Labor Day was truly made for a golf trip. The days are still long, the weather’s just right, and the summer crowds? Mostly gone. Add a built-in long weekend, and you’ve got the perfect excuse to pack your bags, ship your sticks, turn that out-of-office on, and chase one last great round before fall rolls in. Here are the Labor Day golf destinations worth the trip.
Best Labor Day Golf Destinations
1. Streamsong Resort
Bowling Green, Florida
With more than 1,300 golf courses scattered across the Sunshine State, Florida is always a good idea for a Labor Day golf getaway. But if you’re looking for something truly unforgettable, set your sights on Streamsong Resort. Tucked away on 16,000 acres of secluded terrain just over an hour from Tampa, Streamsong is a world apart from your typical Florida golf experience. Instead of palm trees and ocean breezes, you’ll find dramatic dunes, windswept fairways, and three award-winning courses – Streamsong Red, Blue, and Black – that channel the spirit of links golf in a completely unexpected setting.
2. Broadmoor Golf Club
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Located in the foothills of Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountains, The Broadmoor Golf Club offers two of the most scenic and storied courses in the state. The East and West Courses were crafted by legends (we’re talking Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones Sr.) and together, they showcase a timeless blend of challenging design and breathtaking alpine views.
The Broadmoor is no stranger to championship play, either. The East Course has hosted numerous prestigious events over the years and is set to welcome the U.S. Senior Open once again in 2031 and 2037.
3. The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
The golf course at Coeur d’Alene Resort isn’t just one of the best places to play over Labor Day – it’s the kind of destination that lives on every golfer’s bucket list. That’s thanks in large part to its most iconic feature: the world’s only floating, movable island green. Weighing in at 22,000 tons, the 14th hole’s island green is guided by an underwater cable system and can play up to 220 yards. Once you stick the landing, you’ll hop aboard a boat to finish out the hole.
And when the round’s over, the resort has everything you need for a perfect long weekend – think lakeside dining, a full-service spa, watersport rentals, and more.
4. Sea Pines Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Golf in the morning, beach in the evening – what more could you ask for? If that sounds like your kind of long weekend, Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island is calling your name. The Carolina coast is known for its warm hospitality and year-round golf weather, and Sea Pines delivers both in spades.
The resort is home to three spectacular courses that celebrate the natural beauty of the Lowcountry: Heron Point by Pete Dye, Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III, and the crown jewel – Harbour Town Golf Links, a must-play for any golfer and host of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage.
5. Legends Golf Resort
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Located in the heart of the “Golf Capital of America,” few destinations rival Myrtle Beach, and even fewer rival the experience at Legends Golf Resort. Home to five highly regarded courses, Legends offers variety, quality, and convenience all in one unforgettable getaway. Three of the resort’s layouts (Heathland, Moorland, and Parkland) are just 20 minutes from downtown Myrtle Beach, making them an easy choice for centrally located play. The remaining two, Oyster Bay Golf Links and The Heritage Club, extend the experience along the Grand Strand, with Oyster Bay tucked into the northern coast of Sunset Beach, NC, and The Heritage Club situated in scenic Pawleys Island, SC.
6. Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Ten championship courses, a fun-for-all short course, a wildly creative putting course, and more unforgettable moments than you can pack into one long weekend. That’s Pinehurst Resort, better known as The Cradle of American Golf, and it’s one of the ultimate Labor Day golf destinations.
Set among the rolling sandhills of North Carolina, Pinehurst is steeped in history and prestige. It’s hosted countless professional tournaments and was recently named the USGA’s first anchor site for the U.S. Open. And while golf takes center stage, the resort delivers far beyond the fairways, with a full-service spa, a nearby lake for watersports, and a variety of top-notch dining options. One visit won’t be enough – but that’s just one more reason to come back.
7. The Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
We’ve covered the Cradle of American Golf, but what about “America’s Resort”? The Greenbrier is a stunning destination tucked into the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, and it’s been welcoming guests since 1778. The resort features three championship courses, plus a 9-hole par-3 walking course ideal for a quick round. It’s also no stranger to the spotlight, having hosted the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, and multiple PGA Tour events.
8. Big Cedar Lodge
Ridgedale, Missouri
Golf at Big Cedar Lodge lives up to its name – and then some. With six courses, including Payne’s Valley, the first public-access design by Tiger Woods, Big Cedar is a true bucket-list destination for a Labor Day golf getaway.
Set deep in the heart of the Ozarks, the resort offers sweeping mountain views and dramatic natural backdrops on nearly every hole. And when the round’s over, the adventure’s just getting started. From fishing and boat cruises to horseback riding, hiking, biking, and watersports, Big Cedar Lodge delivers a full-on outdoor escape.
9. La Quinta Resort & Club
La Quinta, California
With five championship courses, anchored by the legendary Stadium Course at PGA WEST, La Quinta Resort & Club is the ultimate desert golf escape. Designed by icons like Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, and Greg Norman, each layout offers its own challenge and scenery, all set against the Santa Rosa Mountains.
And when the round’s over? The resort’s just getting started. Unwind with a poolside margarita, treat yourself to a massage at the award-winning spa, or explore the shops and restaurants of nearby Palm Springs. At La Quinta, golf is just the beginning.
10. BOYNE Golf
Harbor Springs, Michigan
If your ideal Labor Day weekend includes cooler temps, rolling terrain, and nonstop golf, BOYNE Golf in Northern Michigan delivers. With eleven distinctly designed courses across three resort properties – Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Inn at Bay Harbor – BOYNE serves up links, wetland, and woodland-style golf all in one destination.
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