Buddies Golf Trips to the United States
The widest choice of buddies golf on earth, from Bandon Dunes links to Scottsdale desert to Myrtle Beach value. How the headline destinations compare and how to choose.
Photo: Pinehurst No. 2 via Google.
Who this trip suits
The United States offers the widest choice of buddies golf trips on earth, from remote links to desert resorts to value coastlines, so the first decision is what your group is really after. Purists who want to play until dark choose Bandon Dunes, traditionalists choose Pinehurst, mixed groups who want nightlife choose Scottsdale, budget minded crews choose Myrtle Beach, and bucket list groups choose Pebble Beach.
Whichever you pick, the formula is the same: one great round a day, the occasional 36 hole push at the multi course resorts, and enough downtime to keep it fun. We secure the tee times, including the hard ones, sort the lodging and transfers and match the destination to your dates and budget. Below is how the headline destinations compare and how to choose.
The destinations compared
| Destination | Best for | Indicative per head |
|---|---|---|
| Bandon Dunes, Oregon | Links golf, multiple rounds a day | From about 4,000 USD |
| Pinehurst, North Carolina | Classic American golf town | About 2,500 to 4,500 USD |
| Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert golf and nightlife | About 2,500 to 4,500 USD |
| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | Value and choice, about 90 courses | From about 1,200 USD |
| Pebble Beach, California | Bucket list ocean golf | From about 5,000 USD |
Destination details and indicative ranges verified June 2026. Pinehurst No. 2 is a Donald Ross design and US Open venue. Figures change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
How to choose your trip
Bandon Dunes, the purist trip
Five championship courses and a celebrated par 3 course on the wild Oregon coast, walking only with caddies, where groups play 36 holes a day and the second round is half price. Fly into North Bend or drive from Portland.
Pinehurst, the heritage trip
The cradle of American golf, nine courses led by the Donald Ross masterpiece No. 2, a future and former US Open venue, plus the short course called The Cradle and rocking chairs on the clubhouse porch.
Scottsdale, the all rounder
More than 200 desert courses including TPC Scottsdale, plus spas, steakhouses and a nightlife scene, which makes it the easiest sell for a mixed group that wants more than golf.
Myrtle Beach, the value play
Around 90 courses, abundant lodging and budget friendly pricing on the South Carolina coast, the place to play a lot of golf without the premium green fees.
Pebble Beach, the bucket list
The greatest meeting of golf and sea on the Monterey Peninsula, the round of a lifetime at Pebble Beach with Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay alongside.
Indicative package range
| Trip level | Per head, indicative | What it tends to include |
|---|---|---|
| Value | From about 1,200 to 2,500 USD | Myrtle Beach style, four star lodging, plenty of rounds and shared transfers. |
| Premium | About 3,000 to 5,000 USD | Scottsdale or Pinehurst resorts, marquee rounds, buggies and a private driver. |
| Bucket list | About 5,000 USD and up | Bandon Dunes or Pebble Beach, caddies, the headline rounds and the best lodging. |
Best time to book. The marquee resorts release tee times months ahead and Bandon Dunes and Pebble Beach sell out fast, so book the headline rounds early. We can dig into any one destination through our dedicated guides to Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst, Scottsdale and Myrtle Beach. For the full hand built trip, send the brief below.
Plan a United States buddies trip
We match the destination to your group, secure the tee times including the hard ones, and sort the lodging and transfers. Tell us roughly when and how many are traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Frequently asked
Where is the best buddies golf trip in the United States?
It depends on what your group wants. Bandon Dunes in Oregon is the purist's choice for links golf, Pinehurst in North Carolina is the classic American golf town, Scottsdale in Arizona pairs desert courses with nightlife, and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is the value king with around 90 courses. Pebble Beach and Monterey are the bucket list ocean option.
How much does a United States golf trip cost?
Indicative 2026 costs vary widely by destination. Myrtle Beach can run from around 1,200 USD per head for a value week, Scottsdale and Pinehurst from about 2,500 to 4,500 USD, and a Bandon Dunes or Pebble Beach trip from 4,000 USD up into five figures, excluding flights. Green fees move with the season, so always confirm directly before booking.
How many rounds should a buddies group play?
Most groups settle on one round a day for four to six days, with the occasional 36 hole day at multi course resorts such as Bandon Dunes or Pinehurst. Building in a rest afternoon or a non golf evening keeps the group fresh and the trip enjoyable rather than a grind.
When is the best time for a United States golf trip?
It is seasonal by region. Scottsdale is best from October to May, Myrtle Beach and Pinehurst shine in spring and autumn, Bandon Dunes plays year round but is finest from June to October, and Pebble Beach is best in late spring and autumn. We match the destination to your dates.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Destination and course facts verified June 2026; indicative costs verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.