8 Golf Trips That Your Non-Golfer Partner Will Love Too

By AJ PowersTravel November 18, 2025

Luxury golf getaways don’t have to be one-sided. These destinations offer championship courses and world-class experiences beyond the green — so everyone feels like they’re winning.

1. Los Cabos, Mexico – One & Only Palmilla

On the Fairway: Oceanfront, award-winning Jack Nicklaus course with challenging play and breathtaking views.
Beyond the Green: Private yacht charter, beachside spa treatments, tennis lessons, and Clase Azul private tasting at their Palmilla boutique.

2. Tamarindo, Mexico – Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo

On the Fairway: El Tamarindo Golf Course, a spectacular cliffside and jungle-lined layout offering dramatic Pacific Ocean vistas.
Beyond the Green: Private beach coves, holistic spa rituals, coastal horseback riding, and curated culinary experiences with local chefs.

3. Hualalai, Hawaii – Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

On the Fairway: The Hualalai Golf Course is an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus–designed masterpiece with stunning ocean views.
Beyond the Green: Award-winning spa, private beach cabanas, and cultural experiences like ukulele lessons and lei-making.

4. Napa Valley, California – Meadowood Napa Valley

On the Fairway: Play the Silverado Resort Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. PGA course set among rolling vineyards.
Beyond the Green: Stay at Meadowood Napa Valley, a Forbes Five-Star estate offering wine tastings, art galleries, Michelin-starred dining, and serene spa treatments in a secluded canyon setting.

5. Big Sky, Montana – Montage Big Sky

On the Fairway: The Reserve at Moonlight Basin, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course at 7,500 feet with sweeping Rocky Mountain views.
Beyond the Green: Fly fishing, horseback riding, Yellowstone excursions, and rejuvenating alpine spa treatments.

7. Gleneagles, Scotland – Gleneagles

On the Fairway: Three legendary courses that have hosted the Ryder and Solheim Cups, offering pristine Scottish greens.
Beyond the Green: Falconry school, horseback riding, world-class spa, and afternoon tea in a stately manor.

8. Terre Blanche, South of France – Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort

On the Fairway: Two top-ranked championship courses in the heart of the Provencal countryside.
Beyond the Green: Spa with a hammam, perfume-making workshops, and day trips to Cannes or Saint-Tropez.

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About Lilacs & Chai

Lilacs & Chai is a boutique travel company based in San Diego. As an affiliate of Embark Beyond, a Virtuoso agency, we specialize in luxury travel experiences. We believe in a holistic approach to travel. We believe in crossing destinations off of your bucket list. We believe in giving back and leaving the world better than we found it. We value travel, hospitality, and creating a beautiful life with lasting memories.