Golf Trip Guide dozen
https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lpzdw6/heres_a_google_sheet_with_a_dozen_golf_trip_ideas/ This is a compilation of featured destinations from the Golf Trip Guide newsletter. We cover a lot of ground, from the top golf courses and resorts in America to a few lesser known spots for consideration. A few words here and there may read wonky without the embedded links that show up in the newsletter, so we've also linked to the posts on our website where possible, although not everything gets published there. In general, these overviews can be viewed as a launching point for your own research. Want these featured trips in your inbox each week? Want to support more of this work in the future? Subscribe for free.
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Golf Trip Guide Dozen
This guide covers a variety of golf trip destinations, featuring detailed pricing and travel considerations for several top courses across the United States and Canada.
ABOUT This compilation of featured destinations from the Golf Trip Guide newsletter provides insights into both renowned and lesser-known golf spots. The guide serves as a launching point for further research into golf travel. Interested readers can subscribe for free to receive featured trips directly in their inbox.
GAMBLE SANDS Located in Brewster, Washington, Gamble Sands offers a unique golfing experience in a remote setting. The Sands course, designed by David McLay Kidd, emphasizes fun with expansive, contoured fairways and stunning views. Golf Digest ranks it as the 30th-best public course in America. Rates for golf start at $225 on weekdays and $255 on weekends, with overall trip costs ranging from $640 to $2,105, assuming three days and three nights. Lodging options include hotel guest rates starting at $215 on weekdays and $245 on weekends, while Airbnbs in the area range from approximately $50 to $150 per person per night. Travel considerations include the Wenatchee airport, 90 miles away, and Spokane airport, 2.5 hours away.
NEW MEXICO The Paako Ridge and Black Mesa courses near Albuquerque offer a fantastic golfing experience. Black Mesa, ranked 85th by Golf Digest, is known for its Martian landscape, while Paako Ridge, rated 56th, features wide fairways and sloped greens. Golf prices range from $75 to $100 at Black Mesa and $225 for 18 holes at Paako Ridge. Overall trip costs range from $450 to $1,225 for two days and two nights, with lodging options from $150 to $800. Travel considerations include proximity to Albuquerque and Santa Fe airports, with United and American Airlines providing daily flights.
SMALL-TOWN NEBRASKA Prairie Club in Valentine and Wild Horse in Gothenburg represent exceptional golf value in Nebraska. Prairie Club's Dunes course is noted for its massive scale and includes all-day golf for $354, while Wild Horse offers 18 holes for $76. The overall trip cost for three days and three nights is estimated between $1,000 and $1,800, with lodging options ranging from $200 to $1,000. Travel considerations suggest small airports in Pierre, SD, and North Platte, NE, as preferred points of entry.
SWEETENS COVE Sweetens Cove in Tennessee is a renowned 9-hole course celebrated for its pure golf experience. Greens fees range from $125 to $175 depending on the day of the week, with overall trip costs between $320 and $650 for two days and two nights. Lodging options include affordable Airbnbs and cabins, with many staying in Chattanooga for additional activities. Travel considerations highlight Chattanooga as the preferred airport, with Nashville being two hours away.
WILDERNESS CLUB Wilderness Club in Eureka, Montana, offers a Nick Faldo-designed course that ranks among the top 100. Currently, rates are $200 per round, but the course will transition to private status in January 2026. The overall trip cost ranges from $1,200 to $2,475 for three days and three nights, with lodging options from $600 to $1,650. Travel considerations include Glacier Park airport, which is an hour and 15 minutes away.
SAND VALLEY Sand Valley in Wisconsin features three top-rated courses, including the original Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, and Sedge Valley. Greens fees are $295 per round, with overall trip costs ranging from $1,905 to $3,050 for four days and four nights. Lodging options can start as low as $200 per night if sharing beds, with Airbnbs available for $75 to $150 per person per night. Travel considerations include limited flights to Central Wisconsin Airport, with more options available at Dane County Regional in Madison.
JASPER PARK Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, Canada, is known for its scenic golf course designed by Stanley Thompson, ranked 5th in Canada. Summer greens fees are $260, with overall trip costs estimated between $720 and $1,228 for two days and two nights. Lodging options start around $430 per person per night for stay-and-play packages, with vacation rentals available from $100 to $250 per person per night. Travel considerations include a four-hour drive from Banff and proximity to Calgary and Edmonton airports.
ARCADIA/FOREST DUNES Michigan boasts ten of the top 100 public golf courses, with Arcadia Bluffs and Forest Dunes being standout options. Arcadia Bluffs features rates of $275 for peak months, while Forest Dunes offers greens fees starting at $195. Overall trip costs range from $1,219 to $2,350 for four days and three nights, with lodging options varying from $150 to $1,000. Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is less than 1.5 hours from both courses.
HIDEOUT Hideout in Monticello, Utah, is recognized as the cheapest American public golf course on a top 100 list, with greens fees at $38. Overall trip costs for two days and two nights range from $138 to $226, with lodging options available from $50 to $75 per person per night. Travel considerations include its location an hour from Moab and two hours from Telluride.