Golf Society Trips to The United States
The States is where a society goes big. Pick one multi course resort, Pinehurst, Streamsong, Bandon Dunes, and a large group plays several of the country's best courses, eats and sleeps on site, and runs a week long order of merit without a long transfer in sight. The golf is world class and the stay and play model keeps everyone together.
Photo: Pinehurst No. 2 via Google.
Who it suits
A society wants three things: enough good courses to fill a week, lodging and dining that hold a big group together, and logistics simple enough to run a competition without herding cats. The great American golf resorts deliver all three. Pinehurst, Streamsong and Bandon Dunes each cluster several top courses around on site hotels, so the society wakes, plays, scores and dines in one place, with caddie programs and short courses that suit a mixed bag of handicaps.
It suits groups happy to fly the Atlantic for a bucket list week and to spend at the top end, since the marquee resorts price as premium. The reward is the density of great golf and the ease: no daily transfers, no scattered tee sheet, and an order of merit that runs itself. Scottsdale is the alternative for a society that also wants a town, with dozens of courses and a famously lively evening scene.
Resorts and courses to build around
Pinehurst, North Carolina
The home of American golf since 1895. The Donald Ross masterpiece No. 2 is the bucket list round, the restored No. 4 and the fun par 3 Cradle round out a multi day society stay, all from one on site resort with caddies.
Streamsong, Florida
Three modern destination courses, the Red by Coore and Crenshaw, the Blue by Tom Doak and the Black by Gil Hanse, set on reclaimed mining land with big sandy contours, plus an on site lodge built for groups.
Bandon Dunes, Oregon
The links pilgrimage: five raw, walking only courses along the Pacific dunes, caddies, and a clubhouse culture that puts the game first. The hardest to reach and the most cherished by societies who make the trip.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Desert golf and a lively town. TPC Scottsdale hosts the raucous Phoenix Open, and dozens of resort courses sit minutes from the bars and restaurants, ideal for a society that wants evenings as much as mornings.
The Monterey Peninsula, California
Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay on one storied stretch of coast. Iconic and pricey, the splurge week for a society chasing the most famous public golf in the country.
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
The Ocean Course by Pete Dye, a PGA Championship and Ryder Cup venue, plus several resort courses on a Lowcountry barrier island, a strong single base for a society that wants a championship test.
Course and resort facts verified June 2026 from the resorts and recognized rankings. Pinehurst No. 2 is a Donald Ross design; Streamsong's courses are by Coore and Crenshaw, Tom Doak and Gil Hanse; Kiawah's Ocean Course is by Pete Dye. Access and green fees change, so always confirm with each resort before booking.
A sample society week, day by day
Arrive and settle
Fly in, transfer to the chosen resort, register the society and warm up on the short course or range.
Second course
Open the order of merit on the resort's secondary course to find your feet before the headline round.
The marquee round
Pinehurst No. 2, Streamsong Red or the Bandon course of your choice, with caddies, the day the trip is built around.
Third course
Another of the resort's layouts, then a short game contest on the par 3 course in the evening light.
Replay or add on
Replay the favorite or play a nearby course, and hold the presentation dinner on site.
Final round and home
A relaxed last round, then transfer back for the flight home, order of merit settled.
Indicative costs and when to book
| Item | Indicative 2026 |
|---|---|
| Marquee course green fee | premium resort rate, peak, confirm |
| Stay and play, per night plus golf | indicative, group rate, confirm |
| Caddie, per round | indicative plus gratuity, confirm |
| Transatlantic flights, per head | indicative, season dependent, confirm |
| Society package per head, golf week | indicative, confirm |
Best time to book: 6 to 12 months ahead for a society of eight or more, longer for Bandon Dunes and peak winter dates in Florida and Arizona. Lock the resort and the marquee tee time first; the rest of the week follows. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan a United States golf society trip
Tell us the size of the society, the dates and the resort or region on the list, and a concierge will sort the stay and play, the tee times and the caddies, costed to the head, with no obligation.
United States golf society questions
Where should a golf society go in the United States?
For a large society, pick a single multi course resort and stay on site: Pinehurst in North Carolina, Streamsong in Florida and Bandon Dunes in Oregon all bundle several top courses with lodging and dining, which keeps a big group together and the logistics simple. Scottsdale suits a society that also wants a lively town in the evenings.
How much does a United States golf society trip cost?
The States is a premium destination and the marquee resorts price accordingly, so a week with stay and play at Pinehurst, Streamsong or Bandon plus flights from Europe usually runs into the thousands per head. Stay and play packages give the best value. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a United States golf trip?
It depends on the region. Spring and autumn suit Pinehurst and the Carolinas, winter is high season in Florida and Arizona, and the Bandon and Monterey coasts play best from late spring to early autumn. Build the dates around the resort you choose.
How far ahead should a society book a US golf trip?
For a group of eight or more, book six to twelve months ahead, more for Bandon Dunes and peak winter dates in Florida and Arizona. The marquee tee times and on site lodging fill first, so lock the resort and the headline course before the rest of the week.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.