Cody Golf Trip Planning Guide
Cody is the real-deal Western town Buffalo Bill built — a nightly rodeo, world-class museum, and golf courses with views of the Absaroka Range. It's the east entrance to Yellowstone and has a surprisingly fun Main Street bar scene with genuine cowboy culture you can't fake.
Quick Facts
Summer
COD (5 min drive)
$25–$75
$500/night
3 of 3
~$358/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Cody. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Olive Glenn Golf & Country Club — parkland, $50–$75 · 4.5★
Historic Bob Baldock design with mature cottonwoods and Shoshone River views; the social hub of Cody golf
The Local — farm to-table, $$
Cody's best restaurant; locally sourced seasonal menus with excellent bison and elk preparations
The Irma Hotel Bar — saloon · Open late
Buffalo Bill's original hotel with a cherrywood bar gifted by Queen Victoria; truly historic
Day 2
Cody Golf Club (Buffalo Bill Cody Golf Club) — parkland, $25–$40 · 4.3★
Affordable muni with Absaroka Range views from every hole; great pace of play and value
Cody Nite Rodeo — 2-3 hours, $25–$35/pp
Nightly rodeo every summer since 1938; bull riding, barrel racing, and genuine Western entertainment
Pat O'Hara Brewing Company — brewpub, $$
Craft brewery with elevated pub food and a big patio; the group dinner spot in Cody
Silver Dollar Bar — saloon · Open late
Classic Western saloon with silver dollars embedded in the bar top; live music and dancing
Day 3
Powell Golf Club — parkland, $25–$38 · 4.1★
Hidden gem in the neighboring town of Powell; surprisingly long and well-maintained for the price
Yellowstone National Park Day Trip — full day, $0–$35/pp
East entrance of Yellowstone is 50 miles; geysers, Yellowstone Lake, and wildlife galore
Wyoming's Rib & Chop House — steakhouse, $$$
Prime ribs and chops in a Western-lodge setting; can handle big groups with advance notice
Pat O'Hara Brewing Company — brewpub
Cody's craft brewery with rotating taps and a chill taproom; the pre-dinner beer spot
Course-by-Course Guide
Cody has 3 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Cody has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1200 /night
West Cody / Yellowstone Highway
$600–$1500 /night
South Fork / North Fork Shoshone River
Group Dining Guide
3 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Local
$$Cody's best restaurant; locally sourced seasonal menus with excellent bison and elk preparations
Pat O'Hara Brewing Company
$$Craft brewery with elevated pub food and a big patio; the group dinner spot in Cody
Wyoming's Rib & Chop House
$$$Prime ribs and chops in a Western-lodge setting; can handle big groups with advance notice
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
The Irma Hotel Bar
Late nightBuffalo Bill's original hotel with a cherrywood bar gifted by Queen Victoria; truly historic
Silver Dollar Bar
Late nightClassic Western saloon with silver dollars embedded in the bar top; live music and dancing
Pat O'Hara Brewing Company
Cody's craft brewery with rotating taps and a chill taproom; the pre-dinner beer spot
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Cody Nite Rodeo
Nightly rodeo every summer since 1938; bull riding, barrel racing, and genuine Western entertainment
Yellowstone National Park Day Trip
East entrance of Yellowstone is 50 miles; geysers, Yellowstone Lake, and wildlife galore
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Five museums in one; Western art, firearms, natural history, and Plains Indian culture. World-class.
Shoshone River Fly Fishing
Guided float trips on the North Fork with Absaroka Range views; excellent cutthroat trout fishing
Getting There
Fly into Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) — it's a 5-minute drive to Cody. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Cody Shuttle Service and Yellowstone Tour Guides). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.