North Carolina
Pinehurst Resort
Ten courses including No. 2. Best pure golf-town buddy trip in America.
Oregon Coast
Bandon Dunes
Walking-only links golf. Six courses, no cars, no excuses.
Central Florida
Streamsong Resort
Red, Blue and Black over old phosphate mines. Big, wild greens.
Arizona
We-Ko-Pa & Scottsdale
Desert target golf, perfect November–April weather, easy logistics.
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach
Best value per round anywhere — 80+ courses and cheap condos.
Wisconsin
Destination Kohler
Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. A bucket-list summer week.
Buddy trip checklist
- • Book 6–9 months out for peak season resorts.
- • 36 holes day one, 18 the rest — everyone survives.
- • Set the format before you land (Stableford travels best).
- • Ship clubs if the group is 4+; it's cheaper than bag fees.
- • Confirm caddie policy and cash tips ahead of time.
- • One collected pot, one treasurer, no arguments.