Best time to go

Prime season for every destination, and what actually changes outside of it—most of these courses are playable well beyond their best-weather window.

Amelia IslandOctober through May, before the summer heat and humidity

Coastal Florida is mild October through May; June to September turns hot and humid, tempered by ocean breezes.

Bandon DunesMay – October

Driest and calmest late summer; shoulder months are quiet and cheaper.

Bethpage State ParkApril – November

Courses close for winter; book the shoulder months to avoid the summer reservation scramble.

Black Desert ResortMarch–May & September–November

March–May and September–November are the comfortable golf windows; summer highs regularly top 100°F, and winter plays cool with short days.

Cabot BordeauxMay – October

Year-round golf; May–October is prime and September doubles as harvest season in the vineyards.

Cabot Cape BretonJune – September

Peak (and priciest) runs late June to mid-September. June and late September mean long days, shoulder rates and empty fairways.

Cabot Citrus FarmsNovember – April

Peak is mid-January to mid-April. Summer is steamy but playable at deep discounts.

Cabot HighlandsMay – September

Late March to mid-November season; May–September is prime. Long northern light means 9pm tee times in June.

Cabot RevelstokeJune – September (from 2027)

Course opens 2027; the mountain summer season runs June–September.

Cabot Saint LuciaDecember – April

December–April is dry season. Summer is hot, greener and quieter; hurricane season peaks late summer.

CarlsbadYear-round; spring and fall are ideal

Coastal North County San Diego is mild and playable year-round; spring and fall bring the best conditions, and even winter stays comfortable—one of California's better cold-weather golf escapes.

Carolina SandhillsMarch – November

Spring and fall are peak; summer is hot and humid, winter stays playable most days.

Central Oregon (Bend)June – September

High-desert climate means big day-night temperature swings; summer is the reliable season to play.

Destination KohlerMay – October

Courses close for the Wisconsin winter; the Straits is walking-only, caddie or forecaddie required.

Erin HillsMay – October

Courses close for winter; wind is a factor most rounds, any season.

Gamble SandsApril – October

Widest window of these destinations—playable April through October, warm and dry at peak summer.

Half Moon BayMay, September and October bring the steadiest skies and lighter wind; November through April is the wet, gustier stretch, and June-July mornings often start under fog.

Morning fog is common June-July and usually burns off by late morning; winter gusts can top 25 mph on the bluffs. Pack layers regardless of season.

Hilton Head IslandMarch–May & September–November

Hilton Head golf is best in spring and fall; summers are hot, humid and busy with beach crowds, and late summer is hurricane season. Winters are mild and quiet with lower rates.

Jekyll IslandOctober–May

Coastal Georgia is mildest October through May—prime golf weather; summers run hot, humid and prone to afternoon storms. Indian Mound is seasonal, roughly October through May.

Kiawah IslandSpring & fall

Spring and fall are ideal; summer is hot and humid, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November.

Kitsap PeninsulaYear-round—wettest November through March

Gold Mountain plays year-round, unlike a lot of the destinations in this catalog—just pack rain gear for the winter months. May through September is driest and gives you the best shot at clear Olympic Mountain views.

Las VegasOctober – May

October–May is prime. Summer means dawn tee times and half-price afternoons—hydrate accordingly.

Lofoten LinksJune – August (midnight sun)

Season May 9 – Oct 18. Peak rates late May – early October; the midnight-sun window is roughly May 25 – July 15.

Lone Tree Golf Club & HotelMay–September

May–September is prime at altitude; spring and fall can bring cold snaps and closures, and the course runs year-round weather permitting.

Mississippi Gulf CoastMarch – May & October – November

Golf year-round; spring and fall are ideal. Summer plays early and humid.

MoabSpring & fall

Summer highs regularly top 100°F—play early or aim for the March–May and September–November shoulder seasons.

Monterey PeninsulaApril – October (golf year-round)

Golf year-round; April–October is driest. Winter brings green-season rates and dramatic surf.

Omni Barton CreekMarch–May & October–November

Austin golf is best in spring and fall; summers are long and hot, so book early tee times June through September. Winters are mild and playable.

Omni Tucson NationalNovember–April

Tucson is a winter-golf town—November through April is peak, sunny and mild. Summers are very hot; June through September means early tee times and lower rates.

PGA FriscoMarch–May & September–November

North Texas golf is best in spring and fall—peak green-fee season runs April to mid-June and late September through November. Summers are hot; winters are mild but can turn windy and cold.

Palm SpringsNovember–April (desert golf season)

This is desert golf: prime season is November through April with warm, dry days and cool nights. Summer (June–September) is brutally hot—often 105–115°F—so rates crater and most groups stay away.

PasatiempoYear-round; April–October is driest

Coastal Santa Cruz stays mild all year—summer mornings can be foggy before burning off; winter brings green-season value and the odd Pacific storm.

Pawleys IslandMarch – November

Spring and fall avoid both summer humidity and the (rare) winter chill.

Pinehurst ResortMarch – May & September – November

Spring and fall are prime. Summer is hot but playable and better value; the greens stay open all winter.

Reynolds Lake OconeeApril through October; summer runs warm and busy, while spring and fall bring cooler air and an easier pace.

Seasonal venues (Splash Shack, The Sand Bar) run April through mid-October, tracking the warm-weather golf season.

Rodeo DunesMay – October (from 2027)

High-plains season roughly May–October; expect wind as a permanent design feature.

San DiegoYear-round—coastal San Diego rarely gets too hot or cold

San Diego's marine layer means grey mornings that usually burn off by midday.

Sand ValleyMay – Oct 19

Shoulder season—late April, early May, and October—runs about $90 cheaper per round than peak summer (May 21–Oct 4), with fewer groups on the property.

ScottsdaleNovember–April

November–April is peak golf and peak rates; summer (June–September) tops 100–110°F, so tee off at dawn and hydrate.

South Puget SoundYear-round—driest May through September

Both courses play year-round—pack rain gear November through March. May through September is driest and firmest, the way South Sound links golf is meant to play.

Southern IndianaApril – October

April–October season; May, June and September are the sweet spots.

StreamsongOctober – April

Summer is hot, humid, and the peak of Florida thunderstorm season—cooler months are far more comfortable.

The BroadmoorMay–September

May–September is the season; mornings can be cool, afternoons bring mountain thunderstorms, and snow closes the courses in winter.

Wild Spring DunesSeptember – November & March – May

Fall (Sept–Nov) is peak; winter stays open at the year's best rates. Summer is a heat decision.

WilliamsburgApril – October

Spring and fall are mild and busy with tourists; summer is hot and humid.