Try Cape Cod for great golf, value and knock-out luxuries.

 “Ol' Cape Cod” can certainly ring the romance bell but it should also ring the golf gong. For its size, Cape Cod has a huge number of  quality courses — more than 43.

Think beaches, dunes, silvery-shingled houses with flower-covered fences, yachts, clams, the ring of stays against masts, and of course, golf.

Prices on the Cape are relatively inexpensive too with comfortable accommodations and golf starting as low as $69 while high-end properties include coveted amenities like massages by the sea, private spa suites, 24-hour room service and gourmet cuisine.

On the super lux end are The Wequassett Inn Resort and Golf Club and Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham and the Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club in Brewster. Among more moderately priced hotels offering a good bang for your buck are the Heritage House Hotel in Hyannis, Bayside Resort in West Yarmouth, The Corsair and Cross Rip oceanfront resort in Dennisport and the Clarion Inn in South Yarmouth.

Perched on a hill overlooking the harbor, whether you’re staying in one of the  cottages or in the main inn, the historic Chatham Bars Inn rolls out luxuries like terry robes, Bose Wave Radios and Frette linens along with an incredible spa, fitness center, and knock-out views of Chatham Harbor.

Warm up on the 9-hole Chatham Seaside Links Golf Course adjacent to the inn then grab a wicker chair and sip a cool drink on the porch or unwind in the new spa, a totally stress-free environment with private cabanas set in Japanese Zen gardens around a relaxation pool.

Not far away, one of the best reasons to stay at the classy Wequassett Resort & Golf Club (besides all the cool amenities) is the opportunity to play one of the finest private courses in the northeast, Cape Cod National Golf Club. Designed by Brian Silva, the course is only available to members and quests of the resort.

Each room and suite is different and beautifully furnished with prices ranging from $195 for a garden view room to $1,675 for a stunning signature junior suite. Elegant poolside cabanas, waterside dining and a boatload of water sports enhance your stay.

In Brewster, the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club’s rolling, scenic18-hole layout recently emerged from an $8 million upgrade by the Nicklaus Design Group. Stay in one of the Bay Pines Villas on Cape Cod Bay or check into a nicely appointed room or suite in the main mansion; other villas are located along the golf course.

Besides hot tubs, tennis and bike rides, activities include s’mores around a fire on the beach,  tidal walks, spa treatments, and Pilates.

For value and location, Corsair and Cross Rip oceanfront resort in Dennisport, a small, friendly motel-style place, is just steps from the beach. Rooms have sitting areas and efficiency kitchens and there is a nice-sized pool.

Heritage House Hotel in Hyannis is well tuned in to golfers and offers a variety of play and stay specials throughout the year.  It's a casual place with clean, attractive rooms, a beautiful pool, saunas and meals at Chauncy's Bar & Grille.

 Bayside Resort, centrally located in West Yarmouth has an outdoor pool, the Moby Dick Poolside Pub, fitness center, beach and 128 attractive rooms and the Clarion Inn in South Yarmouth, is an efficient, no-nonsense hotel with good things like indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub, free breakfast and WiFi. www.clarionhotel.com

Check out these money-saving play and stay deals.

- Heritage House Hotel's Stay & Play includes room, golf and breakfast from $69 to $159. Other packages available. www.heritagehousehotel.com; www.stayandplaycapecod.com

- Spa Packages at Chatham Bars Inn: Ocean Bliss pampers you with a 90 minute massage and 60 minute signature facial ($275) and the four-hours Ultimate Indulgence ($400) including a 60-minute massage, Sea Buff, signature facial and manicure. www.chathambarsinn.com

- Ocean Edge's Freedom to Stay and Play package includes villa accommodations, breakfast, practice range, golf with cart, and yardage book starting at $255. www.oceanedge.com

- As a guest at Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, you get golf priviledges at Cape Cod National Golf Club. Book your room by May 27 and get a third night free. www.wequassett.com

-  Corsair and Cross Rip oceanfront resorts offer a two night package for two starting at $495 with accommodations, two days of golf, breakfasts and a dinner one night. www.corsaircrossrip.com

- Bayside Resort's  Sizzling Summer Super Saver includes accommodations, golf,  continental breakfast, and dinner vouchers to local restaurants. One night (18 holes golf) from $139; one night (36 holes golf) from $195; two nights $269; two nights (54 holes golf) $325. Golf available at more than 25 courses. www.BaysideResort.com; www.capecodgolfvacation.com

Off Course Fun

-  Explore Cape Cod’s wonderful seashores and lighthouses.

- Take a jeep tour of the dunes

- Go whale watching

- Dig into the best lobster sandwich and clams

- Try deep sea fishing

- Settle into an Adirondack chair with a good book overlooking the sea.

- Catch a movie at the Wellfleet Drive-in — and what a deal: with double features on Friday and Saturday. 

- Walk, bike or run the 22-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail