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Desert vs Coastal vs Mountain Golf Trips

The landscape shapes everything about a golf trip — the course design, the weather windows, the off-course activities, even the vibe. Here's how the three main golf landscapes compare.

Desert Golf (42 courses)

Target golf through cacti and red rock. Dramatic elevation changes, firm fairways, and no rough — just sand. Best in spring and fall when temps are bearable.

Scottsdale, AZ

5 desert courses · Spring, Fall

Mesquite, NV

2 desert courses · Spring, Fall

Sedona, AZ

2 desert courses · Spring, Fall

St. George, UT

3 desert courses · Spring, Fall

Las Vegas, NV

3 desert courses · Spring, Fall

Phoenix / Mesa, AZ

4 desert courses · Spring, Fall

Coastal Golf (36 courses)

Wind-swept links and ocean views. Firm, fast playing surfaces with natural contours. The closest thing to Scottish golf in America.

Myrtle Beach, SC

2 coastal courses · Spring, Fall

Pawleys Island, SC

3 coastal courses · Spring, Fall

Hilton Head, SC

3 coastal courses · Spring, Fall

Kiawah Island, SC

2 coastal courses · Spring, Fall

Virginia Beach, VA

2 coastal courses · Spring, Fall

Outer Banks, NC

1 coastal courses · Spring, Fall

Mountain Golf (124 courses)

Elevation means distance — your 7-iron suddenly goes 165. Stunning mountain backdrops, cool summer temps, and courses carved through pine forests.

Coeur d'Alene, ID

2 mountain courses · Summer

Park City, UT

4 mountain courses · Summer, Fall

Jackson, WY

4 mountain courses · Summer

Albuquerque, NM

1 mountain courses · Spring, Fall

Big Sky, MT

2 mountain courses · Summer

Telluride, CO

2 mountain courses · Summer

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