Columbus Golf Trip Planning Guide
An underrated value play on the Georgia-Alabama line: Bull Creek's 36 holes of top public golf, an army-town energy from Fort Moore, and the longest urban whitewater course in the world running right through downtown on the Chattahoochee.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
ATL (100 min drive)
$30–$75
$300/night
0 of 4
~$293/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Columbus. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Bull Creek Golf Course (East Course) — parkland, $30–$55 · 4.4★
Joe Lee/Ward Northrup design — one of the finest public 18s in Georgia at a giveaway price
Epic Restaurant — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.6★
Columbus's upscale steakhouse on Broadway — the marquee group dinner
Broadway (downtown Columbus) — patio · Open late
Columbus's historic nightlife strip — bars and patios clustered on Broadway
Day 2
Bull Creek Golf Course (West Course) — parkland, $30–$55 · 4.4★
The longer, tougher of Bull Creek's two 36-hole tracks — same great value
Chattahoochee Whitewater Rafting — half day, $40–$100/pp
The world's longest urban whitewater course runs right through downtown — a can't-miss rest day
The Black Cow — upscale, $$$ · 4.5★
Downtown chophouse-style spot with a strong bar — easy crew dinner
The Loft — sports bar · Open late
Longtime downtown live-music and sports bar — a reliable crew anchor
Day 3
Maple Ridge Golf Club — parkland, $45–$75 · 4.3★
Tree-lined daily-fee with rolling terrain — a solid second course in town
Blue Heron Adventure Zipline — 2-3 hours, $50–$90/pp
Zip across the Chattahoochee from Georgia to Alabama over the rapids
Country's Barbecue — bbq, $$ · 4.4★
Columbus BBQ institution in an old bus station — the rowdy group lunch
Nonic Beer Bar & Bottle Shoppe — brewpub
Craft-beer-focused downtown bar with a deep tap list
Course-by-Course Guide
Columbus has 4 courses worth playing.
Where to Stay
Columbus has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house.
$300–$1000 /night
Historic downtown Columbus near the Riverwalk and Broadway bars
$500–$1800 /night
Larger homes in north Columbus / Harris County — room for a big crew near the courses
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Epic Restaurant
$$$$Columbus's upscale steakhouse on Broadway — the marquee group dinner
The Black Cow
$$$Downtown chophouse-style spot with a strong bar — easy crew dinner
Country's Barbecue
$$Columbus BBQ institution in an old bus station — the rowdy group lunch
Houlihan's / casual Broadway
$$Easy downtown comfort food for the low-key night
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Broadway (downtown Columbus)
Late nightColumbus's historic nightlife strip — bars and patios clustered on Broadway
The Loft
Late nightLongtime downtown live-music and sports bar — a reliable crew anchor
Nonic Beer Bar & Bottle Shoppe
Craft-beer-focused downtown bar with a deep tap list
Bare Bulb / Mabella rooftop scene
Downtown rooftop and lounge options for the sunset kickoff
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Chattahoochee Whitewater Rafting
The world's longest urban whitewater course runs right through downtown — a can't-miss rest day
Blue Heron Adventure Zipline
Zip across the Chattahoochee from Georgia to Alabama over the rapids
National Infantry Museum Tour
World-class military museum at Fort Moore's gate — an easy, powerful arrival-day stop
Getting There
Fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — it's a 100-minute drive to Columbus. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Columbus Party Bus and Chattahoochee Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.