Top 20 Best Golf Trip Destinations in the US (2026 Guide) + Best Times, Courses, & Budgets
Are you trying to find where you and your friends are going on your next golf trip? There are so many great choices that it feels impossible to pick one. I ranked the top 20 destinations in the US for you (in hopes it will make your decision easier), organized by Tier.
Quick navigation of this guide:
Tier 1: Bucket List (#1-5)
Tier 2: Modern Classics (#6-9)
Tier 3: Best Value (#10-13)
Tier 4: Resort/Lifestyle Destinations (#14-19)
Tier 5: Underrated Gem (#20)
Honorable Mentions
FAQs
Planning Your Trip
Each destination includes why it is special, top courses, best time to visit, and a budget breakdown. Budget breakdown is assumed to be a group of 4, shared accommodations, 3-4 days (peak season pricing unless specified).
Whether you're planning a buddies weekend, a bachelor party, old college friends trip, or a father-son trip, there is a destination for you.
Ranking the 20 top destinations is a lot of pressure, given all the great destinations there are. So, I may have included a list of honorable mentions at the end. As a bailout.
TIER 1: BUCKET LIST
1. Bandon Dunes, Oregon
(Tier 1 - Bucket List)
You might have been expecting Pebble Beach #1, but I don’t think you can beat Bandon Dunes. This is the most remote destination on this list. Literally on the Oregon coast, hours from anywhere, but it's worth the journey. Five world class courses carved into the dunes along the Pacific Ocean. No houses, no distractions, just you and the golf course.
This isn't a "party trip" destination. You're here to golf, golf, and golf. If your group is serious about the game and wants an experience you can't get anywhere else in the U.S., you don’t need to read the rest of the list. Here you go.
Notable Courses:
Pacific Dunes
Bandon Dunes
Bandon Trails
Old Macdonald
Sheep Ranch
Best Time to Visit: Mid-July through September. Weather can be unpredictable any time of year (wind, rain, fog), but this is the ideal time.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: Not really a thing. This is a premium destination.
Mid-range: $2,000-3,000/person (3 days, 4-5 rounds, lodge stay)
Premium: $3,000-4,00/person (longer stay, all courses, upgraded accommodations)
2. Pebble Beach, California
(Tier 1 - Bucket List)
Here’s Pebble Beach, regarded as the most iconic golf destination in America. Pebble Beach Golf Links has hosted 6 U.S. Opens and sits right on the Pacific Ocean with some of the most photographed holes in golf (looking at you, 7th and 18th).
Yes, it's $700+ per round. But you're paying for the experience of playing where Tiger, Nicklaus, and every other legend has played. Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay are also on the peninsula, so you can play three legendary courses in one trip. This is bucket list golf, plain and simple. Save up, count your coins, splurge once, and get it done.
Notable Courses:
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Spyglass Hill Golf Course
Links at Spanish Bay
Del Monte Golf Course
The Hay
Best Time to Visit: September-October. Summer months are good too. Expect fog in the mornings year-round. December-February is the ‘rainy’ season.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: Not really a thing. This is a premium destination.
Mid-range: $2,000-2,500/person (2-3 rounds, moderate off-property lodging)
Premium: $3,500-5,000/person (Pebble + Spyglass + Spanish Bay, Lodge stay)
3. Pinehurst, North Carolina
(Tier 1 - Bucket List)
If Bandon Dunes is the West Coast golf mecca, then Pinehurst is the East Coast mecca. 9 courses on the resort property alone + more in the surrounding area. Pinehurst No. 2 is a must-play. Donald Ross design that's hosted 4 U.S. Opens.
This destination is golf history and tradition. You can walk the courses, stay in the historic lodge, and feel like you're part of something bigger than just a golf trip. If your group cares about course architecture and golf heritage, then congrats, you don’t need to read any further.
Notable Courses:
Pinehurst No. 2
Pinehurst No. 4
Pinehurst No. 8
Pinehurst No. 10
The Cradle (if you are into Par 3 courses)
Best Time to Visit: April-May and October-November. Summers are hot and humid. Spring and fall are perfect.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $800-1,200/person (3 days, 3-4 rounds, off-property lodging)
Mid-range: $1,800-2,500/person (4 days, 4-5 rounds, Carolina Hotel)
Premium: $2,500-3,500/person (extended stay, multiple courses, Holly Inn)
4. Kohler, Wisconsin
(Tier 1 - Bucket List)
When you think of the bucket list golf destinations, Wisconsin may not cross your mind. But, it should. You're going here for Whistling Straits, which sits right on Lake Michigan and looks more like Scotland than Wisconsin. It's the home of 4 majors and the 43rd Ryder Cup. You may have to read this twice - this course has over 1,000 bunkers.
This is great golf in an unexpected location. Your buddies will be skeptical when you suggest Wisconsin. Just tell them to look up Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. They should quiet down.
Notable Courses:
Whistling Straits - Straits Course
Whistling Straits - Irish Course
Blackwolf Run - River Course
Blackwolf Run - Meadow Valleys Course
Best Time to Visit: May-October. Late summer/early fall are great. Winters are brutal and courses close.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $800-1,200/person (2-3 days, 2-3 rounds, off-property lodging)
Mid-range: $1,500-2,000/person (3 days, 3-4 rounds, Inn on Woodlake)
Premium: $2,500-3,500/person (American Club stay, all four courses)
5. Kiawah Island, South Carolina
(Tier 1 - Bucket List)
The last bucket list destination. Known for its luxury, natural beauty, and of course, its 5 championship golf courses. The Ocean Course hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup (the "War by the Shore"), the 2012 and 2021 PGA Championship, and is scheduled for the 2031 PGA Championship.
There is a full resort with restaurants, pools, and bike paths. Good mix of serious golf and resort amenities. Bring your A-game for the Ocean Course or you'll lose more balls than you might like.
Notable Courses:
The Ocean Course
Turtle Point
Osprey Point
Cougar Point
Oak Point
Best Time to Visit: April-May and October-November. Summer is hot and humid. Hurricane season runs June through November (fall runs some risk). December-March feature cooler conditions and lower temperatures.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $1,000-1,500/person (3 days, 2-3 rounds, off-island lodging)
Mid-range: $1,800-2,500/person (3-4 days, 3-4 rounds, Kiawah villas)
Premium: $3,000-4,500/person (full resort stay, Ocean Course + others)
TIER 2: MODERN CLASSICS
6. Streamsong, Florida
(Tier 2 - Modern Classics)
Just outside of the bucket list, Streamsong has 3 world-class courses in the middle of absolutely nowhere Florida (if that throws you off, look up pictures before you move on). All 3 are modern designs built on reclaimed phosphate mining land, which sounds weird but plays incredible.
Towering sand dunes, amazing conditions, and zero homes to ruin the views. The lodge is beautiful, the food is highly rated, and there's nothing else around for miles. You're here to play golf and hang at the lodge. If you want a pure golf experience without the resort crowds, here you go.
Notable Courses:
Streamsong Red
Streamsong Blue
Streamsong Black
Best Time to Visit: October-April. Central Florida summers are too hot and rainy. Winter is the peak season and the weather is ideal.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $600-900/person (2 days, 2-3 rounds, on-property lodge)
Mid-range: $1,000-1,500/person (3 days, 4-5 rounds, lodge stay)
Premium: $1,500-2,000/person (extended stay, all three courses)
7. Sand Valley, Wisconsin
(Tier 2 - Modern Classics)
Two Wisconsin destinations in the Top 7?! You got it. Some may call this the Bandon Dunes of the Midwest, and I couldn’t disagree. Multiple courses including Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, and the Lido designed by modern architecture legends
The property is remote and intimate. Has walkable, strategic layouts. This is for golfers who want a Bandon-style experience without flying to Oregon. The courses are newer (opened 2017) but they're already considered among the best public courses in the country.
Notable Courses:
The Lido
Sedge Valley
Sand Valley
The Sandbox
Mammoth Dunes
The Commons
Best Time to Visit: September-October are peak. June-August are good, but hot. Wisconsin winters shut the courses down.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $600-900/person (2-3 days, 3-4 rounds, on-property lodging)
Mid-range: $1,000-1,500/person (3-4 days, 4-5 rounds)
Premium: $1,800-2,500/person (extended stay, all courses, caddies)
8. Arcadia Bluffs, Michigan
(Tier 2 - Modern Classics)
Want to golf while looking at some of the most stunning settings in American golf? The Bluffs course sits 180 feet above Lake Michigan with views that rival anything at Pebble Beach (yes, I said that). The South Course is inland through dunes and is just as good.
Northern Michigan in summer is perfect weather, and the whole area has wineries, beaches, small towns to explore, and hiking. This is great golf in a beautiful setting without the Pebble Beach price tag.
Notable Courses:
The Bluffs Course
The South Course
The Dozen (12 holes, hence the name - 6 Par 3’s and 6 Par 4’s)
Best Time to Visit: June-September. Northern Michigan summers are spectacular. Shoulder season in May and October is possible but cooler.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $600-900/person (2-3 days, 2-3 rounds, off-property lodging)
Mid-range: $900-1,400/person (3 days, 3-4 rounds)
Premium: $1,500-2,200/person (extended stay, both courses multiple times)
9. Palm Springs / Coachella Valley, California
(Tier 2 - Modern Classics)
Palm Springs has been a golf destination since before most of us were born. The Bob Hope Desert Classic ran here for decades, celebrities have wintered here since the 1950s, and PGA West's Stadium Course (Pete Dye's most diabolical resort design) has been humbling golfers since 1986. That history is what earns it Modern Classic status. This isn't a new destination trying to make a name for itself. It's already made it.
The valley has over 100 courses spread across Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and Indian Wells. Every price point, every style, every skill level covered. The resort infrastructure is unmatched. World class hotels, great restaurants, and that mid-century modern aesthetic that makes the whole place feel like a movie set.
Notable Courses:
PGA West (Stadium Course, Mountain course, & Nicklaus Tournament)
Indian Wells Golf Resort
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Indian Canyons Golf Resort
Best Time to Visit: Late October-April. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees. Do not go in July.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $600-900/person (3 days, 3-4 rounds, budget hotel)
Mid-range: $1,200-1,800/person (3-4 days, 4-5 rounds, resort hotel)
Premium: $2,000-3,000/person (luxury resort, PGA West + top courses)
TIER 3: BEST VALUE
10. Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail, Alabama
(Tier 3 - Best Value)
I’m fairly confident this is the best value in American golf. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed 26 courses across Alabama in the 1990s specifically to bring golf tourism to the state. You can play championship-level courses for $50 to $80 per round. Ross Bridge, Capitol Hill (The Judge), and Oxmoor Valley are the headliners
The conditions are always pristine, the layouts are legit, and you'll spend a fraction of what you'd pay at famous destinations. You can realistically play 15-20 rounds in a week if you're insane normal enough to try. Nobody believes me when I tell them Alabama has the best value golf in America. Then they go and wonder why they've been overpaying at Scottsdale for years.
Notable Courses:
RTJ Ross Bridge
RTJ Capitol Hill
RTJ Oxmoor Valley
RTJ Grand National
RTJ The Shoals
RTJ The Cambrian Ridge
Best Time to Visit: April-May and September-October. Alabama summers are hot and humid. Spring and fall are ideal.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $400-600/person (3-4 days, 6-8 rounds, modest hotel)
Mid-range: $700-1,000/person (4-5 days, 8-10 rounds, mid-range hotel)
Premium: $1,000-1,500/person (Ross Bridge resort stay, top trail stops)
11. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
(Tier 3 - Best Value)
The ultimate volume destination. Everyone who's never been thinks it's tacky. Everyone who's been knows it's the most practical choice for first trips. Over 100 courses within an hour drive. Which means you've got every price point and difficulty level covered (for your +4 handicap friend and +20 handicap friend). Caledonia and True Blue are the must-plays (consistently ranked top public courses in America). There are also plenty of budget options under $75 if you want the most for your dollar.
Hotels and restaurants line the coast, everything is close, and it's easy to coordinate. Myrtle Beach gets a bad rap for being touristy, but that's exactly why it works. The infrastructure is built for you (golf groups). First-time trip planners should start here because it's pretty hard to screw up.
Notable Courses:
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
True Blue Golf Club
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
TPC Myrtle
Pine Lakes Country Club
Grande Dunes Resort Club
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National
Tidewater Golf Club
Best Time to Visit: March-May and September-November. Spring is the sweet spot (but higher prices and crowds).
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $400-600/person (3-4 days, 4-5 rounds, budget hotel)
Mid-range: $700-1,000/person (4 days, 5-6 rounds, oceanfront hotel)
Premium: $1,200-1,800/person (top courses only, resort hotel)
12. St. George, Utah
(Tier 3 - Best Value)
Don’t want to pay Scottsdale prices? Here you go. Desert golf at half the Scottsdale price (Scottsdale is still great). Sand Hollow has two courses carved through red rock canyons that look like something out of a movie. The scenery is stunning. Red rocks everywhere. Elevation changes. Clear blue skies 300 days a year. What else do you want?
St. George is also close to Zion National Park (about 30 minutes) if your group wants to do some hiking. The town is small and quiet. Which is either perfect or boring depending on what you're looking for. Play here in spring or fall when temperatures are ideal.
Notable Courses:
Sand Hollow
Black Desert Resort
Entrada at Snow Canyon
Copper Rock Golf Course
Best Time to Visit: March-May and September-November. Summer temperatures in the desert are extreme. Spring and fall are perfect.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $500-700/person (3 days, 3-4 rounds, budget hotel)
Mid-range: $800-1,200/person (3-4 days, 4-5 rounds, mid-range hotel)
Premium: $1,500-2,000/person (Black Desert Resort stay, top courses)
13. Bend, Oregon
(Tier 3 - Best Value)
Never heard of Bend, Oregon? Now you have. Tucked into the high desert of central Oregon, Bend is one the most underrated golf destinations in the country (if not the most underrated). And the value is unfair with green fees and there are also rental homes available directly on the courses at Sunriver, Tetherow, and Pronghorn that make group trips affordable.
Bend has a great downtown too. Over 20 craft breweries, world-class dining, and outdoor activities in every direction. If you've already made the voyage to Bandon Dunes, Bend is your next Oregon trip. You’re welcome.
Notable Courses:
Pronghorn Club
Tetherow Golf Club
Crosswater Club
Aspen Lakes Golf Course
Brasada Canyons
Best Time to Visit: September-October and April-June. High desert elevation means cool evenings even in summer.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $600-900/person (3 days, 3-4 rounds, hotel in downtown Bend)
Mid-range: $1,000-1,500/person (3-4 days, 4-5 rounds, on-course rental home)
Premium: $1,800-2,500/person (Pronghorn or Sunriver resort stay, all top courses)
TIER 4: RESORT/LIFESTYLE DESTINATIONS
14. Scottsdale, Arizona
(Tier 4 - Resort/Lifestyle Destinations)
Surprised you are just now seeing Scottsdale? I know. The default winter golf destination. And deservingly so - it is great. Scottsdale (and the surrounding area) has nearly 200 courses, mountain views, and sunshine basically every day.
Old Town Scottsdale has nightlife, restaurants, and spas. Here's the catch: everyone goes December-March when it's $300+ per round and courses are packed. Go in November or April when it's still 80 degrees and prices and crowds are lower. Scottsdale works for groups that want golf + a full resort town experience/nightlife.
Notable Courses:
Grayhawk Golf Club
Troon North Golf Club
TPC Scottsdale
The Boulders Golf Club
Westin Kierland Golf Club
Talking Stick Golf Club
Best Time to Visit: November-April. Peak season is February-March (great weather but crowded and expensive). June-September offers discounted pricing, but early morning and twilight tee times are necessary.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $600-900/person (3 days, 3-4 rounds off-peak, budget hotel)
Mid-range: $1,200-1,800/person (3-4 days, 4-5 rounds, resort hotel)
Premium: $2,500-3,500/person (peak season, luxury resort, top courses)
15. Sea Island, Georgia
(Tier 4 - Resort/Lifestyle Destinations)
The Seaside Course hosts the PGA Tour's RSM Classic every fall, so you're playing a tour-caliber track. The other courses on the island (Plantation and Retreat) are solid too. Sea Island is more of a full resort experience than a pure golf destination. There's a Forbes 5-Star hotel, spa, shooting school, horseback riding, all that stuff.
The Georgia coast location means it's warm year-round and the beaches are actually nice. This works well if you're bringing non-golfers or want more than just golf for a few days.
Notable Courses:
Seaside Course
Plantation Course
Retreat Course
Best Time to Visit: March-May and September-November. Year-round playable (summers can get very hot), but spring and fall are the most comfortable.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: Not really a thing. This is a premium destination.
Mid-range: $1,500-2,200/person (3 days, 3 rounds, The Lodge)
Premium: $2,500-4,000/person (extended stay, The Cloister, full resort experience
16. Las Vegas, Nevada
(Tier 4 - Resort/Lifestyle Destinations)
Yes, Vegas has great golf. Shadow Creek is the holy grail (Tom Fazio design, $1200+ per round, yes, $1200+ per round). Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas is gorgeous. Wynn Golf Club is on the Strip. Vegas golf is expensive but the courses are immaculate and the variety is solid.
Obviously the off-course entertainment is the draw here (I think there are a few casinos). You're playing golf during the day and hitting the casinos, shows, and restaurants at night. This works for bachelor parties or groups that want golf + Vegas nightlife. Not a pure golf destination, but the golf is better than you'd expect.
Notable Courses:
Shadow Creek Golf Course
Wynn Golf Club
Reflection Bay Golf Club
Las Vegas National Golf Club
Bear’s Best Las Vegas
Best Time to Visit: March-May and September-November. Summer is unplayable. 110 degree heat is not a golf condition. Fall and spring are ideal.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $900-1,500/person (3 days, 2-3 rounds, mid-Strip hotel)
Mid-range: $1,500-3,000/person (3-4 days, 3-4 rounds, nicer hotel)
Premium: $3,500-6,000/person (Shadow Creek, luxury hotel, shows and entertainment)
17. Cabot Citrus Farms, Florida
(Tier 4 - Resort/Lifestyle Destinations)
Florida golf has a reputation. Water hazards, flat terrain, condos lining the fairways. Maybe it's a little stale? Well, Cabot Citrus Farms is the outlier. Set an hour north of Tampa on 1,200 acres of rolling hills, sandy soil, and moss-draped oaks, the Cabot brand's first American property opened in 2024. It immediately became one of the most talked-about new golf destinations in the country.
There are 2 full 18-hole courses, a 10-hole short course, and The Wedge which is an 11-hole Par 3 course that can be played at night!. The terrain plays nothing like Florida. Elevation changes, wide-open fairways, and greens that will humble you. Getting this one on your radar now, before everyone else does, is the whole point.
Notable Courses:
Karoo
The Roost
The Squeeze (10 holes)
The Wedge (11 holes Par 3 course that can be played at night)
The Tangerine (2.2 acre, 18-hole putting course)
Best Time to Visit: October-April. Central Florida summers are too hot and rainy. Winter is the peak season and the weather is ideal.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $800-1,100/person (2-3 days, 2-3 rounds, off-property lodging)
Mid-range: $1,200-1,800/person (3 days, all four courses, on-property villa)
Premium: $2,000-2,800/person (extended stay, caddies, full resort experience)
18. Lake Tahoe, Nevada / CA Stateline
(Tier 4 - Resort/Lifestyle Destinations)
Why not have a view when you golf. Edgewood Tahoe (hosts the American Century Championship celebrity tournament) sits right on the lake with the Sierra Nevada mountains as the backdrop. Pretty great views if you ask me. The courses aren't the most challenging on this list, but the scenery makes up for it. Tahoe is a summer golf destination. Leave the winters for skiing.
You're also getting the full Tahoe experience with lake activities, casinos on the Nevada side, and mountain towns to explore. This works well if you want golf as part of a broader vacation rather than a pure golf trip.
Notable Courses:
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course
Incline Village Championship Golf Course
Incline Village Mountain Golf Course
Clear Creek Tahoe
Old Greenwood Golf Course
Coyote Moon Golf Course
Best Time to Visit: June-September. This is strictly a summer golf destination. The rest of the year is ski season.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $700-1,000/person (3 days, 3-4 rounds, budget lodging)
Mid-range: $1,000-1,500/person (3-4 days, resort lodging)
Premium: $2,000-2,800/person (Lodge at Edgewood, top courses)
19. Amelia Island, Florida
(Tier 4 - Resort/Lifestyle Destinations)
Quiet coastal golf on Florida's northeast coast. Expensive, but a premier “First Coast” golf destination. Oak Marsh and Ocean Links are the main courses. Amelia Island is less about the golf being world-class (although great golf). And more about the overall resort experience. Nice beaches, the Ritz-Carlton and Omni resorts, historic downtown Fernandina Beach.
This is a relaxed, family-friendly destination where golf doesn’t have to be the main event (but, it always should). Good choice for groups with non-golfers or for a more low-key trip. Again, an expensive, upper-scale location.
Notable Courses:
Omni Amelia Island Resort Courses (Long Point, Oak Marsh, Little Sandy)
Amelia River Golf Club (Public)
The Golf Club at North Hampton (Semi-Private)
Fernandina Beach Golf Club
Best Time to Visit: March-May and September-November. Year-round playable (summers can get very hot), but spring and fall are the most comfortable.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: Not really a thing. This is a premium destination.
Mid-range: $1,300-2,000/person (3 days, 3 rounds, Omni resort)
Premium: $2,200-3,200/person (Ritz-Carlton, multiple courses)
TIER 5: UNDERRATED GEM
20. Forest Dunes, Michigan
(Tier 5 - Underrated Gem)
This was hard - the sleeper pick. But, Forest Dunes is one of the best purest golf trips you can take. It is very worthy of being in the Top 20. And being the underrated gem. It’s world-class golf surrounded by 400,000 acres of wilderness. The property features two of the most architecturally distinct courses in America. 1) Tom Weiskopf's Forest Dunes course, ranked among the top 25 public courses in the country by Golf Digest. 2) The Loop, Tom Doak's revolutionary reversible design that plays clockwise one day and counterclockwise the next. Creating two completely different 18-hole experiences.
Lodging is steps from the first tee box. The Bootlegger short course is perfect for an evening round with a cold beer in your hand, and the stargazing from the fire pit after a 36-hole day is something no resort course can replicate. If your group's idea of a perfect trip is waking up, playing golf, eating, and doing it all over again. Then, Forest Dunes was built specifically for you.
Notable Courses:
Forest Dunes
The Loop
The Bootlegger
Skyfall (coming soon - will have select tee times for resort guests)
Best Time to Visit: May-October. Late summer/early fall are great. Winters are brutal and courses close.
Budget Breakdown:
Budget trip: $600-900/person (2-3 days, 3-4 rounds, lodge rooms)
Mid-range: $1,000-1,400/person (3 days, 5-6 rounds including The Loop both directions, villa)
Premium: $1,500-2,000/person (extended stay, caddies, all courses)
HONORABLE MENTIONS
As I mentioned in the intro, here are some honorable mention destinations:
Branson, Missouri
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Williamsburg, Virginia
French Lick, Indiana
Woodlands/Houston, Texas
Whitefish, Montana
Traverse City, Michigan
These are still great places that just couldn’t crack the top 20. You still can’t go wrong with these places - check them out. Highly rated and highly recommended.
Quick Comparisons / The Bottom Line
BEST FOR SERIOUS GOLFERS: Bandon, Pinehurst, Streamsong
BEST VALUE: RTJ Trail, Myrtle Beach, St. George
BEST FOR BACHELOR PARTIES: Scottsdale, Vegas, Myrtle
BEST FOR FAMILIES: Sea Island, Hilton Head, Amelia Island
MOST SLEPT ON: Forest Dunes, Bend
MOST UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Cabot Citrus Farms
FAQs
Q: What's the best golf destination for beginners?
A: Myrtle Beach (#11). 100+ courses means options for every skill level, and it's nearly impossible to screw up the planning.
Q: What's the most affordable golf destination?
A: RTJ Golf Trail in Alabama (#10). Championship golf for $50-80/round. You can play 15-20 rounds in a week for what you'd pay for 3 rounds at Pebble Beach.
Q: What's the best time of year to plan a golf trip?
A: Depends on destination. Spring (March-May) and Fall (September-November) work for most. Avoid summer in the South (too hot) and winter in the North (courses closed).
Q: How many rounds should I plan for a 3-4 day trip?
A: 3-4 rounds max. More than that and your group will be exhausted. Save the 36-hole days for Bandon Dunes.
Q: How far in advance should I book?
A: 6-8 weeks minimum for popular destinations. 3-6 months for Bandon, Pebble Beach, and Pinehurst during peak season.
Q: Can you help me plan my trip?
A: Yes. That's literally what we do. See "Planning Your Trip" section below.
Planning Your Trip
You've picked your destination. Now comes the hard part.
Coordinating 8 guys' schedules. Researching which of 100+ courses are actually good. Calling for group tee times. Booking hotels. Making restaurant reservations. Creating an itinerary everyone can actually follow.
You have three options:
OPTION 1: DIY IT Spend 10-15 hours researching, calling courses, comparing prices, and dealing with group chat chaos. This is free, but your time isn't.
OPTION 2: USE A PRE-PACKAGED SITE Services like Golf Zoo work for Myrtle Beach and a few other destinations. Limited customization, but cheap and easy. Not much flexibility with days/times/courses.
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✓ Restaurant reservations
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