Golf has never been more popular. There has been a surge of people taking up golf in recent years, especially since the pandemic.
According to figures from the ‘Golf Tourism Market Report and Forecast 2024 – 2032‘, the market is predicted to grow by 7.4% in the next 8 years, reaching a value of $45.05 billion. And interestingly the game is gaining traction with women too.
With much anticipated golf events on the horizon such as the 153rd Open in July and the 2025 Ryder Cup in September, we’ve rounded up the hottest golf holidays worldwide with breath taking views, sunny skies and of course, glorious fairways. Golf widows and widowers will also be well looked after with state-of-the-art resort facilities, ensuring there is something to be loved by everyone.
MAURITIUS: Ocean Views Guaranteed at Heritage Resorts & Golf
Heritage Resorts & Golf Mauritius is a must-visit destination for discerning golfers as the region’s only 45-hole resort, offering a choice of two 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course. Their new La Réserve Golf Links was recently crowned World’s Best New Golf Course at the 2024 World Golf Awards and offers pure golfing drama with ocean views from every hole. The Le Chateau Golf Course is carefully curated in the lush, landscaped grounds of an elegant 19th century chateau, and naturally blessed with lakes, streams and grand centenary trees. Stepping out onto the Le Château Golf Course is like playing in a tropical garden.
Golfers can stay at either Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort, a 5-star plantation style all-suites hotel providing luxury accommodation, whilst delivering a high level of personal service or Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort, a five star all-inclusive hotel with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Golfers booking one of the new Stay & Play packages at Heritage Resorts & Golf will enjoy exclusive access to La Réserve Golf Links. For golf widow/ers, each hotel has an amazing spa offering a tranquil space far away from the stresses and strains of everyday life, providing holistic, innovative treatments curated by expert therapists. Plus, across the 2,500-hectare Bel Ombre estate there are 13 sumptuous restaurants and bars, the C Beach Club and numerous experiences and activities.
New Stay & Play Packages include:
- 5 nights, 2 rounds at Le Château Golf Course, 1 round on La Réserve Golf Links, including transfers, staying at either Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort or Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort – From £860 per person*
- 7 nights, 3 rounds at Le Château Golf Course, 2 rounds on La Réserve Golf Links, including transfers, staying at either Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort or Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort – From £1,200 per person*
*Prices may vary. Based on Deluxe Garden View room. Room upgrades available. Additional rounds can be added to package.
To book your stay & play package, visit: https://heritagegolfclub.mu/stay-and-play-packages/
For more information on Heritage Resorts & Golf, visit: https://heritageresorts.mu/
SAINT LUCIA: For Caribbean Landscapes on an 18-Hole Course, Check Out Cap Maison Resort & Spa
For those looking for beautiful views of the Caribbean and a challenging 18-hole golf course perfect for all levels of play, Saint Lucia is the ideal destination. Cabot, Saint Lucia provides some of the most scenic golf in the Caribbean featuring dramatic elevation changes to keep players entertained. Luxury boutique resort and spa, Cap Maison is just a 5-minute drive from the course, making it the perfect destination for guests to reside.
Offering a picturesque setting, Cap Maison enjoys a stunning cliff top location overlooking the glistening Caribbean Sea, located in the exclusive Cap Estate the hotel offers a private retreat for families and couples to enjoy. The nearby golf course boasts 1.5 miles of breath taking views of the Caribbean coastline and rugged bays. Designed by renowned course architects, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the course remains exclusive with only 40 players allowed each day. Tailored to suit all skill levels, it caters to both those with a competitive drive or seeking more casual play. Green fees are dependent on the season and type of play, ensuring a customisable experience that allows guests to immerse themselves in the scenery.
For golf widows and family members, Cap Maison’s concierge desk on hand to advise and book a full range of activities for guests such as wine and rum tasting in Cellar Maison, Spa Maison offering bespoke wellbeing treatments, horse-riding along the beach, a Rainforest Zip Line Adventure and a coco ‘Bean to Bar’ experience, to name a few.
Prices start from £590 per night based on two adults sharing a Garden View Room on a Half-Board basis. Price based on March 2025 stay.
For more information, please visit: capmaison.com