Best Southwest & Mountain Golf Trip Destinations for Groups
Desert golf for the winter trip. Scottsdale, Las Vegas and St. George pair dependable weather with easy flights and nightlife.
Compare at a glance
| Destination | Best for | Budget | Fly into |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | Groups of any size escaping winter | $$$ Premium | PHX |
| Las Vegas | Groups where the nightlife matters as much as the golf | $$$ Premium | LAS |
| St. George | Groups who want stunning scenery and value | $$ Moderate | SGU, LAS |
| Tucson | Winter groups who want Arizona desert golf at resorts with room for everyone. | $$ Moderate | TUS |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco | Groups who want a major-championship course, night golf and big-city food and bars in one trip | $$$ Premium | DFW, DAL |
| Texas Hill Country | Groups who want a multi-course resort with Austin or San Antonio nights close by | $$$ Premium | AUS, SAT |
| Houston | Value groups and Texas drive-in groups who want a tour course they can actually book | $$ Moderate | IAH, HOU |
| The Broadmoor | Premium groups who want USGA history, a full-service resort and easy flights into Colorado Springs | $$$$ Luxury | COS, DEN |
| Vail Valley & Summit County | Groups who want cool summer golf, big mountain views and ski-town bars in the evening | $$$ Premium | EGE, DEN |
| Park City & Salt Lake City | Groups who want easy flights, lots of public tee times and a lively mountain town | $$ Moderate | SLC |
Southwest & Mountain destination guides
Scottsdale
Dozens of desert courses, easy nonstop flights from most U.S. cities, and Old Town nightlife. The default winter golf trip.
Las Vegas
Nonstops from almost everywhere, world-class nightlife and a few genuinely great courses. Bachelor parties and big birthdays.
St. George
Red-rock desert golf near Zion, led by Black Desert Resort, a PGA Tour stop since 2024. Far cheaper than Scottsdale.
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.
Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco
PGA Frisco is home to the PGA of America and Fields Ranch East, host of the 2027 PGA Championship. Pair it with a lighted par-3 course, a giant putting course and a few strong public rounds around the Metroplex.
Texas Hill Country
Limestone creeks, waterfalls and big elevation change between Austin and San Antonio. Omni Barton Creek has four courses, Horseshoe Bay has three Robert Trent Jones Sr. courses, and San Antonio adds two former Valero Texas Open venues.
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.
The Broadmoor
A grand 1918 resort at the foot of Cheyenne Mountain with two championship courses built from Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones Sr. holes. The East Course has hosted nine USGA championships, and golf here is for hotel guests and members.
Vail Valley & Summit County
Summer golf in Colorado's ski towns: two Red Sky courses by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman, Beaver Creek in its canyon, and 63 public and resort holes in Summit County. Base in the Vail Valley and day-trip over Vail Pass.
Park City & Salt Lake City
Four state park 18s in the Heber Valley, a ski-resort course in Park City and classic city golf in Salt Lake, all within an hour of a major hub airport. Main Street covers the evenings.
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FAQ
What are the best golf trip destinations in the Southwest & Mountain?
Our top Southwest & Mountain picks are Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Tucson, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Texas Hill Country, Houston, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Park City & Salt Lake City.
When is the best time for a Southwest & Mountain golf trip?
October through April. Summer is very hot and cheap.
What is the best Southwest & Mountain golf trip for a big group?
Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Tucson, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Texas Hill Country, Houston, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Park City & Salt Lake City handle groups of 24+ best.