Exclusive Golf Tours

What Exclusive Golf Tours does

Exclusive Golf Tours (legal entity: Golf Travel Group Ltd., operating as golftours.com) is a UK-based golf travel company that designs, packages, and books multi-destination golf vacations for individual travelers, couples, families, groups, and corporate clients. Founded in 2025 by Patrick McCaghy as the consumer-facing brand of the broader Golf Travel Group, the company spans 13+ countries across the US, UK, Ireland, continental Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, with headquarters in London and a US sales operation in Orlando. Its product portfolio is organized into Stay & Play packages, Bucket List Vacations, All-Inclusive Resorts, Escorted Tours, Group and Family packages, Luxury Vacations, Couples getaways, Budget-Friendly options, and tournament-specific inventory including Official Ticket-Inclusive Ryder Cup 2027 packages at Adare Manor and Masters 2027 packages.

The company operates a service-based, human-mediated model with no proprietary technology platform. The core technology is a website (golftours.com) supporting package browsing, quote comparison, and wishlist functionality, paired with a telephone-based sales team reachable via a US number (+1 407 442 1759). Back-office operations include deposit/balance payment processing ($150 domestic / $250 international deposits, balances due 6 weeks pre-departure) and compliance with UK Package Travel Regulations and ATOL/IATA frameworks. Strategic supplier relationships with TROON Golf, Leading Hotels of the World, Pebble Beach, Casa de Campo, Pueblo Bonito, and others provide preferential rate access; the Ryder Cup 2027 Official Tour Operator designation provides a regulatory moat on tournament inventory.

Revenue is generated through a mix of package principal commissions (where the company acts as principal on full package bookings), agency commissions (on hotel-only and golf-inclusive hotel bookings), and transaction fees on deposits. Pricing is per-person unit pricing with packages ranging from £285pp (budget Stay & Play) to £9,445+ (Ryder Cup luxury), and the customer base is distributed across consumer and small-group segments with no disclosed enterprise anchor customers. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-consumer, emphasizing expert human consultation over self-service automation, with Trustpilot-validated reviews as the primary social proof mechanism.

Name

Exclusive Golf Tours

Legal name

Golf Travel Group Ltd.

Website

https://golftours.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Exclusive Golf Tours (golftours.com), the consumer brand of Golf Travel Group Ltd., is a UK-based golf travel company that designs, packages, and books multi-destination golf vacations for individual travelers, couples, families, groups, and tournament enthusiasts across 13+ countries, with a human-mediated sales model and Official Tour Operator status for the 2027 Ryder Cup.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Travel and Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Customized Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE), Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators (THAKADAA), Fee-Based/Independent Trip Planners (No Booking) (THAKAOAA)

Keywords

• Golf vacation packages
• Escorted golf tours
• Stay and play golf
• Luxury golf travel
• Golf tournament packages

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Vacation Packages: Full-package bookings combining accommodation, guaranteed tee times, ground transportation, and sometimes meals/excursions. Acts as principal for package bookings under UK Package Travel Regulations.
2. Hotel Agency Bookings: For UK/European hotel bookings where golf is part of hotel facilities, golftours.com acts as agent arranging contracts between customer and hotel directly.
3. Booking Deposits and Payments: Collects deposits ($150 domestic, $250 international per person) and full balances (due 6 weeks before departure). Payment via credit/debit cards and bank transfers with no surcharges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Exclusive Golf Tours operates as a golf tour operator that designs and sells curated golf vacation packages combining accommodation, guaranteed tee times, ground transportation, and (in many cases) meals and excursions at premier courses worldwide. Offerings span Stay & Play packages, Bucket List trips to iconic courses like St Andrews and Pebble Beach, All-Inclusive resort vacations, multi-destination Escorted Tours, official Ryder Cup 2027 tournament packages, and tailored experiences for couples, families, groups, luxury, and budget-conscious travelers. Bookings are fulfilled through human-mediated telephone consultation and the golftours.com website, with the company acting as principal on package bookings and as agent on hotel-only bookings.

Product overview

Exclusive Golf Tours operates as a golf travel company offering a comprehensive portfolio of vacation packages organized into multiple product lines: Stay & Play packages combining accommodation with championship golf; Bucket List Vacations for legendary courses like St Andrews and Pebble Beach; All Inclusive Vacations at full-service resorts; Escorted Tours with guided group experiences; Group Vacations for clubs and corporate events; Family Vacations balancing golf with family activities; Luxury Vacations at five-star properties; Ryder Cup 2027 Official Packages for the Adare Manor tournament; Couples Vacations for romantic getaways; and Budget Friendly options for value-conscious travelers. The company also offers specialized destination tours including Classic Scotland, Florida Swing, South East Asia (Vietnam), Mauritius, South Africa Safari, and Dominican Republic. These products are supported by Price Guarantee and Trustpilot Verified Reviews modules. All bookings are handled through human-mediated processes via phone and web forms, with no API or self-service platform mentioned.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bucket List Vacations Premium golf vacation packages focused on legendary, historic courses including St Andrews, Pebble Beach, and other iconic destinations for once-in-a-lifetime golfing experiences for serious golfers.
• Stay & Play Packages Package combining luxury hotel accommodation with championship golf rounds, offering seamless golf getaway experiences at iconic US destinations such as Pebble Beach, Kiawah Island, Casa de Campo, and Sawgrass.
• All-Inclusive Vacations Comprehensive packages covering accommodation, unlimited dining, drinks, and golf at all-inclusive resorts, providing worry-free golf vacation experiences including properties like Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos and Casa de Campo.
• Escorted Tours Fully guided group golf tours with expert tour managers, including accommodation, transportation, and curated experiences at multiple destinations such as Costa del Sol & Algarve, Classic Ireland, Vietnam, Classic Scotland, South Africa, and Dubai.
• Group Vacations Specialized packages for golf clubs, corporate events, and friend groups, offering block booking advantages, group rates, and coordinated logistics for 8-100+ travelers.
• Family Vacations Multi-generational golf packages balancing championship golf with family activities, kids' programs, and resort amenities at destinations like Orlando, Dominican Republic, and Mauritius.
• Luxury Vacations High-end golf experiences featuring five-star accommodations, exclusive course access, and bespoke itineraries at premium resorts worldwide, including properties such as Pebble Beach, Casa de Campo, and Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos.
• Couples Vacations Romantic golf getaways for two featuring intimate resorts, flexible itineraries, private dining, and personalized luxury experiences at destinations like Mexico, Fiji, and California.
• Budget Friendly Vacations Value-driven golf packages offering quality courses and comfortable accommodations at competitive prices, ideal for groups and families seeking high-volume golf experiences.
• Ryder Cup 2027 Official Packages Official Ticket-Inclusive tournament packages for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Ireland, including accommodation, four-day tournament tickets, ground transportation, and exclusive access. Available through partnerships with Leonardo Hotel Cork, Killarney Park Hotel, Clayton Hotel Galway, Lahinch Coast Hotel, and Killarney Towers Hotel, priced from $5,195pp to $9,445pp.
• Classic Scotland Tour 10-day escorted tour to the Home of Golf featuring St Andrews and Scotland's legendary links courses, offering an authentic pilgrimage experience for golf enthusiasts, priced from £3,980pp.
• Florida Swing Tour 10-day escorted tour covering Florida's premier PGA TOUR venues and championship courses, showcasing the best of American golf at iconic Florida resorts.
• Classic Ireland Tour 10-day championship links golf tour of Ireland, featuring coastal courses and the magic of Irish golf culture and scenery, priced from £3,895pp.
• Costa del Sol & Algarve Tour 10-day European tour combining Spain's Costa del Sol with Portugal's Algarve, two of Europe's premier golfing destinations, priced from £2,495pp.
• South East Asia – Best of Vietnam Tour 10-day escorted tour combining Vietnam's top championship courses (Thanh Lanh Valley, Legend Da Nang, Ba Na Hills, Hoiana Shores) with cultural experiences including Ha Long Bay cruise and Hoi An sightseeing, priced from £2,995pp.
• Mauritius Escorted Tour Island golf experience at Constance Belle Mare Plage featuring championship courses including Legend, Links, and Ile Aux Cerfs, with PGA Pro escort, priced from £3,595pp.
• Dominican Republic Escorted Tour 10-day tropical golf escape to the Dominican Republic featuring Caribbean courses and luxury resort accommodations, priced from £3,995pp.
• Garden Route & Safari, South Africa Tour 10-day multi-destination tour combining South Africa's Garden Route golf with wildlife safari experiences, priced from £5,995pp.
• Abu Dhabi & Dubai Tour 10-day DP World Tour venues tour covering the UAE's premier golf destinations with luxury desert golf experiences, priced from £3,295pp.
• Oman WCGC Tournament – 4 Nights 5-day World Corporate Golf Challenge tournament experience in Muscat, Oman, featuring 2 competition rounds at Al Mouj Golf Club and LA VIE Country Club, plus practice round, with luxury accommodation at Tivoli LA VIE Muscat.
• Oman WCGC Tournament – 3 Nights 4-day competitive golf experience in Muscat with 2 tournament rounds and luxury accommodation at Tivoli LA VIE Muscat.
• Oman WCGC Tournament – 2 Nights 3-day condensed tournament package for busy professionals, featuring 2 competition rounds with evening arrival and same-day departure flexibility, with luxury accommodation at Tivoli LA VIE Muscat.
• Masters 2027 Practice Day Package 4-day Masters 2027 practice day package including accommodation, practice day access, and tournament-related experiences, priced from £3,690pp.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of successful trips and high repeat business rate validated by Trustpilot reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered featured, flagship, core and preferred.

• Leading Hotels of the WorldfeaturedStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner collection offering luxury hotel accommodations for golf vacations. Part of curated collections on golftours.com for premium golf travel experiences.
• TROON GolffeaturedStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner providing access to TROON-managed golf courses and resorts worldwide. Part of Play TROON collection on golftours.com.
• Top 100 Courses & ResortsfeaturedStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured collection partnership showcasing world's top-ranked golf courses and resorts for discerning golfers.
• Ryder Cup 2027 / PGA European TourflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Tour Operator status for 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Ireland. Provides guaranteed ticket access, official ticket-inclusive packages, and direct relationship with event organizers.
• TrustpilotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVerified customer review platform integration demonstrating reputation and building customer trust through independent review collection.
• ATOL / IATAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTravel industry certifications providing financial protection and regulatory compliance for flight bookings and package holidays under UK Package Travel Regulations.
• Pueblo Bonito ResortspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured luxury all-inclusive resort partner with properties in Los Cabos, offering premium golf packages through golftours.com.
• Pebble Beach ResortspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured partner for iconic California golf destination, offering guaranteed tee times and premium Stay & Play packages.
• Casa de Campo Resort & VillaspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured Pete Dye-designed resort partner in Dominican Republic, featured across multiple vacation categories including luxury and all-inclusive.
• Leonardo HotelspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRyder Cup 2027 accommodation partner with Leonardo Hotel Cork for official ticket-inclusive package.
• Killarney Park HotelpreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFive-star Ryder Cup 2027 accommodation partner for official tournament packages with daily ground transportation to Adare Manor.
• Clayton HotelspreferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRyder Cup 2027 accommodation partner with Clayton Hotel Galway for official ticket-inclusive package (now sold out).
• Constance Hotels (Mauritius)preferredChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFive-star all-inclusive resort partner featuring Constance Belle Mare Plage with multiple championship courses including Legend, Links, and Ile Aux Cerfs courses.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Golfbreaks: UK-based golf tour operator offering Stay & Play packages, escorted tours and tournament packages globally. Closest direct competitor to golftours.com with overlapping customer base in UK and US and similar premium/supplier-led business model.
• PerryGolf: Specialist golf tour operator focused on British Isles, Ireland and Scotland luxury and links golf experiences. Comparable to golftours.com's bucket-list and escorted offerings, particularly Classic Scotland and Classic Ireland tours.
• Your Golf Travel: UK-headquartered golf tour operator providing package holidays to iconic courses and resorts across Europe, US and beyond. Direct competitor with comparable product lines (Stay & Play, escorted tours, custom itineraries).
• Golf Travel Centre: Sibling brand under the founder's prior venture — the same founder (Patrick McCaghy) co-founded this company before launching golftours.com. Operates an overlapping customer base with shared Trustpilot review history and likely shared supplier relationships.

Others

• Leading Hotels of the World: Luxury hotel collection and partnership network (already a featured partner of golftours.com). Functions as a supplier/distribution partner rather than direct competitor but operates adjacent in the luxury golf travel ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Kensington Tours: Luxury tailor-made tour operator with curated golf itineraries as part of its bespoke travel portfolio. Comparable at the high-end, custom-trip tier where golftours.com's Bucket List and Luxury Vacations products compete.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Global luxury tour operator offering high-end tailor-made travel including bespoke golf experiences. Not a golf specialist but competes for the same luxury discretionary traveller and shares the bespoke-service positioning.

Emerging players

• EasyGolf: Smaller UK-based golf tour operator focused on Stay & Play packages primarily in Europe and North Africa. Competes in the budget-to-mid tier of golftours.com's portfolio.
• Brilliant Golf Vacations: Specialist golf tour operator focused on luxury golf trips to top US and international destinations. Overlaps with golftours.com's Stay & Play and luxury portfolio.
• Sport Tours International: Tour operator specializing in sports event packages including golf majors and Ryder Cup-style tournaments. Directly comparable to golftours.com's Ryder Cup 2027 tournament-packages product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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