Golf trips from Detroit
Golf trips from Detroit sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Detroit ranks 10th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (24 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Detroit on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Detroit
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan Traverse City to Gaylord, Michigan | ~4.2 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Niagara Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario | ~5.1 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Peek'n Peak Findley Lake (Clymer), New York | ~5.3 hrs | $ Value | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Nemacolin Farmington, Pennsylvania | ~6.4 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12 |
| Lake Geneva Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | ~6.7 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Muskoka Ontario | ~7.2 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24 |
| French Lick Indiana | ~7.5 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits Kohler, Wisconsin | ~7.9 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Detroit
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | DTW → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | 0h 59m | Year-round | Delta, Jazz Aviation LP, Air Canada, United |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | DTW → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 08m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest |
| Northern Michigan $$ Moderate | DTW → TVC then 20 min to 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 08m | Year-round | Delta |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | DTW → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 1h 13m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit, Southwest |
| Sand Valley $$$ Premium | DTW → MSN then about 2 hrs drive | 1h 19m | Year-round | Delta |
| Turning Stone $$ Moderate | DTW → SYR then about 35 min drive | 1h 21m | Year-round | Delta |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | DTW → SDF then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 22m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit |
| Williamsburg $$ Moderate | DTW → RIC then about 45 min drive | 1h 38m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | DTW → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 1h 39m | Year-round | Delta, Frontier, Spirit, American |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | DTW → LGA then about 45 min drive | 1h 45m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit, United |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | DTW → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 53m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, Sun Country |
| Myrtle Beach $ Value | DTW → MYR then about 10 min to central Myrtle Beach, about 20 min to the Dunes and TPC, about 35 min to Barefoot (North Myrtle Beach) or Caledonia (Pawleys Island) drive | 1h 53m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit |
| Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail $ Value | DTW → BHM then varies by site drive | 1h 57m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | DTW → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 57m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit, Frontier, Southwest |
| Hilton Head $$$ Premium | DTW → SAV then about 1 hr drive | 2h 06m | Year-round | Delta |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | DTW → CHS then about 45 min drive | 2h 08m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | DTW → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 2h 15m | Year-round | Delta |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | DTW → JAX then about 40 min drive | 2h 15m | Year-round | Delta |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | DTW → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 36m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit, Frontier, Southwest |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | DTW → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 2h 38m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit, Frontier, Southwest |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | DTW → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 2h 55m | Year-round | American, Delta, Frontier, Spirit |
| Houston $$ Moderate | DTW → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 3h 02m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit, United, Frontier |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | DTW → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 3h 09m | Year-round | Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | DTW → DEN then about 2 hrs to Vail, about 1 hr 30 min to Keystone drive | 3h 09m | Year-round | Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | DTW → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 3h 09m | Year-round | Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | DTW → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 3h 11m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | DTW → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 3h 55m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | DTW → PHX then about 30 min drive | 4h 15m | Year-round | Delta, American, Frontier, Spirit |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | DTW → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 4h 22m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit, Southwest, Frontier |
| St. George $$ Moderate | DTW → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 4h 22m | Year-round | Delta, Spirit, Southwest, Frontier |
| Bend $$$ Premium | DTW → PDX then about 3 hrs drive | 4h 46m | Year-round | Delta |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | DTW → SEA then about 4 hrs drive | 4h 57m | Year-round | Delta, Alaska |
| Cabot Cape Breton $$$$ Luxury | DTW → YHZ then about 3 hrs drive | Seasonal: May–Jul | WestJet | |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | DTW → SJC then about 1.25 hrs drive | 4h 49m | Seasonal: Aug–Sep | Delta |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | DTW → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 5h 08m | Seasonal: Dec–Apr | Delta |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Detroit?
From DTW, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Muskoka, Nemacolin, Northern Michigan, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Sand Valley, Turning Stone, French Lick, Williamsburg, Pinehurst, Bethpage State Park, Cape Cod, Myrtle Beach, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Hilton Head, Kiawah Island, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Streamsong, Orlando, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Houston, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Nebraska Sand Hills, Texas Hill Country, Park City & Salt Lake City, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Bend, Gamble Sands, Cabot Cape Breton, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Los Cabos during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Detroit?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Northern Michigan (~4.2 hrs), Niagara (~5.1 hrs), Peek'n Peak (~5.3 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Muskoka, Nemacolin, Northern Michigan, Kohler & Whistling Straits.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.