Luxury Golf: The World’s Most Exclusive Golf Courses and Resorts

Golf has long been the sport of choice for the world’s business elite. The finest golf courses combine extraordinary design with spectacular natural settings — and the resorts that surround them offer some of the most exclusive hospitality on earth.

The World’s Most Prestigious Golf Courses

Augusta National Golf Club — Georgia, USA

The home of The Masters is the most famous golf course in the world. Membership is by invitation only, limited to approximately 300 members, and the waiting list — if it exists at all — is measured in decades. Green fees are not applicable; Augusta National does not accept green fee play. If you are asking the price, you are not invited.

St Andrews Links — Scotland

The birthplace of golf. The Old Course at St Andrews has hosted more Open Championships than any other venue and remains the spiritual home of the game. Unlike Augusta, St Andrews is a public course — though securing a tee time on the Old Course requires entering a ballot months in advance or paying a premium through one of the approved tour operators.

Pebble Beach Golf Links — California, USA

Perched on the cliffs above Carmel Bay, Pebble Beach is one of the most photographed courses in the world. Green fees of $625 per round make it one of the most expensive public courses in the US, but the views of the Pacific make every dollar worthwhile.

Cape Kidnappers — Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

Consistently ranked among the world’s top courses, Cape Kidnappers sits on a dramatic clifftop peninsula with sheer drops to the ocean on three sides. Accommodation at the adjacent Farm at Cape Kidnappers starts at $2,000 per night.

Luxury Golf Resorts

One&Only Palmilla — Los Cabos, Mexico

The Jack Nicklaus-designed course at One&Only Palmilla is considered the finest in Mexico. The resort combines beachfront luxury with world-class golf, Michelin-starred dining and a spa that draws guests from across the Americas.

The Gleneagles Hotel — Scotland

Home to three championship courses including the PRS Centenary Course — venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup. Gleneagles combines Scottish country house grandeur with world-class sporting facilities. Room rates start at £500 per night.

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort — Provence, France

Set among 750 acres of Provençal countryside, Terre Blanche features two championship courses and a six-star hotel. It attracts a predominantly European clientele seeking golf in one of France’s most beautiful regions.

The Cost of Golf Luxury

A luxury golf holiday at one of the world’s top resorts typically costs €5,000–€20,000 per person for a week, including accommodation, green fees and transfers. Private jet access and personal caddie services add significantly to the total.

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