Golf in the Sunshine When Britain Is Miserable
November to March. Warm fairways. No frost delays. No excuses.
There are precisely two reasons people play bad golf in winter: cold hands and a bad attitude. We can fix the hands. Book a trip somewhere warm, and the attitude tends to sort itself out.
From November to March, the best golf on the planet shifts south and east. Dubai is dry, warm and immaculate. Morocco is 20°C with the Atlas Mountains as backdrop. South Africa is midsummer. Thailand is lush and 30°C. You play in short sleeves. You sleep well. You come back a better golfer and a more tolerable person.
November to March, the UK golf season is essentially over. Ours is just getting started.
Is this trip for you?
- Fed up playing in 4°C wearing three layers
- Retired or flexible enough to travel mid-week in winter
- Want guaranteed sunshine — not 'probably warm in October'
- Happy to fly 4-6 hours for proper warm weather golf
- Budget from £650pp excluding flights
Where do you want to go?
Our top picks for this type of trip — chosen from 45 years of experience
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Emirates Golf Club, Jumeirah Golf Estates. Immaculate in every way. November to March only — avoid the summer heat.
Morocco (Marrakech/Agadir)
Best value winter sun. 20°C in December. Spectacular Atlas Mountain backdrop. 3.5hrs from London.
South Africa
Southern hemisphere summer means 28°C in December. Gary Player, Fancourt, Leopard Creek. Combine with a safari.
Thailand (Hua Hin)
Dry season November to April. Lush tropical courses. 30°C. Extraordinary value for money.
Every trip includes
"Played in Dubai in January while my mates were scraping frost off their car. Best decision I've made in years."
Questions we get asked
What's the best winter sun golf destination?
Depends on your budget. Morocco is exceptional value (from £650pp). Dubai is premium and spectacular. South Africa gives you proper summer golf combined with a safari. Thailand is the best value long-haul option.
When exactly should I travel for winter sun golf?
November to March is the sweet spot for all these destinations. December and January are peak — book early. February and March offer slightly better value.
Is it much more expensive than a summer trip to Portugal?
Morocco is similar or cheaper. Dubai is more expensive. South Africa and Thailand are long-haul prices but offer significantly more.
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