The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Golf Road Trip by Campervan

12th November 2023

Tee off in the morning. Watch the sunset from your camper door. This is the freedom of a campervan golf holiday done right.

More and more golfers are trading fixed resorts for flexible, scenic golf road trips — blending iconic fairways with incredible drives, beautiful overnight stays, and a real sense of adventure. Whether you're a scratch golfer or a weekend player, this guide walks you through how to plan your perfect stay-and-play golf road trip.

🗺️ 1. Choose Your Route (and Style)

Whether you're dreaming of a windswept links course or a rolling wine-country fairway, the first step is to map your style.

Here are some of our favourite types of golf road trips:

Links Legends – Explore historic seaside courses across Scotland and Ireland
Sun & Scenery – Combine coastal routes with great courses in Portugal or New Zealand
Wine & Fairways – Pair rounds with tastings in France, Italy, or South Africa
Bucket List Trails – Create a trip linking Ryder Cup or PGA tour venues
Adventure & Nature – Discover alpine golf, lakeside courses, or forest fairways in Sweden, Canada, or Austria

⛳ You can explore trips by region or interest right from our [golf experiences collection], or customise your own route by passion.

🏌️ 2. Book Your Golf Experiences in Advance

Instead of trying to piece together tee times yourself, we’ve handpicked unforgettable courses and curated golf experiences that can be booked directly from each trip page. Whether it’s a sunset round at a coastal course, or a full stay-and-play package, our product pages make it easy to plan the golf part of your adventure.

Some experiences include:

Championship courses with known history
Hidden gems you’d never find on your own
Priority tee times and insider tips from local hosts

Look for badges like “Iconic”, “Camp-on-Course”, or “Wine Region” to filter the type of experience you want.

🚐 3. Choose the Right Campervan for Golf Travel

When your clubs are coming along, a few campervan features make a big difference:

Dedicated storage for clubs and gear
Comfortable sleeping for post-round recovery
Onboard kitchen or fridge for early tee time fuel
Outdoor seating for post-game sunset drinks

If you're booking one of our self-drive experiences (like New Zealand’s Lake Taupō Explorer or Portugal’s Alentejo Golf Trail), the campervan rental is often included — fully fitted and road-ready.

⛳ 4. Prioritise Stay-and-Play Courses (Camp-On-Course)

The real joy of a golf road trip? Waking up right next to the first tee.

Some of our campervan-friendly golf experiences include:

Bay of Islands Golf Club (New Zealand) – Camper-friendly course with sea breeze starts
L’Albenza Golf Club (Italy) – Nestled in the hills near Bergamo with on-site campervan access
Beerhoven Links (Ireland) – A budget-friendly links course by the sea
Crail Golfing Stay (Scotland) – Coastal views with walkable camper spots
Paltamo Golf (Finland) – Stunning lakeside fairways and peaceful overnight stops
Golfbaan het Woold (Netherlands) – Exceptional hospitality and easy camper access

Look for trips with the Camp-on-Course tag if this kind of setup appeals.

🍷 5. Don’t Just Golf — Experience More

The best golf holidays include a little more than the green. With a campervan, it's easy to:

Stop at local vineyards for tastings (Seignosse, Alentejo, Stellenbosch)
Build in city visits along the way (Lisbon, Barcelona, Edinburgh)
Take spontaneous detours to lakes, beaches, or scenic trails

If you're travelling with non-golfers, these extras can turn the trip into something magical for everyone.

🧳 6. Pack Smart for Both Driving & Driving

Here’s a quick packing list for your campervan golf adventure:

Lightweight golf bag or soft travel case
Towels & wipes for wet gear
Portable putting mat or chipping net
Scorecard storage and markers
Folding stool or portable trolley

Bonus: bring a Bluetooth speaker, headlamp, and rain cover — just in case.

🔁 7. Be Flexible, But Lock in Key Moments

A great golf road trip blends planning with freedom:

Pre-book your bucket list courses and premium stays
Leave room for detours and discoveries
Use your campervan flexibility to dodge weather, join a festival, or linger by a favourite lake

🏁 Ready to Plan Your Trip?

From legendary links to alpine escapes, from stay-and-play vineyards to campervan-friendly campsites — we’ve built golf road trips designed for people who want more than a scorecard.

Start with one of our curated golf experiences, or build your own adventure:

👉 Explore all golf campervan experiences or get in touch for a custom itinerary.