Golf Trips To Share With The Ones You Love
At Straight Down, golf isn’t just a game. It’s a passion, a lifestyle, and a way to connect with the people who matter most. This Valentine’s Day, we’re pairing some of our favorite gift picks with destinations that make every round special. Check out our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide and perhaps let us inspire you to book a golf trip with the one you love to one of these destinations.
Because there’s no better way to show someone you care than by sharing a day on the links, and a gift that makes it even more memorable.
1. Aiken, South Carolina
Gift Pick: Men's Dogwood Polo
The Dogwood is a tree synonymous with the South, especially a certain championship that’s contested each April in Georgia. Not far from Augusta, however, is the town of Aiken, which offers a wide variety of incredible courses and a quaint downtown for after your rounds. The offerings span from the Alister Mackenzie-designed Palmetto Golf Club, which feels like taking a step back into time, to the Aiken Golf Club, a hidden gem that offers affordable tee times and unforgettable greens. Aiken’s sandy soil and hilly terrain has also made it a hotspot for daring new designs like Old Barnwell, The Tree Farm and 21 Golf Club.
2. United Kingdom
Gift Pick: Men's Links Crewneck Sweater
When we think of golf history, few places rival the UK’s timeless linksland. That’s why we named our latest crewneck the Links, because it is perfect for the myriad conditions you’ll face in Great Britain and Ireland. Courses like St. Andrews and Royal County Down are defined by wind-swept dunes, firm turf, and strategic creativity. The Links Crewneck Sweater nods to this heritage, warm, classic, and evocative of cool breezes and endless horizons that make links golf unforgettable. It’s perfect for a cool Scottish rounds and a pint afterward in the pub.
3. San Francisco, California
Gift Pick: Men's Olympic Polo
San Francisco is more than a city, it’s a landscape of fog, hills, and rugged coastline golf. The Olympic Polo brings to mind the legendary Lake Course at Olympic Club, one of the nation’s great championship venues. Combine that classic challenge with nearby gems like San Francisco Golf Club, Lake Merced, Cal Club and Harding Park, and you’d be hard-pressed to find more great golf packed into such close confines. The Olympic Polo is perfect for a Valentine’s Day Bay Area adventure, stylish and performance-ready for whatever the day brings.
4. Long Island, New York
Gift Pick: Men’s Optic Quarter Zip - 126th U.S. Open Logo / Women’s Hestia Vest – 126th U.S. Open Logo
Long Island’s golf history is deep and storied. And that history will be added to this summer when the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Not far from Shinnecock Hills, you’ll also find the National Golf Links of America, Friar’s Head, Bethpage Black, Maidstone, Piping Rock and Garden City Golf Club. A few days on Long Island and it’s easy to feel like you’ve been transported back to the days of The Great Gatsby. Our 126th U.S. Open logo pieces, the Optic Quarter Zip and the Hestia Vest, are perfect for crisp mornings on these hallowed fairways, layering comfort with heritage. And for watching this year’s U.S. Open, whether at home or on site.
5. Hawaii
Gift Pick: Women's Moloka’i Sleeveless Polo
Golf in Hawaii is synonymous with ocean air, lava rock terrain, and sunrise tee times. It’s a tropical oasis, perfect for a getaway with your partner. Moloka’i has its own serene charm, a breathtaking beauty that can’t be replicated. Its rustic setting offers a connection with nature for those who make the trip off the beaten path to experience Hawaii in its natural and native form. It’s the perfect excursion in between the famous resorts and layouts that Hawaii also is known for. The Moloka’i Sleeveless Polo is inspired by native Hawaii, and made for the sunny days and ocean breezes.
6. Pebble Beach, California
Gift Pick: Women's Misty Top
It is said that Pebble Beach is “the most felicitous meeting of land and sea.” And when the powerful Pacific waves crash into cliffs and rocky coast, it is a site to behold, awe-inspiring for both its beauty and might. That sea mist can be felt on several of the historic courses located within the famed 17-Mile Drive. Cypress Point, Pebble Beach, Monterey Peninsula, Spyglass Hill and Poppy Hills are among the world’s best courses, and all located within minutes of each other. They offer a setting that is golf at its best, unforgettable ocean views that combine beauty and might. The Misty Top is inspired by, cool, beautiful, and unforgettable, just like love on the links.
7. Big Sky Golf Club, Montana
Gift Pick: Women's Cloud Vest
In Big Sky, golf feels vast. Set against mountain vistas, the expansive terrain and rugged beauty that invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy every moment outdoors. It feels like you (or your tee shots) can touch the clouds. Just like the high-altitude skies that stretch above these fairways, the Cloud Vest brings lightweight warmth and horizons of possibility, perfect for Valentine’s rounds followed by sunsets worth lingering over.
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate moments worth remembering, whether that’s a leisurely round with someone special, a dream trip together, or a gift that speaks to shared passions. These pairings bring together courses that stir the soul and gear that keeps you comfortable with style and meaning.
Golf isn’t just a game. It’s a connection. Celebrate both this February 14th.
