The Best Golf Destinations in February
February is the heart of the winter escape, and it has a calendar of its own. The Gulf and the desert are at their peak, the WM Phoenix Open brings the PGA Tour and the crowds to Scottsdale, and the southern hemisphere is in high summer. Here are the ten destinations we send golfers to in February, ranked, with our verdict on the weather, the value and what to play.
Photo: Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, via Google.
How we ranked them
This list weighs the things that actually matter in February: dependable warmth at the back end of the northern winter, the quality and depth of the courses, the experience around the golf, and how easy the trip is to run. We have leaned toward the certain sun of the Gulf and the southern hemisphere summer, while giving Scottsdale its due for the WM Phoenix Open, and Florida, Morocco and the Canary Islands their place as the milder, closer options. Every destination here links through to our fuller guide so you can go deeper, and every fee is a guide only, always to be confirmed directly before booking.
The 10 best February golf destinations
Dubai and the UAE
February is squarely in the Emirates' best window. Daytime temperatures settle into the mid twenties Celsius, the skies are reliably clear, and the championship courses, the Emirates Majlis, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai Hills and Yas Links over in Abu Dhabi, are in flawless condition. Around the golf sit world class hotels, beach clubs and dining, and Abu Dhabi offers a calmer alternative an hour down the road. It is the most dependable warm golf trip on earth in deep winter. Book early, as this is peak season.
Verdict: the surest winter sun, championship golf in flawless trim.Scottsdale and Arizona, United States
No destination owns February like Scottsdale. The WM Phoenix Open, the best attended event on the PGA Tour, takes over the TPC Scottsdale Stadium course this month, with its raucous stadium par 3 sixteenth, and the whole city buzzes around it. The marquee desert courses, Troon North, We-Ko-Pa and Grayhawk, are in fine condition for the golfer who wants to play and watch. It ranks here, rather than top, only because February nights are cold and the peak rates are steep, but as a February golf event there is nothing like it.
Verdict: dramatic desert golf wrapped around the Tour's biggest party.Cape Town and the Garden Route, South Africa
February is the height of the South African summer, with long, warm days and the courses at their lush best. Play Fancourt's three layouts inland at George, the dramatic Pinnacle Point and Pezula on the coast, and the parkland around Cape Town, then add the winelands, a safari and Table Mountain for one of the great combined trips. The flights are long and from Europe it is an overnight, but the value and the sheer variety are outstanding, and the rand stretches a long way.
Verdict: superb high summer golf and a trip of a lifetime around it.Los Cabos, Mexico
February in Los Cabos is warm, dry and gloriously sunny, the peak of the high season at the tip of the Baja peninsula. The Nicklaus, Norman, Weiskopf and Tom Fazio layouts at Cabo del Sol, Quivira, Diamante and Querencia are among the most spectacular in the Americas, tumbling between cactus and the Sea of Cortez. Pair the golf with a beach resort week and the short hop from the western United States and it is a knockout February pick, with the honest caveat that this is the priciest season.
Verdict: dramatic ocean desert golf in peak winter form.Mauritius
For a long haul beach and golf escape, February is warm tropical summer in Mauritius, with the championship courses in good order between the occasional passing shower. Play the layouts at Anahita, Heritage Le Telfair and Ile aux Cerfs, then retreat to a five star lagoon resort for the afternoons. It ranks this high on the sheer quality of the golf and the guarantee of warmth, tempered by the distance, the price of a proper Indian Ocean holiday, and the small chance of summer rain.
Verdict: world class resort golf wrapped in a tropical holiday.Hua Hin and Phuket, Thailand
February falls squarely in Thailand's cool, dry season, the best time of year to play, and the resort towns of Hua Hin and Phuket are among the most rewarding warm weather trips going. The courses, Black Mountain and Banyan at Hua Hin, Blue Canyon and Red Mountain in Phuket, are excellent and superb value, the caddies are part of the charm, and the beaches, the food and the spas round out a relaxed week. Long haul from Europe but a comfortable hop within Asia, it is a value champion in its prime month.
Verdict: outstanding value golf in Thailand's finest season.Florida, United States
February is high season in Florida for good reason, with mild, settled days across the peninsula and an unrivaled depth of golf, from the resort courses of Orlando and Naples to the famous TPC Sawgrass up at Ponte Vedra. It is the easiest warm winter trip from the eastern United States and a comfortable one from Europe, with endless courses, resorts and value at every level. It ranks here because the south Florida winter, while mild, is cooler and less certain than the tropics or the Gulf.
Verdict: enormous depth of golf and an easy winter escape.Marrakech, Morocco
February is one of the most popular months for golf in Morocco, with mild, dry days and excellent playing conditions before the spring heat. Marrakech is the hub, its parkland courses, Royal Golf, Amelkis, Al Maaden and the Montgomerie at Samanah, set against the snow capped Atlas Mountains, with the souks, the riads and the food a few minutes away. A short flight from Europe and fine value, it is the closest of the dependable winter sun trips and a cultural one as much as a golfing one.
Verdict: dependable warmth, real value and a trip with culture built in.The Canary Islands, Spain
The Canaries are Europe's most reliable winter warmth, and February is firmly in season. Tenerife leads the way with Abama, Buenavista and Costa Adeje, with more golf on Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, all volcanic backdrops, ocean views and a near guarantee of low to mid twenties Celsius. Short flights, plenty of resort choice and dependable sun make it a banker for a winter golf week when you do not want a long haul or a gamble on the weather.
Verdict: Europe's safest winter sun, easy and dependable.Vietnam
Vietnam has become one of Asia's most exciting golf destinations, and February brings the cooler, drier weather of the northern and central regions. Play the Greg Norman links style course at The Bluffs Ho Tram, the Robert Trent Jones II design at Hoiana near Hoi An and the Nick Faldo layout at Laguna Lang Co, then enjoy the food, the coastline and the value. It ranks last here only on golfing depth and the patchier February weather in the north, not on quality, which is rising fast.
Verdict: emerging, excellent value golf along a beautiful coast.Indicative conditions and seasonal value for February. Weather, green fees and tee sheets change, so always confirm directly before booking. Check February tee time availability.
Plan your February golf trip
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February golf questions
Where is the best golf in February?
February is peak winter sun season, and our pick is Dubai and the wider UAE, where warm, dry days in the mid twenties Celsius meet championship courses in flawless condition. Scottsdale runs it close, with the WM Phoenix Open bringing the PGA Tour to TPC Scottsdale, while Cape Town, Los Cabos, Mauritius and Thailand all deliver dependable warmth. Florida, Morocco, the Canary Islands and Vietnam round out the ten. Always confirm current fees and conditions directly before booking.
Is February a good time for a golf trip?
February is one of the best months of the year for a warm weather golf trip, with the northern hemisphere still frozen and the desert and tropical destinations at their finest. The Gulf, Arizona, southern Africa, Mexico, the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia all offer reliable sun and courses in fine condition. The trade off is that February sits in the peak winter season at most of these destinations, so book early and expect peak rates.
Can you watch the WM Phoenix Open and play golf in February?
Yes, and it is one of the great February golf trips. The WM Phoenix Open, the best attended event on the PGA Tour, lands at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium course in February, with its famous stadium par 3 sixteenth. Build a week around the tournament and play the marquee desert courses, Troon North, We-Ko-Pa and Grayhawk, on the days you are not at the event. Book tee times and tickets well ahead, as the city is at its busiest. Always confirm current details directly before booking.
How far ahead should you book a February golf trip?
Book four to six months ahead, and earlier for the marquee UAE courses, Scottsdale around the WM Phoenix Open, Cape Town in peak summer, or a large group travelling together. February is high season at almost every winter sun destination, so the best resorts and tee times fill well in advance and rates sit near their yearly peak. A trip planner can lock the courses, the rooms and the rounds in a single brief before availability tightens.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Seasonal conditions and destination notes verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.