Golf Trips with Water Sports

24 destinations offer water sports

The best golf trips go beyond the fairway. Water Sports adds a dimension to your group getaway that turns a good trip into one everyone talks about for years. We've curated 24 destinations across America where world-class golf meets top-tier water sports — so your crew never has to choose between a great round and a great time.

Every destination below includes detailed course breakdowns, lodging options for groups, restaurant picks, and nightlife — plus specific water sports venues with pricing, duration, and what to expect. Use our AI trip planner to build a complete itinerary around your group's priorities in under 60 seconds.

Best Destinations for Golf + Water Sports

Scottsdale, AZ

Desert golf royalty meets Old Town nightlife

Salt River Tubing · 3-4 hours · $20-$25/pp

5 courses

Phoenix / Mesa, AZ

Massive metro, massive course list, zero pretense

Salt River Tubing · 3-4 hours · $20-$25/pp

5 courses

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Spring break energy meets desert golf on the Colorado River

Jet Ski Rental on Lake Havasu · 2-4 hours · $75-$150/pp

4 courses

Laughlin, NV

Cheap casino town on the Colorado with sneaky good golf

Jet Ski Rental on Colorado River · 2-4 hours · $60-$120/pp

4 courses

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Lake town golf with a floating green

Lake Coeur d'Alene Boat Cruise · 2-3 hours · $30-$75/pp

4 courses

Hood River, OR

Columbia Gorge views, craft beer, and sneaky-good golf

Columbia Gorge Windsurfing/Kiteboarding · 2-4 hours · $80-$150/pp

4 courses

Portland, OR

Craft beer capital meets surprisingly great urban golf

Willamette River Jetboat Tour · 2 hours · $40-$65/pp

4 courses

Spokane, WA

Affordable Inland NW golf with a punchy downtown bar scene

Spokane River Float · 2-3 hours · $10-$30/pp

4 courses

Steamboat Springs, CO

Mountain town golf with hot springs and real cowboy culture

Yampa River Tubing · 2-3 hours · $20-$35/pp

4 courses

Lake Geneva, WI

Chicago's escape — resorts, lake life, and championship golf

Timber Ridge Water Park · half day · $30-$55/pp

6 courses

Gulf Shores, AL

Beach golf on a budget

Jet Ski Rental · 2-3 hours · $75-$150/pp

5 courses

Asheville, NC

Mountain golf and more breweries than you can handle

French Broad River Tubing · 2-3 hours · $25-$40/pp

4 courses

Destin, FL

Beach, nightlife, and golf on the Emerald Coast

Jet Ski Tours · 2-3 hours · $75-$150/pp

6 courses

Naples, FL

Upscale Southwest Florida golf with pristine courses

Naples Beach & Paddleboard · 2-3 hours · $30-$60/pp

4 courses

Sarasota, FL

Gulf Coast golf with world-class beaches

Siesta Key Beach Day · half day · $0-$30/pp

4 courses

Orlando, FL

Theme park capital with championship golf to match

Orlando Watersports Complex · 2-3 hours · $40-$80/pp

4 courses

Biloxi, MS

Casino nightlife meets championship Gulf Coast golf

Ship Island Ferry & Beach · full day · $30-$50/pp

3 courses

Virginia Beach, VA

Beach town golf with serious course depth

Virginia Beach Surf Lessons · 2-3 hours · $50-$80/pp

4 courses

Pawleys Island, SC

Lowcountry golf perfection without the Myrtle crowds

Pawleys Island Beach Day · half day · $0-$10/pp

4 courses

Outer Banks, NC

Barrier island golf with ocean winds and beach house living

OBX Surf Lessons · 2-3 hours · $50-$80/pp

4 courses

Catskills, NY

Mountain resort revival golf just 2 hours from NYC

Catskill Mountain Tubing · 2-3 hours · $25-$45/pp

4 courses

Horseshoe Bay, TX

Four championship courses on Lake LBJ in the Texas Hill Country

Lake LBJ Jet Skiing · 2-3 hours · $60-$100/pp

4 courses

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lake life, party coves, and resort golf in the Missouri Ozarks

Party Cove · half day · $50-$100/pp

4 courses

Galveston, TX

Coastal golf, beach bars, and Gulf breezes on a historic island

Galveston Beach Day · half day · $10-$30/pp

4 courses

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