Golf holiday with a partner who does not play

Golfers travel alone, in groups or with people who do not play themselves. They can be partners, children, parents or friends. For them the holiday matters just as much as for you. They help decide where the trip goes, and in the end also whether you come back.

The hotel has a say

When choosing the hotel, do not only look at the golf course. A good spa, a fitness programme, excursions in the area or a beach nearby fill the hours you spend on the course. A golf hotel that also thinks of companions makes the holiday better for both of you.

Ask the hotel specific questions. What can your partner do on a morning? Are there trips you can take together in the afternoon? How far is it to the nearest town?

Walking along or riding along on the course

Some companions like to walk the course with you or ride along in the buggy. That way you are outside together, and your partner sees the facility. Be careful here, though. Not every golf course allows companions on the course.

That has nothing to do with being unfriendly. Someone who has never learnt to play often does not know the rules of conduct on the course. A ball can hit someone standing in the wrong place. Some courses therefore do not allow companions at all. Ask before you book whether your partner may walk along or ride in the buggy and whether there is a fee.

With children

If children travel with you, childcare becomes the most important point. It has to suit the age of the children and the whole time you are away. If you play a round on another course, include the transfer. Only then can you concentrate on your round.

A beginner course on holiday

For some companions the golf holiday becomes the start. Some golf resorts offer beginner courses, and a holiday with free mornings is a good time for one. Ask beforehand about the length of the course, the price and whether the result is recognised at home. Then you can play together next time.

Plan time for each other

A week full of golf may be a dream for you. For your partner it is long. So do not plan a round every day. A free day in the middle of the week is good for your game too. Still book the tee times in advance, because in the main season you often find no good time left once you are there.

Questions for the hotel to take with you