If you and your golfing buddies haven’t planned this year’s golf trip yet, don’t worry, we’ve got options for you. Whether you’re embarking on your 10th annual trip or trying to get a crew together for the very first time, the trip has to be special—but everyone in the crew also has to be able to afford it.
If you’re looking for a golf adventure that combines value, affordability and exciting destinations, you need to peruse the huge selection of packages Golfbreaks has put together, many of which will set you back about $500 each (or even less).
To start your search, we recommend checking out the Hangover-worthy buddy-trip icons like Vegas or Charleston. To broaden your search, we love iconic golf destinations like Orlando and Myrtle Beach—each of which is rampant with high-quality golf and accommodations. To keep costs down, look for trips that are self-catering, meaning you can go big on your meals if you so choose but you can also make a trip to the grocery store and save a buck.
To get your hunt for the perfect trip started, we found five epic packages on Golfbreaks that you and your buddies can book today.
A Beachfront Visit to Charleston: Wild Dunes Resort
Just up the beach from Charleston, S.C., is Wild Dunes Resort. Nestled up against the Atlantic, the resort boasts two excellent waterfront courses: the Links Course and the Harbor Course. Accommodations include a wide selection of residences, ranging from one-bedroom condos to seven-bedroom homes, so you can easily find a place to fit your group and your budget. The resort has five restaurants and bars on site plus a full-service spa and fitness center to maximize relaxation.
A Private Home in Orlando: Encore Resort at Reunion
Encore Resort provides the perfect “home away from home” for your buddy trip. Each luxury unit features individual bedrooms, a living room, a fully stocked kitchen and a private pool. Groups that stay in an Encore residence have access to the resort’s bar and restaurant but one of our favorite perks is the ability to have your kitchen stocked with groceries ahead of your stay. You can even hire a personal chef—though that will crank the pricing up a notch or two. The most affordable packages offer three rounds of golf and your choice of five courses, one of which was designed by Greg Norman.
A Trip Centered Around Legendary Course Design: Barefoot Resort Myrtle Beach
If the goal of your trip is to play courses exclusively designed by legends of the game, Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach is an epic destination. The resort has four unique courses, which include fan-favorites designed by Love and Fazio alongside more challenging tracks designed by Norman and Dye. Accommodations range from two- to four-room villas and guests have their choice of restaurants and bars, including clubhouse dining.
Desert Golf off the Beaten Path: Eureka Casino Resort in Mesquite, Nev.
If you and your buddies love desert golf and want to visit a destination with no distractions, you need to check out Mesquite, Nev. Just over an hour outside of Las Vegas, Mesquite boasts beautiful scenery, a fully loaded on-site casino and three world-class golf courses just five minutes from your room. A pool complete with private cabanas will make your time off the course just as fun as your time on it. Don’t like swimming? Nestle in at the casino and get your mind off those errant tee shots from earlier in the day.
Viva Las Vegas: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
A golf trip AND a stay on the Las Vegas strip? Sign us up! The iconic MGM Grand and all of its Vegas splendor plays host to your trip, boasting 18 restaurants, seven bars, five pools and three whirlpools. With all those options, you may never need to leave the hotel but the MGM provides easy access to everything Vegas has to offer. Just don’t forget about your tee times—the MGM package includes rounds at your choice of three courses including the Pete Dye-designed Snow Mountain Course at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.
This post was written in partnership with GolfBreaks.
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