Clubs in the boot. No airport queues. No baggage fees.
Self-drive golf breaks — from a Channel Tunnel sprint to driving the Algarve. We arrange the courses and hotels.
There's a type of golf trip that flying can't replicate. You load the clubs into the car, drive onto the Eurotunnel, and 35 minutes later you're on the other side of the Channel. Three hours after leaving home, you're on a French golf course.
Self-drive golf works particularly well for northern France (Le Touquet, Normandy, Brittany), for Portugal via Spain (the legendary Algarve road trip), and for Ireland (drive to Holyhead, ferry to Dublin, all the way down to Ballybunion). It's a different kind of trip — more spontaneous, more flexible, the journey is part of the experience.
We arrange the hotels and tee times. You drive. It's the most liberating way to play golf in Europe.
The Algarve self-drive is one of the great European golf trips. Drive down through Spain, play 5-6 courses in 5 days, drive back. We book the hotels and tee times along the route.
Is this trip for you?
- You'd rather have your clubs in your boot than queuing at baggage drop
- The drive is part of the holiday, not a chore
- You're flexible on route and don't need to stick to a rigid itinerary
- A 2-3 country loop sounds appealing
Where do you want to go?
Our top picks for this type of trip — chosen from 45 years of experience
Northern France
Le Touquet and Normandy. Eurotunnel (35 min) or Dover-Calais ferry. 3 nights from £399pp. No flights needed.
Portugal (self-drive via Spain)
The classic European golf road trip. Drive down through Spain, 5+ Algarve courses, drive back through the Douro.
Ireland
Ferry to Dublin or Rosslare, then the Wild Atlantic Way golf route. Ballybunion, Lahinch, Waterville, Tralee in one trip.
Every trip includes
Questions we get asked
Do you arrange the Eurotunnel or ferry booking?
We can advise on the crossing but you'll typically book this directly — it's simpler and the prices are the same. We focus on the hotels and golf.
Can we take a left-hand-drive hire car in France?
No need — the UK's right-hand drive cars are fine in France and Spain. You get used to it within 10 minutes.
What about green fee carts and buggies for self-drive trips?
We'll confirm what's included at each course when we book. Buggy hire is generally available at an additional cost on most courses.
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One call. One quote. Everything arranged.