St. Louis Golf Trip Planning Guide
St. Louis has a proud golf heritage — it hosted the 1904 Olympic golf event, multiple US Opens, and the PGA Championship. The public courses benefit from the rolling Missouri terrain, and the city's beer scene (beyond just Budweiser) and affordable group lodging make it a high-value trip. The Grove and Soulard neighborhoods bring serious nightlife energy.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
STL (20 min drive)
$25–$99
$350/night
3 of 5
~$301/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to St. Louis. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Tapawingo National Golf Club — parkland, $59–$99 · 4.6★
Gary Nicklaus design through Ozark foothills — dramatic elevation changes and championship conditioning at a public price
Pappy's Smokehouse — bbq, $$
Nationally ranked BBQ — ribs that sell out daily, so get there early. Worth planning the round around it.
4 Hands Brewing Co. — brewpub
LaSalle Park taproom with a huge indoor/outdoor space — creative craft beers and a lively atmosphere
Day 2
Pevely Farms Golf Club — parkland, $42–$69 · 4.4★
Arthur Hills design south of the city — well-conditioned with interesting routing through farmland and woods
Gateway Arch & Riverfront — 2-3 hours, $15–$25/pp
Ride to the top of the 630-foot Gateway Arch — iconic views of the Mississippi River and downtown
Sidney Street Cafe — upscale, $$$$
Benton Park's James Beard-nominated fine dining — creative seasonal menus in an intimate space
The Venice Cafe — dive · Open late
Benton Park art-covered dive — mosaic walls, live music, and a fire pit courtyard that's pure St. Louis weirdness
Day 3
Missouri Bluffs Golf Club — parkland, $45–$75 · 4.3★
Tom Fazio design on the Missouri River bluffs — dramatic holes with 200-foot elevation drops
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour — 2-3 hours, $0–$35/pp
Tour the historic Budweiser brewery with the famous Clydesdales — free samples included on the basic tour
Broadway Oyster Bar — seafood, $$
Cajun-Creole dive with live blues — oysters, gumbo, and the best late-night food in St. Louis
Handlebar — patio · Open late
The Grove's sprawling outdoor bar with sand volleyball, firepits, and a festival vibe
Course-by-Course Guide
St. Louis has 5 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
St. Louis has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1500 /night
Soulard, The Grove, and Central West End
$350–$900 /night
Kirkwood and Webster Groves suburbs
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Pappy's Smokehouse
$$Nationally ranked BBQ — ribs that sell out daily, so get there early. Worth planning the round around it.
Sidney Street Cafe
$$$$Benton Park's James Beard-nominated fine dining — creative seasonal menus in an intimate space
Broadway Oyster Bar
$$Cajun-Creole dive with live blues — oysters, gumbo, and the best late-night food in St. Louis
Sugarfire Smoke House
$$Creative BBQ with rotating specials — brisket, pulled pork, and excellent sides in a big group-friendly space
Kreis' Steakhouse & Bar
$$$$Family-owned since 1953 with a private dining room for up to 75 guests serving hand-cut prime steaks
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
4 Hands Brewing Co.
LaSalle Park taproom with a huge indoor/outdoor space — creative craft beers and a lively atmosphere
The Venice Cafe
Late nightBenton Park art-covered dive — mosaic walls, live music, and a fire pit courtyard that's pure St. Louis weirdness
Handlebar
Late nightThe Grove's sprawling outdoor bar with sand volleyball, firepits, and a festival vibe
Taste Bar
Late nightCentral West End craft cocktail bar — inventive drinks in an intimate, stylish space
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Gateway Arch & Riverfront
Ride to the top of the 630-foot Gateway Arch — iconic views of the Mississippi River and downtown
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
Tour the historic Budweiser brewery with the famous Clydesdales — free samples included on the basic tour
STL Brewery District Crawl
Hit 4 Hands, Urban Chestnut, and Side Project — all within a few miles of downtown
Top Golf Chesterfield
Three-level driving range with food and drinks — competitive group warm-up
Getting There
Fly into St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — it's a 20-minute drive to St. Louis. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include STL Party Bus and Gateway Party Express). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.