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Lake Havasu is the most underrated winter desert-escape in the Southwest, 6 courses in our catalog, $$ pricing, a quick drive from LAS, and best played October through May when canyon layouts like Emerald Canyon shine without Scottsdale crowds or Scottsdale prices.
Under-the-radar winter desert escape. The Refuge at Emerald Canyon (Parker) is a genuinely spectacular canyon-carved layout, plus Lake Havasu GC and the revamped Iron Wolf round out a low-budget desert-lake weekend. Cheaper than Scottsdale with river recreation.
What are the top golf courses in Lake Havasu?
4 courses
Lake Havasu has 4 courses in Scramble's catalog, anchored by Lake Havasu Golf Club, Iron Wolf Golf & Country Club (formerly The Refuge), and Havasu Island Golf Course. Each anchors a strong rotation for a 3-4 round buddies trip. All three play within a normal trip itinerary out of the same lodging base.
$Lake Havasu Golf Club
Jeffrey Brauer
$$Iron Wolf Golf & Country Club (formerly The Refuge)
Arnold Palmer (2004), redesigned
$Havasu Island Golf Course
$Bridgewater Links at London Bridge Resort
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How much does a 3-round Lake Havasu golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Lake Havasu runs about $1,088 per person with mid-range ($$) lodging. That covers 3 peak-season green fees, lodging at roughly two golfers per room, and a daily food + ground-transit allowance. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Adjust the round count, group size, or tier on the trip calculator to see how the number moves. See the full breakdown →
Where is Lake Havasu and how do I get there?
Lake Havasu sits in Arizona. The closest major airport is Las Vegas (LAS), which serves as the primary hub for most visitors. Most groups fly into LAS, rent one or two SUVs, and base out of a single resort or hotel for the entire trip.
What's the best month for golf in Lake Havasu?
The strongest months for golf in Lake Havasu are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation. Lake Havasu averages a 57°F high in January and a 104°F high in July, so playable conditions cluster in the shoulder months. Book early in those windows. Rates and tee-time inventory tighten as the season firms up.
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Lake Havasu data is part of Scramble's catalog of 128 destinations and 971 independently researched courses. Weather data from 20 years of Open-Meteo; awards compiled from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and state-level rankings.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.