6 Cheapest Spring Golf Trips Under $800 — Rounds Cost $80 or Less
A golf getaway can get expensive fast once you factor in airfare, hotels and green fees. But new spring pricing data from Point.me highlights destinations where the typical total cost stays under $800, with average green fees of $80 or less in each spot. These estimates combine an average round-trip economy flight, a three-night hotel stay and one round of golf.
Here's a look at the cheapest golf destinations to visit this spring.
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1. Alabama
Total cost: $550
Average golf round cost: $47
Average cost of a three-night hotel stay: $369
Average round-trip economy flight price: $134
It's easy to have a standout golf trip in Alabama for less. The state is home to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail — 11 championship-level courses across the state with surprisingly affordable green fees, often around $65. Combined with a wide range of lodging and dining options, you can enjoy an accessible golf experience here for a decent budget.
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2. Illinois
Total cost: $582
Average golf round cost: $41
Average cost of a three-night hotel stay: $417
Average round-trip economy flight price: $124
Chicago is a cornerstone of American golf history, offering everything from legendary private clubs to high-quality, affordable public courses across the city and surrounding areas. With family-friendly options like the Sydney Marovitz Golf Course along Lake Michigan, plus easy access via Chicago airports, it’s a great destination for golfers of all ages and skill levels.
3. Arizona
Total cost: $749
Average golf round cost: $70
Average cost of a three-night hotel stay: $609
Average round-trip economy flight price: $70
Arizona is a premier golf destination known for year‑round play, striking desert scenery, and many top public courses alongside exclusive championship clubs. With affordable spring flights and easy ways to combine golf with hiking, spas and fine dining, it’s ideal for both golf‑focused trips and more well-rounded getaways.
4. New Jersey
Total cost: $760
Average golf round cost: $62
Average cost of a three-night hotel stay: $525
Average round-trip economy flight price: $173
New Jersey combines world‑class golf history with dense clusters of courses, offering everything from iconic private clubs to scenic coastal and public options. It's home to Pine Valley Golf Club, often ranked as the top course in the U.S. With many courses close together, it’s easy to play multiple rounds over a long weekend — plus, there's convenient airport access via Newark.
5. Michigan
Total cost: $766
Average golf round cost: $49
Average cost of a three-night hotel stay: $455
Average round-trip economy flight price: $262
Michigan is one of the top golf states in the U.S., with nearly 1,000 courses — many of them public — set amid scenic landscapes like lakes, dunes and bluffs. Cooler summer weather and relatively affordable green fees make it a popular and accessible destination for golfers, especially in northern areas like Traverse City and Petoskey.
6. Ontario, Canada
Total cost: $766
Average golf round cost: $80
Average cost of a three-night hotel stay: $381
Average round-trip economy flight price: $305
Ontario is Canada’s most established golf destination, with more than 700 courses. It has a lively golf season that lasts from April to October, and provides visitors with the opportunity to golf amid varied, scenic landscapes. Golfers can choose between historic championship courses and widely accessible public options.
If you can be flexible on tee times and flights, these are the easiest places to keep a golf weekend affordable.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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