Sport abroad · GOLF ROUNDS AND COURSES
The Old Course at St Andrews, a round with a pro, or the history walk for people who never got near a handicap. These 15 are priced and honest about what is a round and what is a tour.
Walk from Hotel du Vin to St Andrews Old Course with a fluent English-speaking local guide. Hear how golf developed, see the 1st and 18th fairways, learn about the Open and famous figures, and pose on Swilcan Bridge when tournament play is not under way. Most tours are led by Richard, a former caddie and local golf historian.
“Excellent tour guide! Informative and funny. Learned a lot”
Join an English-speaking historian for a 105-minute walk through St Andrews, linking the university, cathedral ruins, golfing pioneers, and the Old Course. Guides such as Richard and Jim bring local stories, golf lore, William and Kate, and course traditions to life. The tour finishes at the Swilcan Bridge, except on tournament days.
“Learned so much about the history of St. Andrew’s. Tour Guide was extremely knowledgeable & humorous. Well worth it!”
Walk through St Andrews with an English-speaking local guide, often Richard, a former caddie and author. In 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll connect the university, cathedral, castle, golf legends, and Old Course, ending at Swilcan Bridge. Expect a brisk walk, strong English, and no stroller or golf-club storage.
“Very informative tour guide! We were able to get a feel for a more in-depth history of St Andrews and the general layout of the city.”
Play 9 or 18 holes at Manchester’s Junkyard Golf Club, choosing from three warped courses linked to Bozo, Pablo, and Gary. Expect creepy clowns, a fear-filled carousel, a smashed Mini, toxic volcanoes, pirate pigs, and bars serving cocktails. Redeem your voucher at the caddy shack on First Street, just off Deansgate.
“Well organised, straight in, really fun holes and obstacles”
Walk St Andrews with a private English-speaking guide such as John, Carol, James, or Sheila. In 90 minutes, you will visit the R&A area, the Old Course’s 1st, 17th, and 18th holes, the putting green, and Swilcan Bridge while hearing local golf stories, famous-shot tales, and frank talk about the town’s golfing politics.
“I loved our tour guide! He was very kind and patient, and the fun facts and history were great!”
Meet your private guide at Martyrs’ Monument for a 90-minute walk through St. Andrews golf country. You’ll see the R&A World Golf Museum from outside, visit the Himalayas Putting Course, explore the Old Course, and pose on the Swilcan Bridge. Guides such as John, Ada, Carol, Richard, and Sheila bring local stories and golf knowledge.
“Very informative and fun! Carol was exceptionally and full Of fun facts and trivia! Thank you for this once in a lifetime opportunity!”
At Camden’s Junkyard Golf Club, choose 9 holes on one themed course or 18 holes across two. Putt through creepy clowns, smashed cars, horror-rave props, grizzly bears, and crashed planes. The venue sits beside Camden Lock, accepts card payments only, and allows under-18s before 7 PM with physical ID.
“The atmosphere was fab, the cocktails were fun and fitted with the theme.”
At Mazemania in Prague, you play unlimited rounds across 18 imaginative holes built around a chessboard, bowling alley, pool table, living room, sports field, and garden pond. Czech and English support is available, with seating for more than 35 people, board games, and a fully equipped bar. Food and drinks cost extra.
“This was the absolute best minigolf experience! We’ll be back tomorrow before our flight! haha”
Spend about four to five hours at Barbados Golf Club in Durants, Oistins, with an afternoon tee time, rental clubs, and a golf cart included. Warm up on the range or putting green, then play up to 18 holes on a links-style course. Bring money for golf balls and accessories, and expect a course that can test your game without shutting out beginners.
“This course is a public course and we were able to only get T times thru Viator. It was great. They gave us great clubs and a golf cart to drive for the four of us. The course is challenging and took us about 4 hours to complete playing best ball. No waterviews of the ocean but still a nice course”
Spend about six hours playing one of Sydney’s private or prestigious golf clubs with chauffeur Travis and the LuxGolf team. Your Porsche Cayenne transfer, Callaway APEX and Ai SMOKE clubs, motor cart, locker-room access, refreshments, and game-day kit are included. Bring golf shoes, follow club dress rules, and arrive ready for a serious round.
“From pick up to return A+ experience Personal introduction to Pro shop staff Would absolutely recommend”
Meet at the Madinat Makadi golf shop for a 3-hour round on the Executive or Championship Course. Choose 9 or 18 holes, use your free 34-ball range token, and enjoy views of the Red Sea and mountains. A minimum handicap of 36 is required for the Championship Course, with English- and Arabic-speaking staff on hand.
EvoGolf Berlin puts Trackman golf, virtual games, and a relaxed bar lounge under one roof. You can play famous courses, try Mini-Golf or Bullseye, and order drinks while you compete. No golf experience is needed, clubs and balls are included, and English or German hosts welcome groups of up to 40 people.
“This activity was really fun! Even if you’ve never played golf before, you can switch to the virtual games, which makes it easy for everyone to enjoy. We chose the 2-hour option, and it was the perfect amount of time. The competition was intense! Highly recommended!”
Pick up a club, balls, bag, and map at the Fribourg Tourism Office, then follow an 18-hole urban golf course through the medieval old town and cathedral area. The 8-kilometer route takes about 4.5 hours, but you can shorten it or play only selected holes. The optional Fribourg Tourisme AR app adds city information as you go.
Play 18 holes of family-friendly mini golf at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Your $16 pass includes a putter, ball, and score sheet, with bridges, boulders, and color-themed holes. You can play at your own pace, and the nearby SkyWheel Observation Wheel is available for an extra fee. The pass remains valid for 60 days.
Spend about four hours playing Isao Aoki’s par 72, 18-hole course beside Iberostar Selection Cancún. Your $262 package includes hotel pickup, TaylorMade SIM2 or Stealth clubs, food, and beverages. The course uses lagoon inlets as water hazards, with broad fairways and views across Cancún’s subtropical grounds.
“Golfing was great especially when I am with my 79 year old mother”
A ground to walk, a fight to watch, a game to sit through.
