A golf break can be a fantastic mini-break for two, except when it is not like a holiday at all. So the secret is simple: if one person plays and another isn’t, plan your trip for such times when you both have a break, not just with tee times.
Get the type of course correct
Find a hotel or resort that has lots to do on site so the non-golfer isn’t just sitting around waiting in vain.
Good signs include:
A proper spa (treatments, pool, sauna, steam room)
Good food (not just a bar menu)
Straight out from the door (coastal paths, countryside trails)
If available, cosy lounges, gardens or a terrace in the sun.
Centre the day around time connecting with each other
Morning tee times are ideal: your golfer gets his 18 holes in, and then you have the afternoon together. When booking rounds, balance golf days and non-golf days to make it a trip for more than one person. For Golf Hotel Cotswolds, contact https://tewkesburypark.co.uk/golf/
Add a local experience
A golfing trip for couples that needs one highlight not related to golf. Think:
A winery or distillery tour
A market town day out
A boat ride or afternoon on the beach
A guided hike or scenic drive.
Avoid the classic mistakes
Do not book a golf-only inflexible package
Do not assume the non-golfer will lie over by the pool every day
Do not overpack the schedule – allow time to unwind.
The best couples’ golf break feels properly balanced: great golf, fine food and enough time together for both to return feeling rejuvenated.