The Best Golf Destinations in June
June is the northern hemisphere's golden month. The great links and heathland courses are firm and green, the weather is at its most settled before the summer crowds arrive, and the days stretch on forever, light past ten at night in Scotland and barely dark at all in Iceland. Here are the ten destinations we send golfers to in June, ranked, with our verdict on the weather, the courses and what to play, plus the long-day magic that makes this the month to head north.
Photo: Old Course, St Andrews via Google.
How we ranked them
This list weighs what matters most in June: the long northern daylight, settled early summer weather before the peak holiday rush, the firm and green condition of the great links and heathland, and the chance to play more golf in a day than any other month allows. We have leaned hard into the British Isles and northern Europe, where June is close to perfect, and given the cool, dry American Pacific Northwest its due alongside them. 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 June golf destinations
Scotland, St Andrews and the links
June is when Scotland is at its absolute best. The links of St Andrews, Fife and the east coast play firm and fast in long, often dry early summer light, with the sun up before five and golf possible past ten at night. The Old Course, the Castle, North Berwick, Gullane and the gems beyond are in peak condition, the worst of the spring weather is gone and the July crowds have not yet arrived. For the travelling golfer it is the dream window, and it takes top spot comfortably.
Verdict: the home of golf at its long-day, peak-season finest.Southwest Ireland
The southwest of Ireland in June is glorious, the great Atlantic links of Ballybunion, Lahinch, Tralee and Waterville at their green, firm best under the long evening light. The weather is as settled as this wild coast gets, the famous Irish hospitality is in full swing, and the drives between courses run through some of the loveliest scenery in Europe. It is the most romantic links trip going, and June is its sweet spot.
Verdict: the great Atlantic links and the warmest welcome in golf.Oregon Coast and Bandon Dunes, USA
June is one of the finest months on the Oregon coast, the wet spring giving way to drier, cooler days perfect for the long walks of Bandon Dunes. The five championship courses, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes, Old Macdonald, Bandon Trails and Sheep Ranch, are pure, firm, fescue links golf with the Pacific crashing below, and the long northern light lets you play dawn to dusk. For an American links pilgrimage, this is the month.
Verdict: America's greatest links resort in its prime walking weather.England, heathland and links
June shows off England's two great golfing strengths: the Surrey and Berkshire heathland of Sunningdale, Wentworth and Walton Heath at their purple-heathered, firm best, and the northwest links of Birkdale, Hillside and Formby running fast along the coast. The weather is at its most reliable, the courses are immaculate, and London and Manchester make easy gateways. It is a polished, civilised June trip with two very different styles to mix.
Verdict: peak heathland and links within easy reach of the cities.Iceland
Few golfing experiences match June in Iceland, where the midnight sun means you can tee off at any hour and the courses, set among lava fields, black-sand coast and glacial backdrops, are unlike anywhere else on earth. The flagship Keilir and the dramatic northern layouts come alive in the long, bright nights, and a round at midnight is a story for life. It ranks here on novelty and beauty rather than depth, and June is the only time to do it.
Verdict: midnight-sun golf you can only play in the long June nights.Sweden, the west coast
Sweden's west coast around Gothenburg and Halmstad is a quiet star of the Nordic summer, its coastal courses, led by Halmstad and the seaside layouts of the Bohuslan coast, firm and beautiful in the long June light. The weather is warm and settled, the green fees gentle by British standards, and the relaxed Scandinavian pace makes for an easy, value-rich week. It is one of Europe's most underrated June trips.
Verdict: underrated Nordic links and great value in the long light.Wales
June is the time to discover Wales, its run of fine links, Royal Porthcawl, Pennard, Ashburnham and the Anglesey coast, playing firm and fast with far quieter tee sheets and gentler fees than the famous names across the borders. The scenery is dramatic, the welcome warm and the value excellent, making it a rewarding alternative for golfers who want links character without the crowds. The long days stretch the golf well into the evening here too.
Verdict: characterful links, quiet and good value in peak summer.Nova Scotia and Canada
June opens the season on Canada's spectacular east coast, where Cabot Cape Breton's Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs deliver some of the finest modern links golf in the world along the Nova Scotia shore. The early summer days are long and fresh, the courses pristine after the off season, and the wider Maritime scenery superb. For a North American links adventure with the drama turned up, June is the month the doors swing open.
Verdict: world-class modern links on Canada's wild Atlantic coast.Denmark
Denmark is one of Europe's quiet June surprises, its sandy Jutland heathland playing firm and springy like links inland and its modern championship courses, Great Northern and Lubker among them, good enough for the DP World Tour. The long Nordic days, settled early summer weather and friendly value make for a relaxed, high quality golf week, easily combined with a Copenhagen city finish. It rewards the golfer happy to look beyond the obvious.
Verdict: firm Nordic heathland and modern championship golf, great value.Northern Ireland, the Causeway Coast
The Causeway Coast in June is a links lover's dream, Royal Portrush, Portstewart and Castlerock running firm and fast along one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in golf. The early summer light is long, the weather as kind as this northern shore gets, and the addition of Giant's Causeway and the Antrim scenery makes for a memorable trip. It rounds out the ten on quality alone, a fitting end to a list built on the great northern links.
Verdict: dramatic Open-venue links on a spectacular northern coast.Indicative conditions and seasonal value for June. Weather, green fees and tee sheets change, so always confirm directly before booking. Check June tee time availability.
Plan your June golf trip
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June golf questions
Where is the best golf in June?
June is the northern hemisphere's prime golf month, and our pick is Scotland, where the links of St Andrews, Fife and the east coast play in long, often dry early summer light with daylight stretching past ten at night. Southwest Ireland and the Oregon coast around Bandon Dunes run it close, with England, Iceland, Sweden, Wales, Canada, Denmark and Northern Ireland all at or near their best. June is when the great links of the world are firm, green and bathed in the longest days of the year.
Is June a good time for a golf trip?
June is one of the best months of the year for a golf trip in the northern hemisphere. The days are at their longest, the links and heathland courses are in full, firm summer condition, and the weather across the British Isles, northern Europe and the northern United States is at its most settled before the school holidays fill the tee sheets in July and August. Book early, because the marquee courses are in heavy demand in June.
Can you play golf late into the evening in June?
Yes, and it is one of the joys of a June trip north. In Scotland and Ireland the light lasts past ten at night around the solstice, in Iceland it barely gets dark at all, and across northern Europe you can comfortably play 36 holes in a day or tee off after dinner. The long days are a major reason June ranks so highly, letting you fit in more golf and more relaxed evenings than any other month.
How far ahead should you book a June golf trip?
Book the headline June destinations six months or more ahead, and earlier still for the marquee links and for larger groups. June combines the best weather with the longest days, so demand for St Andrews, Bandon Dunes, the Irish links and the rest is high before the summer peak. Securing the order, the tee times and the rooms early is exactly where a trip planner earns its keep.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Seasonal conditions and destination notes verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.