Where to Play Golf in March
March is one of the best golf months of the year. The desert and the Gulf hit their seasonal peak before the summer heat, southern Europe wakes into spring, and Florida's winter season is in full swing. These are the eight destinations we would book for a March trip, ranked with the weather window, the courses to play and indicative 2026 fees.
Photograph: Quinta do Lago, the Algarve, via Google
How we chose
We ranked these eight on reliable March weather, the quality and density of the golf, the ease of getting there and the value for the month. The two that shape the list are the desert and the Gulf, both at their absolute best in March, and southern Europe, which offers spring warmth on a short flight even if it can still throw the odd cool day. We have leaned toward destinations a travelling golfer can actually book a strong week around, not just a single warm round, and ordered them with the European traveller in mind. For a fuller seasonal view, see our companion guide to the best golf destinations in March.
The 8 best places to play golf in March
The Algarve, Portugal
Europe's favourite March destination, and our top pick for travellers from the UK and northern Europe. Spring warmth, a short flight and a dense cluster of championship courses around Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago and the western Algarve, with the turf green after winter and the resorts humming before the summer prices. Early March can still bring a cool or wet day, so pack a layer, but few places pair this much quality golf with this little travel.
Florida
Florida delivers dependable warmth and an enormous choice of golf in March, from the resort courses of Orlando and Naples to the Streamsong dunes and the PGA Tour stages of the east coast. The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass lands mid month, so you can play in the morning and watch the best in the world in the afternoon. It is humid rather than dry, and spring break adds crowds, but for warmth, variety and an easy long haul it is hard to beat.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi
March is the sweet spot in the Gulf, the last of the cool, dry season before the summer heat, with warm sunny days and the floodlit evening rounds the region made its own. Play the Majlis at Emirates, Yas Links and Saadiyat Beach across the two emirates, all to a polish that few destinations match. By late April it becomes too hot for comfort, so March is the month to go, with five star resorts and a glittering city to frame the golf.
Scottsdale and the Arizona desert
March is Scottsdale at its absolute best, blue skies, dry air, firm desert fairways and daytime highs in the mid 70s to low 80s. This is target golf framed by saguaro and mountain, with a deep bench of resort courses from TPC Scottsdale to Troon North and We Ko Pa. It is the most reliable warm weather golf in North America and the gold standard for a March desert trip, which is exactly why it is also the busiest and dearest. Book early.
Marrakech, Morocco
Morocco is the short haul exotic option, warm in March with highs around the high teens to low twenties Celsius and the snow capped Atlas as a backdrop. Marrakech alone offers Amelkis, Al Maaden, the Nicklaus designed Samanah and the Player designed Assoufid, lush, well kept courses a short transfer from the medina. It is cheaper than the Gulf and only a few hours from Europe, a fine value pick for spring sun with a flavour all its own.
The Costa del Sol, Spain
The Costa del Sol earns its Costa del Golf nickname with the highest density of courses in Europe, from Valderrama and the Marbella resorts to the spread around Mijas and Estepona. March brings spring warmth and a short flight, with prices below the summer peak and the courses in good order. Like the Algarve it can see a cool early spell, but the sheer choice, the value and the easy logistics make it a dependable March base.
Cyprus
Cyprus is the warmest corner of the Mediterranean in March, milder than the Spanish and Portuguese coasts and a notch further south, with the cluster of courses around Paphos, Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley among the best in the region. The golf is quieter and the resorts relaxed, a good pick for a calmer spring week with reliable sun and a short flight, paired with the island's beaches and ancient sites.
Mauritius
For warm water and a honeymoon backdrop, Mauritius delivers in March, an Indian Ocean island where temperatures sit around 28 C and the golf is framed by lagoons and palms. The Ernie Els course at Anahita, Heritage Le Telfair and the Ile aux Cerfs island course pair championship golf with five star beach resorts. It is the longest flight on this list and the most relaxed, golf as part of a wider tropical escape rather than the whole trip.
Weather and seasonal notes verified June 2026 from destination and golf travel sources. Conditions and green fees vary year to year, so always confirm current rates and tee times directly before booking. Check March tee time availability.
Plan your March golf trip
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March golf questions
Where is the best place to play golf in March?
For travellers from Europe the Algarve is the standout March choice, with spring warmth, a short flight and a dense cluster of championship courses. For guaranteed warmth, Florida, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and the Arizona desert are the most reliable. March is the sweet spot in the Gulf, the last of the cool dry season, and peak desert season in Arizona, while southern Europe is waking up for spring. Always confirm current fees and tee times directly before booking.
Is March a good month for a golf holiday?
Yes, March is one of the best months of the year for a golf trip. The desert and Gulf destinations are at their seasonal peak before the summer heat, southern Europe is warming into spring, and the Florida winter season is in full swing. It is also when The Players Championship lands in Florida, so you can play in the morning and watch the best in the world in the afternoon.
Where can I play golf in Europe in March?
The Algarve, the Costa del Sol and Cyprus are the most dependable European March options, all offering spring warmth and a short flight. Early March can still throw a cool or wet day in southern Europe, so pack a layer, but the courses are green after winter and prices sit below the summer peak. Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Is it too hot to play golf in Dubai in March?
No, March is ideal in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the last of the cool dry season with warm sunny days and the floodlit evening rounds the region made its own. By late April it becomes uncomfortably hot, so March is one of the best months to go before the summer heat arrives.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Seasonal weather windows and indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.