1.For The Dads: Pinehurst, North Carolina

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If someone in your group has never been on a guys golf trip before, start here. Pinehurst Resort has nine courses on property, the most famous being No. 2 – which has hosted the U.S. Open and is genuinely one of the best courses in the country. The town of Pinehurst is small, clean, and built for exactly this. You won’t spend two hours on a highway between golf and dinner. The food is good. The lodging is dialed in. The pace is right.

It’s not trying to be flashy. It’s just excellent golf in an excellent setting, and that’s usually exactly what you need.

2.For Golf Sickos: Bandon Dunes, Oregon

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If your group consists of people who argue about course architecture, debate which Masters was better – 2019 or 1986 – and genuinely want to play 36 holes a day in the wind off the Pacific Ocean, Bandon is for you. Five courses, all walkable, all world-class.

The whole property is designed around the idea that golf is supposed to be hard and beautiful and a little brutal. You will get rained on. You will love it. No one at Bandon is there casually. Everyone is there to play golf, and that energy is contagious. It’s a pilgrimage. 

3. For The Bachelor Party: Scottsdale, Arizona

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Not every guys trip is a spiritual experience. Some of them are four days of golf during the day and whatever happens after dinner stays in Scottsdale. The golf options are legitimately good – TPC Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa, Troon North – but the real selling point is what happens off the course.

The restaurant scene is excellent. The bars stay open. The weather in spring is perfect. If your group has a Derek who’s going to want to extend Thursday night into Friday morning, Scottsdale gives Derek a safe place to do that while the rest of you can still make your 7:30 tee time.

Bonus: you can book your trip during Superbowl / WM Open weekend. 

4. Best Value Trip: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Myrtle Beach gets underestimated because the vibes are a little chaotic and the town itself can have a lot going on (anybody ever been to Bike Week?). But there are over 100 golf courses within driving distance, aggressive pricing, and packages built specifically for guys trips.

You can play four rounds in four days for what one round costs at a resort destination. If your group’s budget is a real conversation – and for most groups, it is – Myrtle delivers more golf per dollar than anywhere else in the country. Go in April or October for the best weather.

5. Best Underrated Trip: Northern Michigan

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Nobody’s group chat ever says ‘Northern Michigan.’ That’s the whole point.

Arcadia Bluffs is the anchor of the trip and the reason it belongs on any serious list — a clifftop links course overlooking Lake Michigan that plays as hard and looks as good as anything in the country. But the surrounding area gives you legitimate depth: Boyne Highlands, Treetops, Bay Harbor, The Bear. You can build a four-day itinerary without repeating yourself and without driving more than an hour between stops.

The prices are reasonable, the courses are quiet, and the scenery doesn’t look like it belongs in Michigan. Stop sleeping on it.

Myrtle Beach is the Golf Capital of the World. That is a massive statement, but it’s not a lie. Imagine how awesome a place needs to be to get that title. Boasting over 90 championship courses along the Grand Strand, from oceanfront classics to Lowcountry masterpieces, all wrapped in that perfect mix of sun, sand, seafood, and endless fairways. With designs by legends like Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, and Mike Strantz, it’s a year-round paradise for every level, with stay-and-play deals that make multi-round trips a breeze.

Quick Facts

• 90+ courses across the Grand Strand, public access everywhere, from value munis to top ranked gems
• Coastal & Lowcountry variety: Marsh views, ocean holes, pine forests, and strategic hazards with mild subtropical weather
• Year-round play: Best in spring (March-May) and fall (Sept-Nov) for prime temps (70s-80s°F) and conditions; summer deals with longer days; winter for uncrowded value
• Affordable luxury: Greens fees often $50-$200+; unbeatable stay-and-play packages with lodging, carts, and perks
• Home to the Myrtle Beach Classic (PGA Tour event at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club)

From scratch golfers, to guys who are better drinkers than they are golfers, everyone agrees that Myrtle Beach is the perfect place for a Golf Adventure. It feels endless. You may never go anywhere else to play golf after a trip to Myrtle.

Perfect For…

• Guys’ Trips: 36-hole days, post-round beers on oceanfront patios, nightlife, and endless variety. Mix high-drama Dye holes with fun Palmer risk-reward
• Families: Beach resorts with pools, kids’ programs, mini-golf; forgiving tracks and short courses; non-golfers hit the boardwalk, aquarium, or Atlantic shores

Top Standout Courses

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (Pawleys Island)

Mike Strantz’s Southern charm masterpiece,  majestic oaks, blooming azaleas, strategic hazards, and that unforgettable par-5 18th finishing along the old rice fields. Consistently top-ranked nationally; pure beauty and shot-making fun.

The Dunes Golf & Beach Club (Myrtle Beach)

Robert Trent Jones Sr. classic, host of the Myrtle Beach Classic PGA event. Oceanfront drama, timeless design, and pristine conditions; a bucket-list staple with history and heroics.

TPC Myrtle Beach

Tour-caliber layout (only 5-star in Golf Digest “Places to Play”), undulating fairways, strategic bunkers, and championship feel. Open to the public, great practice areas and conditions.

Barefoot Resort – Dye Course (North Myrtle Beach)

Pete Dye’s brutal beauty, stacked sod bunkers, water everywhere, and signature drama. Part of the “Fantastic Four” at Barefoot; high-adrenaline challenge with resort perks.

King’s North at Myrtle Beach National

An Arnold Palmer icon, Featuring  “The Gambler” par-5 with island fairway option. Renovated and bold; risk-reward heaven for groups.

Great Stay-and-Play Resorts & Spots

• Barefoot Resort: Four courses (Dye, Fazio, Love, Norman), villas, yacht club views, popular “Play 3 Get 1 Free” deals
• Myrtle Beach National :Three Palmer courses, central location
• Oceanfront resorts like DoubleTree or Captain’s Quarters, Beach access + easy course shuttles
• Packages via Myrtle Beach Golf Trips, PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com,  or direct, includes lodging, multi-rounds, breakfast, and savings

All Key Myrtle Beach Golf Courses at a Glance

• Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (Southern charm icon)
• The Dunes Golf & Beach Club (PGA host classic)
• TPC Myrtle Beach (Tour-level public gem)
• Barefoot Resort (Dye, Fazio, Love, Norman)
• King’s North (Palmer risk-reward)
• True Blue, Tidewater, Grande Dunes, Pawleys Plantation
• Plus Legends, Prestwick, and more value favorites

Pro Tips

• Book stay-and-play packages early via myrtlebeachgolftrips.com,  playgolfmyrtlebeach.com, or resort sites,  multi-round deals and replays save big
• Fly into Myrtle Beach International (MYR) for easy access
• Pair golf with Grand Strand classics: fresh seafood, boardwalk fun, craft beer, or beach days
• Play mornings in summer to beat heat; fall/spring for ideal weather; embrace the variety, with a mix of tough and fun tracks

Time to hit the Grand Strand, enjoy immaculate courses and ocean breezes. It is Golf Mecca. It is Myrtle Beach,