Short answer: A Fort Worth stay and play golf package bundles your lodging and your tee times into one price per golfer. The closest version that works for a long weekend is in Northwest Arkansas, where we put a Fort Worth group in a rental home near Bella Vista's courses, prepay every round, book the dinners and hand you an itinerary, from $449 per golfer for groups of 12 or more. You can drive up or fly the American nonstop from DFW to XNA.
This guide covers what the package includes, how Fort Worth groups get there, what it costs and what a typical weekend looks like. Ozark Golf Getaways is an independent trip planner, not affiliated with any course or resort.
What is included in a Fort Worth stay and play golf package?
"Stay and play" just means one booking covers where you sleep and where you play. Ours also covers the dinner tables and the plan for each day, which is the part that usually falls on the one person who organizes the trip.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Lodging for the group, usually a rental home near the courses | Travel from Fort Worth (gas, flights, rental car) |
| Prepaid tee times for every round | Meals and drinks |
| Dinner reservations booked ahead | Taxes, tips and replay rounds |
| A day-by-day itinerary on your phone | Pro shop purchases |
| One point of contact before and during the trip | Optional add-ons (listed below) |
Every quote lists exactly what is included before anyone pays. For the general version of how these packages work, see our stay and play golf packages page.
How do Fort Worth golfers get to Northwest Arkansas?
There are two realistic options, and plenty of groups use both: one or two cars carry the clubs, and the rest of the group flies.
| Drive from Fort Worth | Fly DFW to XNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel time | Roughly six hours or more with a stop; check your map app | About 1 hr 15 min in the air on American's nonstop, plus airport time |
| Golf clubs | Ride in the trunk, no bag fees | Checked bags; check your airline's golf bag rules |
| Getting around in Arkansas | You already have the cars | Rental cars, or add XNA airport transfers |
| Best for | Groups of 4 that share one or two vehicles | Short weekends, or anyone who can't lose a travel day |
| First round | Usually the afternoon of day one if you leave early | Morning arrival can make a midday tee time |
DFW sits between Fort Worth and Dallas, so groups from Arlington, Irving, Grapevine and the mid-cities have the same flight option as Fort Worth. Driving times depend on where in the Metroplex you start, so check your map app the week of the trip. More on travel from North Texas on our golf trips from Dallas page.
How much does a Fort Worth stay and play golf package cost?
Our Arkansas packages have published starting prices per golfer. Group size matters most, because the house is shared.
| Package | Trip | Starting price per golfer |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark Weekender | 2 nights, 3 rounds | From $449 (12+ golfers); $479 for 8–11 |
| Ozark Getaway | 3 nights, 4 rounds across NWA courses | From $699 |
| Bella Vista Stay & Play | 3 nights, 4 rounds in Bella Vista | From $749 |
| Celebration Trip | Built around a bachelor party or birthday | From $699 |
| Executive Retreat | A premium trip for clients or leadership | From $1,295 |
| Client Round | A hosted round for clients or a team | From $250 |
Starting prices are for large groups sharing lodging. Smaller groups pay more per golfer, taxes are extra, and event weekends such as a Razorback home game cost more. Outside the package, budget for gas or flights, meals and drinks, and tips. Compare every option on our Arkansas golf packages page.
What does a stay-and-play weekend from Fort Worth look like?
Here is a typical three-round Ozark Weekender for a group that drives up:
- Day 1: leave Fort Worth early, check in, play an afternoon round in Bella Vista, then dinner at a reserved table in Bentonville.
- Day 2: morning round on a second course, a free afternoon at the house or a replay round, and a group dinner.
- Day 3: an early final round, lunch, and the drive home.
Bella Vista Village has a cluster of public-access courses a few minutes apart, from the long Highlands championship layout to the gentler Kingswood and the 9-hole Brittany, which suits a mixed-handicap group. Trips can also include Big Sugar or StoneBridge Meadows. Course notes are in our NWA golf course guide, and the four-round version is on our Bella Vista golf packages page.
Is a Fort Worth trip planned differently from a Dallas trip?
Mostly no. The courses, houses and packages are the same. The differences are small:
- Drive time: west-side groups usually add some time to the drive, so a first-day tee time should leave room for traffic.
- Flights: Fort Worth groups fly from DFW, where American runs the nonstop to XNA several times a day.
- Mixed groups: if half the group is in Fort Worth and half in Dallas, we plan the arrival around the slowest car.
Our Dallas stay and play golf package guide covers the Dallas side.
What add-ons can a Fort Worth group book?
Any of these can go on the same quote:
- XNA airport transfers
- Private driver for dinner nights
- Private chef at the house
- Cigar lounge night
- Brewery or distillery tour
- Lesson with a local pro
- In-house massage
- Non-golf day activity
- Trip photographer
- Custom logo gear
When should a Fort Worth group book?
April to June and September to October bring the best golf weather in Northwest Arkansas. For spring and fall weekends, book four to eight weeks ahead, because rental homes for big groups go first. Winter and weekday trips often work on shorter notice. See the best time of year to golf in Northwest Arkansas.
Send your dates, group size and budget, and you get a custom plan and an all-in quote within 24 hours. Booking confirmations follow within 48 hours of payment.
Questions
Is there a stay and play golf package from Fort Worth?
Yes. Our Northwest Arkansas stay-and-play packages work for groups from Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving and the rest of the Metroplex. One per-golfer price covers lodging, prepaid tee times, dinner reservations and an itinerary, starting at $449 per golfer for groups of 12 or more.
How long is the drive from Fort Worth to Bella Vista?
Plan on most of a day: roughly six hours or more with a stop, depending on your route and which side of Fort Worth you leave from. Check your map app for current drive times before you set tee times.
Can Fort Worth golfers fly instead?
Yes. American Airlines flies nonstop from DFW to Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), about an hour and fifteen minutes in the air, several times a day. XNA is 20 to 30 minutes from the courses. Check current schedules and golf bag fees.
What is not included in the package?
Travel from Fort Worth, meals and drinks, taxes, tips and pro shop purchases. Add-ons such as XNA airport transfers, a private driver or a private chef can be added to the same quote.
Is Ozark Golf Getaways affiliated with any course or resort?
No. Ozark Golf Getaways is an independent trip planner. We book tee times, lodging and dinners for your group, but we are not affiliated with any course, resort, team or event.
Planning a golf weekend out of Fort Worth?
Send your group size (4–24 golfers), dates and budget. You'll get a custom plan and all-in quote within 24 hours.
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