Best Golf Trip Destinations in December for Groups
December trips are about warm weather and the holidays: Florida, Arizona, Palm Springs, Los Cabos and Maui. Early December is often the best-value window before holiday pricing kicks in.
Southeast
Sea Island
Three courses on Georgia's Golden Isles, including the two that host the PGA Tour's RSM Classic. Golf here comes with a stay at the resort.
Streamsong
Three acclaimed courses on reclaimed phosphate land in central Florida. Sand dunes and big greens, nothing like typical Florida golf.
Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass
TPC Sawgrass's Stadium Course and the island-green 17th, plus beach-town golf around Jacksonville.
Orlando
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill, two Orange County National 18s, Nicklaus golf at Grand Cypress, ChampionsGate and Disney's courses, all within about an hour of Orlando International.
Southwest & Mountain
Scottsdale
Dozens of desert courses, easy nonstop flights from most U.S. cities, and Old Town nightlife. The default winter golf trip.
Tucson
Desert resort golf at the foot of the Santa Catalina and Tucson Mountains, with Tom Fazio's Ventana Canyon courses, two layouts at Omni Tucson National, 27 holes at Starr Pass and a historic city-run course.
Houston
A city muni that hosts both the PGA Tour's Houston Open and the LPGA's first major of the year, plus a restored early-1900s course, a replica course and a two-course resort in The Woodlands.
West Coast & Hawaii
Palm Springs
More than 100 courses across the Coachella Valley, from PGA West's Stadium Course to value desert rounds. Strong winter weather.
Maui
Kapalua's Plantation Course, the PGA Tour's season opener through 2025, plus Wailea and Kaanapali resort golf.
San Diego
A coastal city built around Torrey Pines, the city-owned U.S. Open venue on the bluffs at La Jolla, with resort and public options from Carlsbad to Coronado.
Baja California, Mexico
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FAQ
Where is the best place for a golf trip in December?
Good December picks include Sea Island, Streamsong, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Maui. December trips are about warm weather and the holidays: Florida, Arizona, Palm Springs, Los Cabos and Maui. Early December is often the best-value window before holiday pricing kicks in.
What is the best December golf trip for a big group?
Streamsong, Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Los Cabos, Tucson all handle groups of 24+.
What is a good value golf trip in December?
Palm Springs, Tucson, Houston, Orlando.