Flying private to the world’s top golf courses

For golfers, the trip is part of the story. The airport you use, how your clubs are handled, whether you feel rushed or relaxed when you arrive. All of it shows up in how you play that first tee shot. Private jet travel lets you build the trip around your tee sheet instead of forcing your golf to fit around airline schedules.

Many of the world’s best courses are closer to regional airports than to big commercial hubs. That is where private aviation shines. You land minutes from the clubhouse, bring a full foursome and all their gear, and move on a schedule that fits early starts or late afternoon finishes.

Pebble Beach Golf Links in California

Pebble Beach is pure California drama. Clifftop holes, tiny greens and a finishing stretch that has decided multiple major championships. What makes it ideal for private travel is how close you can get to the first tee.

Most private flights land at Monterey Regional Airport, only a short drive from the resorts along 17 Mile Drive. That means you can depart in the morning, land late morning or early afternoon, and still have time for a warmup and a round that same day. Your clubs stay with you on the aircraft, loaded in the baggage compartment instead of being handed off to multiple baggage belts along the way.

A super midsize or heavy jet often works well for Pebble Beach trips, especially when you have a full group and everyone travels with a staff bag, travel case and separate luggage. When you fly with Just Landed Jets, your advisor will walk through aircraft options, baggage capacity and the best arrival times to line up smoothly with your tee sheet and dinner reservations in the lodge.

Pinehurst in North Carolina

Pinehurst feels like the village that golf built. Longleaf pines, sandy waste areas, and a long list of historic events played on Pinehurst No. 2 have turned this Sandhills resort into the unofficial home of American golf.

Private flyers usually aim for Moore County Airport, only a short drive from the resort. From the ramp, it is a quick walk to your car and then into the village. Instead of driving in from distant commercial airports, you arrive already in the middle of the action, with more than a dozen courses nearby.

For a Pinehurst trip, timing matters. Many groups want to arrive in time for an afternoon loop on The Cradle, then spend the next day on the main championship courses. Private charter lets you leave after work, arrive in the evening, or schedule an early arrival that gets you to the putting green before breakfast. Your Jet People can help you pair the right aircraft with the right schedule so you never feel rushed between flights and rounds.

Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon

Bandon Dunes sits on the southern Oregon coast and delivers a true links experience. Walking only golf, firm fairways, and wind that changes the course from morning to afternoon. It feels like you stepped into a different golf world.

Reaching Bandon on commercial flights often involves multiple connections and a long drive. With a private jet, you can route directly into regional airports that sit much closer to the resort. That reduces travel time and keeps your group fresher for the walk.

Because Bandon trips usually involve several days of golf with multiple rounds, it is common for groups to travel with extra shoes, rain gear and a full rotation of clubs. Your Just Landed Jets advisor will account for that extra baggage when recommending aircraft, then help arrange vans or SUVs that can handle both passengers and luggage comfortably on the drive to the coast.

Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia

Cabot Cape Breton combines two world ranked courses, a short course and lodging that looks out over the Gulf of St Lawrence. It feels remote in the best possible way, but it is much easier to reach by private jet than most golfers realize.

There are several regional and international airports within a few hours of the resort. Private aircraft can use smaller fields that sit closer to Inverness, which keeps total travel time reasonable even when you are crossing the border from the United States.

Cabot trips often revolve around three or four days on property, with morning rounds, afternoon walks and evenings spent watching the sun drop into the water. Flying private means you control your departure and return times, avoid long lines in large terminals, and keep your group together through the entire journey. Your Jet People can map out a route that fits both the flying time and the drive so you arrive ready to go directly to the first tee.

The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland

St Andrews is different from every other course on this list. Fairways cross, greens are shared and the Swilcan Bridge has seen more farewells than almost any place in golf. The town and the course are woven together, which is part of the magic.

There is no major airport in town, but several nearby fields work well for private aviation. Your aircraft can arrive at a regional airport that handles private traffic, followed by a drive through the countryside into St Andrews. Larger jets can use bigger city airports, where you still move through dedicated private terminals instead of crowded concourses.

A trip to St Andrews often includes several other courses in Scotland, sometimes on opposite coasts. Private jet travel makes that type of itinerary realistic. You can position the aircraft to different airports across the country and let Just Landed Jets coordinate ground transportation and timing so your group moves smoothly from one region to the next.

Bonus under the radar golf destinations

The famous names are special, but some of the best golf trips happen at places that still feel like a discovery. These two North American destinations have built serious reputations among avid players and architects while staying relatively low profile outside that circle.

Gamble Sands in Washington

Gamble Sands sits high above the Columbia River in central Washington. The fairways are wide, the greens are generous, and the views run to the horizon in almost every direction. It feels relaxed and welcoming, but the design still asks you to hit creative shots.

Because it is set away from major commercial hubs, private aviation changes the equation. Instead of driving several hours from a big city airport, you can land at a closer regional field and make a shorter, scenic drive through orchard country and high desert. That turns Gamble Sands into a practical long weekend instead of a once in a lifetime trek.

For a group of friends or colleagues, a super midsize jet is often ideal here. There is room for everyone, plenty of space for bags and a comfortable cabin for crossing the Rockies or moving up from California. Your advisor can help you choose flight times that let you arrive in time for an evening loop and depart after one last morning round.

Sand Valley in Wisconsin

Sand Valley in central Wisconsin is another destination that rewards travelers who go a bit off the grid. Built on a massive sand deposit, the resort features multiple courses that roll through dunes and open prairie, along with a short course and on site lodging.

Nearby regional and municipal airports are well suited for private aircraft. From there, it is a relatively short drive into the property. If you are used to crowded commercial terminals in Chicago or Milwaukee, the experience of stepping off a private jet into a quiet general aviation facility feels like a different kind of trip.

Sand Valley works especially well for summer groups that want long days, walking golf and a schedule that can flex based on weather. Flying private keeps that flexible mindset intact. If you want to shift departure times slightly to catch one more loop on the short course or stay an extra night, your Jet People can work through aircraft and crew availability while you stay focused on your scorecard.

Planning your next golf trip with Just Landed Jets

Designing a golf trip at this level is more than picking dream courses. You are matching aircraft to group size and range, making sure every travel bag fits comfortably, choosing the right airport for each destination and timing arrivals around tee times and daylight.

That is where Just Landed Jets comes in. Our team spends every day focused on private aviation logistics and understands how golfers actually travel. We look at runways, seasonal weather, local driving times and the details that sit between your driveway and the first tee.

Share the courses on your shortlist, your preferred dates and who is in your foursome. Your Jet People will help you build a private jet itinerary that feels as dialed in as your favorite club, so you can spend more time thinking about your swing and less time staring at a connection board.