Golf season is upon us, and as many hotels get ready to host the top playoffs of the year, we’ve headed off on a flying visit through Europe to Mexico to find just some of the most extraordinary golf resorts you might not have thought of this year…

Terre Blanche, France

Take a trip to the rural countryside landscapes of Provence and dip your toes into the tranquil summer night air of Terre Blanche. Nestled on the rolling hillsides of the Côte d’Azur, it’s a hotel that prides itself on its ability to deliver outstanding, memorable experiences and couldn’t be better placed for incentives looking to base themselves in France’s beautiful countryside.

There are plenty of pre-picked incentive programmes to choose from but when it comes to outdoor activities, nothing can take away from Terre Blanche’s unrivalled GEO-certified Golf Course, which time and time again lands itself 1st or 2nd place in the “Best Golf Resorts in Continental Europe” in the “Golf World UK TOP 100”. One of the best sports for bringing colleagues together and mixing business with pleasure, golf incentives are certainly nothing new, but with Terre Blanche’s demanding 18-hole course and glorious clubhouse, there couldn’t be a more exciting challenge for ambitious golfers and businessmen looking for a change of scenery and to enjoy a true taste of the game at a Championship Course.

Complement this with a trip off site to hike the Gorges due Verdon, glide across the coast on a luxury Catamaran or taste the local Champagnes and Wines, and you’re set with a first-class itinerary that’ll promise your clients the event of a lifetime.

The Romanos Costa Navarino, Greece

Greece has frequently been heralded the “World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination” and backed by Costa Nevarino’s four award-winning Golf Courses it’s easy to see why. A rising profile in the Golfing World, Costa Navarino has spent considerable resources in offering some of the best world-class golf experiences across four 5* hotel resorts and 18-hole signature courses, all boasting idyllic settings and outstanding facilities.

Just one of these is the The Romanos Costa Navarino, set along the jaw-dropping backdrop of the coast’s lush olive groves. A wonderful base for small incentive groups looking to explore a different side of Greece’s dazzling coastline, The Romanos, offers a compelling stay and a great excuse to get stuck into an array of outdoor activities. Encourage your clients to form closer bonds and relax under the calming influence of The Ionian Sea as they challenge themselves to a spirited game of Golf on the Costa Navarino, tuck into hearty meals at one of the many restaurants and lie down for a steam at the Anazoe Spa.

Between games enjoy memorable celebrations within one of the hotel’s function rooms or head out for an excursion to one of the local villages for Authentic cooking lessons, Cheese tasting, farm-to-table chef experiences, Messinian Picnics and Wine tasting under the setting sun. A true Ionian beauty, The Romanos Costa Navarino boasts a stay you won’t want to miss.

Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland

Discover Championship Golf at Fairmont St. Andrew’s and treat your clients to the best Scotland has to offer with two-world class course, 520 beautiful acres of jaw-dropping scenery and unrivalled views overlooking St Andrew’s Bay. Home to last year’s Final Qualifying Venue for the 150th Open and the DP World Tour, it’s a venue avid golfers could only dream of visiting and a wonderful excuse to escape to Scotland’s unruly landscapes and enjoy the quietness of nature. From golf socials to corporate golf days, Fairmont St Andrew’s caters for groups of all sizes and occasion and with their on-hand events team ready to handle any queries and ensure a special day on their courses for you and your clients. 

When you’re not out there trying your hand on the putting greens, tuck into warm hearty meals at the Clubhouse & Grill or put on your suit and tie and head out to one of their fine dining venues for an evening of refinement and elegance as you pop open a bottle of champagne and toast to a successful event. A leading luxury resort, Fairmont St. Andrew’s attracts many delegates from all over the world to meet in style on their beautiful Scottish countryside or launch their next Million-dollar product within the vaulted glass ceilings of their Atrium. Whatever the occasion, tee off in style in the comfort of Fairmont St. Andrew’s grounds!

Rosewood Mayakoba, Mexico 

A tropical resort off the white-sand beaches of the Riviera Maya oceanfront, Rosewood Mayakoba Luxury Resort couldn’t be more different from its European counterparts and offers a very unique take on a golfing incentive with its indigenous-inspired El Camaleón golf course. Winding through beautiful tropical jungle, limestone channels and across dense mangroves, the golf course is both picturesque and challenging and provides a wonderful chance to immerse your guests in the scenery of South America’s first official PGA hosted golf course.

Experience Rosewood’s passion for impeccable service and break away from the golfing green for a bite to eat at Koba Club House. Overlooking the 18th hole, it’s a beautifully placed club house perfect for catching up with colleagues, enjoying a moment’s quiet or celebrating over a glass of champagne. Otherwise, head over to the resort’s main complex and dine in style with skilfully curated Pacific coast menus and seafood caught fresh from the oceanfront.

Finally, why not try one of the other experiences available through Mayakoba from scuba diving and snorkelling in the world’s second-largest barrier reef to interactive culinary experiences and private yacht charters.

Montage Kapalua Bay, Hawaii 

Recognised globally as one of the world’s top golf resorts, Kapalua Bay, sits itself along the picturesque coast of Namalu Bay across 24 awe-inspiring acres of tropical paradise. Just northwest of Maui, it houses two championship golf courses, and with it, the chance to revitalise and tee off in style amid the gentle rolling fairways that frequently hosts the Sentry Tournament of Champions and multiple PGA and LPGA Tour Events. Bring your key players here and practice your swings along the shores of Hawaii’s tropical backdrop.

For a change of scenery, head to one of the hotel’s signature dining venues including their much-loved Cane & Canoe traditional Hawaiian canoe house and enjoy the fresh catch of the day with produce straight from the local farms. There are plenty of options to customise and elevate your dining experiences with your own private chef or a table under the stars. Otherwise, why not hire out one of their many event spaces from their much-loved Cliff House to their outdoor venues and wraparound lenai, beautifully perched over the ocean front. Either way, you can expect a beautifully put together experience that’ll be hard to find elsewhere in the world.