You Have Been Promising Yourself This Trip for Thirty Years.
Retirement golf done properly. The courses you always wanted. Time to go.
Retirement means one thing for golfers: you can finally go to the courses you've been reading about for decades and playing in your head on a Monday morning when you should have been in a meeting.
South Africa is the one that tends to come first — Fancourt, Leopard Creek, Gary Player Country Club, combined with a proper safari. Or Scotland with enough time to actually play St Andrews and five or six other great courses without rushing. Or a full Irish links tour. We've planned all of these and we do them properly.
Retired golfers get the best tee times. Mid-week access to courses that Saturday groups never see.
Is this trip for you?
- Recently retired or planning retirement golf
- Ready for the 'bucket list' courses — not just a resort holiday
- Happy to spend properly for the trip that matches the occasion
- Flexible on dates (mid-week is often better for tee times on famous courses)
- Interested in 7–10 nights rather than a quick break
Where do you want to go?
Our top picks for this type of trip — chosen from 45 years of experience
South Africa
The bucket-list retirement trip. Gary Player, Fancourt, Leopard Creek. Plus a proper Big Five safari. Life-changing.
Scotland (full tour)
St Andrews Old Course, Carnoustie, Royal Dornoch, Turnberry, Kingsbarns. A proper Scottish pilgrimage.
Ireland (full tour)
Royal Portrush, Ballybunion, Lahinch, Old Head, Royal County Down. The greatest links tour on Earth.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Luxury winter sun. Emirates GC, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Saadiyat Beach GC. Exceptional in every way.
Every trip includes
"Played Leopard Creek at sunrise on my first morning. A leopard walked across the 13th fairway. My handicap has dropped three shots since I retired and started actually practising."
Questions we get asked
Can you get tee times on courses like St Andrews when retired?
Yes. Mid-week flexibility is a genuine advantage. Ballot courses like St Andrews Old Course are much more accessible mid-week. We know how to maximise your chances.
Is South Africa safe for golf tourists?
Yes, for organised golf tourism. The courses and lodges we use are all secure, well-run, and used by thousands of UK golfers each year. We don't send you anywhere we haven't been.
How far in advance should we plan a retirement golf trip?
For South Africa in prime months (October/November), 6–9 months. For St Andrews ballot, a year minimum. The earlier you plan, the better the options.
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