XS Golf Editorial Team

Myrtle Beach is American golf’s volume capital. Roughly 90 to 100 courses along the Grand Strand, depending on where you draw the boundary, and 2026 green fees of $90–$300 a round depending on course and season, according to Pinseekers Travel. Nobody goes to Myrtle Beach for one round. Nobody goes for fewer than four. Myrtle…

Scottsdale is American golf’s winter capital. From October through April, when the rest of the country is frozen or rain-soaked, the Sonoran Desert has dry, sunny weather, firm fairways and mountain backdrops. This guide covers five courses, with green fees, the best time to go, and how to build a trip worth the flight. The…

Augusta Georgia golf travel guide 2026 — Augusta National (10.0, member invitation only), Reynolds Lake Oconee Great Waters (9.4), Sea Island Seaside (9.3). Masters week access, green fees, best months March–April and October–November, simulator prep for Augusta-style greens.

Japan golf travel guide 2026 — Hirono (9.9), Kawana Fuji Course (9.6), Ibaraki Country Club (9.4), Naruo (9.1). Member access explained, green fees, best months April–May and October–November, simulator prep for Alison-designed courses.

Ireland golf travel guide 2026 — Royal County Down (9.9), Ballybunion Old (9.7), Royal Portrush Dunluce (9.6), Lahinch Old (9.3), Old Head of Kinsale (9.1). Wild Atlantic Way 7-day route, green fees and simulator prep.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi golf travel guide 2026 — Emirates Golf Club Majlis, Yas Links, Dubai Creek reviewed. Best months (Oct–Mar), green fees, combine with a wider UAE trip.

Pebble Beach golf travel guide 2026 — Golf Links ($695), Spyglass Hill ($550), Spanish Bay closed until 17 April 2027. Booking strategy, when to go and simulator prep.