According to the PGA, more Americans are playing golf than ever before.
Why compromise between your love for travel and your passion for golf when you can indulge in both in one luxurious package?
Kensington Tours recently announced three bespoke golf getaways that strike the perfect balance. These getaways allow golf enthusiasts of every level to spend time on legendary courses while exploring storybook settings.
Designed by local destination experts who have actually played on the courses, the golf itineraries include tee time on courses in Ireland, Scotland, or New Zealand.
Participants will also have opportunities to immerse themselves in the history and culture of these breathtaking settings, and stay in luxury accommodations.
To help make the experience as seamless and hassle-free as possible, guests are greeted by drivers upon landing at an airport, taken on private tours by experienced local guides, and provided with drivers and transfers from place to place.
Not everyone loves golf with the same intensity, even in the same family. So having a private guide and driver at your disposal means that while one traveler indulges in golf, the other can plan spa visits, shopping trips, or additional sightseeing.
Each getaway can be customized based on individual interests, and itineraries can be extended before or after the trip to lengthen them. 24/7 support to handle any unexpected needs is included in the bookings.
Here’s a sampling of what to expect:
Golfing the Emerald Isle (Ireland)
View of championship Royal Portrush golf course at White Rocks Beach in Ireland, venue for the 2019 … [+]
This eight-day journey includes golfing at some of the world’s most historic courses in Ireland, including Royal Portrush, Royal County Down, and Portmarnock Golf Courses.
Participants will experience the highlights of Belfast, including the Titanic Museum, visit craft whisky distilleries and the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, tour Malahide Castle, and more.
Packages start at $10,560 per person, double occupancy.
Golf, Whisky, and Castles (Scotland)
Fairway near Royal and Ancient Club House at The Old Course of St Andrews
Over eight days, guests will explore Edinburgh, St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Loch Lomond with a private guide. They will visit stunning castles, lochs, and boutique whisky and gin distilleries, enjoy city walking tours, and stay at stylish city hotels and baronial mansions.
In addition, participants will have the chance to play on historic and challenging golf courses, including Carnoustie Golf Club, St Andrews, and Carrick Golf Course.
Packages start at $7,656 per person, double occupancy.
New Zealand: Ultimate Golf Experience
Millbrook Golf and Tennis Club, located near Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand
This 14-day journey offers guests a unique way to appreciate the beauty of New Zealand. The itinerary includes visits to Auckland, the Bay of Islands, Napier, and Queenstown—with a walking tour in Auckland; a food, wine, and culture experience in Napier; and a Milford Sound Cruise and Helicopter Flight.
The New Zealand itinerary includes ample opportunities to hit the links at Titirangi Golf Club, Te Arai Links, Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, Jacks Point Golf Course, Sky High Fairways, Millbrook Golf & Tennis Club. and multiple rounds at Kauri Cliffs Golf Course.
Packages start at $28,996 per person, double occupancy.
Award-winning Kensington Tours offers bespoke travel experiences across seven continents, including guided land tours, yacht charters, ocean and river cruises, and stays at an exclusive collection of villas. Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveller, and other luxury travel publications have recognized the company for excellence.
Rates for the golf getaways above do not include airfare or equipment rental but do include course fees.
Visit the Kensington Tours website for additional information on package inclusions/exclusions, to make reservations, or to speak to a golf destination expert about planning your own golf adventure.