Trying to decide where the group should go? These are some of the golf destinations that come up most often, but they're not all the same kind of trip.
Myrtle Beach can make a lot of sense for a group trying to get in several rounds without spending a fortune. Scottsdale can be a completely different trip depending on whether you go in July or March. Pinehurst and Bandon can be almost entirely about the golf, while places like Hilton Head, Orlando and Casa de Campo can work really well when everybody isn't planning to spend the entire vacation on a golf course.
Don't pick a golf destination because somebody says it's the best. Pick the one that makes sense for your group.
Open any destination below for a quick look at what makes it different, what kind of group it may fit, and a realistic 2026 planning range.
These are broad 2026 planning estimates per golfer for the example trip shown, generally including lodging and golf. They are not quotes and airfare is not included. Season, room occupancy, course selection, tee times, taxes, resort fees, carts, caddies, transportation and group size can move the price quite a bit. I'll check the actual options for your dates when we plan the trip.
The ranges are there to give you some perspective. They're more useful for seeing the difference between the destinations than trying to predict exactly what your trip will cost.
Myrtle Beach is usually one of the first places I would look when a group wants a lot of golf without automatically turning the trip into a major expense.
There are dozens of courses, along with oceanfront hotels, condos, rental homes, restaurants and bars. That gives a group a lot of room to decide where it wants to spend the money.
You can build a pretty inexpensive Myrtle Beach trip, but you can also spend considerably more by choosing better courses and upgraded lodging. That's why I don't think one advertised “starting at” price tells the whole story.
May fit: annual golf outings, friends' trips, bachelor groups and golfers looking for a lot of choices and strong overall value.
Scottsdale combines desert golf with resorts, pools, restaurants, nightlife and plenty to do once the round is over.
The tricky part is price. The same basic trip can look completely different depending on when you go and which courses you want to play. A value-focused summer trip and a March trip built around premium courses really shouldn't be treated like the same vacation.
Troon North, We-Ko-Pa, Grayhawk, TPC Scottsdale and other better-known courses can push the golf budget up quickly during popular dates.
May fit: friends' trips, upscale golf getaways, couples and groups that want good golf without giving up restaurants, resorts and nightlife.
Pinehurst is a golf-first destination. The village, history, courses and atmosphere make the entire trip feel like it's centered around the game.
Pinehurst No. 2 gets most of the attention, but there's a lot more golf in the area. That's also why the price can be confusing — a Pinehurst-area golf package and a trip built around staying at Pinehurst Resort and playing its premium courses are two very different budgets.
If No. 2, No. 10, No. 11 or another specific course is important to the group, I'd build the trip around that first rather than treating the courses as interchangeable.
May fit: serious golfers, milestone trips and groups that want golf to be the main event.
Bandon Dunes is the trip where the answer to “What else are we doing?” may simply be: playing golf.
The ocean setting, walking courses, changing weather and demanding layouts make it memorable, but nobody should mistake it for an easy golf weekend.
Travel takes some planning, the courses are walking-focused and peak-season golf and lodging add up quickly. On the other hand, Bandon's seasonal rates make the numbers very different if the group is willing to travel outside the most popular months.
May fit: committed golfers who want the golf itself to be the reason for taking the trip.
Hilton Head works well when golf and the rest of the vacation need to share the trip.
You've got golf, beaches, restaurants, bike paths and a quieter coastal atmosphere. It can also work particularly well for couples or mixed groups where not everybody plans to play every round.
Current stay-and-play options show why Hilton Head can cover a pretty wide budget range. There are practical golf packages, full oceanfront resorts and more premium course combinations.
May fit: couples' trips, relaxed golf groups, coastal vacations and groups traveling with non-golfers.
Orlando may be one of the easiest golf destinations to organize. There are plenty of flights, hotels, vacation homes, golf resorts and courses.
It's also one of the easiest destinations on this list for a mixed trip. Some people can golf while everybody else has plenty to do without having to build a second vacation around them.
Current packages show everything from inexpensive three-night golf stays to higher-end resort and Bay Hill options, so the destination doesn't need to be one particular kind of golf trip.
May fit: family golf vacations, easy long weekends, mixed groups and golfers who want plenty of options away from the course.
Las Vegas usually isn't chosen for golf alone. That's part of the appeal.
The group can play during the day and still have restaurants, shows, casinos, sportsbooks and nightlife afterward. For some groups, the time away from the course is every bit as important as the rounds.
Current 2026 packages show just how wide the range can be. A value package with three rounds can be well under $1,000 per golfer, while better hotels and courses such as TPC Las Vegas or Cascata can push the trip much higher.
May fit: friends' trips, birthdays, bachelor trips, nightlife-focused groups and golfers who want the trip to feel bigger than just golf.
Pebble Beach is one of those places many golfers have watched for years and imagined playing someday.
The coastal setting and name recognition make it feel like a special trip before anybody reaches the first tee. It's also a place where the cost deserves to be understood before the group gets too attached to the idea.
Current resort offers put a three-night, three-round stay in the mid-$2,000s per golfer when two golfers share, even during a special winter offer. Other dates, room choices and golf combinations can take the total substantially higher.
May fit: milestone trips, premium groups and golfers who have Pebble Beach on the bucket list.
Teeth of the Dog is the headline, but Casa de Campo isn't just one famous golf course.
Dye Fore and The Links give golfers other options, while the resort adds pools, restaurants, a marina, beach time and plenty for someone who isn't interested in playing golf every day.
Current resort golf rates also show why the course mix matters. Resort-guest rates are different for Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links, so three rounds can have very different costs depending on what the group wants to play.
May fit: Caribbean golf vacations, couples, resort-focused groups and golfers who want a real vacation along with the golf.
Streamsong is a stay-and-play destination where golf is clearly the main reason for being there.
It's not a city getaway and it isn't built around nightlife. The appeal is having several strong courses and lodging together in one golf-focused resort setting.
The seasonal difference is worth paying attention to. Published 2026 resort-guest green fees range from about $150 in summer to nearly $400 during peak winter and spring dates before cart or caddie costs.
May fit: serious golf groups, shorter Florida golf trips and golfers who want multiple rounds without changing hotels.
You don't need to know the exact destination or courses yet. Tell me who's going, when you're thinking about traveling and what kind of golf trip the group wants. I'll research the options that make sense for you.
Start Planning My Golf Trip →Planning ranges were reviewed using 2026 published golf, resort and stay-and-play pricing available at the time this guide was updated. They are estimates only and are not quotes or guaranteed prices. Actual rates and availability vary by travel dates, group size, lodging, courses and package. Rob Sturdy Travels is not affiliated with or endorsed by the courses, resorts or destinations referenced on this page.