Golf Travel: Top Destinations & Course Trip Planning

From a bucket-list round at Pebble Beach to a long weekend at a Scottish links, planning a great golf trip takes more than booking a tee time. This category brings together guides covering top domestic and international golf destinations, resort course roundups, and practical trip-planning advice — everything you need to get the most out of every golf holiday, whether you're heading a few hours up the highway or boarding a flight to the Algarve.

What Our Golf Travel Guides Cover

Great golf travel starts with great information. Our guides break down the full picture so you can plan with confidence and spend less time second-guessing logistics:

• Top-rated golf destinations in British Columbia & across Canada
• International golf hotspots — Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Myrtle Beach & beyond
• Resort course roundups with layout overviews & best-value recommendations
• Weekend trip itineraries for golfers based in the Lower Mainland & interior BC
• What to pack for a golf trip — gear checklists, travel bags & airline rules
• How to organize a golf group trip without the headaches
• Shoulder-season travel tips to save money without sacrificing course quality

Choosing the Right Golf Destination for Your Game

Not every golf trip is the same. A solo golfer chasing bucket-list courses has very different needs from a group of buddies planning a five-day scramble at an all-inclusive resort. Our destination guides are written with both in mind — covering course difficulty, walkability, green fee ranges, on-site accommodation, and the kind of honest course notes that help you decide whether a layout suits your handicap and your budget.

Beyond the courses themselves, we look at what makes a destination worth the trip: the surrounding scenery, the quality of the clubhouse experience, nearby dining, and how the whole package stacks up against what you'll pay. Whether you're eyeing a world-famous links track or a hidden-gem resort that punches well above its price point, you'll find practical context here rather than brochure copy.

Practical Tips for Planning a Smooth Golf Holiday

Even the best golf destinations can turn into frustrating trips if the logistics fall apart. Our planning guides walk through the details that matter — booking tee times in advance during peak season, understanding baggage fees for travel golf bags, choosing between rental clubs and hauling your own set, and building an itinerary that leaves room for weather delays without wasting a single morning on the course.

Pick a destination or planning guide from the articles below and start mapping out the golf trip you've been putting off.