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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.

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.

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.

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.

Chambers BayYear-round—wettest November through March

Chambers Bay plays year-round—pack rain gear for a winter round. May through September is driest and firmest, the way this links course is meant 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.

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.

Mississippi Gulf CoastMarch – May & October – November

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

Pawleys IslandMarch – November

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

Pebble Beach ResortsApril – October (golf year-round)

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

Pinehurst ResortMarch – May & September – November

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

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.

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.

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.