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Cheap Thrills
Great golf doesn't have to break the bank, especially if you travel a few miles off the beaten path.
By Peter Finch March/April 2007
The Sunriver Resort gives you plent of bang for your golf buck.
You may have noticed that the prices at the best golf resorts have been steadily climbing. If you thought the green fee at Pebble Beach Golf Links was a doozy three years ago at $395, how do you feel about the current $450? A round at Shadow Creek or Cascata, two of the top courses in Las Vegas, will set you back $500. And that doesn't even include the cost of your lodging, much less a sleeve of balls.
That isn't to say that these resorts aren't worth it. But if you're looking to take a golf trip that won't leave a serious divot in your bank account, there are plenty of options. Consider the following eight U.S. destinations, which represent some of the best value for your golfing dollar. As you might guess, they tend to be in places that don't immediately spring to mind as popular golf destinations—Missouri, for example—while others are simply less well-known. In the case of Fountain Hills, Ariz., you can save money and play amazing courses just by driving over the Scottsdale city line. Not only do many of these golf courses have sub-$100 green fees (prices shown here are for March and April), they often partner with local hotels on packages that drop the cost even more. Think of all the money you'll have left to splurge on a massage—or that extra dozen golf balls.
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