What better way to say goodbye to your single days than with a golf stag do!
If your best mate is getting married soon, you’re probably aiming to plan a stag do that everyone – including the groom – will remember for the rest of their lives. So why not skip the usual pub crawl and try something a bit different: a stag do golf trip!
You could, of course, organise a golf stag weekend here in the UK. We have some of the best courses in the world and our fantastic hotel make it a safe choice for a successful stag do. But if you really want to push the boat out, why not book a golf stag do abroad?
There are lots of excellent locations on offer, but if you’re based in the UK, the best destination for a golf stag would probably be Spain and Portugal. Just imagine it – sunshine, sport and stunning courses, followed by good food, local beer, and partying until the early hours. All with a flight time of under three hours.
Celebrate your mate in style and call us on 01904 406550 to book your stag do golf break!
Top 10 Golf Stag Do Destinations in the World
- Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal
- Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
- Puerto Banus, Costa Del Sol, Spain
- Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain
- Dublin, Ireland
- Salou, Costa Dorada, Spain
- York, England, UK
- Fuengirola, Costa Del Sol, Spain
- Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife, Spain
- Cardiff, Wales, UK
If you’re looking for a Portugal stag do that combines decent golfing by day with some serious partying by night, Albufeira is your dream destination! This is most definitely a party town. Experience the very best bars in town, and let your hair down every night at the clubs along the Marina.
If you can manage to get your head out of bed the next morning, there are some brilliant golf courses just a short drive away. Enjoy rounds at top rated courses like the Pinhal and Laguna as part of your golf stag do package.
If you’re looking a golf stag do in Portugal that’s not quite as wild as Albufeira, Vilamoura is the place for you. It’s still a really vibrant and lively town, with plenty of restaurants, bars and pubs – but it definitely has a more relaxed atmosphere. This is the ideal destination if you want be in the centre of the golfing action. Vilamoura is close to all the very best golf courses in the Algarve – perfect for stags who take their golfing seriously!
Puerto Banus, Costa Del Sol, Spain
Puerto Banus has become very popular with both stag and hen groups in the last few years. It’s also drawn attention as a top destination for footballers and TV celebs – and who can blame them! The famous Puerto Banus Marina is home to some of the biggest superyachts in the world, forming a stunning backdrop to the town’s bars and restaurants. It doesn’t have to cost the earth either: Glencor Golf offer a range of accommodation options to suit every budget.
With planes flying into Malaga Airport from all over the UK and Ireland, and dozens of golf courses just a 30-minute drive away – this is definitely the one of the best golf stag do destinations in Europe.
This place is made famous by Brits drinking abroad so you can be guaranteed that you’ll be in for a lively time away from the fairways! Whatever time of year you are looking to travel you’ll be guaranteed that there will be fellow revellers in bars and nightclubs to make your nights out unforgettable!
Surrounding the town are a number of golf courses including the Melia Villaitana Golf Resort which is just five minutes taxi ride away and incredibly popular due to it’s competitive price and two on-site golf courses.
This destination is so convenient due to the short flight time and being serviced by a number of low-cost airlines including the budget friendly RyanAir. Famously home to Guinness, whom offer a museum tour with a pint at the end, as well as the Jameson Distillery, there is no excuse not to get into the party spirit! It’s also home to one of the best bar crawls in Temple Bar – the drinker to pub ratio here is incredible so you’ll never be too far from a freshly poured pint.
With regards to golf, you can truly make this a weekend to remember and tick off a bucket list course with the 5* K Club in Kildare, just north of Dublin, or experience true links at Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links.
With flights readily available to Barcelona or Reus and a lively bar scene, especially in Summer, Salou is top choice for any stag group. The accommodation here often offers half board or all inclusive which not only helps with budgets but also makes it quick and easy to eat some food before hitting the local town.
This destination also has great weather all year round – always feels nicer drinking a beer when the sun is shining – and the golf courses are excellent, especially Bonmont and Lumine. Beyond the beers and the golf, there are a wealth of other activities to fill your time such as go-karting, paintballing, water parks and theme parks.
Given we are based in York, we know more than a few of the best local haunts. This beautiful medieval city is one of the best places for stag dos in the UK, with partygoers coming to sample the local restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Easily accessible from most destinations in the UK due to the connecting train station, this is the ideal choice for those looking to maximize attendees by removing the cost and hassle of flying.
There is more than plenty to do, and with Leeds and Harrogate close by then you have alternative day trips if you do fancy something different. Golf here is equally good with a number of high-quality courses like Fulford and Ganton but equally those with cheaper green fees and allow visitors on a weekend like Sandburn Hall.
Fuengirola, Costa Del Sol, Spain
Just 30 minutes from Malaga Airport, Fuengirola is the perfect choice for those looking to getaway abroad but limited with budget, want to experience some cracking Costa Del Sol golf courses, whilst soaking up some of the local nightlife.
Further west along the coast than Puerto Banus and definitely less glitzy but absolutely no less fun, you can stay close to the beach and the lively London Pub which is a great starting point for any nightlife in this town. This is one of our most popular destinations for golf breaks due to the cost and nightlife.
Playa De Las Americas, Tenerife, Spain
Tenerife is famous for its year-round sunshine and sandy beaches so if it’s boozing in the sun you are after, this is definitely a destination to consider. Playa de las Americas is the heartbeat of the island’s nightlife with a huge number of bars and nightclubs and surrounded by decent golf courses such as Golf Las Americas, Amarilla, and Golf Del Sur.
Given its popularity with tourists and holiday makers, additional activities here are widespread including water sports, go karting, booze cruises, water parks – it’s definitely worth the flight!
There are a number of good golf resorts which surround the Welsh capital including the former Ryder Cup venue Celtic Manor which is just 30 minutes away.
A stay and play golf break is a good option for those not looking to travel too far on a stag do but still fancy sampling some lively nightlife in Cardiff city centre. Also, a great option if looking to combine with a big sporting occasion at the Millennium Stadium.
We know that planning a stag do can be a stressful task, so if you need any advice or assistance organising your stag do golf trip, please contact us on 01904 406550 – we’ll be more than happy to help.
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