Good golf resort for a non-golfer?

[FuzzyDuck]

It's my 65th next June and my wife would like us to go somewhere for a week or so where I could play a few rounds of golf but she (as a non golfer) would still have plenty of things to do (spa, pool, beach, town etc). Many of the resorts I've looked at are a bit remote from other activities

I initially thought of the Welk resort in Escondido, California; as I have stayed there a couple of times before I took up golf, but it's a bit far to go, so would like to find something similar in mainland Europe or the Canary Islands. Any recommendations?

 

[HankMarvin]

It's my 65th next June and my wife would like us to go somewhere for a week or so where I could play a few rounds of golf but she (as a non golfer) would still have plenty of things to do (spa, pool, beach, town etc). Many of the resorts I've looked at are a bit remote from other activities

I initially thought of the Welk resort in Escondido, California; as I have stayed there a couple of times before I took up golf, but it's a bit far to go, so would like to find something similar in mainland Europe or the Canary Islands. Any recommendations?

Butlins, I am sure they still have the crazy golf

 

[Foxholer]

K Club!

Plenty of non-golf activities or simply to relax - or a trip to Dublin! My non-golfing wife loved it!

And if there's racing at The Curragh.....

 

[Maninblack4612]

Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus. My wife loved the spa & restaurants & the course is spectacular. Built on two hills with a ravine between them. You have to negotiate around 18 hairpin bends in the buggy to get from the 4th green to 5th tee.

 

[williamalex1]

Check out the Ritz Carlton Abama 5 star hotel in Tenerife, it has everything your looking for including its own excellent golf course, it's expensive but looks absolutely stunning.
I'm trying to talk the wife into us going later in the year , fingers crossed.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

Check out the Ritz Carlton Abama 5 star hotel in Tenerife, it has everything your looking for including its own excellent golf course, it's expensive but looks absolutely stunning.
I'm trying to talk the wife into us going later in the year , fingers crossed.

Looks very nice, it's on our short list.

 

[Hosel Fade]

One of the Cascais/Estoril ones paired with a couple of days in Lisbon? Not sure re hotels/spas as I stayed in an apartment but there is plenty of things to do outside of the hotel.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus. My wife loved the spa & restaurants & the course is spectacular. Built on two hills with a ravine between them. You have to negotiate around 18 hairpin bends in the buggy to get from the 4th green to 5th tee.

I like the look of that a lot, only concern is that it might be a tad too warm by that time.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

La Manga?

https://lamangaclub.com/promotions?gclid=CN6Pl8_u7NQCFdAW0wodlhYCKg

 

[Reemul]

Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus. My wife loved the spa & restaurants & the course is spectacular. Built on two hills with a ravine between them. You have to negotiate around 18 hairpin bends in the buggy to get from the 4th green to 5th tee.

Yeah played this course a few times and the whole resort is great however it is hot in the summer, I went in August but the buggies had ice buckets and cold water on tap and the course was quiet later on due to the heat. Great for the no golfer though.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If you don't have to go abroad, look at Ashbury Manor http://www.manorhousehotel.co.uk/. Loads of courses and a whole host of activities for non golfers all in lovely Devon countryside. Plenty of stuff to do out and about locally too if you want a break from the course

 

[hines57]

Donna For Quinta do Lago down on the Algarve are a couple to consider

 

[UlyssesSky]

Have look at the golf resorts near Lisbon (in Sintra/Estoril), i.e. Penha Longa, Quinta da Marinha, The Oitavos, and Palacio Estoril. They're all quite close to the city, and Lisbon is really beautiful. There are also some beaches in the area, so your wife (and you) shouldn't get bored.