Best Midwest Golf Trip Destinations for Groups
The fastest-growing golf-travel region in the country: Sand Valley, Kohler, Big Cedar and northern Michigan. A summer season and strong value.
Compare at a glance
| Destination | Best for | Budget | Fly into |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohler & Whistling Straits | Groups who want a major-championship links feel without flying overseas | $$$$ Luxury | MKE |
| Sand Valley | Golf-first groups who want the Bandon vibe within driving distance of the Midwest | $$$ Premium | CWA, MSN |
| Northern Michigan | Midwest groups who want lots of good golf at fair prices | $$ Moderate | TVC, DTW |
| Big Cedar Lodge | Groups who want a famous-architect lineup and par-3 fun in one place | $$$ Premium | SGF, BKG |
| French Lick | Midwest groups who want a resort-and-casino weekend | $$ Moderate | SDF, IND |
| Lake Geneva | Chicago and Milwaukee groups who want a drive-in resort weekend with 90 holes in one town. | $$ Moderate | MKE, ORD |
| Nebraska Sand Hills | Golf-first groups who want minimalist dunes golf, wide open land and no crowds | $$ Moderate | LBF, DEN |
Midwest destination guides
Kohler & Whistling Straits
Whistling Straits, a Ryder Cup and PGA Championship venue on Lake Michigan, plus Blackwolf Run, all run by Destination Kohler.
Sand Valley
From the Bandon Dunes team: sand-based, walking-first golf in central Wisconsin. Four 18-hole courses, the 12-hole Commons, a par-3 course and a putting course.
Northern Michigan
Lake Michigan bluffs, northern woods and dozens of resort courses. Long summer days mean 36 holes is easy.
Big Cedar Lodge
Six courses in the Ozarks: three full 18s by Tiger Woods, Coore & Crenshaw and Tom Fazio, plus three par-3 courses by Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris that are perfect for groups.
French Lick
A hilltop Pete Dye course and a restored Donald Ross course, plus two historic hotels and a casino.
Lake Geneva
A lake resort town between Chicago and Milwaukee with two multi-course golf resorts: Grand Geneva (36 holes plus an 11-hole short course) and Geneva National (54 holes). Groups can stay on property and play everything without a long drive.
Nebraska Sand Hills
Natural dunes golf in the middle of the country. The Prairie Club offers two big 18s and a 10-hole short course with stay-and-play, and two Axland and Proctor public courses sit to the south. Sand Hills and Dismal River are private.
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FAQ
What are the best golf trip destinations in the Midwest?
Our top Midwest picks are Kohler & Whistling Straits, Sand Valley, Northern Michigan, Big Cedar Lodge, French Lick, Lake Geneva, Nebraska Sand Hills.
When is the best time for a Midwest golf trip?
May through October.
What is the best Midwest golf trip for a big group?
Kohler & Whistling Straits, Sand Valley, Northern Michigan, Big Cedar Lodge, French Lick, Lake Geneva handle groups of 24+ best.