Prescott Golf Trip Planning Guide
Prescott sits a mile high in the pines — cooler than the desert, with a courthouse-square downtown anchored by the legendary Whiskey Row bars. Multiple public courses plus the upscale StoneRidge make it an easy, walkable buddy trip with serious nightlife for a small town.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
PHX (100 min drive)
$30–$120
$200/night
1 of 4
~$255/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Prescott. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
StoneRidge Golf Course — mountain, $60–$110 · 4.5★
Rated the best public course near Prescott — dramatic elevation changes through high-desert terrain
The Palace Restaurant & Saloon — steakhouse, $$$ · 4.5★
Arizona's oldest bar (1877) on Whiskey Row — steaks and history under one roof
The Palace Saloon — saloon · Open late
1877 Whiskey Row institution with the original Brunswick bar — the anchor of any Prescott night
Day 2
Antelope Hills Golf Courses (North) — parkland, $30–$65 · 4.4★
Classic Lawrence-designed North course — mature, walkable, and a strong value with dynamic pricing
Watson Lake Kayaking — half day, $30–$70/pp
Paddle among the surreal granite Dells boulders just north of town
El Gato Azul — upscale, $$$ · 4.6★
Creekside tapas and creative plates — the dinner-out pick off the square
Matt's Saloon — honky tonk · Open late
Live-music honky-tonk on Whiskey Row where Waylon Jennings once played
Day 3
Antelope Hills Golf Courses (South) — parkland, $30–$65 · 4.4★
Longer Gary Panks design with more water and length than the North — great 36-hole day
Prescott National Forest UTV Tour — half day, $120–$200/pp
Off-road through the pines and high desert around Prescott
Prescott Brewing Company — brewpub, $$ · 4.4★
Square-side brewpub that easily seats a big golf crew
Whiskey Row Pub & Distillery — whiskey bar · Open late
House-distilled spirits steps from the square — start the crawl here
Course-by-Course Guide
Prescott has 4 courses worth playing. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Prescott has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $200/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$350–$900 /night
Downtown-adjacent Prescott or up in the pines toward Prescott Lakes
$200–$400 /night
Prescott Resort & Conference Center on the hill, or downtown hotels
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
The Palace Restaurant & Saloon
$$$Arizona's oldest bar (1877) on Whiskey Row — steaks and history under one roof
El Gato Azul
$$$Creekside tapas and creative plates — the dinner-out pick off the square
Prescott Brewing Company
$$Square-side brewpub that easily seats a big golf crew
Bill's Pizza
$$Beloved downtown pizza joint — the low-key group dinner
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 4 stay open past midnight.
The Palace Saloon
Late night1877 Whiskey Row institution with the original Brunswick bar — the anchor of any Prescott night
Matt's Saloon
Late nightLive-music honky-tonk on Whiskey Row where Waylon Jennings once played
Whiskey Row Pub & Distillery
Late nightHouse-distilled spirits steps from the square — start the crawl here
Hooligan's Pub
Late nightOff-square Irish sports pub for game day and late pours
Activities Beyond Golf
3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Watson Lake Kayaking
Paddle among the surreal granite Dells boulders just north of town
Prescott National Forest UTV Tour
Off-road through the pines and high desert around Prescott
Bucky's Casino
Tribal casino on the hill for a late-night blackjack and slots run
Getting There
Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — it's a 100-minute drive to Prescott. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Prescott Limousine and Mile High Party Bus). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.