Leading Courses has released the 10th edition of Europe’s Best Golf Resorts, the annual ranking fully based on verified traveller reviews.
For ten years, this list has helped golfers discover resorts that truly deliver the complete experience: outstanding golf, premium accommodation, and facilities that elevate a golf trip into something memorable.
Unlike traditional awards decided by expert panels, the ranking is entirely data driven. The total rating presented for each resort reflects a combined score of ratings provided by Leading Courses registered users and accommodation ratings on Booking.com, with the weighting shared equally.
In addition, a bonus of 0.005 points per hole is applied to reflect the number of holes available at each venue. Multi-course destinations therefore benefit from greater variety during a golf holiday. If two resorts achieve the same overall score, the golf rating acts as the deciding factor. This transparent approach ensures the ranking reflects both course quality and accommodation standards.
Only resorts with sufficient recent reviews, official on site or directly affiliated accommodation, and comprehensive leisure facilities qualify.
Leading Courses – Europe’s Top 10 Golf Resorts 2026
1. Costa Navarino, Greece – 9.63
2. Finca Cortesín Golf Club, Spain – 9.53
3. The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland – 9.33
4. Trump Turnberry Resort, Scotland – 9.30
5. Evian Resort Golf Club, France – 9.23
6. Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg, Ireland – 9.22
7. Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, France – 9.22
8. Gloria Golf Club, Turkey – 9.21
9. The Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Turkey – 9.16
10. Praia d’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort / West Cliffs, Portugal – 9.13
Highlights for 2026
The 2026 ranking highlights both continued dominance at the top and increasing competition across Europe’s leading golf resorts.
Costa Navarino retains the number one position and slightly improves its overall score, with an exceptional 9.63 rating, reinforcing its status as one of the most complete golf resort destinations in Europe. With 72 holes and consistently strong hotel ratings, it continues to set the benchmark for a multi-course golf holiday experience.
Evian Resort Golf Club makes a notable move into the top five, supported by high accommodation performance and growing international appeal.
Elsewhere, several resorts record significant upward momentum. Powerscourt Golf Club in Ireland climbed 30 places to 24th, while Zala Springs in Hungary (44th to 19th) and Crete Golf Club in Greece (24th to 14th) also moved sharply upwards in the rankings , reflecting the rising strength of emerging golf holiday destinations in East Europe and the Mediterranean.
At the same time, established names such as Finca Cortesín and Gleneagles remain firmly positioned near the top, demonstrating that consistent golf quality and strong resort infrastructure remain decisive factors in Europe’s competitive golf landscape.
Another Place, The Machrie in Scotland posted a notable climb – rising 16 places and up to 16th – reflecting growing recognition among European golf travellers. These movements underline how competitive Europe’s golf resort landscape has become, with steady rating improvements now translating into meaningful ranking shifts.
For Leading Courses’ Europe’s Best Golf Resorts 2026 list, click here.