2026 Data
Golf Trip All-In Cost Index
What every ranked golf destination actually costs: green fees, lodging, and a realistic all-in estimate for a 3-day group trip. All 55 GTI-ranked destinations, one table.
By the numbers
Cheapest all-in
$200
Silvies Ranch: shoulder-season estimate for a 3-day trip, summed across all non-optional cost categories.
Most expensive
$5,900
Streamsong tops the list at peak-season rates across all cost categories.
Median all-in (shoulder)
$1,175
Half the ranked destinations come in under this mark in shoulder season, including several top-20 GTI finishers.
Value-tier destinations
9
Under $1,100 all-in for 3 days, with at least one legitimate bucket-list course in the rotation.
Premium or better
16
Destinations where $1,800+ is the realistic floor. Most require resort stays or have mandatory caddie fees.
Best cost-to-rank ratio
Bethpage
GTI top-20 for under $1,050 all-in. State park pricing on a U.S. Open and Ryder Cup venue.
Tier
Sort55 trips
| # | Trip | State | Green Fees / Rd | Lodging / Nt | All-In / 3 Days | Tier | Key Callout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bandon Dunes | Oregon | $225–$375 | $190–$510 | $2,250–$3,600 | Premium | Five courses; resort guests get priority tee times and lower posted rates. |
| #2 | Sand Valley | Wisconsin | $325 | $350–$700 | $2,800–$4,225 | Premium | On-resort packages: $4,000–$6,000. Off-site a-la-carte: ~$1,500. Availability is an extreme challenge. |
| #3 | Pinehurst Area | North Carolina | $120–$315 | $90–$250 | $1,600–$2,775 | Mid | Pine Needles, Mid Pines, and Tobacco Road deliver Pinehurst magic without the resort markup. |
| #4 | Pinehurst Resort | North Carolina | $300–$470 | $200–$450 | $1,175–$1,475 | Premium | No. 2 requires a 2-night minimum plus a $250 surcharge on top of the package rate. |
| #5 | Pebble Beach | California | $550–$695 | $800–$1,300 | $2,125–$5,025 | Ultra-Premium | 2 resort nights required for advance Pebble tee time. Spyglass ($550) is the worthy alternative. |
| #6 | Streamsong | Florida | $150–$375 | $250–$500 | $2,750–$5,900 | Premium | Three Top-30 US courses at one property. Summer rates ($150/round) make it most affordable. |
| #7 | Whistling Straits | Wisconsin | $200–$400 | $280–$600 | $2,420–$5,430 | Premium | Straits Course is walking-only. Caddie ($90) + tip ($70) per bag. American Club is the Midwest's only AAA Five Diamond resort. |
| #8 | Kiawah Island | South Carolina | $240–$350 | $250–$600 | $2,320–$5,270 | Premium | Ocean Course is walking-only in the mornings. Caddie gratuity (~$120/bag) is a real line item. |
| #9 | Bend Oregon | Oregon | $80–$180 | $130–$280 | $1,800–$4,650 | Mid | Tetherow, Pronghorn, and Brasada: three strong courses in one weekend. |
| #10 | Southern Utah | Utah | $75–$175 | $50–$300 | $1,875–$5,100 | Mid | Black Desert (PGA TOUR host) + Sand Hollow + Entrada. Value season: Sep–Nov. |
| #11 | Roscommon | Michigan | $80–$170 | $80–$220 | $1,350–$2,585 | Mid | Forest Dunes (The Loop) is a world-class reversible course. Northern Michigan budget lodging. |
| #12 | Gamble Sands | Washington | $200–$295 | $250–$450 | $1,400–$2,575 | Mid-High | Same-day replay for $100 makes this the best replay deal in destination golf. |
| #13 | Arcadia Bluffs | Michigan | $175–$275 | $150–$350 | $700–$1,500 | Mid | Lake Michigan bluffs views; September is the sweet spot for rates and conditions. |
| #14 | Big Cedar Lodge | Missouri | $70–$150 | $180–$350 | $1,590–$2,765 | Mid | Top of the Rock par-3 course is free with resort stay. |
| #15 | Cabot Cape Breton | Nova Scotia | $270–$370 | $300–$500 | $1,770–$2,620 | Premium | Cabot Cliffs is consistently ranked top 5 public courses in the world. |
| #16 | Western Nebraska | Nebraska | $30–$75 | $50–$130 | $715–$1,345 | Value | Golf The West packages from $285 (3 nights + 3 rounds total). Sandhills scenery rivals the courses. |
| #17 | Hilton Head | South Carolina | $80–$480 | $120–$400 | $1,700–$3,250 | Mid-High | Harbour Town ($480) vs. municipal courses ($80). October is the sweet spot for rates. |
| #18 | Silvies Ranch | Oregon | $220 | $200–$400 | $200–$500 | Mid-High | Reversible 18-hole courses. Goat caddies. Most unique golf experience in America. |
| #19 | Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | $50–$150 | $50–$200 | $550–$1,150 | Value | Best pure golf value in the US. 100+ courses. Mid-range trip ($700–$1,000) is the sweet spot. |
| #20 | Sea Island | Georgia | $245–$350 | $250–$500 | $1,075–$2,450 | Premium | RSM Classic host. Forecaddie included. Three-night minimum for package rates. |
| #21 | McLemore | Georgia | $150–$250 | $250–$450 | $1,540–$2,470 | Mid-High | Cloudland Hotel (Curio by Hilton) opened 2024. Stay-and-play only. |
| #22 | Banff | Alberta | $120–$165 | $300–$600 | $1,950–$4,800 | Premium | USD/CAD exchange gives Americans roughly 25% off listed rates. |
| #23 | Sawgrass | Florida | $550–$775 | $200–$400 | $1,140–$1,920 | Premium | Dye's Duo Package ($1,732) is the best entry point. Forecaddie gratuity is not included. |
| #24 | Bay Harbor | Michigan | $80–$160 | $120–$280 | $2,200–$5,150 | Mid | Northern Michigan resort golf without the Bandon price tag. |
| #25 | Innisbrook | Florida | $200–$350 | $180–$300 | $1,370–$2,580 | Mid-High | Copperhead (Valspar Championship host) is the must-play. Four-course variety. |
| #26 | New Mexico | New Mexico | $40–$225 | $100–$280 | $1,370–$3,630 | Mid | Paa-Ko Ridge ($225) is the No. 1 course in-state. Marty Sanchez Links is the top value. |
| #27 | Cabot Citrus Farms | Florida | $137–$350 | $250–$800 | $1,850–$2,950 | Premium | Camp Cabot Package ($2,500/person, 2 nights + 2 rounds) is the cleanest entry point. |
| #28 | North Dakota | North Dakota | $97–$147 | $80–$180 | $1,345–$3,050 | Value | Bully Pulpit is bucket-list Badlands golf. $225 covers 3 North Dakota courses. |
| #29 | Scottsdale | Arizona | $100–$550 | $150–$600 | $1,120–$2,225 | Mid-High | TPC Stadium ($436–$550) is the name brand. Troon North ($250–$315) is the better round. |
| #30 | Palm Springs | California | $85–$200 | $120–$400 | $1,000–$2,600 | Mid-High | Peak season Dec–Apr. May or October is the sweet spot. PGA West Stadium ($264) is marquee. |
| #31 | The Greenbrier | West Virginia | $200–$355 | $280–$500 | $1,630–$2,690 | Premium | $49/day resort fee plus Historic Preservation Fund. Old White and Meadows are unlimited in packages. |
| #32 | Eastern Nebraska | Nebraska | $42–$80 | $70–$130 | $1,125–$2,150 | Value | Quarry Oaks is a top-50 public course at $65 with cart. |
| #33 | Reynolds Lake Oconee | Georgia | $245–$400 | $250–$500 | $925–$1,800 | Mid-High | Stay-and-play only. Six courses across Nicklaus, Fazio, and Rees Jones designs. |
| #34 | RTJ Trail | Alabama | $40–$100 | $80–$180 | $360–$900 | Value | 468 holes across 11 sites. Grand National package ($240/day) is the best starting point. |
| #35 | Las Vegas | Nevada | $65–$200 | $60–$350 | $985–$2,825 | Mid | Skip Shadow Creek ($1,250). Cascata, Bear's Best, and TPC Las Vegas is the smart play. |
| #36 | Dallas | Texas | $100–$280 | $130–$300 | $1,175–$1,950 | Mid | Omni PGA Frisco is the new anchor. Four courses on one campus. |
| #37 | Broadmoor | Colorado | $220–$300 | $350–$550 | $1,300–$2,300 | Premium | Forbes Five-Star resort. Best course-to-cost ratio in Colorado Springs. |
| #38 | Omni Homestead | Virginia | $200–$320 | $200–$350 | $1,100–$1,850 | Mid-High | The Cascades (William Flynn) is a top-50 historic course. Old Course at $203 is the deal. |
| #39 | Golden Horseshoe | Virginia | $99–$180 | $100–$220 | $1,200–$2,100 | Mid | Pete Dye-designed Gold Course inside Colonial Williamsburg. |
| #41 | San Diego | California | $163–$322 | $150–$450 | $1,575–$3,150 | Mid-High | Torrey Pines adds a $50 booking fee + $60 service fee per player. Lodge at Torrey is the splurge. |
| #43 | Lajitas TX | Texas | $175 | $220–$280 | $765–$1,090 | Mid-High | Must stay on-resort for the $175 rate. Non-guests pay $275. Big Bend views included. |
| #44 | Omni Barton Creek | Texas | $180–$280 | $250–$450 | $1,200–$1,550 | Mid-High | Coore/Crenshaw course is the must-play. Four courses for a 4-day group trip. |
| #46 | Boston Area | Massachusetts | $75–$160 | $130–$300 | $760–$1,350 | Mid | Taconic and The Orchards are the bucket-list plays in this market. |
| #47 | Tucson | Arizona | $70–$175 | $100–$250 | $545–$1,055 | Mid | Ventana Canyon (Fazio) + Starr Pass (Palmer) is the top combo. Summer rates drop 50%. |
| #48 | Bethpage | New York | $140–$160 | $100–$200 | $795–$1,355 | Value | State park pricing on a U.S. Open and Ryder Cup venue. No on-site lodging. |
| #49 | Giants Ridge | Minnesota | $90–$130 | $80–$200 | $590–$995 | Value | Two championship courses. 36-hole weekday packages from $210. |
| #50 | Biloxi | Mississippi | $60–$150 | $80–$180 | $500–$1,030 | Value | Fallen Oak ($150) is world-class. Casino lodging comps can cut costs further. |
| #51 | Coeur d’Alene | Idaho | $150–$240 | $120–$250 | $770–$1,415 | Mid | Floating island green. Forecaddie included in the green fee. |
| #52 | Aspen | Colorado | $100–$200 | $500–$1,000 | $1,015–$2,290 | Ultra-Premium | Lodging is the cost driver. Aspen Golf Club muni is the only public option. |
| #53 | Lake Tahoe | California | $275–$450 | $220–$500 | $870–$1,920 | Premium | Edgewood peaks at $450/round (Jul–Sep). Old Greenwood is the smart value play. |
| #54 | French Lick | Indiana | $200–$500 | $170–$350 | $1,180–$1,780 | Mid-High | Pete Dye Course ($400+) requires a mandatory $50 forecaddie. Donald Ross ($200) is the value anchor. |
| #55 | Santa Barbara | California | $170–$240 | $180–$380 | $850–$1,600 | Mid-High | Sandpiper is oceanfront world-class golf. Pair it with wine country. |
| #56 | Napa | California | $40–$200 | $180–$450 | $1,065–$2,650 | Mid-High | Silverado Resort anchors the golf. Wine budget can match the golf budget. |
| #57 | Turning Stone | New York | $225–$275 | $120–$300 | $770–$1,235 | Mid-High | Atunyote (Fazio) + Shenendoah + Kaluhyat. Casino entertainment is the bonus. |
| #58 | Treetops | Michigan | $50–$120 | $80–$180 | $450–$900 | Value | Five courses on-property. 2 nights + 2 rounds from $499 total for two. Best value resort in the Midwest. |
How we built this
All-in estimates are computed directly from GTI's cost data: we sum the low end of each destination's shoulder-season line items for the floor, and the high end of each destination's peak-season line items for the ceiling. Non-optional costs only. Green fee ranges reflect the lowest available weekday rate and peak weekend rate at the primary course(s). Lodging ranges use the most common accommodation type for a golf group. Estimates are per-person and assume a group of four sharing lodging costs. Flights, food, caddie gratuities, and resort fees are excluded unless noted in the callout.