Golf Tourism Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Service Type, By Application, By End User, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Golf Tourism Market, valued at USD 25.34 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 7.57% to reach USD 39.25 Billion by 2030. Golf tourism involves travel undertaken primarily for the purpose of engaging in golf activities, frequently integrating leisure and the exploration of new destinations. This market's expansion is substantially driven by the increasing global participation in golf as a recreational pursuit and the growing demographic of affluent travelers seeking premium golfing experiences. The continuous development of luxury golf resorts with sophisticated facilities further underpins growth.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 25.34 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 39.25 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	7.57%
Fastest Growing Segment	International
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The global golf tourism market is significantly shaped by two fundamental drivers: increasing global participation in golf and the growth in disposable income among the affluent traveler segment. Growing enthusiasm for golf across diverse demographics translates into a larger pool of potential golf tourists, fueling demand for varied travel experiences, from championship courses to accessible leisure venues. According to The R&A, July 2025, 'Global Participation Report', 64.1 million adults are now participating in golf in at least one format, marking an increase of 1.8 million since 2023. Concurrently, the expanding ranks of affluent travelers with substantial disposable income are crucial.

Key Market Challenges

The elevated cost structure associated with golf equipment and comprehensive travel packages presents a significant impediment to the expansion of the global golf tourism market. The substantial financial commitment required for participation, encompassing the purchase of high-priced equipment and booking extensive travel packages, acts as a direct barrier. This deters a considerable segment of potential tourists, particularly those with budgetary considerations, thereby limiting wider market accessibility.

Key Market Trends

AI-Powered Personalization and Digitalization represents a significant trend, transforming how golf travel is conceptualized and delivered. This trend involves leveraging advanced algorithms and digital platforms to create highly customized and efficient experiences for golf tourists. By analyzing individual preferences, past travel behaviors, and playing capabilities, AI systems can generate tailored itinerary suggestions, recommend specific courses, and streamline booking processes for accommodation and transport. This technological integration not only enhances the overall traveler journey but also improves operational efficiencies for tour operators.

Key Market Players

Golfasian Co., Ltd.
Premier Golf Tours Pty. Limited
The Haversham & Baker Company
Perry Travel Inc (DBA PerryGolf)
Carr Golf & Corporate Travel Limited
Palatinate Group Limited
SGH Golf Inc.
Golfbreaks Ltd.
Golf Tours International Ltd
Scottish Golf Holidays Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Golf Tourism Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Golf Tourism Market, By Service Type:

Personal Tours
Professional Tours

Golf Tourism Market, By Application:

Domestic
International

Golf Tourism Market, By End User:

Male
Female

Golf Tourism Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Golf Tourism Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Golf Tourism Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Service Type (Personal Tours, Professional Tours)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Domestic, International)
- 5.2.3. By End User (Male, Female)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Golf Tourism Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Service Type
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By End User
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Service Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 6.3.2. Canada Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Service Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Service Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End User

7. Europe Golf Tourism Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Service Type
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By End User
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Service Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.2. France Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Service Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Service Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.4. Italy Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Service Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.5. Spain Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Service Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Golf Tourism Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Service Type
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By End User
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Service Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.2. India Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Service Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.3. Japan Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Service Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Service Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.5. Australia Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Service Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Golf Tourism Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Service Type
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By End User
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Service Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 9.3.2. UAE Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Service Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Service Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End User

10. South America Golf Tourism Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Service Type
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By End User
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Service Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Service Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Golf Tourism Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Service Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Golf Tourism Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Golfasian Co., Ltd.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Premier Golf Tours Pty. Limited
15.3. The Haversham & Baker Company
15.4. Perry Travel Inc (DBA PerryGolf)
15.5. Carr Golf & Corporate Travel Limited
15.6. Palatinate Group Limited
15.7. SGH Golf Inc.
15.8. Golfbreaks Ltd.
15.9. Golf Tours International Ltd
15.10. Scottish Golf Holidays Inc.