The 13 Best Golf Bachelor Party Destinations in America
Here are 13 of the best golf bachelor party destinations and how to decide which is best for you
Not all golf bachelor parties are created equal, so you’ve got a lot to consider before you can pick the perfect golf bachelor party destination.
With help from somw golf and travel experts, we’ve picked 13 excellent destinations for a golf bachelor party, but not every one of these places is great for every bachelor party. For example, we would not recommend Streamsong for a bachelor party made up of golfers and non-golfers alike, but if your party is nothing but golf-obsessed groomsmen, Streamsong could be spectacular. Likewise, if you want a bachelor party on a budget, Lake Tahoe might not be the best pick, but if money is no object, it can produce an unforgettable experience.
That’s all to say you need to consider how much golf everyone in your party wants to play, how accessible a destination is from all the places the party-goers will travel from, and of course, budget.
So here are 13 great golf bachelor party destinations, and all the info you need to decide if they’re right for your party.
- Las Vegas
- Phoenix/Scottsdale
- Myrtle Beach
- Santa Barbara Wine Country
- San Diego
- Northern Michigan
- Pinehurst
- Gamble Sands
- Austin
- Lake Tahoe
- Streamsong
- Nashville
- Kohler, Wisconsin
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Plethora of golf options to choose from
- Vibrant nightlife
- Accommodates all budgets
- Easy to get there from anywhere
- Year-round golf season
Las Vegas tops our list of the best golf bachelor party destinations for two reasons. It’s one of the best bachelor party destinations in the country, and it’s one of the best golf destinations in the country.
If you’re looking for more reasons, consider that no matter what the party’s budget is, it’s easy to find travel, accommodations, golf, and dining that fit your budget. Since it’s one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, it’s also easy to get to and from Las Vegas no matter where you’re traveling from. That makes it a great choice for bachelor parties with attendees coming from all over the place.
“Las Vegas offers a winning combination of championship golf courses, vibrant nightlife, and luxurious accommodations, making it the perfect choice for an unforgettable celebration,” said Edmund Jenkins, travel expert from timetobackpack.com. “After a day on the links, Las Vegas comes alive with endless entertainment options. From world-class shows and casinos to trendy bars and nightclubs, there's no shortage of excitement to keep the party going well into the night.”
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Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona
Phoenix/Scottsdale Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Excellent golf options
- Easy access
- Year-round golf season
- Good nightlife
If you want to take your bachelor party to the desert, you’ve got to explore the Phoenix/Scottsdale area as a destination. You could play TPC Scottsdale – home of the infamous Waste Management Phoenix Open, golf’s greatest party – in the morning, then take advantage of the excellent dining and nightlife options in the evening.
If you want to play some night golf, the new and popular Grass Clippings course is right there. Night golf is a great consideration for a more laid-back golf outing, which can make the non-golf-die-hards in your party feel more welcome and comfortable on the course.
“Playing a desert golf course is a pretty memorable experience, and thanks to the drier climate, rain cancellations and other weather-related challenges are less likely to ruin the getaway,” said Josh Waldron, founder of par3nearme.com. “In addition to the high-quality championship courses, the Phoenix metro area is home to at least 10 par-3 or executive golf options. This buffet of short courses allows a group to play multiple rounds each day, and venues like Grass Clippings Rolling Hills even offer night golf. Good food, good weather, and good golf – what's not to love about Phoenix?”
When the party’s all over, your groomsmen will have no problem getting back home from nearby Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club 10th Hole
Myrtle Beach Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Over 80 golf courses
- Affordable accommodations
- Year-round golf season
- Pair golf with deep-sea fishing for the ultimate bachelor party
Myrtle Beach offers an extremely deep and high-quality selection of golf courses. Tee it up where the pros play at The Dunes Club, host of the PGA Tour’s Myrtle Beach Classic. Or, explore a more casual and affordable round at one of the more laid-back of the area’s 80-plus golf courses.
“With a wide selection of over 80 courses, Myrtle Beach is like the all-you-can-eat buffet of golf,” said Ollie Neave, PGA, owner of Aussie Beef Golf and golf coach at Sydney Golf Academy. “Whatever your taste or budget, you'll find it here. And when you're not teeing off, the laid-back beach vibes will keep the party mood going. It's casual, it's fun, and it's got golf to boot.”
If you want to complete an epic bachelor party experience, Myrtle Beach is a great destination to add in a day of deep-sea fishing with the boys.
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Santa Barbara Wine Country, California
Solvang Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Excellent golf options
- Great beer and wine scene to fill your evening itinerary
- Year-round golf
You may not have had the Santa Barbara wine country on your list of golf bachelor party destinations, but we think you should check it out.
If you prefer a party with some golf, wine-tasting, breweries, and exquisite dining rather than gambling, gentlemen's clubs and all-night drinking, a Santa Barbara wine country destination like Solvang, California, could really be your speed.
“This year (2024) would prove to be an especially cheeky year for golf bachelor parties in this region, not only due to the pristine courses that we house, but also due to the 20th anniversary of the bachelor-themed film – Sideways – which was mainly shot on location throughout Santa Barbara wine country,” said Anna Ferguson of SolvangUSA. “Solvang also counts among its many downtown businesses, about two dozen wine tasting rooms, wine and beer bars, plus vineyard settings just outside of the downtown core. Dining in Solvang is dynamic, with three MICHELIN Guide-listed restaurants in town.”
There may not be dozens of golf courses to choose from like some of the other destinations on this list, but there are a few great golf courses you can easily put on your itinerary, including Alisal River Golf Course. With moderate temperatures year-round, you can plan your trip here any time of year.
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San Diego, California
Torrey Pines golf course fourth hole
San Diego Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Famously excellent weather
- World-class golf courses, including Torrey Pines
- Celebrity chefs contribute to elite culinary scene
You simply cannot go wrong with a golf bachelor party in San Deigo. We can pretty much guarantee beautiful weather, no matter what time of year you go, and there is plenty of excellent golf to choose from, including the iconic Torrey Pines courses, where the South Course staged two of the most dramatic U.S. Opens of this century.
Add to that the unique and tantalizing culinary scene and an active nightlife, and you’ll find it easy to build a golf-themed bachelor party itinerary that will whet all appetites.
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Northern Michigan
N. Michigan Golf Courses
Golf Season: May-September
Pros:
- Hidden gem
- Great golf courses close to one-another
- More affordable than some other golf bachelor party destinations
Northern Michigan as a golf bachelor party destination? I’ll explain.
Your bachelor party in Northern Michigan offers plenty of great golf options within driving distance of one-another. It also provides a more laid-back vibe and you can pull off the trip for a lot less dough than some of the other tourist hot-spots on this list.
“Northern Michigan is an underrated gem with a plethora of quality golf courses in close proximity, making it perfect for a golf bachelor party,” said Ritesh Raj of CuddlyNest, where travelers book vacation accommodations. “The region offers startling elevation changes, stunning scenery, and tremendous value. Public Bay Harbor Golf Club and Greywalls at Marquette Golf Club are two notable courses in the area. With stay-and-play packages available, you can maximize your golf experience without breaking the bank.”
If your Northern Michigan trip doesn’t quite take you to the upper peninsula, we highly recommend you check out Forrest Dunes. It’s a Tom Doak design that features The Loop, a fully reversible course that plays one direction one day, and the other direction the next.
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Pinehurst Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Bucket-list trip for the golf enthusiast
- Combine rounds at Pinehurst with other great courses nearby
- Easy to get to
- Year-round golf weather
If everybody attending this golf-centric bachelor party is a golf enthusiast, why not consider Pinehurst? You have access to more bucket-list golf courses than you’d ever be able to fit into one trip, and it’s easy to pick and choose the accommodations that fit your budget and needs.
Our advice would be to pick off a couple of the Pinehurst courses, and add some nearby gems to your itinerary like Pine Needles, which hosted its fourth U.S. Women’s open in 2022.
No matter what time of year you want to host your golf bachelor party, Pinehurst can accommodate it, with year-round golf weather.
Gamble Sands, Brewster, Washington
Gamble Sands
Golf Season: April-October
Pros:
- World-class golf courses with first-class accommodations on the property
- Courses known to be player-friendly
- Everything you need at one location
If you want to book a golf bachelor party where you don’t have to stress about building an elaborate itinerary and considering all sorts of complicated logistics, a place like Gamble Sands in Brewster, Washington is perfect.
Gamble Sands, designed by David McLay Kidd (famous for Bandon Dunes), has the perfect lineup of golf offerings. The championship Sands Course is one of the most underrated golf courses in the country. McLay Kidd changed his tune a little when he built this track, opting to design a course where good play is rewarded and low rounds are gettable, but mediocre play isn’t punished as severely as some other prestigious courses. On top of that, there’s an exciting 14-hole par-3 course where you can whet your appetite, settle some bets, or get some twilight rounds in.
If that’s not enough, check out the cascade putting course where it doesn’t take too much imagination to create some pressure-packed putting competitions. You can even have a glow ball putting session at the Cascade course late into the night.
The on-site accommodation, the Inn at Gamble Sands, gives you a luxurious place to crash when it’s finally time to put the clubs away for the night, and the dining options, including an elevated grill & bar, plus a more casual grab-and-go option, ensure you have everything you need all in one place.
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Austin, Texas
Austin Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Great destination for bachelor parties and for golf
- Year-round golf season
- Unique and prestigious nightlife scene
- Great food scene
Austin has been a popular destination for bachelor parties for years, and when you consider the excellent golf options the city offers, it becomes an ideal spot for your golf bachelor party.
Austin is well-known for its music scene and if you’re in the know, you know the food scene is unique and delicious.
But how about the golf? Some of the nicest courses in the Austin area are indeed private, but when you consider the public golf options, it’s easy to imagine an unforgettable golf bachelor party in Austin. You could actually plan a world-class golf itinerary without even leaving the Omni Barton Creek grounds, with four top-tier courses on the property. When you consider some of the other top public courses in Austin, the challenge might be deciding which courses you have to skip.
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North Lake Tahoe, California & Nevada
North Tahoe Golf Courses
Golf Season: May-September
Pros:
- Breathtaking scenery
- Higher elevation means your ball flies farther
- Lakefront golf
If you want to deliver a breathtaking experience to your bachelor party, check out Lake Tahoe. The north side of the lake is packed with a half-dozen full-length courses plus a handful of bachelor-party-friendly executive courses.
“The area has six championship golf courses, four executive golf courses, and some of the best views found in all of California,” said PR Specialist Taylor Eck of Augustine Agency. “Those wanting lakefront golfing for their bachelor party must take a swing at Incline Village’s championship course. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the meticulously maintained masterpiece. The Chateau course offers the trifecta of California views: mountain, lake, and manicured green golf vistas.”
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Streamsong, Florida
Streamsong Red designed by Coore and Crenshaw
Streamsong Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Three world-class courses from world-renowned designers
- 19-hole short course to round out the on-course fun
- On-site lodging and dining
If your group meets two important criteria, then Streamsong should get serious consideration for your bachelor party. First, everyone in your group should be a golfer. Second, you want the vibe of the bachelor party to be golf, beers, and chill. Don’t drag non-golfers to Streamsong, and don’t go there if you're looking to party all night.
However, if that sounds like your ideal bachelor party, read on.
Similar to Gamble Sands, Streamsong offers all the world-class golf you can handle in one place. With three championship courses designed by three world-renowned designers (Blue by Tom Doak, Red by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and Black by Gil Hanse), plus a 19-hole short course, The Chain, also designed by Coore & Crenshaw, you will enjoy every minute of golf, and can play every minute of the day.
The on-site accommodation and dining are as good as the courses and offer everything you need for a great bachelor party for a golf-obsessed group.
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville Golf Courses
Golf Season: Year Round
Pros:
- Affordable
- Awesome music scene
- Very tourist-friendly
Nashville has quickly become one of the most popular destinations for bachelorette parties because of its iconic country music scene, honky tonks, rooftop bars and southern cuisine, which can all be found in spades on Broadway.
All of those attractions also make it a great place for a bachelor party, and if you want golf to be part of your bachelor party, there is no shortage of great golf in Nashville and the area. Add in the fact that you can pretty much play golf there year-round, and it’s pretty easy to get to and from Nashville from anywhere, and this could just be the perfect destination for your group.
Kohler, Wisconsin
The par-3 seventh hole at Whistling Straits
Kohler Golf Courses
Golf Season: May-October
Pros:
- Play world-famous golf courses
- Avoid the hustle and bustle of bigger cities
- Easily accessible from Milwaukee and Chicago
If you’ve got a bachelor party with all golfers, why not host a Ryder Cup style party on a Ryder Cup course? Consider taking your party to Whistling Straights in Kohler, Wisconsin, where your group can also visit Blackwolf Run. There are a few on-site lodging options where you can take advantage of dining and spa offerings as well.
“Whistling Straits has played host to some of the biggest events in the sport, including three PGA Championships, the 2007 US Senior Open and the 2021 Ryder Cup,” said Nate Swick of Turner PR. “With four courses designed by Pete Dye, Destination Kohler is a golf-lover's dream. An hour from Milwaukee and 2.5 from Chicago, Kohler is an easy getaway and an unforgettable last run with the lads before tying the knot.”