Destination golf Travel

From the mountains of Mijas to the cork-oak fairways of San Roque, Andalucía offers an extraordinary combination of championship golf, year-round sunshine, easy European access and accommodation for every budget.

There are golf destinations, and then there is Andalucía.

While Europe is still savouring the delight of victory over the USA at Bethpage Black, the centenary of the Ryder Cup beckons, with Ireland set to play host at Adare Manor in 2027.

Golfers in South Africa are fortunate in being able to ‘dodge’ inclement seasons by moving around the country. So, when it is wet and miserable mid-year in the Cape, or freezing cold on the highveld, you can pack up your golf clubs and go to KwaZulu-Natal, and reverse the process during KwaZulu-Natal’s Indian Ocean coastline’s humid summer months. Europe has its own ‘go-to’ option in Gran Canaria, which has established itself Europe’s best year-round golf destination.

The golf tourism market in Southeast Asia continues to show very strong growth, and Vietnam is in the epicentre of this trend. The Summit in 2025 showcased strong growth in the region, as Vietnam in particular strengthens its position as one of Asia’s most dynamic tourism destinations, wherein golf tourism has emerged as a key differentiator, blending world-class facilities with natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and a deep commitment to sustainability that resonates with global travellers.

Few would argue that Ireland from a courses’ perspective, and as a destination, has been a golfing powerhouse for some years. While the quality of golf in Ireland is well established, having a resurgent (at least in terms of the Majors) Rory McIlroy continually in the news has been very positive for golf Ireland’s brand. These types of column inches will help to keep venues such as the Cork Golf Club front and centre in the minds of travellers.

If you are a golfing connoisseur and enjoy the finer things in life and an atmosphere of understated elegance, then San Roque Club on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, with its two world-class golf courses, could be a box that you should be ticking!

The home of golf – Scotland!

If anyone is planning a golf vacation in this region, whether for a group of friends, a club ‘outing’, or a family vacation, then this latest Destination Golf Guide will be a must read!

If you are planning a golf ‘excursion’ to Europe at any time in 2026, then Portugal is one of those destinations where BG’s mantra of – ‘don’t just pack the clubs, take the family too!’ – can really pay off!

As golf is in the hospitality business, a clubhouse becomes a core element in the golf operation.

For a glimpse of what a great facility can look like, follow the link above to see the facility at Palmares
Ocean Living & Golf.

DGT’s latest Global Guide (winter 2025), is now live.

It is a must read for anyone interested in golf travel, while DGT is the perfect platform, with its regularly published guides, and global network of regional websites, for anyone planning a personal, family or group golf vacation.