Augusta Golf Trip Planning Guide
You can't play Augusta National — but you can play a Donald Ross course minutes from its gates, breathe the Masters mystique, and post up on Riverwalk Augusta for the nightlife. Forest Hills and Jones Creek give a group genuine championship golf at public prices.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
AGS (15 min drive)
$25–$350
$350/night
1 of 4
~$301/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Augusta. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Champions Retreat Golf Club — parkland, $150–$350 · 4.7★
Three nines by Palmer, Nicklaus, and Player; host of the Augusta National Women's Amateur first round (limited access)
Frog Hollow Tavern — farm to-table, $$$ · 4.6★
Augusta's chef-driven standout on Broad Street — the nicer group dinner
Broad Street (downtown Augusta) — patio · Open late
Augusta's nightlife spine — bars, patios, and music venues all walkable on Broad
Day 2
The Forest Hills Golf Course — parkland, $45–$90 · 4.6★
1926 Donald Ross design (Palmer-renovated) minutes from Augusta National — voted Augusta's best public course
Savannah River Fishing Charter — half day, $90–$220/pp
Striped bass and catfish on the Savannah River and Clarks Hill Lake
Abel Brown Southern Kitchen — southern, $$$ · 4.5★
Oysters and elevated Southern plates — easy, lively crew dinner
The Pinnacle Club / rooftop scene — rooftop
Downtown rooftop views over the Savannah River for the kickoff
Day 3
Jones Creek Golf Club — parkland, $50–$95 · 4.4★
Rees Jones design just six miles from Augusta National — long the area's top daily-fee track
Clarks Hill / Thurmond Lake Boat Day — full day, $75–$200/pp
Pontoon day on one of the Southeast's biggest lakes 30 min away
Whiskey Bar Kitchen — casual, $$ · 4.4★
Downtown gastropub with a huge whiskey list and global plates
Soy Noodle House / Metro Coffeehouse & Pub — dive · Open late
Beloved late-night Broad Street dive with stiff pours
Course-by-Course Guide
Augusta has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Augusta has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house.
$350–$1500 /night
Downtown Augusta along the Savannah River / Summerville — homes near Broad Street nightlife
$600–$3000 /night
Larger estate homes in west Augusta / Columbia County near the courses
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Frog Hollow Tavern
$$$Augusta's chef-driven standout on Broad Street — the nicer group dinner
Abel Brown Southern Kitchen
$$$Oysters and elevated Southern plates — easy, lively crew dinner
Whiskey Bar Kitchen
$$Downtown gastropub with a huge whiskey list and global plates
Sconyers Bar-B-Que
$$Augusta BBQ institution since 1956 — the classic group lunch
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Broad Street (downtown Augusta)
Late nightAugusta's nightlife spine — bars, patios, and music venues all walkable on Broad
The Pinnacle Club / rooftop scene
Downtown rooftop views over the Savannah River for the kickoff
Soy Noodle House / Metro Coffeehouse & Pub
Late nightBeloved late-night Broad Street dive with stiff pours
Whiskey Bar Kitchen Bar
Late nightDeep brown-spirits list downtown — the proper start to the night
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Savannah River Fishing Charter
Striped bass and catfish on the Savannah River and Clarks Hill Lake
Clarks Hill / Thurmond Lake Boat Day
Pontoon day on one of the Southeast's biggest lakes 30 min away
Riverwalk Brewery Crawl
Savannah River Brewing and downtown taprooms along the Riverwalk
Getting There
Fly into Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) — it's a 15-minute drive to Augusta. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Augusta Party Bus and CSRA Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.