The 5 Best Golf Bachelor Party Destinations

If you’ve found that special someone and set a wedding date, you’re probably looking for that one last ostensible opportunity to let your freak flag fly. But a weekend that solely combines debauchery and libations isn’t always the preferred path for some bachelors.

Sure, a bit of degeneracy goes a long way to dull the overarching feeling that you’re the “worse half” of a newlywed duo. However, pairing the partying with a bit of sport and outdoor time is a far better way to spend your hangover than hunched over a toilet or drinking a Red Bull and vodka at 10 a.m.

That’s when you should think about a little bit of golf to cure what ails you. While it’s all subjective, the best golf bachelor party destinations are the ones that combine beautiful courses, playability, other activities after a round of 18, and yes, a chance to get a little taste of the nightlife.

Here are a few options to get you started on what could very well be the last chance to get the boys together, decide who’s the best golfer, and tie one on before you tie the knot.

The Best Golf Bachelor Party Destinations for Your Last Golf Outing

A mix of budget, time, the distance you’re willing to travel, and your overall interests will dictate where you go for your bachelor party. But if you want to spend some of your time on the golf course, one of these best golf bachelor party destinations are sure to meet your approval. And with cheap flights or ultimate road trips as part of the equation, you’re able to go that extra mile for the mix of entertainment and golf. Let’s look at some of the best golf destinations to meet your approval.

1. Las Vegas - Angel Park Golf Club

Can you really have the best bachelor party possible without going to fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada? Almost certainly not. Sin City has been a legendary bachelor party destination for decades for reasons far beyond the golf course. It has nightclubs, casinos, strip clubs, concerts, and plenty of entertainment options for the ultimate bachelor getaway.

But beyond the bright lights of The Strip, you can find an unpretentious country club by the name of Angel Park Golf Club. Offering two high-quality, 18-hole options designed by Arnold Palmer and one of the top nine-hole golf courses in the area, Angel Park provides a year-round opportunity to play golf. While you’re on the course, you’ll also enjoy picturesque backdrops, featuring Red Rock Canyon to the west and the skyline of Las Vegas to the east.

Located just 15 minutes from The Strip and 10 minutes from Old Vegas, you can make your tee time and head back with ease. Or you can make an entire day out of it. Eat at the country club-style restaurant, listen to live music, or drink to your heart's (or stomach’s) content at the clubhouse. It’s all up to you.

Just make sure you don’t blow your greens fees at the slot machines.

2. Scottsdale and Phoenix, Including TPC Scottsdale for a PGA Course

If you’re a bit more serious about your bachelor party golf trip and what to play on the same course as PGA Tour pros, book your trip to TPC Scottsdale. Featuring the famed Stadium Course —including the famed par-3 #16 hole — and another championship 18-hole option, it’s easily one of the best golf bachelor party destinations.

The club offers several golf packages that include food, entertainment, and a three night’s stay at a local, upscale hotel — ideal if you don’t want to think about anything other than fairways and birdies during your hybrid bachelor-golf vacation.

Note that prices can get as high as $525 per person per round from around April to September, so plan accordingly if you specifically want to hop on this course.

If TPC Scottsdale is a bit out of your budget, don’t stress. The Phoenix-Scottsdale area is home to more than 200 courses, making it one of the most vibrant and accessible golf scenes throughout the country.

Numerous golf courses on one trip also give you more of a deep dive into the available offerings. You can play a scramble, do a round just for fun, or take your friend’s money in one of the many and ever-popular golf betting games.

Bonus Tip: Troon North Golf Club is a viable option in the Scottsdale area, renowned for its scenic beauty. This public course — or semi-private depending on who you ask — is usually about 1/3 to 1/2 the price of TPC, but every bit as playable and exciting.

3. Anywhere in Palm Springs, California

It’s not off the beaten path in terms of popularity, but Palm Springs is an oasis in a realm all its own. Stacked to the brim with golf resorts for varying budgets and skill levels, this California city has a one-two punch of the links and partying potential.

You’ll find around 130 golf courses within 30 minutes of the city proper. Some of the best golf courses in the area include:

• PGA West Resort offers five courses on the same plot of land.
• Indian Wells Golf Resort has 36 holes located within the scenic Coachella Valley, and they’re often ranked in the top 30 courses in California.
• The Golf Club at Terra Lago has 36 holes and has hosted the PGA Skins game on numerous occasions.

You’re also only a two-hour drive from Los Angeles, which has plenty of entertainment, as well as 2.5 hours from San Diego, which could lead to an impromptu trip to Torrey Pines if you have the budget. It’s one of the most expensive courses in the world, but the ocean course is worth every penny.

But no matter what you do, don’t forget about Palm Springs’ famed pool parties, which are quite the experience shall we say.

4. All Over South Carolina

Although it’s often overlooked as a bachelor party destination, South Carolina has some of the top public golf courses in the country beckoning for you to give them a try. As the best golf bachelor party destination in the South — yes, that’s an intentional jab at the often overcrowded courses in Florida — you’re sure to find suitable entertainment and accommodation for 10 of your rowdiest buds.

Myrtle Beach has over 80 courses throughout the city, earning the moniker of the “Golf Capital of the World.” It also has tons of different hotels, resorts, and even motels if that’s your jam — in all price ranges.

Kiawah Island and Hilton Head Island have a handful of Jack Nicklaus-designed courses to test your skills or even marvel at the backdrop of some of the world’s most scenic driving ranges. And while still a sleepy Southern city, Charleston has a combination of bars, craft breweries, and eateries to please.

With options for all skill levels and budgets paired with raucous nightlife, history, drinking, and watersports, South Carolina has everything you need for the ultimate bachelor party.

5. New Orleans - 19 Golf Courses and Plenty of Nightlife

If staying out until the sun comes up and trying to pour every type of liquor down your throat is more of your style, New Orleans should certainly come up on your radar. It has excellent food and music, superb tourist infrastructure, and is often priced more friendly than some of the other best golf bachelor party destinations.

Oh yeah, golf. That’s why you’re there — not just the copious amount of hurricane drinks and partying. Well, don’t worry. New Orleans has you covered.

New Orleans is home to 19 courses within a 20-minute drive, including:

• The newly redesigned Bayou Oaks at City Park
• TPC Louisiana
• Audubon Park
• English Turn

The Big Easy is also one of the rare places that allow for year-round golf, so if you’re coming from Chicago or New York, you’ll feel like you’re in the tropics. Just don’t make your tee time too early, or you’re sure to start either down a man or two or not be at the top of your game.

Pro Tip: Line your trip up with Mardi Gras for a truly unique experience or go to a New Orleans Saints game to soak in the atmosphere and watch your fantasy football drafts dominate in person.

Make the Trip Your Own

Remember, these are only suggestions. The important thing is having a blast with all of your favorite people around to enjoy the festivities. So if you’re on a budget, you can still do some things to create the best golf bachelor party destination right in your own backyard.

Some options to liven up the trip might include:

• Hiring some ladies to act as your official caddies.
• Buy some of the finest cigars your local gas station humidor has to offer.
• Head to a craft brewery after each round you play.
• Pair your golf outing with other local events that are happening — sporting events, concerts, and the like.
• Just break 90 — a feeling so immeasurable that your smack-talking and ego will be as sky-high as the price of your wedding.

Whatever you do, enjoy your time on the course, make sure to bring the right clubs, and bring together the perfect marriage of beers, bros, and golf. It might be the last chance you get.

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