The 10 best golf and casino resorts in the USA for 2026 are Wynn Las Vegas, The Greenbrier, Turning Stone, Pechanga, Shadow Creek (MGM access), French Lick, Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, Barona, and Casino Del Sol. All ten combine a championship-pedigree golf course with a full-scale on-site casino.
Quick Answer Table
| Rank | Resort | Course Designer | Rooms from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wynn Las Vegas (NV) | Tom Fazio | $259 |
| 2 | The Greenbrier (WV) | C.B. Macdonald + 4 more | $349 |
| 3 | Turning Stone (NY) | Rick Smith + 2 more | $179 |
| 4 | Pechanga (CA) | Arthur Hills | $149 |
| 5 | Shadow Creek (NV) | Tom Fazio | $750 access pkg |
| 6 | French Lick (IN) | Pete Dye + Donald Ross | $189 |
| 7 | Foxwoods (CT) | Rees Jones | $169 |
| 8 | Mohegan Sun (CT) | Graham Cooke | — |
| 9 | Barona (CA) | Gary Roger Baird | $149 |
| 10 | Casino Del Sol (AZ) | Notah Begay III | $129 |
How We Ranked Them
Four weighted factors:
- Course quality (35%) — designer pedigree, slope, conditioning, variety
- Casino offerings (25%) — sqft, table count, poker, sportsbook, loyalty
- Accommodations (20%) — room count, star rating, spa, dining
- Package value (15%) — stay-and-play pricing, loyalty discounts
#1 Wynn Las Vegas, NV
Wynn is the only championship course on the Las Vegas Strip. The 7,144-yard Tom Fazio redesign features a dramatic island-green 18th. Pair it with Wynn's 189,000 sq ft casino — one of the most elegant in the city.
Stay-and-play packages start at $599/night. Wynn Rewards members get priority tee times and loyalty pricing.
#2 The Greenbrier, WV
Five courses on one property — more than any other resort on this list. Old White TPC (C.B. Macdonald, 1914) hosted the PGA TOUR Greenbrier Classic. The 103,000 sq ft Casino Club is members-only by reservation, accessible to hotel guests.
Fall foliage packages September–October offer the year's best value.
#3 Turning Stone Resort Casino, NY
Three championship courses (Atunyote, Kaluhyat, Shenendoah) plus a 125,000 sq ft Tribal casino. Atunyote (Rick Smith) hosted the PGA TOUR Turning Stone Resort Championship. Best multi-round value in the Northeast.
#4 Pechanga Resort Casino, CA
Journey at Pechanga is a 7,219-yard Arthur Hills design. Pechanga's 200,000 sq ft casino is the largest in California with 154 table games, 4,300 slots, and a 39-table poker room.
#5 Shadow Creek Golf Course, NV (MGM access)
Tom Fazio's masterpiece, accessible only to MGM Rewards guests at select Strip hotels. $750 access package includes round, forecaddie, and limousine transfer. Top-100 ranked.
#6 French Lick Resort, IN
Pete Dye Course (8,102 yards) and Donald Ross Course (1917) on the same property. The Pete Dye hosted the PGA Senior Championship. 84,000 sq ft casino at the historic French Lick Springs Hotel.
#7 Foxwoods Resort Casino, CT
Lake of Isles North (Rees Jones, 7,306 yards) plus 344,000 sq ft of casino — among the world's largest. 2,200 hotel rooms across multiple towers. Foxwoods Rewards members get 20% off green fees.
#8 Mohegan Sun, CT
Mohegan Sun Golf Club (Graham Cooke) plus a casino complex with a 35-table poker room. The 6,000-seat arena books top entertainment year-round. Strong choice for a combined golf + show + casino weekend.
#9 Barona Resort & Casino, CA
Barona Creek has been named California's best casino course multiple times. 7,088 yards through rolling hill country east of San Diego. The 310,000 sq ft tribal casino offers 80 table games and 2,000 slots.
#10 Casino Del Sol Resort, AZ
Sewailo Golf Club is Notah Begay III's signature design — a 7,233-yard layout celebrating Yaqui heritage. 200,000 sq ft casino plus a 5,000-seat amphitheater make this a Tucson destination.
How to Book
Every resort on this list offers stay-and-play packages bundling lodging, golf, and resort credit at 15–25% off versus booking separately. Check our [Best Golf and Casino Resorts in the USA listicle](/best/golf-casino-resorts-usa) for an expanded ranking with FAQs.
