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Stay and Play Golf Holidays

Stay and play golf holidays with accommodation and green fees in one package. Book top courses in Portugal, Spain and Turkey.

Why Choose a Stay and Play Golf Holiday?

A stay and play golf holiday is the most straightforward way to book a golf trip. You get your accommodation and your rounds of golf packaged together at a better rate than you’d pay booking them separately, and everything is confirmed before you travel. It’s the format that suits most golfers most of the time, whether you’re planning a long weekend with a few mates or a full week away with the society. You pick the resort, choose your courses, and we take care of the rest.

The flexibility of stay and play is what makes it so popular. Unlike all inclusive or unlimited rounds packages, you’re not tied to one resort’s courses or a particular board basis. You can mix and match hotels with courses across a region, play a different layout every day if you want to, and build the trip around exactly what your group is after. Want two rounds at a championship course and one at a hidden gem the locals love? That’s easy to arrange. Prefer to stay in the centre of town rather than at a golf resort? No problem. Stay and play gives you options, and that’s why it remains the most popular way to book a golf holiday.
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Where to Go on a Stay and Play Golf Holiday

Portugal’s Algarve is probably the most popular stay and play destination for British golfers, and it’s easy to see why. Within a short drive of Vilamoura alone you’ve got half a dozen quality layouts, from the Old Course and Victoria to Millennium and the Laguna, and the hotels range from five star golf resorts to good value aparthotels. Flights take around three hours from most UK airports and the weather is reliable from March right through to November. Spain offers just as much variety, with the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Murcia region all packed with excellent courses, and the Canary Islands delivering year round golf if you want guaranteed sunshine. Flights are competitively priced and frequent from regional UK airports. Turkey’s Belek coast rounds out the big three. The courses here are among the best in Europe, with Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Cornelia Faldo, National and Carya all within a 20 minute drive of each other. Most golfers stay at one of the large resort hotels and play a different course each day, and the standard of hotel and food is genuinely impressive across the board.

Panoramic view of the Pestana Gramacho Residences
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Getting the Best Out of Your Stay and Play Trip

A bit of local knowledge goes a long way when you’re putting a stay and play trip together. Course conditions can vary through the season, and some layouts suit certain handicaps better than others. It’s also worth thinking about the order you play courses in. Starting with a more forgiving layout to find your feet after the flight and building up to the marquee course later in the week tends to make for a better trip overall. If your group has mixed abilities, choosing courses with a good variety of tee options keeps things competitive and enjoyable for everyone. Our team has played most of the courses we sell and can give you honest advice on which ones to include and which to skip based on what your group actually wants from the trip.

A well maintained fairway under clear blue skies at La Cala Golf Resort - Rentals
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Frequently Asked Questions

A stay and play package typically includes your accommodation and a set number of rounds of golf at named courses. The board basis varies, so you might be on bed and breakfast, half board or all inclusive depending on the hotel and destination. Some packages also include extras like buggy hire, range balls or transfers between your hotel and the courses. We’ll always confirm exactly what’s in the package before you book, and we can add or remove elements to suit your group.

Almost always, yes. Because we have trade agreements with hotels and courses, the packaged rate is typically cheaper than what you’d pay booking accommodation and green fees individually. The savings tend to be most noticeable at the higher end, where green fees at championship courses can be steep on their own. Even at more affordable courses, the convenience of having everything confirmed in one booking is worth a lot, especially when you’re organising for a group.

Stay and play is the most flexible format. You choose specific courses and a set number of rounds, rather than having open access to one resort’s courses. All inclusive adds meals and drinks to the package, while unlimited rounds gives you as many games as you like at a particular resort. Stay and play lets you mix courses from across a region and pair them with whatever hotel suits you best. It’s the option that gives you the most control over what your trip looks like.

Yes, absolutely. That’s one of the main advantages of stay and play. You’re not limited to a resort’s own course. You can pick from any courses in the area and build a schedule that suits your group. Our team can recommend the best courses based on ability, budget and what kind of golf you enjoy, whether that’s links, parkland, championship or a mix of everything.

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How We Can Help

Comprehensive range of golf packages

We offer thousands of golf breaks across the UK and overseas, so there’s something for every player. From short weekend getaways to week-long trips, we match courses, accommodation and transfers to your schedule and budget. Tell us your dates and we’ll show you the best options.

Expert knowledge and support

You come first. Our team knows courses, travel logistics and local tips, so you get clear advice every step of the way. We handle bookings, tee times and special requests and we’re only a call or email away if you want to talk through the plan.

Exclusive access to prestigious courses

We secure your tee times at in demand courses, many of which are hard to book on your own. We arrange guest rounds, hospitality and on-course extras so you can enjoy the day without the hassle.

Customised itineraries

Tell us how you like to play and we’ll build your schedule around that. Whether you want coaching, group play or a relaxed social trip, we’ll organise transport, dining and tee times to suit.

Comprehensive range of packages

Choose from packages at different price points to suit solo players, couples or groups. We aim for straightforward booking, clear communication and quick fixes if plans change. If something isn’t right, we will put it right.

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