Bentonville Golf Trip Planning Guide
Bentonville is Northwest Arkansas's surprise hit: Big Sugar Golf Club anchors a quietly strong golf scene, downtown has a genuinely good food-and-bar square, and the area is the mountain-biking capital of the world. Golf, MTB, and a foodie downtown make it a sleeper buddy-trip pick.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
XNA (20 min drive)
$35–$250
$300/night
1 of 4
~$303/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Bentonville. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Big Sugar Golf Club (Pea Ridge) — links, $40–$90 · 4.7★
Beau Welling & Hanse-style rugged public course through the Ozark hills — the area's must-play and a great value
The Hive — upscale, $$$ · 4.5★
Acclaimed 'high south' restaurant at the 21c hotel — the marquee dinner downtown
Bike Rack Brewing Co. — brewpub
Bentonville's flagship brewery taproom — roomy and built for groups
Day 2
Blessings Golf Club (Fayetteville) — mountain, $120–$250 · 4.6★
Robert Trent Jones Jr. monster that hosted the NCAA Championships — limited public access via stay-and-play, but a brute worth chasing
Mountain Biking the Coler / Slaughter Pen Trails — half day, $50–$120/pp
Ride the world-renowned NWA trail network with rentals and shuttle — the area's signature activity
Tusk & Trotter — southern, $$ · 4.5★
Whole-hog Southern cooking and craft beer on the square — a great group night
The Undercroft — cocktail · Open late
Hidden basement speakeasy off the square — a cool late-night cocktail spot
Day 3
Lost Springs Golf & Athletic Club — parkland, $40–$75 · 4.3★
Rolling Ozark daily-fee course near downtown Rogers — easy second round
Beaver Lake Boat Day — full day, $60–$150/pp
Pontoon or wakeboard boat on clear Beaver Lake ~25 min away
Wright's Barbecue — bbq, $$ · 4.7★
Texas-style brisket that draws lines — the mandatory BBQ lunch
Pedaler's Pub — sports bar · Open late
Bike-themed pub with patio and TVs — the casual après-ride/round hangout
Course-by-Course Guide
Bentonville has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Bentonville has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house.
$350–$1100 /night
Bentonville / Rogers rental homes near the downtown square and bike trails
$300–$900 /night
Beaver Lake homes ~25 min from Bentonville for a lake base
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Hive
$$$Acclaimed 'high south' restaurant at the 21c hotel — the marquee dinner downtown
Tusk & Trotter
$$Whole-hog Southern cooking and craft beer on the square — a great group night
Wright's Barbecue
$$Texas-style brisket that draws lines — the mandatory BBQ lunch
Pressroom
$$All-day cafe and bar on the square — easy breakfasts and casual dinners
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Bike Rack Brewing Co.
Bentonville's flagship brewery taproom — roomy and built for groups
The Undercroft
Late nightHidden basement speakeasy off the square — a cool late-night cocktail spot
Pedaler's Pub
Late nightBike-themed pub with patio and TVs — the casual après-ride/round hangout
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Mountain Biking the Coler / Slaughter Pen Trails
Ride the world-renowned NWA trail network with rentals and shuttle — the area's signature activity
Beaver Lake Boat Day
Pontoon or wakeboard boat on clear Beaver Lake ~25 min away
NWA Sporting Clays
Sporting clays and ranges in the Ozark hills around Bentonville
Crystal Bridges Museum
World-class (and free) American art museum in a striking Moshe Safdie building — an easy rest-day culture stop
Getting There
Fly into Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) — it's a 20-minute drive to Bentonville. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include NWA Party Bus and Razorback Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.