Roanoke Golf Trip Planning Guide
The Roanoke / Blue Ridge corridor anchors a trip around Primland's Highland Course — the No. 1 public course in Virginia, perched on a 12,000-acre mountain estate. Add a city base in Roanoke with a real downtown brewery-and-bar scene, plus shooting, ATVs, and Parkway drives.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
ROA (10 min drive)
$45–$295
$350/night
1 of 4
~$341/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Roanoke. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
The Highland Course at Primland — mountain, $175–$295 · 4.8★
Donald Steel mountaintop design ranked No. 1 public in Virginia — cliff-edge holes on a 12,000-acre Blue Ridge estate
Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$ · 4.6★
Downtown Roanoke's marquee steakhouse — the group's big dinner night
Big Lick Brewing Company — brewpub
Roomy downtown Roanoke brewery taproom — easy big-group hangout
Day 2
Ballyhack Golf Club (Roanoke) — links, $120–$200 · 4.7★
Lester George big-scale links-style course in the hills near Roanoke — limited-access, so book through a stay-and-play
Primland Sporting Clays — 2-3 hours, $100–$250/pp
Sporting clays across Primland's mountain estate — pair it with the Highland round
Lucky — upscale, $$$ · 4.6★
Buzzy small-plates spot in downtown Roanoke for a step up from bar food
Stellina (rooftop) — rooftop · Open late
Downtown rooftop bar with skyline and mountain views
Day 3
Hanging Rock Golf Club (Salem) — mountain, $50–$90 · 4.5★
Russell Breeden mountain-valley design — the area's best daily-fee course and a strong value
Blue Ridge Parkway ATV / Off-Road — half day, $120–$250/pp
Guided off-road tours through the mountains around Roanoke and Primland
Martin's Downtown — brewpub, $$ · 4.4★
Beers, burgers, and live music in the heart of Roanoke's bar district
The Coffee Pot — honky tonk · Open late
Historic roadhouse music venue that's hosted everyone from Janis Joplin onward
Course-by-Course Guide
Roanoke has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Roanoke has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house.
$350–$1000 /night
Roanoke / Smith Mountain Lake rental homes for a city or lake base
$500–$1500 /night
Primland resort lodge and cottages on the mountain estate
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse
$$$Downtown Roanoke's marquee steakhouse — the group's big dinner night
Lucky
$$$Buzzy small-plates spot in downtown Roanoke for a step up from bar food
Martin's Downtown
$$Beers, burgers, and live music in the heart of Roanoke's bar district
Texas Tavern
$24-hour 10-stool greasy-spoon institution — a mandatory late-night chili-dog stop
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Big Lick Brewing Company
Roomy downtown Roanoke brewery taproom — easy big-group hangout
Stellina (rooftop)
Late nightDowntown rooftop bar with skyline and mountain views
The Coffee Pot
Late nightHistoric roadhouse music venue that's hosted everyone from Janis Joplin onward
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Primland Sporting Clays
Sporting clays across Primland's mountain estate — pair it with the Highland round
Blue Ridge Parkway ATV / Off-Road
Guided off-road tours through the mountains around Roanoke and Primland
Smith Mountain Lake Boat Day
Pontoon or wakeboard boat on Smith Mountain Lake ~40 min from Roanoke
Roanoke Brewery Trail
Hit Big Lick, Parkway, and Soaring Ridge on a downtown brewery loop
Getting There
Fly into Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) — it's a 10-minute drive to Roanoke. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Star City Limo and Roanoke Party Bus). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.