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Updated Jul 16, 2024These 10 Golf Course Wedding Venues Across the US Are a Hole in One
Tee off and say "I do" at one of these showstopping courses.
Whether you or your partner have been practicing your swing your entire lives, recently picked up the hobby or simply love the idea of getting married surrounded by rolling greens and manicured lawns and landscapes, golf course wedding venues may be the ideal option for you. What's more, this unique wedding venue type is beloved for its picturesque, greenery-filled backdrops and, in most cases, ample on-site amenities and event spaces—indoor and outdoor options included. Have we convinced you yet? Check out the venue section of The Knot Vendor Marketplace where you can enter your desired location and click on the country club option under "more filters," which will automatically populate wedding venues with golf courses.
In this article: What to Look for in Golf Course Wedding Venues and Golf Course Wedding Venues Across the US
What to Look for in Golf Course Wedding Venues
Couples looking to have their wedding at a golf course should consider the below factors as they tour wedding venues.
Size
Like any wedding venue, you'll want to do some research to ensure that the venues on the golf courses you're looking at can accommodate all of your guests. Although some can accommodate as many as 300-plus people, others hold significantly less.
Views
The best golf courses for wedding venues offer stunning scenery and vistas, making them ideal for photo ops any time of year. With that in mind, ensure your desired golf course venue is open—and maintained—year-round.
Location
If you're having a lot of out-of-town guests, consider picking a golf course wedding venue within close proximity of an airport, train station and the like.
Food and Drink Options
Many of the below golf course wedding venues offer plentiful food and drink options to suit every palate—and budget.
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Golf Course Wedding Venues Across the US
From the deserts of Arizona to the mountains of Colorado and beyond, here are ten of our favorite golf and country club wedding venues across America—each of which offers something special for every couple.
Destination Kohler in Kohler, Wisconsin
About an hour's drive from Milwaukee, Destination Kohler is home to one of the dreamiest golf course wedding venues in Wisconsin. Whistling Straits is known for its challenging course, rugged surroundings and scenic views of Lake Michigan, making it the perfect place for golf lovers to tie the knot. The on-site event space (max: 120 without a tent, 200 with a tent) features a stone facade and offers indoor and outdoor space overlooking the greens (though, in the event of inclement weather, the canvas walls with windows can be pulled down and heaters can be turned on if it gets chilly). Say "I do" right next door on the Champions' Locker Room Terrace decorated with verdant vines and blooms.
Presidio Golf Course & Clubhouse in San Francisco, California
Accommodating weddings of up to 250, the Presidio Golf Course & Clubhouse is among the only San Francisco golf course wedding venues, and it's nothing short of spectacular. Highlights include rich cherry wood paneling, a roaring stone fireplace, elegant French doors and exposed beamed ceilings. The attached tented terrace offers breathtakingly beautiful golf course views, too. To-be-weds can choose from a handful of different event packages.
Eaglewood Golf Course and Event Center in North Salt Lake, Utah
Perched on a hill flanked by magnificent mountain views and lush greenery, Eaglewood Golf Course and Event Center is one of the most stunning golf course wedding venues in Utah. The main event space—which features large windows to let in plenty of natural light, a dazzling chandelier and twinkling fairy lights—can hold up to 180 people. Outside, you'll find the expansive deck area equipped with an alfresco fireplace, which also serves as an excellent spot for cocktail hour.
Cherry Creek Golf Club & Banquet Center in Shelby Township, Michigan
Searching for the best golf course wedding venues in Michigan? Look no further than Cherry Creek Golf Club & Banquet Center, where the panoramic views and elegant ambiance set the scene for a picture-perfect day. The spacious clubhouse, coupled with the landscaped grounds, offers a handful of indoor and outdoor event spaces to accommodate weddings as small as 40 or as large as 500. It's also worth noting that the venue has experience hosting South Asian and Middle Eastern weddings, and customized packages are available for multi-day events.
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Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Just 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Rush Creek Golf Club is among the top golf course wedding venues in MN, and it's easy to see why. Lush greens and wetlands serve as the perfect backdrop for photos, while the outdoor courtyard is a beloved post for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Receptions, meanwhile, are held in the beautiful banquet hall, which features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the course, vaulted ceilings, two stone fireplaces and elegant lighting fixtures. Also, since the space can accommodate more than 300 people, it's an ideal venue for larger soirees.
Whitetail Ridge Golf Club in Yorkville, Illinois
Whitetail Ridge Golf Club is, hands down, one of the most gorgeous golf course wedding venues in Illinois. To-be-weds can take their pick of indoor and outdoor event spaces, which accommodate up to 350 guests. We'd be remiss not to mention the grand ballroom, which offers rich dark wood accents and ornate chandeliers. Alfresco ceremonies take place on the rustic patio, which overlooks the landscaped grounds and tranquil forests.
Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona
Nestled among saguaros and flowers, Troon North Golf Club is by far one of the best golf course wedding venues in Arizona. The dreamy desert oasis offers several outdoor and indoor event spaces, including the 200-person Pinnacle Ballroom. The banquet hall boasts contemporary chandeliers, chic furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Smaller soirees can be held in the Saguaro Sunset and Pinnacle Vista space, which seats up to 75. Even more intimate affairs can be held in the Sunset View space, which accommodates 30, while the secluded Sunset Pointe accommodates 40. Say "I do" out on the event lawn, where desert cacti and enchanting rock formations make for a dreamy backdrop. As a bonus, the on-site wedding coordinator is on hand to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.
Arrowhead Golf Club in Littleton, Colorado
As one of our favorite golf course wedding venues in Colorado, Arrowhead Golf Club stands out for its majestic Rocky Mountain vistas. The 72-par, 6,000-plus-yard course is dotted with trees and waterfronts, which only add to the serene, nature-filled atmosphere. The venue's Roxborough Banquet Room (max: 150 people) offers floor-to-ceiling windows, modern lighting and an overall elegant look and feel. Couples craving an outdoor celebration will love the 200-person, open-air Event Pavilion. The tented space is flanked by striking red bluffs and bucolic green fields.
Tashua Knolls Golf Club in Trumbull, Connecticut
Tashua Knolls Golf Club is one of the most stunning golf course wedding venues in CT. Additionally, this golf club prides itself on providing wheelchair-friendly space to ensure everyone in the family feels included. The romantic Stone Garden and Waterfall area is ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours and photo ops, while the event room offers plenty of space for drinking, dancing and dining. The latter offers expansive windows, timeless white walls, a tiled dance floor and stunning scones and matching pendant lights. Customized event packages are available based on each couple's budget and preferences.
SkyView Golf Club in Sparta, New Jersey
Spanning a total of 190 acres (no, that's not a typo!) SkyView Golf Club is one of the best golf course wedding venues in New Jersey. The dedicated ceremony space offers sweeping mountain views, while the renovated cocktail hour terrace boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors for indoor-outdoor soirees and some of the best golf course views we've seen. Last but not least is the Grand Ballroom, which features 15-foot ceilings adorned with string lights for an extra-romantic feel. The venue accommodates weddings of up to 250 people.
