As we continue 2024 with pent-up demand for golf travel to the British Isles on the most famous of links courses, we thought it would be useful to provide some insight into alternatives that currently have better availability and deliver similarly memorable British golf experiences.
Although our guaranteed tee times in 2024 on the Old Course at St Andrews have been sold out for many months and several other marquee courses have limited to no availability, there is still plenty of world class golf to be played on golf packages throughout the British Isles this year.
One of the world’s best destinations for a luxury golf and lifestyle travel experience is South Africa. Any golf, wine, culture and adventure seeking traveler will check off all the right boxes when combining world-class golf with Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, the famous Garden Route, and finally a 3 – 4 day safari in Kruger National Park or Madikwe Game Reserve.
Couples travel is not only about creating new memories. It’s also about unwinding and reconnecting with one another. What better way to do that than on a seamless experience together that combines some of your favorite interests. From marquee golf and iconic sightseeing to wine tastings, safaris, rich culture and luxury accommodations with butler service, here are PerryGolf’s Top 5 golf vacations for couples.
Are you wondering where to take a golf trip in 2022?
As we approach 2022 with unprecedented pent-up demand for golf travel to the British Isles on the most famous of links courses, I thought it would be useful to provide some insight into alternatives that currently have better availability and deliver similarly memorable British golf experiences.
South Africa is a very young country filled with an enthusiastic and optimistic population…at least, that is the case for many of the people we encountered in the hospitality sector. Our trip provided a great overview of the nation; from a golf resort to a wine farm, a city experience, and finally safari. This trip does not feel rushed but moves along at a pleasant tempo.
We always try to learn from our trips and other than some very minor tweaks, this schedule works extremely well. The hotel experiences were all quite different but luxurious and memorable for different reasons. The golf courses were similarly challenging and enjoyable and showed off some of the finest golf experiences in Southern Africa.
Fancourt – The Manor House
Fancourt – The Links
Jock Safari Lodge
Away from the golf experiences, South Africa provides an overall travel experience which is world-class, and at world-class value pricing. United Airlines has joined Delta as the only US-based airlines flying their own planes to South Africa. It is a destination better known to European travelers, but should be on everyone’s bucket list…in my humble opinion.
I cannot begin to quantify the added enjoyment from a compatible group of travelers. Our group was exceptional and an absolute joy to be part of. On a land-based tour like this, group size is also a significant consideration, and I am very confident we have found the sweet spot between 24 – 30 golfers. It is a large enough group so that travelers have flexibility yet small enough that the logistical movements can be handled in a comfortable environment.
