9 destinations in season

Best Golf Trip Destinations in January for Groups

January is the deep-winter trip. The reliable bets are the desert Southwest, Florida, Hawaii and Mexico. Book early, because this is peak season everywhere warm.

January planning tip: Desert mornings can start near freezing, so book tee times from about 9:30 a.m. onward and pack layers.

Southeast

Bowling Green, Florida · Southeast

Streamsong

Three acclaimed courses on reclaimed phosphate land in central Florida. Sand dunes and big greens, nothing like typical Florida golf.

$$$ PremiumGroups 4–12, 12–24, 24+✈ TPA
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida · Southeast

Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass

TPC Sawgrass's Stadium Course and the island-green 17th, plus beach-town golf around Jacksonville.

$$$$ LuxuryGroups 4–12, 12–24✈ JAX
Central Florida · Southeast

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.

$$ ModerateGroups 4–12, 12–24, 24+✈ MCO

Southwest & Mountain

Arizona · Southwest & Mountain

Scottsdale

Dozens of desert courses, easy nonstop flights from most U.S. cities, and Old Town nightlife. The default winter golf trip.

$$$ PremiumGroups 4–12, 12–24, 24+✈ PHX
Tucson, Arizona · Southwest & Mountain

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.

$$ ModerateGroups 4–12, 12–24, 24+✈ TUS

West Coast & Hawaii

Coachella Valley, California · 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.

$$ ModerateGroups 4–12, 12–24, 24+✈ PSP
Hawaii · West Coast & Hawaii

Maui

Kapalua's Plantation Course, the PGA Tour's season opener through 2025, plus Wailea and Kaanapali resort golf.

$$$$ LuxuryGroups 4–12, 12–24✈ OGG
San Diego, California · West Coast & Hawaii

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.

$$$ PremiumGroups 4–12, 12–24, 24+✈ SAN

Baja California, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

Los Cabos

Desert-meets-ocean golf, all-inclusive resorts and nonstops from many U.S. cities. An international trip without the long flight.

$$$ PremiumGroups 4–12, 12–24, 24+✈ SJD

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FAQ

Where is the best place for a golf trip in January?

Good January picks include Streamsong, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Maui, Los Cabos. January is the deep-winter trip. The reliable bets are the desert Southwest, Florida, Hawaii and Mexico. Book early, because this is peak season everywhere warm.

What is the best January 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 January?

Palm Springs, Tucson, Orlando.