Flagstaff Golf Trip Planning Guide
At 7,000 feet in the Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff is the anti-desert Arizona golf trip. Cool mountain air, ponderosa pines, and a fun college-town bar scene at Northern Arizona University. Pair with a Sedona day trip for the best of both worlds.
2 courses · 5 restaurants · 4 bars · 4 activities
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
FLG (10 min drive)
$45–$150
$400/night
1 of 2
~$360/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Flagstaff. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Pine Canyon Club (Public Play Available) — mountain, $75–$150 · 4.7★
Jay Morrish design through ponderosa pines with dramatic elevation changes and views of the San Francisco Peaks
Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar — farm to-table, $$$ · 4.6★
Best restaurant in Flagstaff — farm-to-table American with a serious wine list in a renovated carriage house
The Monte Vista Lounge — dive · Open late
Historic hotel bar at the allegedly haunted Hotel Monte Vista — live music and a legendary late-night scene
Day 2
Continental Country Club — mountain, $45–$90 · 4.3★
Tree-lined mountain course with elk sightings and pine-scented fairways at 7,000 feet
Grand Canyon Day Trip — full day, $0–$35/pp
South Rim is only 80 minutes away — a bucket-list side trip for the rest day
Coppa Cafe — italian, $$ · 4.5★
Cozy Italian bistro with handmade pasta and a great wine selection — perfect date-night-level meal
Hops on Birch — brewpub · Open late
Massive rotating tap list with 100+ craft beers in a rustic downtown space
Day 3
Arizona Snowbowl Scenic Chairlift — 2-3 hours, $20–$35/pp
Ride the chairlift to 11,500 feet for panoramic views of the San Francisco Peaks and beyond
Salsa Brava — mexican, $$ · 4.3★
Local go-to for big plates of New Mexican-style food with roasted green chile
Rendezvous Coffee House & Cocktails — cocktail · Open late
Coffee by day, craft cocktails by night in a vintage building on Route 66
Course-by-Course Guide
Flagstaff has 2 courses worth playing. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Pine Canyon Club (Public Play Available)
PremiumJay Morrish design through ponderosa pines with dramatic elevation changes and views of the San Francisco Peaks
Continental Country Club
SolidTree-lined mountain course with elk sightings and pine-scented fairways at 7,000 feet
Where to Stay
Flagstaff has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1200/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Flagstaff Ranch or Kachina Village — large mountain cabins and lodge-style homes in the pines
$400–$1400/night
Sleeps 12–18 · Continental Country Club / Kachina Village area
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar
$$$Best restaurant in Flagstaff — farm-to-table American with a serious wine list in a renovated carriage house
Coppa Cafe
$$Cozy Italian bistro with handmade pasta and a great wine selection — perfect date-night-level meal
Salsa Brava
$$Local go-to for big plates of New Mexican-style food with roasted green chile
Diablo Burger
$$Local grass-fed beef burgers on English muffin buns with Belgian fries — a Flagstaff cult favorite
Black Bart's Steakhouse
$$$Western steakhouse with live musical revue performances, serving hand-cut steaks for 45+ years
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
The Monte Vista Lounge
Late NightHistoric hotel bar at the allegedly haunted Hotel Monte Vista — live music and a legendary late-night scene
Hops on Birch
Late NightMassive rotating tap list with 100+ craft beers in a rustic downtown space
Rendezvous Coffee House & Cocktails
Late NightCoffee by day, craft cocktails by night in a vintage building on Route 66
Mother Road Brewing Company
Popular Flagstaff brewery with a chill taproom and food trucks — Tower Station IPA is the move
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Grand Canyon Day Trip
South Rim is only 80 minutes away — a bucket-list side trip for the rest day
Arizona Snowbowl Scenic Chairlift
Ride the chairlift to 11,500 feet for panoramic views of the San Francisco Peaks and beyond
Historic Brewing Company Brewery Tour
Tour and tasting at a local Flagstaff brewery — easy arrival-day warm-up
Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course
Treetop obstacle course and ziplines through the ponderosa pines — competitive and hilarious with a group
Getting There
Fly into Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) — it's a 10-minute drive to Flagstaff. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Arizona Shuttle and Flagstaff Shuttle & Charter). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.