New data shows huge rise in couple’s golf holidays

Considering a couple’s golf holiday? Well, you’re not the only one.

According to golf holiday experts Glencor, interest in romantic golf holidays and breaks has gone through the roof.

New data has revealed a massive 157% increase in couples booking golf holidays and a huge 1,375% increase in google searches in the past year.

In August 2023, there were only 40 searches a month for the term ‘golf and spa breaks for couples’, according to Google data.

But since July, the search volume has risen to a peak of 590 searches per month.

Corrie Renton, Director of Glencor, admits there are several reasons for the spike in popularity.

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“At Glencor Golf Holidays we have seen a significant increase in the number of enquiries and bookings for a couple’s golf break, both at resorts in the UK as well as various locations like Portugal, Spain and even Morrocco,” Renton said.

“This could be down to a number of reasons, including the fact that golf participation levels have dramatically increased since the COVID pandemic across both males and females.

“Taking a golf holiday together allows couples to reduce the number of trips they spend money on during a cost-of-living crisis without sacrificing their own hobbies and interests.”

Glencor, meanwhile, has outlined four factors driving the growth, which include saving money, the rise of women’s golf, couples bonding and the WAG effect.

The cost-of-living crisis has hit holiday budgets, so couples are choosing to combine a hobby and a holiday.

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Increasing numbers of women are taking up golf, too, while 63% of people are likely to book a UK holiday with their significant other.

That’s according to Verdant Leisure’s 2024 Travel Trend Report, which highlights a 5% rise from 2023.

Ehab Youssef, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Researcher and Writer at Mentalyc, has also noticed the trend.

“I’ve had several clients share how golf has become a shared passion in their relationships,” he said.

“There’s something about the pace of golf that really draws couples in.

“Unlike more intense sports, golf allows for long stretches of time together, and many of my clients have said that it gives them a chance to talk in a low-pressure environment.

“The game’s slower rhythm leaves room for casual conversation, and for many couples, it becomes a way to reconnect outside of daily life stressors.”