Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Trip length
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- Not verified here.
- The catch
- Abundance: the city is many trips, not one. Basecamp choice decides the trip.
Golf Trips
Where should the group go?
Start with the trip you want, not a pile of booking tabs. GRGS shows the golf, travel, costs, tradeoffs, and what to do next.
Pick the shape
What sounds good right now?
Nearby road tripsA shorter drive from West Michigan, not an all-day haul.Chase winter golfLook beyond a West Michigan winter. Check conditions before you go.Major destination tripsTravel farther when the golf is the reason to go.Golf + beachMake room for the coast alongside the rounds.
Major destination trips
Golf-first trips beyond the nearby-escape and winter paths. Some travel details still need checking.
Trip Draft · Round 1
Cut one.
Three made the board. Drop the one your group would regret least, then let GRGS compare the final two.
Coachella Valley, California
Greater Palm Springs / Indian Wells
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Trip length
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- Not verified here.
- The catch
- Many choices; the basecamp decides the trip.
Central Florida
Streamsong
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Trip length
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- Published daily golf (resort / guest): Oct 1–Dec 14, 2026 $375/$425; Dec 15, 2026–Jan 13, 2027 $315/$365; Jan 14–Apr 30, 2027 $395/$445. Cart fees $35 additional; caddie fees published separately.
- The catch
- A simpler decision than Scottsdale, at materially higher golf cost in prime winter.
The Trip Call
Too close to call.
GRGS would not force a winner from these finalists yet. Your shortlist is legitimate, but the current context does not separate them cleanly.
What changes it: Group size, dates, budget, travel tolerance, and whether the trip is golf-first or golf-plus can change the call.
This compares only the destinations you saved, using the trip context you selected and published GRGS evidence. It is not a sponsored ranking.
Stuck between these?
Hand GRGS the shortlist. We’ll use your group, dates, budget context, and travel tolerance to help shape the decision.
Help us chooseLake Oconee, Georgia
Reynolds Lake Oconee
Premium resort compound, golf + lake
- Best fit
- Groups wanting concentrated golf plus resort and lake amenities.
- Trip length
- Not verified here.
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- Current published Stay & Play 18 from $490 non-peak / $545 peak, single occupancy, per person; varies by occupancy and accommodation.
- The catch
- Premium resort pricing; compare with Sea Island or Pinehurst, not value road trips.
Sea Island, Georgia
Sea Island
Premium coastal resort
- Best fit
- Groups for whom service, lodging and off-course experience matter alongside golf.
- Trip length
- Three-night minimum; parties of 11 or fewer under the cited offer.
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- Not verified here.
- The catch
- Service-heavy premium resort; value is not the point.
Branson area, Missouri
Big Cedar Lodge
Premium resort compound
- Best fit
- Groups wanting concentrated golf and a resort experience in one place.
- Trip length
- Not verified here.
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- 2026 peak (Apr 13–Oct 25) resort-guest starting rates: Payne's Valley $425, Ozarks National $275, Buffalo Ridge $275, Cliffhangers $225, Top of the Rock $135, Mountain Top $100. Shoulder (Mar 6–Apr 12, Oct 26–Dec 6) rates are lower.
- The catch
- Not a pure-value play; the headline course carries a premium.
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Pinehurst
Premium benchmark
- Best fit
- Groups for whom experience and heritage outweigh pure value.
- Trip length
- 2-night minimum for Nos. 2, 4, 10 and 11; many weekends require 3 nights mid-March through mid-November.
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- Current published Bed Breakfast & Golf premiums: $250 for No. 2; $125 for No. 10 and No. 11. Rates vary by lodging and date; no single price.
- The catch
- Premium cost and minimum stays in exchange for heritage and experience.
Bandon, Oregon coast
Bandon Dunes
Golf-pure bucket list
- Best fit
- Golfers for whom the golf is the whole trip.
- Trip length
- Not verified here.
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- 2026 lodging: Lodge Dune Single $170 (Jan/Dec) to $380 (Jun–Sep); Golf Single $190 to $410. 2027 rates also published.
- The catch
- Travel burden and walking commitment are part of the decision, not footnotes.
Kohler, Wisconsin
Destination Kohler / Whistling Straits
Regional championship-golf resort
- Best fit
- Groups for whom championship golf and resort quality matter more than value.
- Trip length
- "To Dye Four": three nights.
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- Not verified here.
- The catch
- Premium cost; not a cheap or short trip.
Nekoosa area, Wisconsin
Sand Valley
Regional walking-golf compound
- Best fit
- Golfers who prioritize architecture and walking golf.
- Trip length
- Not verified here.
- Getting there
- Not verified here.
- Published cost
- Not verified here.
- The catch
- Walking-only changes the trip's physical character versus cart-heavy resorts.
Need a human handoff?
Bring GRGS the trip you’re trying to shape.
Use the Trip Draft first if you want ideas. Use Trip Planning when you have a real group, dates, budget context, or a shortlist worth working through.
Open Trip PlanningWe use current published information where we have it and tell you what still needs checking. This is planning help, not a live quote or a booking.
What GRGS can — and can’t — confirm
GRGS recommends and organizes options. Each course, hotel, restaurant, and other provider confirms availability, sets its terms, fulfills its services, and collects charges directly.