Best golf gift experiences for 2024: From crazy courses to professional lessons
Even if you’re a complete novice, we’ve teed up some great experiences for you. With this list, you could learn the art of golf in under 24 hours or play a round of crazy golf from inside a mountain.
Plus, with Father's Day approaching, some of these would make a great thank you present, and because there's no delivery time you can always buy them at the very last minute.
So, fore-get about your problems for a day and try out one of these golf gift experiences.
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Out on the Sussex Weald, you can enjoy a brilliant 18-hole round of golf while surrounded by the breath-taking scenes of the English countryside. Dale Hill sits on 350 acres of carefully manicured land and promises a relaxing day out for any golfer. Yet despite the tranquil surroundings, this course presents a range of difficulty levels that are sure to entertain anyone from amateur to pro. As its owner Ian Woosnam described, the course is “challenging enough to test the pros, yet accessible enough to be enjoyed by amateurs”.
This one is for all the wannabe Tiger Woodses out there. If you’re looking to work on your golf swing, why not learn from the best with this 60-minute lesson with a real PGA professional? Available at courses across the UK, you’ll spend an hour under the tutelage of a master who will take you through everything from driving to putting. Plus, if you come out hungry for more, you can get £5 off when you book your next lesson.
At the St Andrews course in Scotland, you’ll learn the secrets to golfing success with one of two PGA professionals: former Tour Professional Bill McColl or Advanced PGA Professional George Finlayson. After an hour well spent learning the tricks of the trade, you’ll then head out for a nine-hole round on one of St Andrews’s most beautiful courses.
Spend a night in the scenic Gloucestershire countryside from the comfort of your very own glamping pod. Each pod comes fully furnished with a twin or a super king-sized bed, a television and a heater, plus clean toilet facilities. Then, after a restful night. you can wake up to the smell of a full English breakfast before heading off for unlimited golf.
Escape to an overnight stay at Northamptonshire’s Whittlebury Hall, where you can enjoy an 18-hole round of golf and a three-course meal at the hotel restaurant. The perfect spot for some R&R, this hotel also has spa facilities and offers breakfast in the morning.
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Don’t let the English rain spoil your game. With this indoor virtual golfing experience, you can be transported to any golf course around the globe, including the world-famous Pebble Beach and St Andrews in Scotland. With 190 courses to choose from, you’ll spend the day perfecting your golf swing without having to move an inch.
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Go in an amateur and come out as Rory McIlroy with this opportunity to learn the game of golf in half a day. With the help of a PGA qualified coach, you’ll spend an intensive three and a half hours going over everything from grip, stance and posture to swing development, bunker play, putting and more.
Give your loved one the choice of playing wherever they like with GreenFree vouchers. These vouchers let two people play for the price of one, with over 1,000 courses on offer.
Please note that these vouchers alone do not entitle the holder to play, as there will be an additional cost of one green fee required on the day, per pair.
Technology is changing the game of golf as we know it. These days, the best professional players use advanced ball-tracking technology to analyse their shots and help them improve. Now you can too, with this TopTracer golfing experience. At Paultons Golf Centre in Hampshire, you and a friend can swing 100 balls and learn all about your strengths and weaknesses on the green. Discover the yardage of the ball, how fast it travelled and so much more to strengthen your skills.
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Head deep into the Snowdonia mountains to play the most unique round of crazy golf you’ve ever seen. 500ft below ground you’ll find a disused cavern with neon lights, slides and 18 rounds of golf.
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Located in the heart of Wembley Park, Pop Golf is a nine-hole mini golf course is uniquely designed around the very best of pop music.
Inspired by the songs and videos of everything from Drake’s Hotline Bling to Kylie Minogue’s Outta My Head, this course is a fabulous activity for all ages.