Chase the Sun, Find the Fairway

Winding fairway with palm trees along the ocean

Chase the Sun, Find the Fairway

Escaping the winter chill for pristine fairways and guaranteed warmth is the ultimate indulgence, made easy by an incredible selection of luxury resorts worldwide.

The Reliable Warmth Equation

The key to a truly successful winter golf vacation is guaranteed sunshine and impeccable course conditions during the traditional off season months of November through March. Forget the unpredictable weather of the northern hemisphere. The best resorts for winter sun golf thrive in sub tropical or desert climates, ensuring not only playable conditions but shorts and polo weather almost every day. These destinations have invested billions in maintaining their championship courses through the winter, often when they are at their absolute peak conditioning, delivering supreme value to the traveler escaping the frost.

The Unstoppable Trio of Desert Play

When it comes to reliably perfect winter weather, three destinations stand out for American travelers. Arizona’s Scottsdale and Palm Springs region offers the driest, sunniest climate, making it ideal for the purist. You can play iconic courses like Troon North and the PGA WEST complex under clear skies with comfortable temperatures. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer a futuristic, ultra luxurious take on desert golf, with courses like Yas Links and Saadiyat Beach at their absolute prime during the mild winter months. The consistent temperatures and guaranteed sun in these Middle Eastern hubs are an engineering marvel. Florida remains the domestic favorite, with South Florida and Naples offering dozens of top tier courses and the accessibility of a US vacation.

All Inclusive Caribbean Luxury

For a classic tropical escape, the Caribbean and Mexico excel at combining championship golf with the seamless convenience of all inclusive luxury. Resorts like Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic and the Moon Palace complex in Cancún offer golf packages that include unlimited rounds, all dining, and premium beverages. This makes budgeting simple and allows couples and groups to maximize their enjoyment of both the courses and the vast array of beach and leisure facilities. The weather between November and April is typically dry, sunny, and hot, providing the perfect relief from the cold.

Outside view of the Golf Las Americas clubhouse with the mountains behind

Pristine green with hills in the background

A striking view of the course with cliffside terrain and water hazards creating a visually dramatic and challenging layout.

Europe’s Reliable Winter Havens

Travelers looking for a shorter flight have excellent European options, specifically the Canary Islands and the Algarve in Portugal. The Canaries boast a unique subtropical climate that ensures year round golfing weather, with Tenerife and Gran Canaria offering stunning cliffside courses and resort luxury when mainland Europe is freezing. The Algarve provides a fantastic combination of sunny days and great value, especially in its shoulder seasons, where you can play world class courses at much lower rates than during the spring peak. Turkey’s Belek region also offers an ultra all inclusive solution, with floodlit courses and luxury resorts operating fully throughout the winter.

Beyond the Course and Into the Sun

The best winter sun resorts understand that a day of golf is often followed by a need for relaxation and activity. These destinations are packed with world class spas offering recovery treatments, elaborate pool complexes, and a wide array of non golf adventures. Think private beaches, water sports, desert safaris, or cultural tours of ancient ruins. The high end accommodation, often featuring private pools and bespoke dining, ensures that the time off the course is as restorative and luxurious as the time on it. The value found in booking winter packages to these destinations is often surprisingly good, especially compared to peak season rates elsewhere.

Trade your heavy layers for a golf shirt and sunglasses this winter. The world’s best championship courses in the sunniest destinations are waiting for you. Please see our packages below.

More Escapes Worth a Look

Begin with our top picks for winter-sun golf, then explore a few resorts where blue skies, palm trees, and perfect fairways never take a break.

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10 Days

Two golfers on a well maintained fairway nestled with sand bunkers under the Dubai sky line

Abu Dhabi & Dubai

From£3,300pp