Golf trips from New York City
Golf trips from New York City sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
New York City ranks tied for 3rd of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (29 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: New York City on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from New York City
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethpage State Park Farmingdale, New York | ~0.6 hrs | $ Value | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Lake George & Saratoga Lake George and Saratoga Springs, New York | ~4.5 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Turning Stone Verona, New York | ~5.4 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Cape Cod Massachusetts | ~5.5 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Nemacolin Farmington, Pennsylvania | ~7.6 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12 |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from New York City
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | LGA → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | 0h 50m | Year-round | Delta, Jazz Aviation LP, Air Canada, Porter |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | LGA → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 17m | Year-round | Delta |
| Turning Stone $$ Moderate | JFK → SYR then about 35 min drive | 1h 19m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue |
| Williamsburg $$ Moderate | LGA → RIC then about 45 min drive | 1h 33m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | LGA → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 34m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest |
| Southwest Ireland $$$$ Luxury | JFK → SNN then 30 min to 3 hrs drive | 1h 37m | Year-round | Aer Lingus, Delta, JetBlue, British Airways |
| The Greenbrier $$$ Premium | LGA → ROA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 48m | Year-round | Delta |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | LGA → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 1h 51m | Year-round | Delta, Frontier, American |
| Myrtle Beach $ Value | EWR → MYR then about 10 min to central Myrtle Beach, about 20 min to the Dunes and TPC, about 35 min to Barefoot (North Myrtle Beach) or Caledonia (Pawleys Island) drive | 1h 55m | Year-round | Spirit, United, American |
| Cabot Cape Breton $$$$ Luxury | EWR → YHZ then about 3 hrs drive | 1h 58m | Year-round | United |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | LGA → CHS then about 45 min drive | 2h 16m | Year-round | Delta |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | LGA → SDF then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 23m | Year-round | Delta, American, Southwest |
| Hilton Head $$$ Premium | JFK → SAV then about 1 hr drive | 2h 27m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | LGA → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 29m | Year-round | Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | LGA → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 2h 31m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, United |
| Sand Valley $$$ Premium | LGA → MSN then about 2 hrs drive | 2h 37m | Year-round | Delta, United |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | JFK → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 2h 38m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | JFK → JAX then about 40 min drive | 2h 38m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue |
| Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail $ Value | LGA → BHM then varies by site drive | 2h 42m | Year-round | Delta, United |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | EWR → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 2h 49m | Year-round | United, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | LGA → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 3h 00m | Year-round | Delta, American, JetBlue, Southwest |
| Houston $$ Moderate | LGA → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 3h 55m | Year-round | United, Delta, Spirit, American |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | LGA → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 3h 57m | Year-round | American, Delta, Frontier, Spirit |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | EWR → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 4h 02m | Year-round | United, Spirit |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | LGA → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 4h 23m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Delta, Frontier |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | LGA → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 4h 23m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Delta, Frontier |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | JFK → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 5h 19m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | JFK → PHX then about 30 min drive | 5h 30m | Year-round | American, Delta, JetBlue |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | JFK → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 5h 40m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue, American, Frontier |
| St. George $$ Moderate | JFK → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 5h 40m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue, American, Frontier |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | JFK → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 5h 59m | Year-round | JetBlue, Delta |
| Bend $$$ Premium | EWR → PDX then about 3 hrs drive | 6h 00m | Year-round | United, Alaska |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | JFK → SEA then about 4 hrs drive | 6h 19m | Year-round | Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, American |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | JFK → SFO then about 2 hrs drive | 6h 29m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue, American, Alaska |
| St Andrews & Fife $$$$ Luxury | EWR → EDI then about 1–1.5 hrs drive | 6h 42m | Year-round | United |
| Northern Michigan $$ Moderate | LGA → TVC then 20 min to 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 17m | Seasonal: May–Sep | Delta, United |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | JFK → EGE then about 35 min to Vail drive | 4h 53m | Seasonal: Dec–Mar | American, Delta |
| Palm Springs $$ Moderate | JFK → PSP then 15–40 min drive | 6h 08m | Seasonal: Oct–Apr | Alaska, Delta |
| The Algarve $$$ Premium | EWR → FAO then 20–45 min drive | 7h 06m | Seasonal: May–Sep | United |
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 New York City?
From JFK / LGA / EWR, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Muskoka, Cape Cod, Turning Stone, Williamsburg, Nemacolin, Southwest Ireland, The Greenbrier, Pinehurst, Myrtle Beach, Cabot Cape Breton, Kiawah Island, French Lick, Hilton Head, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Sand Valley, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Orlando, Streamsong, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Texas Hill Country, The Broadmoor, Nebraska Sand Hills, Park City & Salt Lake City, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Los Cabos, Bend, Gamble Sands, Pebble Beach & Monterey, St Andrews & Fife, Northern Michigan, Vail Valley & Summit County, Palm Springs, The Algarve 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 New York City?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Bethpage State Park (~0.6 hrs), Lake George & Saratoga (~4.5 hrs), Turning Stone (~5.4 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Muskoka, Cape Cod, Turning Stone, Williamsburg.
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.