Planning a Golf Trip for 8

Eight is the sweet spot: two carts, two cars, one house and one dinner table. Keep a bench of 10–12 names.

Lodging

One large rental house or a resort cottage. Many cottages top out around 8 beds.

Tee times

Two back-to-back tee times.

Transport

Two SUVs or minivans.

Format

4 v 4 Ryder Cup: four-ball, foursomes or scramble, then singles. See all formats →

Money

Deposit within two weeks of booking. Balance 45–60 days out. No pay, no spot. Track it with the deposit tracker.