Getting eight, twelve or sixteen golfers to the same tee, in the same hotel, on the same morning is the part nobody enjoys organising — and it's exactly the part we take off your hands. A group golf holiday in South Africa pairs reliable Cape sunshine with someBy Simon Crawley · Golf travel specialist at […]
Getting eight, twelve or sixteen golfers to the same tee, in the same hotel, on the same morning is the part nobody enjoys organising — and it's exactly the part we take off your hands. A group golf holiday in South Africa pairs reliable Cape sunshine with some
Getting eight, twelve or sixteen golfers to the same tee, in the same hotel, on the same morning is the part nobody enjoys organising — and it’s exactly the part we take off your hands. A group golf holiday in South Africa pairs reliable Cape sunshine with some of the most varied, walkable championship golf in the world, all from
Here’s the difference: you get one named Golf Planet Holidays specialist who handles the lot — tee times, the rooming list, transfers, the lot — so you’re not herding sixteen people across three email threads. We’ve been arranging tailor-made golf since 1981, we’re ATOL Protected, and your money sits safely in trust with PTS until the whole group has travelled. You book; we make it run.
One specialist, your whole group sorted
The thing that breaks group trips isn’t the golf — it’s the admin. Sixteen people, different room preferences, a couple of late joiners, somebody who wants the early tee and somebody who doesn’t. With Golf Planet Holidays, that all goes to a single specialist who knows your party by name.
They’ll co-ordinate tee times across multiple courses so the group flows in sensible flights, hold the rooming list so couples, singles and the lads sharing twins all land where they should, and lock down private transfers between your hotel and each course. No hire cars to argue over, no late-night logistics. You make the calls that matter — which courses, which evenings out — and we turn them into a printed-and-confirmed itinerary.
Prefer not to lead it at all? Hosted, escorted group tours are available, where we put a representative on the ground with you to run the daily timings, smooth the check-ins and keep the whole trip on rails. Ideal for a first big group trip, a milestone celebration, or any occasion where the organiser would rather just play.
Where you'll stay — and the golf around it
Our South Africa group breaks are built on hotels that genuinely work for parties of 8–16, with the courses to match close by.
- The Bay Hotel, Camps Bay (Cape Town) — beachfront base under the Twelve Apostles, an easy launch pad for the city’s classic courses and lively enough in the evenings to suit a group.
- Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch — a winelands estate with space, character and dinners on site; the move if your group wants golf paired with South Africa’s best food and wine.
- The Farmhouse Hotel, Langebaan — relaxed lagoon-side stay up the West Coast for groups who want a quieter, more characterful pace.
On the golf, you’re spoilt. Royal Cape Golf Club is the country’s oldest and a true test in the shadow of the mountain; Metropolitan Golf Club and King David Mowbray sit handily close to the city; Milnerton Golf Club runs along the coast with Table Mountain views and a proper breeze; and Steenberg, in the Constantia valley near Tokai, gives the group a polished, scenic round to remember. A specialist will route these across your stay so the standout courses fall on the right days.
Where our specialists would stay in South Africa
Tailor-made or hosted — and what's covered
Every South Africa group break is tailor-made and quoted in GBP, so you see one clear per-person price with nothing hidden. From the
We’re a ground-specialist: the holiday itself is fully arranged, and flights are an ATOL-protected add-on if you’d like us to handle them too. For US-based groups, the Cape’s strong value against the dollar stretches a long way — premium courses and four-star stays for noticeably less than a comparable trip elsewhere — and we can build the itinerary around your own long-haul flights or quote them in for you.
Throughout, you’re protected. Golf Planet Holidays is ATOL Protected and your money is held in trust with PTS until you’ve travelled — so a deposit today carries zero risk for the group. When you’re ready, send us the rough shape of the trip and your specialist will come back with a costed itinerary, no obligation.
Our specialists’ favourite stays in South Africa
What our golfers say
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just returned from great golf trip to South Africa thanks Nigel highly recommend.
We have just returned from a fantastic 31/2 week holiday in South Africa organised by Golf Plant Holidays. Nigel was amazing sorting the itinerary for our group of 8 to include all the …
My husband Philip and I had a wonderful golf trip to South Africa in March with Golf Planet holidays. It was our first time to South Africa and it didn't disappoint us. …
Frequently asked questions
How many golfers can you arrange a trip for?
We specialise in groups of 8 to 16, and a single specialist co-ordinates tee times, the rooming list and transfers for the whole party. Larger societies can be accommodated too — just tell us your numbers when you enquire.
Can you run the trip for us with a host on the ground?
Yes. Alongside fully tailor-made self-led itineraries, we offer hosted, escorted group tours where a representative manages the daily timings, course check-ins and logistics in South Africa, so the organiser can relax and play.
Which courses can the group play?
Real Cape favourites including Royal Cape Golf Club, Metropolitan Golf Club, King David Mowbray, Milnerton Golf Club and Steenberg near Tokai. Your specialist routes them across your stay so the best courses land on the right days for your group.
Are flights included, and is my money safe?
Holidays are arranged ground-only, with flights available as an ATOL-protected add-on — useful for US groups timing their own long-haul. Golf Planet Holidays is ATOL Protected and your money is held in trust with PTS until you’ve travelled.
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.
