US Golf Guides · 1 June 2026
A Buddies’ Golf Getaway to Mallorca
Mallorca By The Golf Planet Holidays Team · Golf-travel specialists since 1981 · Published 2 June 2026 At a glance Is Mallorca good for a group golf trip? It’s ideal — short flights from the UK, reliable winter sun, and a tight cluster of quality courses like Pula Golf and Steigenberger at Camp de Mar, […]
Someone in the group chat finally said it: “right, are we actually doing this golf trip or not?” That message has been ignored for three years running — but Mallorca is the one that gets the lads off the fence. A two-hour hop from the UK, near-guaranteed sun when home is grey, and a handful of genuinely good courses within easy reach of each other, all without the long-haul faff or the long-haul bill.
Why Mallorca is the trip the group chat will actually book
Half the battle with a buddies’ trip is getting everyone to commit, and Mallorca removes the usual excuses. The flights are short and frequent from most UK airports, so the lad who can only get away Thursday to Sunday still gets three full rounds in. The weather does the heavy lifting too — from autumn through to spring you’ll play in shirtsleeves while back home they’re scraping the windscreen.
It’s also varied enough to keep a mixed-ability fourball happy. You’ve got proper test-yourself golf alongside resorts where the bigger hitter and the once-a-year player both come off smiling. And crucially, the courses sit close enough together that you’re not losing half a day in transit between tee times — more golf, more long lunches, fewer arguments about the satnav.
The resorts and courses we'd put your group on
For the golf-first crowd, Pula Golf Resort near Son Servera is hard to beat — a mature, characterful course that’s hosted serious tournament golf, with a clubhouse and terrace made for a long post-round debrief. Pair it with the Steigenberger Golf & Spa at Camp de Mar, where the course tumbles down to the coast and the par-three island green will sort the brave from the sensible. It’s the sort of place that makes for a good story at dinner.
If the group wants a base with a bit of polish, Pure Salt Port Adriano sits right by the marina — handy for an evening that drifts on, with plenty of room to spread out. For larger or budget-mixed groups, Zafiro Palace Palmanova gives you generous suites and serious facilities, so the early risers and the late ones can each do their own thing without treading on each other.
We’ll match the mix to your crew — whether that’s three days of back-to-back golf or a slower rhythm of one round, one lazy afternoon, repeat.
Where our specialists would stay in Mallorca
We do the herding so you don't have to
The reason these trips fall apart is the admin — chasing deposits, juggling who wants a twin and who insists on their own room, and the nightmare of grouped tee times. That’s exactly what we take off your plate. One person in the group deals with us; we handle the rest.
We book your tee times back to back so the whole group plays together, sort the buggy fleet in advance (no scramble at the pro shop), and arrange airport transfers sized to your numbers — minibus or coach, with the clubs accounted for. Group rates on rooms and golf are part of how we put it together, kept discreet but working in your favour, and we’ll flex the room mix to suit twins, singles and the inevitable late addition.
If someone wants flights bundled in, we’ll arrange those as an add-on; if your bargain-hunter prefers to book his own, the ground arrangements stand on their own.
Booking it — and the bit that protects your group's money
Getting started is a single conversation. Tell us your rough dates, how many of you there are and the kind of trip you’re after, and one of our specialists will shape an itinerary around it — courses, resort, transfers and tee times, all costed clearly so the group can vote and commit.
When flights are part of your package, your trip is ATOL-protected, so the money your mates have pooled is safeguarded — real reassurance when you’re the one collecting everyone’s deposits. You’ll deal with the same specialist from first enquiry to the day you fly, so if plans shift or the group grows, there’s one number to call.
Drop us a line whenever the chat goes quiet again — we’ll send something concrete back, and this time the trip actually happens.
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Frequently asked questions
When's the best time of year to go?
October to April is prime for a golf trip — warm, dry and quieter than summer, with milder green-fee rates. February and March are especially popular for proper winter sun, while autumn gives you long, comfortable playing days before the courses get busy.
How many of us can you take, and can we get single rooms and buggies?
Groups of four right up to sixteen-plus are no problem across resorts like Zafiro Palace Palmanova and Pure Salt Port Adriano. We’ll mix twins and singles to suit your crew, and book the buggy fleet in advance so every pairing has one waiting.
How do flights and transfers work?
Mallorca is roughly a two-hour flight from most UK airports, into Palma. We can include flights as an ATOL-protected add-on or you can book your own, and we’ll arrange a private transfer sized to your group — usually 30 to 60 minutes to resorts like Camp de Mar, Palmanova or Son Servera.
What's actually included?
Your tailor-made package typically covers accommodation, grouped tee times and green fees at courses such as Pula Golf and Steigenberger Camp de Mar, buggies and airport transfers — built around your dates and numbers. Flights are an optional ATOL-protected extra, and we’ll set out exactly what’s in before you commit.
Come and play with us
Wherever you're travelling from, you're welcome on a Golf Planet hosted tour — a small group, a host with you from the first tee to the last, and every round, transfer and dinner taken care of. You just bring the clubs.
