Stay and Play Packages

For golfers who want the quality and variety of a golf vacation without constantly packing, unpacking and traveling between hotels, Stay and Play golf packages offer an appealing middle ground.

The defining feature is simple: one accommodation serves as your base throughout the trip. Depending on the destination, you may have several courses within the resort itself or easy access to nearby layouts, allowing you to experience different rounds while returning to the same room each evening. That makes Stay and Play particularly well suited to groups looking for a more relaxed golf vacation. Shorter transfers can mean more time on the course, at the practice facilities, or enjoying everything else the resort has to offer.

These vacations also work well for couples and mixed golfer/non-golfer groups. While golfers head to the first tee, other guests can make use of facilities such as pools, spas, restaurants and additional activities.

However, Stay and Play isn’t necessarily the right format for every trip. Golfers whose priority is playing the maximum number of courses across a wider region may prefer a touring vacation with multiple bases.The choice ultimately comes down to what matters most: variety across a destination or convenience within on

Quality and variety of golf: Resorts with several courses can offer more variety without adding significant travel time. Pinehurst provides multiple courses within one golf destination, while resorts such as Kohler and Kiawah Island offer several distinctive championship experiences.

Convenient course access: Consider whether the courses are located directly at the resort, require a short shuttle or involve longer transfers. The easier it is to move between your accommodation and tee times, the more relaxed the trip can feel.

Facilities: Golfers who want to work on their game between rounds may prioritize resorts with extensive driving ranges, putting greens and short-game areas. Beyond the course, restaurants, pools, spas and other activities become increasingly important when you’re spending several nights in one place, particularly for couples or groups containing non-golfers.

The right season: A great resort at the wrong time of year may not deliver the experience you’re expecting. Premier Golf’s Golf Travel Specialists can recommend destinations according to season, course availability and the type of trip you’re planning.

Not every golfer wants the same thing from a resort. For a buddies’ golf trip, look for multiple courses, straightforward group logistics and plenty of dining or entertainment options once the day’s golf is finished. For a couples’ vacation, the wider resort experience may carry more weight. Spas, restaurants, pools and activities beyond golf allow both golfers and non-golfers to enjoy the same destination.

Golfers planning a winter escape can look toward warmer destinations such as Florida, Texas, Arizona, Mexico or the Caribbean, while norther US destination can provide excellent options during the warmer months.

Premier Golf features seasonal Stay and Play options across both domestic and international destinations. For a bucket-list golf trip, course access may be the deciding factor.

Resorts associated with iconic venues can make staying on-site part of the experience itself rather than simply a practical choice. This is why there is no single best resort for every golfer. The right Stay and Play package is the one that best matches your group’s priorities.

One of the advantages of booking a Stay and Play vacation is simplicity, but the best golf resorts can still require advance planning.

Popular tee times and accommodations may be limited during peak golf seasons, particularly at bucket-list destinations. Booking early also gives larger groups a better chance of securing suitable tee times together.

Premier Golf can arrange the golf and accommodations while helping you choose the right destination, travel period and resort for your group. Ground transportation and additional experiences can also be incorporated depending on the package.

Whether you’re looking for an iconic US resort, a warm-weather winter escape or an international stay, the goal is the same: great golf without making the logistics feel like work.