter kangaroo hazards as they are water hazards.  Also available to guests is the par 72 "Pines Course", designed by golfing legend Arnold Palmer.  Rated as the toughest course in Australia, it meanders through the pine forest after which it is named.

Built in traditional "Queenslander" style, the five-star hotel is set amidst tropical gardens. The hotel offers a world of comfort and luxury, with swimming facilities including a one-acre saltwater beach lagoon.

Address: Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland 4212, Australia