Philadelphia Golf Trip Planning Guide
Philly pairs serious public golf in its suburbs with a loud, accessible big-city scene — cheesesteaks, dive bars, casinos, and walkable nightlife districts. Fly into PHL, base downtown or in the suburbs, and mix muni-classic rounds with a real city after dark.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
PHL (20 min drive)
$50–$160
$250/night
2 of 4
~$314/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Philadelphia. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Jericho National Golf Club — parkland, $90–$160 · 4.6★
Upscale Bucks County semi-private along the Delaware — the splurge round of the trip
Barclay Prime — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.6★
Stephen Starr's clubby steakhouse with the famous $150 cheesesteak — the marquee dinner
Frankford Hall — patio · Open late
Cavernous Fishtown beer garden with steins, ping pong, and a big back patio — built for groups
Day 2
Hartefeld National — parkland, $70–$130 · 4.5★
Tom Fazio design near the DE line — rolling, polished, and a clear notch above muni golf
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia — half day, $40–$400/pp
Full casino in the South Philly stadium district — tables, slots, and sports bars
Pat's & Geno's (cheesesteak corner) — casual, $ · 4.2★
The rival cheesesteak shrines facing off in South Philly — a mandatory group pilgrimage
McGillin's Olde Ale House — dive · Open late
Philly's oldest continuously operating bar (1860) — loud, sticky, and perfect
Day 3
Makefield Highlands Golf Club — links, $60–$110 · 4.4★
Rick Jacobson links-style design in Bucks County — top public course in the metro and group-outing favorite
Philly Brewery Crawl — half day, $40–$90/pp
Hit Yards, Evil Genius, and Love City on a Fishtown/Kensington brewery loop
Bottle Bar East — brewpub, $$ · 4.4★
Massive beer list and pub fare in Fishtown — relaxed crew dinner near the bars
Bok Bar (rooftop) — rooftop
Seasonal rooftop atop an old school with a killer skyline view (summer)
Course-by-Course Guide
Philadelphia has 4 courses worth playing. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Philadelphia has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house.
$400–$1200 /night
Center City / Fishtown / Northern Liberties — big rowhomes near the bars
$250–$600 /night
Center City hotel block near Rittenhouse or Old City
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Barclay Prime
$$$$Stephen Starr's clubby steakhouse with the famous $150 cheesesteak — the marquee dinner
Pat's & Geno's (cheesesteak corner)
$The rival cheesesteak shrines facing off in South Philly — a mandatory group pilgrimage
Bottle Bar East
$$Massive beer list and pub fare in Fishtown — relaxed crew dinner near the bars
Tony Luke's
$Cult roast pork and cheesesteak spot — the local insiders' counter-pick
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Frankford Hall
Late nightCavernous Fishtown beer garden with steins, ping pong, and a big back patio — built for groups
McGillin's Olde Ale House
Late nightPhilly's oldest continuously operating bar (1860) — loud, sticky, and perfect
Bok Bar (rooftop)
Seasonal rooftop atop an old school with a killer skyline view (summer)
Yards Brewing Co.
Big-tank brewery taproom near the waterfront with long communal tables
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Full casino in the South Philly stadium district — tables, slots, and sports bars
Philly Brewery Crawl
Hit Yards, Evil Genius, and Love City on a Fishtown/Kensington brewery loop
Philadelphia Distilling Tour
Bluecoat Gin distillery tour and tasting in Fishtown
Topgolf Mount Laurel
Three-level Topgolf just across the river in NJ for a competitive warm-up night
Getting There
Fly into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — it's a 20-minute drive to Philadelphia. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Philadelphia Party Bus and USA Charter Bus Philadelphia). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.