Bachelor guide
Two priorities: great rounds during the day, unforgettable nights after. These destinations deliver both without anyone needing a rental car.
Each pick combines walkable nightlife, group-friendly lodging that sleeps 10+ in a single house or villa, and at least three quality public courses within 20 minutes.
NV, USA
Shadow Creek, Wynn, Cascata — golf as part of the show.
AZ, USA
TPC Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa, Troon North. Desert architecture, rooftop pools, and Old Town until 2 a.m.
FL, USA
Underrated stop in Southwest Florida. A short list of solid public courses, a few resort options, and almost no waiting list — best treated as a side trip rather than a full week.
LA, USA
New Orleans — a quieter regional golf market with a handful of credible tracks and easy access via MSY.
FL, USA
Reunion / Champions Gate isn't a flagship golf destination, but if you're already in Central Florida there are 2–3 worthwhile rounds and one or two course-side dinners worth booking.
CO, USA
Colorado Springs isn't a flagship golf destination, but if you're already in Front Range there are 2–3 worthwhile rounds and one or two course-side dinners worth booking.
MT, USA
A secondary Montana market — pleasant turf, modest green fees, no headline architecture. Pair it with a bigger destination rather than centering a trip on it.
WA, USA
A secondary Wine Country market — pleasant turf, modest green fees, no headline architecture. Pair it with a bigger destination rather than centering a trip on it.
Scottsdale leads our rankings for combining 200+ courses with Old Town's walkable nightlife. Las Vegas, Nashville and Myrtle Beach round out the top four.
Six months for spring weekends, four months for fall. Group rentals and tee blocks vanish first in college-football and college-basketball cities.
Notable courses
Shadow Creek
Las Vegas
Wynn Golf Club
Las Vegas
We-Ko-Pa Saguaro
Scottsdale · Coore & Crenshaw
Par 71 · 6,966 yd
Troon North Monument
Scottsdale · Tom Weiskopf
Par 72 · 7,028 yd
TPC Prestancia - Stadium Course
Sarasota · Ron Garl & Mike Souchak
Par 72 · 6,917 yd
The Concession Golf Club
Sarasota · Jack Nicklaus & Tom Weiskopf
Par 72 · 7,474 yd
TPC Louisiana
New Orleans · Pete Dye
Par 72 · 7,425 yd
Audubon Park Golf Course
New Orleans · Denis Griffiths
Par 62 · 4,220 yd
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