If you’re an Australian golfer dreaming of the perfect getaway, 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year. With a growing demand for golf holidays, there’s no shortage of incredible golf tours and custom golf trips tailored to suit every player’s preferences. Whether you’re seeking iconic courses, luxury accommodation, or unique cultural experiences, we’ve rounded up the best destinations for your next golfing adventure. This article outlines trending destinations popular with Voyages.golf travelling clients in 2025.

Hawaii – A Tropical Paradise With Romance

Hawaii offers some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in the world, making it an ideal destination for a golf holiday. Here are some standout courses:

• Kapalua Plantation Course (Maui): Known for its dramatic elevation changes and breathtaking ocean views, this course is a regular host of the PGA Tour’s Sentry Tournament of Champions.
• Royal Hawaiian Golf Club (Oahu): Just a 30-minute drive from the popular Waikiki beach, this Pete Dye golf course feels like you’re playing in Jurassic Park. It is a must-play and although relatively unkempt, the layout, tropical topography of the course and jaw-dropping thrills you get playing this course make it a must play golf course in 2025.
• Princeville Makai Golf Club (Kauai): Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., this course offers a stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and the lush Hanalei Bay, managed by Troon.

Hawaii’s courses are complemented by luxury resorts and an array of off-course activities, from snorkelling to volcano tours, perfect for a well-rounded golf holiday. Consider joining a set-departure tour like this Golf Tour departing 02 October 2025.

Ireland: The Home of Links Golf

Ireland is synonymous with links golf, offering a collection of courses that blend history, natural beauty, and technical challenges:

• Royal Portrush (Northern Ireland): Ranked among the world’s top courses, it has hosted The Open Championship and is famed for its rugged terrain and unpredictable winds.
• Ballybunion Golf Club (County Kerry): A favourite of many professional golfers, Ballybunion’s Old Course features undulating fairways, towering dunes, and spectacular coastal views. It is also worth playing the Cashen Course during your visit.
• Lahinch Golf Club (County Clare): Known as the “St. Andrews of Ireland,” Lahinch combines a rich history with quirky features like the famous “Klondyke” hole. This famous golf course was designed by Old Tom Morris and is our favourite on the west coast. Visitors can play the Old Course and Castle Course during your visit, so make sure you stay in the area to get the full experience before going on to play nearby gems like Trump’s Doonbeg golf course.

These courses often require strategic play, and their coastal settings provide a true links experience. Ireland is perfect for golfers seeking to test their skills on historic and challenging greens. Plus, the history of the golf courses in Ireland and the island itself make for an eye-opening experience, topped off with good craic, Irish Guinness or a post-round Whisky.

Vietnam: A Rising Star for Golf Holidays

Vietnam’s golfing scene is rapidly growing, with world-class courses designed by legendary architects. Simply put, the golf courses have been designed by the world’s golfing elite, the service is fantastic, the climate perfect, but the drawcard is the amazing food which features a blend of French-Vietnamese influences:

• Ba Na Hills Golf Club (Danang): Designed by Luke Donald, this mountainous course offers a unique layout with stunning views of the surrounding forested hills.
• Hoiana Shores Golf Club (Quang Nam): A coastal links-style course, it blends natural beauty with modern design, featuring wide fairways and strategic bunkering. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, this course opened in 2021 and has since become one of Asia’s most coveted golf courses.
• The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip (Vung Tau): Greg Norman’s signature design, this course offers challenging play with ocean breezes and sand dunes providing a true test of skill.

Vietnam is ideal for golfers looking to explore new destinations, combining rounds of golf with cultural excursions and culinary adventures. For Australian golfers looking at a completely luxury experience, consider this Ultra-Luxury Golf Tour and Cruise around Vietnam and Cambodia between 18 November – 05 December 2025. This is the perfect tour for those who enjoy luxury hotels like Four Seasons, Raffles, Hyatt, and cultural experiences like Ha Long Bay, Angkor Wat and the Mekong River.

Canada: Golfing in the Renowned Rockies

Canada’s Rockies are home to some of the most picturesque and challenging courses in the world. Golfers of all abilities will enjoy these challenging golf courses with the addition of multiple tee boxes, stunning views and the inclusion of motorised golf carts with all green fees.

• Banff Springs Golf Course (Banff, Alberta): Known as the “Castle in the Rockies,” this Stanley Thompson-designed course features breathtaking mountain views and a challenging layout that weaves through dense forests and along the Bow River.
• Predator Ridge Resort (Vernon, British Columbia): Offering two distinct 18-hole courses, The Predator Course and The Ridge Course, both with stunning vistas and varied play. Set in the Okanagan Valley, these golf courses offer the perfect gateway into the wine region of the Okanagan with two championship courses to play between winery tour days.
• Whistler’s Nicklaus North Golf Course: Just 90 minutes from Vancouver, Whistler is a golfer’s paradise. The Jack Nicklaus designed Nicklaus North Golf Club is a par-71 parkland course located at the bottom of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain. It is a must-play experience and popular with travelling golfers from Australia.

The combination of challenging play and awe-inspiring natural beauty makes Canada an unforgettable golf holiday destination. Keen golfers wanting to visit Canada in 2025 must consider this 18-night golf tour from Vancouver to Calgary in August 2025. This golf tour plays all courses mentioned above with fantastic accommodation and transport included throughout. Plus, there are plenty of activities lined up for this exploration of Canada’s British Columbia and Alberta provinces.

Why Book a Golf Holiday in 2025?

Golf holidays are more than just about improving your game; they offer a chance to explore the world, meet like-minded enthusiasts, and unwind in stunning locations. The benefit of travelling with a company is that you don’t have to worry about a thing; it is all taken care of on your behalf. With many operators now offering custom golf trips, you can design your holiday to suit your exact preferences, from choosing courses to selecting dining and sightseeing options, or you can join an escorted tour for a pre-designed exploration of your next favourite golf destination.

Tips for Planning Your Golf Holiday

1. Choose the Right Destination: Consider your skill level and what you want from the trip—relaxation, adventure, or a mix of both. Golf provides a great way to travel with a purpose, but you might want to choose a destination based on a combination of things like golf and relaxation, golf and cultural experiences, golf and wine, golf and history or just golf and good company.

2. Book Early: Popular golf tours and tee times fill up quickly, especially in high-demand destinations like Ireland and Hawaii. Book your golf tour or custom golf trip as soon as you can to secure your tee-times early.

3. Travel Light: It is a good idea to pack two sets of clubs in one travel case if your airline charges per piece. If they charge by weight, consider packing layers and make sure your suitcase and golf clubs fall under the weight limit to avoid extra charges from the airlines.

4. Work with Specialists: Companies offering custom golf trips can help you tailor every aspect of your holiday, ensuring a seamless experience. Voyages.golf is an accredited travel agent rated Excellent on Trustpilot. This travel company puts your values and interests first, and has the right connections and relationships in place to get you to your destination safely.

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