Golf trips from St. Louis
Golf trips from St. Louis sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
St. Louis ranks 25th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (18 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: St. Louis on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from St. Louis
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Lick Indiana | ~4.7 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Big Cedar Lodge Branson, Missouri | ~4.9 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Lake Geneva Lake Geneva, Wisconsin | ~6.6 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from St. Louis
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | STL → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | Year-round | Jazz Aviation LP, Air Canada | |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | STL → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 1h 08m | Year-round | Southwest, United |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | STL → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 29m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Frontier |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | STL → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 32m | Year-round | Southwest, American |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | STL → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 1h 44m | Year-round | Southwest, American, Delta |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | STL → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 1h 53m | Year-round | Southwest |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | STL → JAX then about 40 min drive | 1h 53m | Year-round | Southwest |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | STL → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 1h 55m | Year-round | American, Frontier |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | STL → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 1h 59m | Year-round | Southwest, American |
| Houston $$ Moderate | STL → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 2h 10m | Year-round | United, CommuteAir LLC |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | STL → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 11m | Year-round | Southwest, Frontier, Delta, Sun Country |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | STL → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 2h 16m | Year-round | Southwest, Frontier, Spirit |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | STL → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 2h 19m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | STL → DEN then about 2 hrs to Vail, about 1 hr 30 min to Keystone drive | 2h 19m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | STL → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 2h 19m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | STL → LGA then about 45 min drive | 2h 21m | Year-round | Southwest, Delta, American |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | STL → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 2h 30m | Year-round | Southwest, American |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | STL → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 3h 12m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | STL → PHX then about 30 min drive | 3h 16m | Year-round | Southwest, American, Frontier |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | STL → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 3h 27m | Year-round | Southwest, Frontier |
| St. George $$ Moderate | STL → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 3h 27m | Year-round | Southwest, Frontier |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | STL → SEA then about 4 hrs drive | 4h 24m | Year-round | Alaska, Southwest |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | STL → SFO then about 2 hrs drive | 4h 27m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Alaska |
| Hilton Head $$$ Premium | STL → SAV then about 1 hr drive | 1h 48m | Seasonal: Apr–Aug | Southwest |
| Myrtle Beach $ Value | STL → 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 49m | Seasonal: Jun–Sep | Southwest |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | STL → CHS then about 45 min drive | 1h 52m | Seasonal: Apr–Sep | Southwest |
| Bend $$$ Premium | STL → PDX then about 3 hrs drive | 4h 03m | Seasonal: May–Sep | Alaska, Southwest |
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 St. Louis?
From STL, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Muskoka, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Nemacolin, Pinehurst, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Texas Hill Country, Houston, Streamsong, Orlando, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Nebraska Sand Hills, Bethpage State Park, Cape Cod, Park City & Salt Lake City, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Gamble Sands, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Kiawah Island, Bend 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 St. Louis?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: French Lick (~4.7 hrs), Big Cedar Lodge (~4.9 hrs), Lake Geneva (~6.6 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Kohler & Whistling Straits, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Nemacolin, Pinehurst.
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.