Golf Courses & Climate Guide

Discover popular golf destinations, their unique weather patterns, and expert clothing recommendations for each climate zone.

Southwest Desert

🌡️ Climate

Hot, dry summers; mild winters

📅 Best Months

Oct-Apr

👕 Key Considerations

UV protection, layering for temperature swings

TPC Scottsdale

Arizona

Desert climate
Minimal rain
High UV

PGA West

California

Consistent weather
Low humidity
Wind factors

Pinehurst Resort

North Carolina

Sandhills region
Moderate climate
Four seasons

Coastal Regions

🌡️ Climate

Mild temperatures; ocean influence

📅 Best Months

Year-round*

👕 Key Considerations

Wind protection, layering for fog

Pebble Beach

California

Coastal fog
Wind off ocean
Cool summers

Bandon Dunes

Oregon

Maritime climate
Frequent wind
Rain possible

Kiawah Island

South Carolina

Humid subtropical
Sea breeze
Hurricane season

Mountain/Elevation

🌡️ Climate

Cooler temps; variable conditions

📅 Best Months

May-Oct

👕 Key Considerations

Warmth, UV protection, weather changes

Whistling Straits

Wisconsin

Lake effect
Wind exposure
Cool climate

Vail Golf Club

Colorado

High altitude
Thin air
Temperature swings

Resort at Squaw Creek

California

Mountain climate
Snow possible
UV intensity

Southeastern US

🌡️ Climate

Hot, humid summers; mild winters

📅 Best Months

Oct-May

👕 Key Considerations

Moisture-wicking, rain gear, sun protection

Augusta National

Georgia

Humid subtropical
Spring storms
Azalea blooms

TPC Sawgrass

Florida

Tropical climate
Thunderstorms
High humidity

Harbour Town

South Carolina

Coastal influence
Sea breeze
Moderate winters
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Seasonal Golf Travel Guide

❄️Winter Golf

Best Destinations:

  • • Arizona (Phoenix, Scottsdale)
  • • Southern California
  • • Florida
  • • Hawaii

Packing Essentials:

  • • Layering system
  • • Wind protection
  • • Morning warmth gear

🌸Spring Golf

Best Destinations:

  • • Augusta, Georgia
  • • Pinehurst, NC
  • • Texas Hill Country
  • • Hilton Head, SC

Packing Essentials:

  • • Flexible layers
  • • Rain gear
  • • Variable conditions prep

☀️Summer Golf

Best Destinations:

  • • Pacific Northwest
  • • Northern Michigan
  • • Mountain courses
  • • Coastal regions

Packing Essentials:

  • • UV protection
  • • Cooling accessories
  • • Moisture-wicking fabrics

🍂Fall Golf

Best Destinations:

  • • New England
  • • Midwest
  • • Mid-Atlantic
  • • Colorado

Packing Essentials:

  • • Warm layers
  • • Wind protection
  • • Temperature flexibility
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Unique Weather Factors by Course Type

🏖️ Coastal Courses

  • • Consistent ocean breezes (10-20 mph typical)
  • • Marine layer/fog in mornings
  • • More stable temperatures
  • • Higher humidity from ocean
  • • UV reflection off water

🏔️ Mountain Courses

  • • Thin air affects ball flight
  • • Large temperature swings
  • • Intense UV at elevation
  • • Rapid weather changes
  • • Wind patterns in valleys

🌵 Desert Courses

  • • Extreme temperature swings
  • • Very low humidity
  • • Intense sun exposure
  • • Minimal rain year-round
  • • Wind patterns around mountains

🌲 Forest/Parkland

  • • Tree wind protection
  • • Higher humidity in trees
  • • Temperature moderation
  • • Dew collection in mornings
  • • Rain shelter potential

💧 Lakeside Courses

  • • Lake effect weather
  • • Sudden wind changes
  • • Cooler near water
  • • Higher humidity
  • • Fog potential

🏘️ Resort Courses

  • • Manicured microclimates
  • • Irrigation effects
  • • Wind break landscaping
  • • Predictable conditions
  • • Weather monitoring

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