The Best Golf Destinations for Easter
Easter lands in late March or April, the sweet spot of the golfing spring. The southern Mediterranean is warm and settled before the summer heat, the American desert and the Masters belt are at their peak, and courses everywhere are in fine condition. These are the eight destinations we would book for an Easter golf trip, ranked with the spring weather window, the courses to play and our verdict.
Photograph: Quinta do Lago, the Algarve, via Google, by Mark Howson.
How we chose
We ranked these eight on reliable Easter weather, the quality and density of the golf, and how well the destination suits a spring trip, often a family or long weekend window. Easter falls in late March or April, so we leaned into the southern Mediterranean, where Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Cyprus are warm and in peak condition while northern Europe is still cool, then added the American desert and the southeastern states, which are glorious in spring and carry the buzz of the Masters in early April. Easter Sunday in 2027 falls on 28 March, placing the long weekend at the very start of the season. The order weighs warmth, golf quality and how easily it makes a great Easter trip. Easter is a busy travel period, so book early.
The 8 best golf destinations for Easter
The Algarve, Portugal
Our top pick for Easter, and Europe's most complete golf coast at its seasonal best. By late March the Algarve is warm and reliably sunny, the courses around Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura are in immaculate spring condition, and the famous density means you can play a different top track every day from one base. It is one of the busiest Algarve windows, so the prime tee times book up well ahead. For warmth, quality and easy logistics close to home, nothing beats it at Easter.
The Costa del Sol, Spain
Spain's golf coast runs Portugal close, and Easter is prime time. The Costa del Sol between Malaga and Sotogrande packs in more than seventy courses, from the resort layouts of Marbella to the championship pedigree of Valderrama and the San Roque belt, all enjoying comfortable spring temperatures and excellent ground conditions. Add a short transfer from a major airport and a deep choice of hotels, and it is an easy, warm and varied Easter trip for groups and families alike.
Belek, Turkey
The Antalya resort belt of Belek is one of the great spring value destinations, and Easter catches it warm, green and in excellent shape before the summer heat. The pine framed championship courses, several of them tour venues, sit alongside large all inclusive resorts, which makes Belek especially strong for groups and families who want plentiful golf and easy evenings in one place. The weather is reliable, the value is hard to match, and the courses are in peak spring form.
Cyprus
For dependable spring sun a little further east, Cyprus is a smart Easter choice. The Paphos area courses, Aphrodite Hills among them, enjoy warm, settled weather by late March and far fewer crowds than the Spanish and Portuguese coasts. It pairs relaxed Mediterranean golf with beaches, ruins and good food for a gentler, sunnier Easter break, ideal for couples and families who want warmth and golf without the peak season bustle.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Across the Atlantic, the Sonoran Desert is at its glorious best in spring, and Scottsdale is the hub. By Easter the desert is warm and dry but not yet hot, the cactus is in bloom, and the celebrated target golf of the TPC Scottsdale and the surrounding resort courses is in superb condition. It is the marquee American desert window before the summer heat arrives, with abundant high end resorts and dining, a brilliant Easter trip for golfers chasing reliable sun and dramatic scenery.
Augusta and Georgia, USA
Easter falls close to the Masters in early April, and there is no more atmospheric time for a golf trip to Georgia. While Augusta National itself is private, the wider state is in full southern spring, the azaleas and dogwoods in bloom, the public and resort courses around Augusta, Atlanta and the coast playing beautifully, and golf fever everywhere. Build a trip around the buzz of Masters week, soak up the history, and play the region's strong public golf in the loveliest season of the southern year.
The Carolinas Sandhills
The pine scented Sandhills of North Carolina, centered on Pinehurst, are at their finest in spring, and Easter catches the region warm, green and quiet before the summer. The legendary Pinehurst resort courses, No. 2 the jewel, sit among a deep cluster of classic Donald Ross designs, all walkable and immaculately conditioned in April. It is one of America's great golf pilgrimages and a wonderful Easter base for a buddies trip built on history and volume of quality golf.
Marrakech, Morocco
For warmth with a sense of adventure, Marrakech is a fine Easter pick. Spring brings pleasant temperatures before the summer heat, and the city's manicured courses, framed by the snow capped Atlas Mountains and palm groves, are in lovely condition. A short flight from Europe, it pairs golf with the souks, riads and food of one of the world's great cities, an exotic and excellent value Easter trip for golfers who want something a little different from the usual coasts.
Weather and seasonal notes verified June 2026 from destination and golf travel sources; Easter 2027 falls on 28 March. Conditions and green fees vary year to year, so always confirm current rates and tee times directly before booking. Check Easter tee time availability.
Plan your Easter golf trip
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Easter golf questions
Where is the best place to play golf at Easter?
Easter falls in late March or April, so the answer is spring golf at its best. Our top pick is the Algarve in Portugal, with reliable warm weather, world class courses and the season in full swing, closely followed by the Costa del Sol in Spain and the resort belt of Belek in Turkey. For warmth a little further afield, Cyprus and Morocco shine, while in the United States Scottsdale in Arizona is at its desert peak and the Georgia and Carolina spring, around Masters week, is glorious. Easter is a popular family travel window, so book early. Always confirm current fees and tee times directly before booking.
Is Easter a good time for a golf holiday?
Easter is one of the best times of the year for a golf trip in the northern hemisphere. The southern Mediterranean, from Portugal and Spain to Turkey, Cyprus and Morocco, enjoys warm, settled spring weather and courses in peak condition before the summer heat. The American desert and the southeastern states are at their spring best too, with the Masters bringing golf fever to Georgia. The one trade off is that Easter is a peak family and school holiday window, so flights, hotels and prime tee times sell out early, and it pays to plan well ahead.
When is Easter in 2027 for planning a golf trip?
Easter Sunday in 2027 falls on 28 March, with Good Friday on 26 March, placing the long weekend at the very start of spring. That timing suits the southern Mediterranean and the American Sunbelt, which are warm and in fine condition by late March, and it lands close to the Masters in early April, a magical time for a golf trip to Georgia or the Carolinas. Because Easter dates shift each year, always check the exact dates and book flights and tee times early, as it is a busy travel period.
Is it warm enough to play golf in Europe at Easter?
In the southern Mediterranean, yes. The Algarve, the Costa del Sol, Belek and Cyprus all enjoy comfortable spring temperatures by Easter, typically pleasant for golf with long settled spells, and the courses are in excellent condition. Northern Europe and the links countries are still cool and unpredictable at Easter, so for a warm and reliable spring golf trip head south. Pack a light layer for cooler mornings and evenings, and always confirm seasonal conditions before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Seasonal weather and Easter 2027 dates verified June 2026 from destination and golf travel sources. Last reviewed June 2026.