Best Fall Golf Trip Destinations
Fall is the experienced golfer's secret season — cooler temps, smaller crowds, gorgeous foliage, and meaningfully cheaper lodging at most destinations. Here are the top US spots to book between September and November.
24 top destinations that peak in September–November. Ranked by course count.
7 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Kohler, WI7 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Summer, Fall
Traverse City, MI7 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Harbor Springs / Petoskey, MI7 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Lake Geneva, WI6 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Summer, Fall
Kansas City, MO6 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Summer, Fall
Pinehurst, NC6 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Hilton Head, SC6 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Destin, FL6 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Cape Cod, MA6 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Williamsburg, VA6 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Branson, MO6 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Scottsdale, AZ5 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
St. George, UT5 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Las Vegas, NV5 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Phoenix / Mesa, AZ5 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Albuquerque, NM5 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Fall
Sunriver, OR5 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Boise, ID5 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Seattle, WA5 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Bozeman, MT5 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Colorado Springs, CO5 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Summer, Fall
Vail, CO5 courses · 2 lodging options · Summer, Fall
Fort Collins, CO5 courses · 2 lodging options · Spring, Summer, Fall
Why Fall Is the Best Golf Season
Summer tourists are gone, kids are back in school, and courses that cost $200 in July drop to $120 in October. Temperatures are cooler, which means you’re not melting by hole 13. Mountain and Northeast destinations add fall foliage on top of great golf. Humidity drops. Bugs disappear. Greens firm up. It’s the most underrated window of the year.
When to Book
Fall rates typically drop the week after Labor Day at most destinations and hold through mid-November. The sweet spot is late September through late October. Book lodging 6–8 weeks out for the best house selection — group houses in popular destinations still move fast even in shoulder season.
What to Pack
Layers. Morning tee times can start in the 50s and reach the 80s by afternoon in many regions. Bring a quarter-zip, a lightweight rain jacket, and a knit hat for early rounds. See our full packing list for details.