Golf Bachelor Party Ideas: Destinations, Itineraries and Group Games
By the Curated Golf Trips concierge team · Updated · 6 min read
Pick a destination with golf and nightlife
A bachelor party needs both halves. Scottsdale pairs desert golf with Old Town's bars; Las Vegas has premium golf and obvious nights; Nashville combines Hermitage and Gaylord Springs golf with Broadway; Myrtle Beach is the budget-friendly crowd-pleaser with massive group condos.
A sample three-night weekend
- Thursday: arrive, afternoon warm-up round or range session, group dinner
- Friday: headline round at 10–11 a.m., pool afternoon, big night out
- Saturday: late-morning scramble with side games, steakhouse dinner
- Sunday: brunch and airport — or an early optional round
Formats that work for mixed skill levels
Not everyone in a bachelor party is a single-digit handicap. Team formats keep the whole group in it:
- Two-person scramble or best ball
- Ryder Cup–style team match play across the weekend
- Skins with handicap strokes
- Closest-to-the-pin and long-drive contests on par 3s and par 5s
Logistics that save the weekend
Book transportation between the house, the course and nightlife — it's safer and avoids parking headaches. Collect money up front, and lock tee times and dinner reservations early for Friday and Saturday.
Put this into practice
Our trip request walks you through dates, group size, budget and golf intensity — and shows a live per-person estimate. Or browse the month-by-month calendar.
Start a trip requestCommon questions
How many rounds should a golf bachelor party include?
Two to three rounds over three nights is the sweet spot. It leaves room for nightlife and keeps casual golfers engaged.
What if some of the group doesn't golf?
Choose a destination with strong non-golf options — Scottsdale, Las Vegas and Nashville are ideal — and plan the golf so non-golfers can join for a par-3 course, a driving-range venue or the 19th hole.
Destinations in this guide
Arizona
Scottsdale & Phoenix
Winter sun, emerald fairways through saguaros, and Old Town nights.
Nevada
Las Vegas
Desert golf by day, the Strip by night.
Tennessee
Nashville & Tennessee
Honky-tonk nights, Nicklaus state-park golf and a cult-favorite nine.
South Carolina
Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand
Endless tee times, beach nights and the best value in American golf travel.
Texas
Austin & the Texas Hill Country
Limestone canyons, live music and smoked brisket.
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