Why are golfers switching from resorts to campervans

5th June 2025

The world of golf travel is evolving — and fast. More players are discovering that the best golf holidays don’t always involve booking into the same resort for a week. Instead, they’re packing up the clubs and hitting the road in a campervan.

Here’s why the golf campervan revolution is gaining momentum — and why your next trip might look very different from your last.

1. Play More, Explore More

Golf resorts are fixed. Campervan trips give you the freedom to link courses across regions, countries, or even continents.

Play morning rounds, then drive to a new course by sunset
Mix iconic courses with hidden local gems
Keep things fresh — no repeat breakfast buffets required

🟢 Try linking Ballybunion, Carne, and Connemara on Ireland’s west coast. Or in New Zealand, combine Cape Kidnappers with lakeside Kinloch or Taupo Golf Club — all in one epic North Island road trip.

See: Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Links by Campervan, Golf New Zealand’s North Island

2. Value Without Sacrificing Quality

Resorts can be great — but they lock you into one place, one rate, and one menu. With a campervan:

Cook your own meals (or enjoy local food en route)
Only pay for the rounds and extras you actually want

🟢 In South Africa, combine championship rounds with vineyard stays, coastal drives, and game reserve overnights for unbeatable variety and value.

See: Garden Route Golf Road Trip, Kruger Safari & Golf Adventure

3. Stay Closer to the Game

With many campervan-ready courses, you’re not just playing there — you’re sleeping there.

Park your van on the course grounds or just nearby
Wake up to fairway views, early tee times, and no transfers
Enjoy a whisky at sunset knowing you’re already "home"

🟢 Wake up beside the greens in New Zealand's North Island, or at coastal and countryside courses across Scotland.

See: Golf New Zealand’s North Island, St Andrews & Fife Coast

4. It’s About the Journey Too

With a resort, the location is the holiday. With a campervan, the road becomes part of the story.

Take legendary scenic routes:
- The Garden Route (South Africa)
- The Wild Atlantic Way (Ireland)
- The Lakes Loop (Italy)
Add wild swims, local markets, or cultural stops between rounds
Stop longer when it’s beautiful — move on when you’re ready

🟢 Drive from Knysna to Stellenbosch on South Africa’s southern coast with tee times and tastings en route. Or cruise Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way with clubs in the boot and cliffs at your window.

See: Garden Route Golf Road Trip, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Links by Campervan

5. Works Even If Not Everyone’s a Golfer

Not everyone in your group needs to be golf-obsessed. Our itineraries cater to shared passions — so everyone has something to get excited about.

Non-golfers can enjoy wine tastings, spa stops, hiking, or culture
Add in surfing, photography, painting, or nature detours
Some trips include dual itineraries for golfers and explorers

🟢 Try our Kruger & Golf itinerary, combining safari with championship courses. Or discover St Andrews and Fife for a perfect blend of golf and heritage walks.

See: Kruger Safari & Golf Adventure, St Andrews & Fife Coast

Rethink the Golf Holiday

For some, resorts will always have a place. But if you're looking for flexibility, scenery, and a new rhythm of travel — campervan golf is the smarter, richer way to go.

You don’t need to be hardcore. You just need to be curious.