Best Southeast Golf Trip Destinations for Groups
The heart of American golf travel: Pinehurst, Myrtle Beach, the Lowcountry and Florida. Golf all year, with spring and fall as peak season.
Compare at a glance
| Destination | Best for | Budget | Fly into |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst | Groups of 8–24 who want one iconic round plus great value rounds nearby | $$$ Premium | RDU, FAY, GSO, CLT, SOP |
| Myrtle Beach | Big groups (12–100), budget-conscious crews, the first annual trip | $ Value | MYR, FLO, ILM, CHS |
| Kiawah Island | Premium groups who want a major-championship round plus Charleston nights | $$$$ Luxury | CHS |
| Sea Island | Premium small groups who want tour-level golf, caddies and a full-service resort | $$$$ Luxury | BQK, JAX, SAV |
| Hilton Head | Mixed groups who want a PGA Tour round and a beach base | $$$ Premium | SAV, HHH |
| Streamsong | Golf-first groups who want 36 holes a day and no distractions | $$$ Premium | TPA, MCO |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass | Groups who want to say they played the 17th at Sawgrass | $$$$ Luxury | JAX |
| Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail | Budget-minded groups who want volume and variety | $ Value | BHM, MGM, MOB |
| Charleston | Groups who want one major-championship round plus a downtown with real restaurants and bars. | $$$ Premium | CHS |
| Gulf Shores & Orange Beach | Larger groups who want to share a beach house and play solid courses close by. | $$ Moderate | PNS |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee | Premium small and mid-size groups who want five courses on one property and a full-service resort | $$$$ Luxury | ATL, AGS |
| Orlando | Groups who want easy flights, winter golf and lots of public tee times | $$ Moderate | MCO, SFB |
Southeast destination guides
Pinehurst
The "Cradle of American Golf." Pinehurst No. 2 is the U.S. Open's first anchor site, with Opens in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047. Ten resort courses now, an eleventh opening in March 2027, and more Donald Ross golf a few minutes away.
Myrtle Beach
More than 80 courses, condo packages and a deep bench of package operators.
Kiawah Island
The Ocean Course, a Ryder Cup and PGA Championship venue, anchors five resort courses on a barrier island near Charleston.
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.
Hilton Head
Harbour Town, home of the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage, plus more than 20 courses on and around the island.
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.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
More than two dozen courses across 11 sites in Alabama. Big-time golf at a public-course price, ideal for a road trip.
Charleston
Kiawah's Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup and two PGA Championships, sits about an hour from Charleston's walkable historic downtown. A renovated muni and a harbor course keep the trip from being all splurge rounds.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Alabama's Gulf Coast pairs beach houses that sleep big groups with Jerry Pate's Kiva Dunes and the state's only Arnold Palmer courses. The Flora-Bama on the state line handles the nights.
Reynolds Lake Oconee
Five resort courses by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Rees Jones and Bob Cupp on a big Georgia lake, with The Ritz-Carlton as the front door. Golf comes with a stay.
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.
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FAQ
What are the best golf trip destinations in the Southeast?
Our top Southeast picks are Pinehurst, Myrtle Beach, Kiawah Island, Sea Island, Hilton Head, Streamsong, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Charleston, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Orlando.
When is the best time for a Southeast golf trip?
Spring and fall are peak. Florida is best November–April.
What is the best Southeast golf trip for a big group?
Pinehurst, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Streamsong, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Charleston, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Orlando handle groups of 24+ best.