Golf vacations don’t have to mean hours spent alone while your partner disappears onto the back nine. In fact, today’s luxury golf resorts are increasingly designed to balance tee times with total tranquility—making sure everyone, golfer or not, gets what they came for.
From high-end spas and movement classes to guided meditation and regional excursions, the best properties understand that true luxury means inclusive experiences for all guests.
Take Casa de Campo Resort & Villas in the Dominican Republic. Known for its Teeth of the Dog course, it’s also home to a sprawling spa with water rituals, chakra-balancing therapies, and a meditation labyrinth. Non-golfers can take cooking classes, go horseback riding, or explore nearby caves filled with ancient Taino petroglyphs.
Or consider The Lodge at Torrey Pines in California. While golfers head to the iconic coastal course, their companions might opt for a eucalyptus body wrap, a scenic cliffside hike, or a picnic overlooking La Jolla Cove. The spa even offers tailored treatments designed to relieve jet lag and tension caused by travel—perfect for those arriving from afar.
And then there’s Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta, Canada, nestled within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Golfers get mountain views with every swing, while non-golfers can luxuriate in the 38,000-square-foot Willow Stream Spa, soak in thermal mineral pools, or join a forest bathing session in Banff National Park. According to the National Institutes of Health, spending time in natural environments is proven to lower stress and improve mood, cognition, and heart rate variability (NIH, 2021).
This multi-dimensional approach is gaining traction, especially among couples and groups. According to Condé Nast Traveler, 46% of travelers now say their vacations must include wellness components, even if the primary reason for travel isn’t health-related [CNT, 2023]. That means travelers are looking for more than one activity—they’re craving variety, intention, and relaxation.
Some resorts are even creating dedicated itineraries. At Borgo Egnazia in southern Italy, golfers tee off among ancient olive trees while their partners enjoy Roman-style baths, sound healing, and emotional wellness workshops. Reunite in the evening for a farm-to-table dinner or moonlit concert.
It’s no longer about splitting up and meeting later. It’s about parallel rejuvenation—each person experiencing their own kind of restoration, while staying connected through the shared experience of being in a beautiful place.
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Sources:
- Casa de Campo. (2023). Wellness Offerings & Activities
- Lodge at Torrey Pines. (2023). Spa and Local Experiences
- Fairmont Banff Springs. (2023). Wellness & Outdoor Adventures
- National Institutes of Health. (2021). Nature and Human Health
- Condé Nast Traveler. (2023). Travel Trends and Wellness Statistics
