Private jet golf trips are the quietest growth segment of UHNW leisure aviation. The Masters in April, the Open Championship in July, the Ryder Cup biennially, and a year-round circuit of bucket-list courses from Pebble Beach to St Andrews drive a season of golf-specific charter demand. Private aviation handles the things commercial cannot: club bags treated like passengers, course-tied FBO scheduling, and the ability to play 36 holes on two continents in a single week.
This guide covers how private jet golf trips work in 2026: the major destinations and tournament weeks, FBOs near the iconic courses, aircraft choices that accommodate golf bag logistics, real cost ranges, and the booking timeline. Elysium Jet runs golf-trip charters every week from our New York, Paris, and Dubai hubs.
Why private jet golf trips are growing in 2026
Three reasons drive demand:
- Course tie-ins — private clubs in Augusta, Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, and many St Andrews-area courses require guests to be local within 48 hours of tee time
- Equipment handling — modern Tour-quality club sets weigh 35-45 kg each, and commercial handling damages them frequently
- Tournament density — the 2026 calendar overlaps majors with Ryder Cup, LIV Golf events, and the LPGA majors, creating tight weekend windows that only private aviation reliably bridges
The 2026 golf calendar for private jet golf trips
The Masters — Augusta National, April 9-12, 2026
The most prestigious major. Private jet golf trips to The Masters dominate the FBO calendar at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) and Daniel Field (DNL) the week before and during the tournament. Limited slot availability; book 6-9 months ahead.
PGA Championship — May 14-17, 2026, Aronimink (Pennsylvania)
The PGA returns to Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. Closest FBO is Philadelphia Northeast (PNE), 25 minutes by ground. Wings Field (LOM) is the alternative.
U.S. Open — June 18-21, 2026, Shinnecock Hills
Shinnecock Hills on Long Island. East Hampton Airport (HTO) or Westhampton Beach (FOK) are the closest FBOs. East Hampton has noise restrictions; check curfews when booking.
The Open Championship — July 16-19, 2026, St Andrews (Scotland)
The R&A hosts The Open at the Old Course in St Andrews. Closest FBO is Dundee Riverside (DND) or Edinburgh (EDI), with ground transfer 30-45 minutes. Private jet golf trips to St Andrews fill 6-9 months ahead.
Ryder Cup — September 25-27, 2026, Bethpage Black (Long Island)
Bethpage Black on Long Island. Republic Airport (FRG) is the closest FBO at 10 minutes from the course. Tournament generates the densest single-event volume of any 2026 golf-related private aviation movement.
Year-round bucket-list golf weekends
- Pebble Beach Resorts — Monterey Regional (MRY) FBO, 10 minutes from Pebble Beach
- Cypress Point Club — Monterey (MRY) or Marina (OAR)
- Augusta National (non-Masters) — Augusta Regional (AGS), limited public access
- National Golf Links of America — East Hampton (HTO)
- Yas Links Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi (AUH) or Al Maktoum (DWC)
- Royal County Down (Northern Ireland) — Belfast City (BHD)
Aircraft choice for private jet golf trips
Group size and club bag count drive aircraft selection. Standard golf groups are 4 or 8 passengers; family golf trips can run 6-10.
- Light jet (4-7 pax): Citation CJ3+, Phenom 300, HondaJet. 4-8 club bags fit comfortably; ideal for foursome weekends and short-haul European trips.
- Super-light (7-8 pax): Citation XLS+, Phenom 300E. Better hold volume for full bag sets plus weekend luggage.
- Midsize (8-9 pax): Citation Latitude, Praetor 500. Stand-up cabin, ideal for full foursome plus partners on multi-day trips.
- Super-midsize and heavy (10-16 pax): Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, Falcon 2000LXS. For large family or corporate golf groups, including company outings to The Masters or Ryder Cup.
For aircraft category breakdown see our aircraft category guide and best private jets 2026.
Club bag and equipment handling for private jet golf trips
The single most-stressed-about logistics item on any golf charter is the club set. Three rules:
- Hard-case bags fit cabin floor on light and midsize jets — protected, accessible, no checked-bag risk
- Heavy jets and ultra-long-range accept clubs in cargo hold — up to 12-16 sets with weekend luggage
- Tour-quality clubs benefit from cabin transport — humidity and temperature controlled environment versus pressurised cargo hold
For larger equipment (driving range balls, course-cleaning kits, branded apparel for corporate outings), confirm hold dimensions with the operator pre-flight.
Real cost ranges for private jet golf trips in 2026
Indicative one-way pricing for typical golf trip routes:
- Teterboro to Augusta (Masters week, super-mid, 10 pax): USD 32,000-48,000
- New York to Monterey (Pebble Beach, 5-hour midsize, 8 pax): USD 38,000-55,000
- London to St Andrews (1h 30m light, 6 pax): EUR 9,500-15,000
- Dubai to Yas Links Abu Dhabi (45m light, 6 pax): USD 8,000-12,000
- Geneva to Royal County Down (2h 30m midsize, 8 pax): EUR 18,000-26,000
- Riyadh to Belfast (8h 30m heavy, 12 pax): USD 95,000-130,000
Tournament-week pricing carries 30-50% premium over off-season. For broader pricing see our 2026 charter cost guide.
Booking timeline for private jet golf trips
- 6-9 months ahead: Masters week (April 2026), Ryder Cup (September 2026)
- 4-6 months ahead: U.S. Open and PGA Championship weeks
- 3-4 months ahead: The Open Championship at St Andrews
- 4-6 weeks ahead: Bucket-list weekends at Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes, Royal County Down
- 2-3 weeks ahead: Off-season golf weekends at established destinations
The Elysium Jet approach to private jet golf trips
Elysium Jet coordinates golf-specific charters every season. Clients receive:
- Pre-confirmed FBO slots at AGS, MRY, FRG, HTO, EDI, and DND during tournament weeks
- Club bag and equipment cabin or hold handling
- Aircraft sized for group plus bag count
- Course-tied ground transfer coordination
- Multi-leg routing for clients visiting two or three courses in one trip
- NDA-bound crew for high-profile player or sponsor charters
Planning private jet golf trips for the 2026 calendar? Request a tailored quote — we will scope flight, FBO, ground, and tournament timing in a single response. Combine with our membership programs for clients flying multiple golf trips per year.
FAQ about private jet golf trips
Can I take my full Tour club set on private jet golf trips? Yes — light and midsize jets carry 4-8 hard-case club bags comfortably. Heavy jets carry 12-16 plus weekend luggage. Always confirm dimensions with the operator.
Are private jet golf trips more expensive during tournament weeks? Yes, 30-50% premium over off-season for Masters week, Open Championship week, and Ryder Cup week. Book 6-9 months ahead to secure the best pricing and aircraft availability.
What if rain delays a tournament round? Schedule flexibility is critical during golf trips. Members and jet card clients have 24-hour rescheduling options. Ad-hoc charters face availability risk if the entire tournament shifts.
