Top 10 Golf Resorts to Visit in May (and How to Ship Your Clubs Stress-Free)

Top 10 Golf Resorts to Travel to in the Month of May

Spring is prime time for golf getaways—and May is the sweet spot. The weather’s warm, the fairways are lush, and peak summer crowds haven’t hit yet. Whether you’re planning a solo escape or a full-on buddies trip, we’ve rounded up the top 10 golf resorts in the U.S. to visit this May.

And don’t forget—Fairway Freight can ship your clubs directly from your doorstep to the resort, so you can skip the baggage claim and focus on your swing.

1. Pebble Beach Resorts – Pebble Beach, CA

Iconic. Scenic. Legendary.

Play world-famous courses like Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill with cool coastal temps and postcard-perfect ocean views. May offers sunny skies without the summer fog.

✅ Must-Play: Pebble Beach Golf Links
📍 Ship To: The Lodge at Pebble Beach

2. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort – Bandon, OR

Pure golf. Rugged coastline. Scottish soul.

With five championship courses on Oregon’s coast, Bandon is a golfer’s paradise. May brings milder wind and firm, fast conditions.

✅ Must-Play: Pacific Dunes
📍 Ship To: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Front Desk

3. Streamsong Resort – Bowling Green, FL

Lakes, dunes, and pure design.

Streamsong’s three courses (Red, Blue, Black) offer some of the most unique layouts in the Southeast. May means warm mornings and fewer summer storms.

✅ Must-Play: Streamsong Red
📍 Ship To: Streamsong Golf Clubhouse

4. Whistling Straits – Kohler, WI

Major championship pedigree on Lake Michigan.

May kicks off the golf season in Wisconsin, and the Straits Course is unforgettable. You’ll feel like you’re playing a British Open course—without the jet lag.

✅ Must-Play: The Straits
📍 Ship To: The American Club

5. Pinehurst Resort – Pinehurst, NC

The Cradle of American Golf.

Pinehurst in May is golf perfection. The azaleas are blooming, and Pinehurst No. 2 is calling your name.

✅ Must-Play: Pinehurst No. 2
📍 Ship To: Pinehurst Resort Bell Desk

6. Kiawah Island Golf Resort – Kiawah Island, SC

Championship golf with ocean views.

The Ocean Course hosted the 2021 PGA Championship and is brutally beautiful. May offers coastal breezes and fewer crowds.

✅ Must-Play: The Ocean Course
📍 Ship To: Kiawah Island Golf Resort Concierge

7. The Broadmoor – Colorado Springs, CO

Luxury in the Rockies.

May brings crisp mornings and snow-capped mountain backdrops. The East Course is historic and immaculate.

✅ Must-Play: East Course
📍 Ship To: The Broadmoor Golf Shop

8. Troon North – Scottsdale, AZ

Desert golf at its finest.

Scottsdale cools off just enough in May to still enjoy morning rounds without the brutal heat. Plus, the course conditions are peak.

✅ Must-Play: Pinnacle Course
📍 Ship To: Four Seasons Scottsdale or Troon North Pro Shop

9. Sea Island Resort – St. Simons Island, GA

Southern charm meets PGA Tour quality.

A longtime Tour favorite, Sea Island is serene and scenic, with luxury amenities and incredible golf.

✅ Must-Play: Seaside Course
📍 Ship To: The Lodge at Sea Island

10. Big Cedar Lodge – Ridgedale, MO

Bass Pro meets bucket-list golf.

Home to Payne’s Valley (Tiger’s first public course), Big Cedar is a Midwest gem. May brings perfect Ozark weather.

✅ Must-Play: Payne’s Valley
📍 Ship To: Big Cedar Lodge Guest Services

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