A weekend away with friends doesn’t need to be packed with plans or overthought. Sometimes, just having time together, outdoors, with something to do but no pressure to do it well is enough. Golf is perfect for that. No rush, no expectations. Just a few hours walking, talking, hitting (or missing), and enjoying being outside.
It’s easy to think of golf as a solo or serious thing, but it’s actually one of the best group activities out there. You don’t need to be any good at it. You don’t even need to keep score. What matters is that you’re all in one place, without distractions, catching up in between shots, laughing at the bad ones, and getting maybe a little too proud of the good ones.
The right setting helps. A good course in a good location can turn a simple round into a proper weekend. That’s why places like Galgorm Resort, The Manor House, Rudding Park, Rockliffe Hall, Matfen Hall, and Cresta Palace work so well – not just because the courses are solid, but because everything around them makes it easy to relax. You don’t have to think too much. Just arrive, settle in, and enjoy it.
These are places with space – physically and mentally. They’re surrounded by quiet countryside, coastlines, or mountains. You get the kind of views that make you want to slow down, and the kind of hotels where everything’s looked after but nothing feels overdone. Golf is the focus, but there’s always more to do after the round – good food, a swim, maybe a drink somewhere without needing to change into anything fancy.
So if your group is due for a weekend away, skip the packed city plans and try something slower, greener, and a little more memorable. Book a course, find a great hotel, and spend a few days laughing through the fairways.
Chances are, you’ll wonder why you waited so long.
