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Book your golf break fter a long, cold winter, a new golf season is finally upon us – so now is the time to book that summer golf break.

We’re lucky in the UK that there are so many fantastic golf venues, hotels and resorts dotted throughout the country and within easy reach by car, plane or train.

The toughest thing is deciding where to go.

That’s where we come in. This guide is the biggest of its kind to stay & play golf in the UK. We’ve got everything in here, from tour venues with five-star spas to bargain deals for less than £100. Whether you want a classy experience at a Top 100 course or a weekend away with the boys, where the beer is just as important as the birdies, they’re all here.

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Our A to Z guide is packed with key information about the golf and what you can expect off the course in terms of accommodation, facilities and dining options. There’s something for all tastes and budgets with venues ranging from world-class resorts such as Gleneagles and Trump Turnberry to more humble retreats.

We’ve given you a further helping hand by including a collection of great value sample breaks at many of the featured venues, with some offering exclusive incentives to TG readers, such as a room upgrade at glorious Gleneagles.

Plus you could win a five-star break at Devon’s Bovey Castle in our superb prize draw on page 30.

Kevin Brown, Courses & Travel Editor

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There are 101 stay and play venues in this guide, and this handy key illustrates what each one offers at a glance: £

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TEEWELSH OFF AT TENBY GOLF CLUB OF THE YEAR 2014 Visitors are very welcome to enjoy our Rolex World Ranked Championship Links Course all year round - Superb Sea Views - Driving Range and Par 3 ‘warm up‘ course - 7 En-suite twin bedrooms for great value play and stay breaks - Snooker Room, excellent Bar/Catering SummER PLAy AnD STAy PACkAgES 2 nights B+B,3 Rounds from £165,1 night breaks from £74.50 Society golf only £30.00 p.p For bookings and more information

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EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF TREVOSE Located on the spectular North Cornwall coast, Trevose offers three stunning courses for golfers of all abilities.

Relax in our 4-5 star rated accommodation and explore the sandy beaches, breath-taking coastal walks and some of the country’s best loved attractions...all on our doorstep. We promise a holiday to remember, with or without your clubs.

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HunleyHall A hidden gem of Abbotsley the east coast.

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Abbotsley, Cambs Fun and affordable venue with plenty to keep you occupied on and off the course thanks to two 18-hole courses – Abbotsley and Cromwell – a nine-hole par 3, a 20-bay floodlit driving range, fitness suite and hotel offering 42 comfortable rooms, restaurant and bars.

Contact: 01480 474000, www.abbotsley.com ££

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Aldwark Manor, North Yorks A four-star hotel on the outskirts of York providing 50-plus rooms in the striking main Manor house and contemporary wing overlooking a short but testing parkland layout which unusually starts and finishes with a par 3. You can dine and unwind in style in the Brasserie restaurant and Terrace & Squadron bars. Contact: 01347 838146, www.qhotels.co.uk £

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Archerfield, East Lothian A sensational place to stay and play just outside North Berwick and next door to mighty Muirfield. Everything about Archerfield oozes class and that

includes the Fidra and Dirleton courses, practice facilities, wonderful clubhouse, sumptuous spa and luxury accommodation options.

Contact: 01620 897050, www.archerfieldgolfclub.com £££

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Barnham Broom, Norfolk Handily located just off the A47 close to Norwich with plenty to keep you occupied on and off the pair of 18-hole courses (Hill and Valley). The hotel boasts 46 recently refurbished rooms along with a fully equipped gym and a spa with a heated pool. Contact: 01603 759393, www.barnham-broom.co.uk £

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Bells Hotel, Gloucestershire It’s all about the location: this venue is plotted in the heart of Forest of Dean countryside and that fact plus the combination of a testing par-69 parkland course and 53-room hotel, guarantees a great escape far from the crowds. Contact: 01594 832583, www.bells-hotel.co.uk £

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Top deals ● Abbotsley Receive a 10% discount when your booking is between July 14 and August 31. Call 01480 474000. ● Aldwark Manor One night’s dinner, B&B and 36 holes costs from £99pp. Call 0845 034 5777.

Bovey Castle, Devon This is pure golf break luxury on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, where you are sure to have a ball both on and off the wonderfully undulating parkland course, which opens with a short and tempting downhill par 4. The bulk of the sumptuous rooms are in the magnificent mansion house, while a collection of nearby lodges provide quality self-catering accommodation.

You’ll adore the choice in the two restaurants (Great Western & Smiths) and there is a superb indoor swimming pool and spa, too. Contact: 01647 445007, www.boveycastle.com £££

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Bowood G&CC, Wiltshire Home of a superb Dave Thomas parkland layout and a modern hotel with 40-plus rooms and fine dining in the Shelburne restaurant and it all sits in the grounds of the 2,000-acre Capability Brown estate lorded over by the Marquis of Lansdowne. Contact: 01249 822228, www.bowood.org ££

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Bowood Park, Cornwall Brilliant budget venue within 230 acres of rolling hills and woodland which once formed part of a 13th century deer park owned by the Black Prince. Now it’s the home of a mature parkland course with a good mix of holes and a three-star hotel with an award-winning restaurant.

Contact: 01840 213017, www.bowoodpark.com £

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Top deals ● Bovey Castle Two nights’ B&B and two rounds costs from £259 per room per night. Call 01647 445007. ● Bowood Stay & Play package includes a round of golf per person, full use of spa, three-course dinner (food only) in the Clubhouse Brasserie and full Wiltshire breakfast, costs from £130pp per night (based on two adults sharing a twin/ double room). Call 01249 822228.

Breadsall Priory, Derbyshire Cracking four-star Marriott Hotel & Country Club which sits in an idyllic 300-acre estate on the edge of the Peak District and is dominated by a stunning grade II listed building dating back to 1260. Amenities include a gym, spa and indoor pool and two contrasting 18-hole layouts (Priory and Moorland) with the former the star attraction. Contact: 01332 832235, www.marriottgolf.co.uk/club/ breadsall-priory ££

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Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire After a spell in the financial doldrums, this place is fighting back. It boasts two superb and contrasting courses – Melbourne and Palmerston – sitting within 543 acres of 18th century parkland. Everything about it is top drawer and that includes the clubhouse,

practice facilities and accommodation in the elegant Melbourne Lodge.

Modern French fine dining is available at the on-site Auberge du Lac. Contact: 01707 368700, www.brocket-hall.co.uk £££

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Bryn Meadows, South Wales The mature parkland course has been challenging golfers since 1973, especially the 227-yard par-3 13th played over water (hopefully!), and is ably supported by an on-site four-star hotel with over 40 rooms and excellent leisure and spa facilities. Contact: 01495 225590, www.brynmeadows.co.uk £

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Cameron House/The Carrick, Dunbartonshire Gloriously plotted on the banks of bonnie Loch Lomond, this luxury

resort guarantees the ultimate escape with an unparalleled level of luxury.

It boasts collection of restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond, an awardwinning spa and, star of the show, the superb par-71 Carrick course with its lochside setting just down the road.

Contact: 01389 310777, www. cameronhouse.co.uk £££

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Carden Park, Cheshire One of the north-west’s finest golf resorts is nestled in 1,000 acres of Cheshire countryside, and boasts two outstanding courses (Nicklaus and Cheshire), AA Rosette restaurant, a classy spa and 196 rooms with most offering stunning views. Contact: 01829 697087, www.cardenpark.co.uk ££

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Top deals ● Cardrona TG readers can enjoy a Sunday package, which includes one night’s dinner, B&B and two rounds of golf.

In addition, for group bookings of eight, one will go free and you’ll receive 20% off the bar bill. Prices from £89. ● Carlyon Bay Group package (min two nights for 10 or more); B&B, daily round of golf, 20% off buggy hire, daily soup & sandwich lunch, costs £80pp/pn until May 31. Call 01726 812304.

Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa, Borders This four-star Macdonald resort can be found just a 40-minute drive from Edinburgh. Main attraction is the demanding Dave Thomas layout which opened in 2001 and sits amid the beautiful Borders Hills, skirted by the River Tweed. Contact: 01896 833600, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk ££

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Carnoustie Golf Hotel, Angus The hotel towers over the legendary links courses and many guests will benefit from a birds-eye view of arguably the toughest track on the Open Championship rota with the hotel having 81 en-suite rooms and 10 suites.

Contact: 0843 178 7109, www.bespokehotels.com ££

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Carlyon Bay, Cornwall Elegant, cliff-hugging hotel perched above the coast near St Austell and oozing class. You’ll love the spa and fine dining in the Bay View restaurant and, of course, the breathtaking clifftop/ parkland course combination – the former holes will take your breath away.

Contact: 01726 812304, www.carlyonbay.com ££

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Celtic Manor, South Wales Luxury resort with everything you need and handily located a mid-iron away from the M4. However, the real beauty of this resort is that while it’s prestigious – it hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup after all – and high end, you won’t have to break the bank to either stay or play here.

When it comes to golf, of course, Celtic Manor excels; the Twenty Ten course is understandably the one everyone wants to play, but the neighbouring Robert ➔

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Cottesmore Great value in West Sussex.

Trent Jones-designed Roman Road and The Montgomerie are both fine layouts in their own right, the former having hosted Europe’s best in the Wales Open.

You can stay in the plush five-star Resort Hotel, the four-star 19th century Manor House or one of the 10 relatively new luxury Hunter Lodges while you can experience an abundance of leisure facilities and choose from six restaurants. Contact: 01633 413000, www.celtic-manor.com ££

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China Fleet County Club, Cornwall One of the south-west’s unsung heroes with the excellent Martin Hawtreedesigned parkland course sat in 180 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside running along the River Tamar. The ambitious owners recently splashed out on a £3m refurbishment on the Aqua Spa and the bedroom suites.

Contact: 01752 848668, www.china-fleet.co.uk ££

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Close House, Northumberland A star-studded venue in the north-east a short drive from Newcastle. It is

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Top deals ● China Fleet Overnight dinner, B&B and two days, use of the indoor pool & Aqua Spa costs from £99pp (Mar-Oct). Book 16 people and one goes free and book for July & August and receive a bacon roll & tea/coffee on arrival and one drinks voucher (free draught beer or glass of wine). Call 01752 848668. ● Dartmouth G&CC Two nights’ B&B, three rounds on the Championship course, unlimited golf on the ninehole Dartmouth Course, one evening meal of your choice and unlimited use of the spa, costs from £112pp. Call 01803 712686.

represented on Tour by former world No.1 Lee Westwood, who is taking the prestigious British Masters to Close House in October. You’ll love the challenge of the two courses (Colt and Filly), the superb practice facilities and the sumptuous accommodation in the form of a dozen Courtyard suite style rooms – named after famous Harry Colt courses – and four Terrace rooms.

Contact: 01661 852255, www.closehouse.com £££

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Cottesmore G&CC, West Sussex A short drive from Gatwick airport you’ll discover this unheralded and unusual, but at the same time, thoroughly pleasant and affordable ChinaFleet Tamar views.

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venue which offers quality parkland golf in the form of the main Griffin course – you can prepare for the challenge on the neighbouring nine-hole Phoenix. The on-site accommodation (21 refurbished rooms) is housed in former farm buildings in the grounds of the original manor house. Contact: 01293 528256, www.cottesmoregolf.co.uk £

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Dale Hill, East Sussex Terrific spot to visit on the picturesque Kent/Sussex border in over 350 acres of grounds high on the Sussex Weald. No doubt about the four-star Leaderboard resort’s chief attraction – the fabulous Woosnam parkland layout, which guarantees a memorable and challenging round. ➔

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Contact: 01580 200112, www.dalehill.co.uk ££

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Dartmouth G&CC, Devon This delightful south Devon venue sits within 225 acres of picture-postcard countryside, boasting 27 holes of golf with the 18-hole Championship layout and nine-hole Dartmouth course. You can stay in the on-site 35-room hotel or a luxury self-catering cottage and can relax in style in the relatively new spa featuring an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gym. Contact: 01803 712686, www.dgcc.co.uk £

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Top deals ● Fairmont St Andrews One night’s B&B and two rounds costs from £114.50pp (based on double or twin occupancy). Call 01334 837000. ● Forest of Arden One night’s dinner, B&B and two rounds costs from £109. Call 01676 526335. ● Forest Pines One night’s dinner, B&B and 36 holes costs from £109pp. Call 0845 034 5777.

Dorset Golf Resort, Dorset A 27-hole venue with three loops of nine – Lakeland, Woodland and Parkland, with the latter featuring its own Amen Corner. Loads to do off the course, too, along with a range of quality accommodation including a 16 twinroom hotel adjoining the bowls and fitness centre. Contact: 01929 472244, www.dorsetgolfresort.com ££

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Draycote Hotel/Whitefields GC, West Midlands A splendid budget partnership – accommodation offers start from £39 – with the 49-room hotel conveniently located next door to Whitefields, a maturing, easy-walking par-71 parkland layout which opened in 1992. And if

you’re into sailing or fishing Draycote Water Country Park is on the doorstep.

Contact: 01788 298697, www.draycotehotel.co.uk £

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Druids Glen, Co Wicklow One of Ireland’s finest, this luxury resort

nestles in 400 acres of countryside between the Wicklow Mountains and Irish Sea within 30 minutes of Dublin.

It features 145 spacious rooms/suites, impressive dining options plus a Spa, Health Club and two championship courses (Druids Glen and Druids Heath) which have challenged some of the world’s best players. Contact: +353 1287 0800, www.druidsglenresort.com £££

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East Sussex National, East Sussex One of the south east’s classiest resorts sits in 1,100 acres of scenic countryside and offers 104 exquisite rooms, health club, spa and two contrasting 18-hole courses with the formidable East, which has hosted the European Open Championship, being the main

Top deals ● East Sussex National One night’s dinner, B&B and 36 holes of golf costs from £155pp May-Sept. Call 01825 880088. ● Fingle Glen One night’s B&B and unlimited golf with break commencing on Sun, Mon or Tues, costs £59pp. Add a two-course evening meal for £10pp. Call 01647 61817.

attraction. Contact: 01825 880088, www.eastsussexnational.co.uk £££

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Fairmont St Andrews, Fife With the historic town of St Andrews just along the coast, this is a great place to discover the Home of Golf – and you’ll be well impressed with the luxury resort’s accommodation, varied eating and drinking options and world-class facilities, including a spa and two top notch clifftop, links-style courses (Torrance and Kittocks) – the former has hosted Open qualifying and Scottish Senior Open. Contact: 01334 837000, www.fairmont.com/standrews-scotland ££

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Fingle Glen, Devon If you’re seeking a good value golf break in the south west head for this venue close to the Devon-Cornwall border and the home of a fun, undulating par-70 parkland layout with the accommodation options featuring 24 log cabins. Contact: 01647 61817, www.fingleglengolfhotel.co.uk £

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Five Lakes, Essex Home of the only Crowne Plaza Resort in the UK and something of a golfer’s paradise thanks to the contrasting Lakes and Links layouts set within 320 acres of parkland. The accommodation isn’t too shabby, either, while the facilities include an indoor pool and spa and tennis courts. You can even dance ➔

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ForestofArden One of the Midlands’ finest.

the night away in residents’ nightclub, Pulse. Contact: 01621 868888, www.cpcolchester.co.uk ££

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Forest of Arden, Warks The Donald Steel-designed Arden course, a former regular on the European Tour, may be the star turn, but the four-star Marriott Country Club hotel shouldn’t be underestimated. There are well over 200 spacious rooms available along with first-rate facilities including the Cedarwood spa and leisure club.

Contact: 01676 522335, www.marriott.co.uk ££

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Forest Pines, Lincs This excellent venue is one of the QHotel group’s flagship resorts and it gets better and better. It features nearly 200 rooms, three restaurants, top leisure and spa amenities and 27 holes of tree-lined golf – the three nines (Forest, Pines & Beeches) are carved out of a pine forest.

Contact: 01652 650756, www.qhotels.co.uk/Golf ££

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Foxhills, Surrey In many ways, the complete country club. Foxhills has it all and this family-friendly resort offers a fantastic range of leisure activities, including the Longcross and Bernhard Hunt courses, the nine-hole Manor layout, spa, tennis courts and fine dining in the main Manor restaurant. The resort is looking forward to hosting the prestigious PGA Cup in September. Contact: 01932 704500, www.foxhills.co.uk £££

Top deals ● Foxhills Spring break (valid to May 31) costs from £310 per room per night. One night’s dinner, B&B (based on twin/ double share in standard room), choice of 55-min spa or 18 holes on one of the two courses (one per person),use of the leisure facilities. Call 01932 704500.

Formby Hall, Lancashire At the heart of England’s Golf Coast, which includes this summer’s Open venue Royal Birkdale. This is one of the region’s inland (just!) stars and boasts a challenging par-72 parkland layout, a nine-hole course and wonderful practice facilities, including the north-west’s only PGA Academy. Plus, the on-site hotel is undergoing a major multi-million pound refurbishment. It makes a great base if you want to explore the superb links such as Formby, Hillside, Southport & Ainsdale and West Lancs. Contact: 01704 875699, www.formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk ££

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Galgorm Resort & Spa, Northern Ireland One of Northern Ireland’s leading golf resorts, Galgorm is conveniently located close to both Belfast and the Antrim Coast (and its fabulous links layouts), along with one of the country’s top parkland layouts sat within the grounds of one of Ireland’s most historic castles. The course will again be staging the Challenge Tour’s Northern Ireland Open in August.

Contact: 028 2588 1001, www.galgorm.com ££

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Gleneagles, Perthshire Stay and play here and you’ll never forget the experience. A visit to the legendary “Palace in the Glens” – the scene of Europe’s 2014 Ryder Cup triumph – takes in three brilliant courses and one of the UK’s best hotels, with over 230 rooms, 26 luxury suites, a sensational spa, health club, fine dining and a vast range of outdoor activities.

The latter includes three extraordinary 18-hole courses (PGA Centenary, King’s & Queen’s). Jack Nicklaus, who designed the PGA Centenary layout which staged the Ryder Cup, told us.

“It’s the finest parcel of land in the world I’ve ever been given to work with.” The resort will be the host venue of the 2019 Solheim Cup. Contact: 0800 389 3737, www.gleneagles.com £££

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Goodwood, West Sussex This charming corner of Sussex is most associated with motorsport and horse racing, but the golf is pretty special, too. Set in the South Downs and the stunning 12,000-acre Goodwood Estate, The Goodwood Hotel is a class country club with 93 rooms and two contrasting courses, James Braid’s magical Downs and Donald Steel’s modern Park layout.

Contact: 01243 775537, www.goodwood.com £££

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originally the handiwork of the legendary Harry Vardon, and reworked with a bit of help from Jack Nicklaus. Off-course, you’re well catered for – the 160-plus rooms offer excellent accommodation, while the outstanding facilities include an impressive spa and leisure club. Contact: 01920 487722, www.marriott.co.uk £££

HeachamManor Elizabethan style in Norfolk.

Top deals ● Gleneagles Overnight B&B stay (two sharing), full use of The Club leisure facilities and one round on one of the three championship courses plus a complimentary room upgrade at the time of booking for TG readers.

Available all year with prices in April starting £425 per room per night. Call 0800 389 3737.

Greywalls (Muirfield), East Lothian Charming and elegant Edwardian-style country house built in 1901 and providing 23 rooms complemented by modern facilities and overlooking worldfamous Open venue Muirfield. A number of stars have stayed here while playing the Open, leaving some wonderful memorabilia. A haven of peace and tranquility with 10 (mainly world-class) links courses within five miles. Contact: 01620 842144, www.greywalls.co.uk £££

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Hanbury Manor, Herts Set in a Jacobean country manor on 200 acres of pure parkland, Hanbury Manor is often dubbed “London’s Country Retreat” and is a classy five-star resort with a top parkland course

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Hawkstone Park, Shropshire This superb venue sits within 400 acres of English Heritage Grade I listed landscape and is a charming country retreat with two excellent but contrasting 18-hole courses (Hawkstone and Championship). It also boasts a terrific clubhouse and six-hole par-3 course and is where double Major winner Sandy Lyle learnt to play. Contact: 01948 841700, www.hawkstone.co.uk ££

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Heacham Manor, Norfolk Heacham Manor has bags of character from the moment you enter the drive leading to the Elizabethan manor house hotel. The course itself has a good mix of holes and unusually for a seaside layout features several lakes, and it’s right on the doortstep of stunning North Norfolk. Contact: 01485 536030, www.heacham-manor.co.uk ££

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Gleneagles Ultimate luxury in Perthshire.

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HeythropPark This fairly new layout is maturing well.

Hever Castle, Kent Your chance to feel like royalty by staying in one of the castle’s 28 luxury bedrooms in the Astor and Anne Boleyn wings, while tackling the championship parkland course comprising the Kings and Queens nines or the nine-hole Princes layout. And it’s all sat in 250 acres of beautiful Kent Weald countryside in the Eden Valley. Contact: 01732 701003, www.hevercastle.co.uk ££

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Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire The course is a superb Tom Mackenziedesigned parkland which opened in 2009. Accommodation comes in the form of either the mansion house, offering 17 Grade II listed rooms, or the contemporary Crowne Plaza, home to 350 modern rooms. You’ll also find several dining options with a plethora of lounges, bars and restaurants plus a gym, pool and spa. Contact: 01608 673333, www.heythroppark.co.uk ££

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Hill Valley, Shropshire Four-star Macdonald property in an idyllic Shropshire countryside setting

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Top deals ● Hever Castle Midweek Summer Stay & Play including overnight B&B stay in a deluxe double/ twin room & 18 holes plus complimentary tickets to Hever Castle & grounds for the duration of your stay, from £113.75pp.

Valid Mon-Thurs, based on two people sharing a room. Call 01732 701003. ● Hill Valley TG readers can enjoy a Sunday stay-and-play package, which includes one night’s dinner, B&B and three rounds of golf.

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with plenty of things to see and do including golf on the testing Emerald course – the neighbouring more forgiving Sapphire layout provides the ideal warm-up. You can unwind in one of 86 rooms. Contact: 0344 879 9049, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk ££

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Hollins Hall, West Yorkshire The popular Marriott resort sits on 200 acres at the heart of Bronte country amid rolling hills with panoramic views over the Aire Valley towards the Yorkshire Dales. The Elizabethan-style mansion has 122 bedrooms, impressive leisure facilities, two excellent restaurants and an outstanding European Golf Design moorland course.

HunleyHall Cream of North Yorkshire’s coast.

Contact: 01274 534211, www. marriottgolf.co.uk/club/hollins-hall ££

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Hunley Hall, North Yorkshire Underrated venue and unusually the home of 29 holes of golf created by John Morgan – you can play them in five different combinations of 18 and nine holes – and there’s barely a weak one among them. The modern, on-site hotel provides 29 refurbished and contemporarily designed en-suite rooms, many enjoying wonderful views over the course and spectacular North Yorkshire coastline.

Contact: 01287 676216, www.hunleyhotel.co.uk ££

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K Club, County Kildare Once again voted No.1 golf resort in Ireland in the latest TG Travel Awards, the world-famous 2006 Ryder Cup venue is simply the place to stay. The luxury hotel is in 550 acres of scenic countryside and boasts exquisite rooms and facilities including a sumptuous spa and two stunning courses (Ryder Cup course & the Smurfit). Contact: 003531 6017 200, www.kclub.ie £££

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Linden Hall, Northumberland There’s something for everyone at this four-star Macdonald Hotel, which sits within 450 acres of lovely Northumbrian countryside north of Newcastle. Golfers will relish the challenge provided by the mature par-72 parkland course – designed by Jonathan Gaunt – and backed-up by smart accommodation and facilities including a health club and spa. Contact: 01670 500011, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk ££

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Links House at Royal Dornoch, Highland The graceful, elegant and beautifully

Top deals ● Linden Hall TG readers can enjoy a Sunday stay-and-play package, which includes one night’s dinner, B&B and three rounds of golf.

In addition, for group bookings of eight golfers, one will go free and you’ll receive 20% off the bar bill. Prices from £85. ● Manor House/ Ashbury Hotels Summer sizzler (Jul 17-August 30) – three nights’ full-board weekend breaks costs £293 per person with unlimited free golf with buggies costing just £8 per round. Call 01837 53053.

restored eight-bedroom hotel guarantees a stay to savour, while nearby – it sits next to the first tee – Royal Dornoch, one of the world’s most breathtaking links courses, guarantees a round to remember. Contact: 01862 810279, www.linkshousedornoch.com £££

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Lough Erne, County Fermanagh Wow! This place nestles on a 600-acre peninsula in Enniskillen, the gateway to north-west Ireland, and will blow you away as the world’s leading politicians who gathered here for a G8 Summit will readily testify. They probably didn’t have the time to play the sensational Sir Nick Faldo course skirting Fermanagh’s lakelands, or enjoy the soothing Thai Spa. Then again... Contact: 028 6632 3230, www.lougherneresort.com £££

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Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire This place has it all – class, history, pedigree and a location close to both the M1 and airport. The main mansion house luxury hotel, a Grade 1 listed building, is the chief attraction – the

Queen and Prince Philip spent part of their honeymoon here – and even today it is fit for royalty. With some classic parkland holes on the back nine, including the monster 261-yard par-3 13th, the bunkerless course is fun and challenging, while off-course you can unwind in a lovely spa found in a charming old stables block which also houses the splendid Adam’s Brasserie.

Contact: 01582 698856, www.lutonhoo.co.uk £££

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Manor House/Ashbury Hotels, Devon Truly a golfer’s haven, and if you stay in one of the two AA 3-Star activity hotels you’ll receive FREE golf – that’s not to be sniffed at considering there are 99 holes available, making it the UK’s biggest single golf venue! For nongolfers, the hotels provide an unrivalled range of sport, craft, leisure and spa facilities – all complimentary for guests, who can play tennis, snooker, bowls, tenpin, and much more...

Contact: 01837 53053, www.manorhousehotel.co.uk ££

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Manor House, Wiltshire A magical place to base yourself on the edge of the gorgeous medieval Cotswold village of Castle Combe, where you’ll be treated to luxury accommodation, fine dining in The Bybrook restaurant and the undulating parkland course created in the early 1990s by Peter Alliss and Clive Clarke. The layout features several memorable holes with the par-3 17th being the pick of the bunch. Contact: 01249 782206, www.exclusive.co.uk ££

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Mar Hall, Glasgow Luxury hotel with a touch of class just outside Glasgow, with the Edwardian Scottish mansion offering 53 rooms, fine and casual dining, a spa with swimming pool and a superb Dave Thomas-designed parkland course, which meanders between 250-year-old sweet chestnut and beech trees, providing spectacular views of the River Clyde and Kilpatrick Hills. Contact: 0141 812 9999, www.marhall.com £££

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Marine Hotel North Berwick, East Lothian Fine Macdonald hotel which towers over

Top deals ● Manor House The Manor House golf break package includes B&B in a Guestroom, three-course dinner, use of the driving range and 36 holes. Costs from £159pp Mon-Thurs. Call 01249 782206. ● Marine Hotel & Spa TG readers can enjoy two nights’ B&B and a round of golf at three nearby courses - Gullane No.3, Whitekirk and The Glen. Costs from £245. ● Mottram Hall Two nights’ dinner, B&B and 54 holes costs from £209pp. Call 0845 034 5777.

the sensational North Berwick West Links and the Firth of Forth, with many rooms providing sea views. It’s a great base to discover the region’s legendary links, offering quality accommodation, fine dining plus a spa with an outdoor hot tub! Contact: 0344 879 9130, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/ marine/ ££

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Matfen Hall, Northumberland Fine country house which was transformed into a hotel in 1999 and sits in 300 acres of parkland a short drive from Newcastle and overlooking wonderful Northumbrian countryside. It has 53 rooms, 27 holes of parkland golf with the River Pont in play on several holes, plus a spa. Contact: 01661 886400, www.matfenhall.com ££

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Morley Hayes, Derbyshire This fine East Midlands venue probably doesn’t get the credit it deserves. The gently-rolling, par-72 main layout is supported by a fun short course, good practice facilities, an assortment of rooms and suites plus the not-to-be-

missed Dovecote restaurant. Contact: 01332 780480, www.morleyhayes.com ££

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Mottram Hall, Cheshire This venue has benefited from extensive improvements both to the hotel and gently undulating Dave Thomasdesigned parkland course, with its two contrasting nines. Afterwards you can unwind in one of 131 comfortable rooms or take full advantage of the excellent leisure and spa facilities. Contact: 01625 828135, www.qhotels.co.uk/ Mottram-Hall ££

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Murrayshall, Perthshire You can’t go wrong at this historic venue, set in 350 acres of beautiful park and woodland. It has plenty to offer, including stunning scenery, classy accommodation, fine dining and two contrasting 18-hole courses – the championship Murrayshall and its neighbouring shorter but tighter Lynedoch layout. Contact: 01738 551171, www.murrayshall.co.uk ££

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OldCourseHotel A pilgrimage every golfer should make.

North Shore, Lincolnshire This popular 34-room Best Western hotel overlooks the Lincolnshire coast outside the equally popular seaside town of Skegness and the 18th green of the outstanding par-71 James Braid course which is in good nick and playable year-round. Being next to the North Sea, the links-parkland hybrid can be a tad bracing, but is always good fun to play. Contact: 01754 763298, www.northshorehotel.co.uk £

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Old Course Hotel, Fife The place to stay at the Home of Golf... though not until mid-April, when it reopens after a major refurbishment. The world’s most famous golf resort towers over the St Andrews Links, including the historic Old Course and chiefly the world-famous Road Hole. Guests are treated to luxury accommodation (144 rooms with 35 suites), quality amenities and eye-popping views of the legendary links, R&A clubhouse and the West Sands and stunning Fife coastline. The five-star hotel also boasts a world-class

Top deals ● Matfen Hall A night’s dinner, B&B and two rounds, soup & sandwich lunch and full use of the Spa & Leisure facilities, costs £115pp SunThurs between May-Oct. Call 01661 886500. ● North Shore One night’s dinner, B&B and two rounds costs from £79pp JunAug. Call 01754 763298. ● Old Thorns One night’s dinner, B&B and two rounds costs £129pp (based on two sharing) SunThurs between May 1-Oct 31. Call 01428 724555.

OldThorns Follow in Jack and Seve’s footsteps.

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● Oulton Hall Two nights’ dinner, B&B and 54 holes costs from £189pp. Call 0845 034 5777.

spa and dining (six options including the Jigger Inn, probably the most revered 19th hole in golf). The Old Course Hotel’s very own course is the wonderfully challenging Duke’s, the only inland layout at St Andrews. Contact: 01334 474371, www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk £££

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Old Thorns, Hampshire One of the leading stay-and-play venues in the south east, Old Thorns opened in 1992 with a star-studded exhibition match involving Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros and former Open champion Bill Rodgers. Off-course, you can enjoy the range of quality accommodation, an outstanding spa, state-of-the-art health club and a variety of dining and bar options. Contact: 01428 725874, www.oldthorns.com ££

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Oulton Hall, West Yorkshire A golfing paradise on the outskirts of Leeds with 27 holes of mature parkland golf – all the handiwork of Dave Thomas – and top drawer practice facilities. All this is overlooked by a luxury hotel, a striking 18th century mansion, with the ➔

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Prince’s Three great loops of nine.

superb leisure amenities, including an impressive spa. Contact: 0113 282 1000, www.qhotels.co.uk ££

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Point at Polzeath, Cornwall The Davies family have transformed this venue into a wonderful place to stay and play with seven outstanding apartments a welcome addition to the existing accommodation. The rolling parkland course has significantly improved while the leisure facilities are now pretty impressive, too. Contact: 01208 864603, www.thepointatpolzeath.co.uk £££

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Portal, Cheshire There’s golf galore at this popular fourstar Macdonald resort: you can take your pick and play the challenging Championship or Premier courses, or warm-up for both on the nine-hole Aderne. It also happens to boast one of the largest indoor golf academies in Europe. Contact: 0344 879 9082, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk ££

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Top deals ● Portal TG readers can enjoy a Sunday stay-and-play package, which includes one night’s dinner, B&B, full access to the spa and three rounds of golf.

In addition, for group bookings of 12 golfers, one will go free. Prices from £109. ● Prince’s Two nights’ B&B (twin occupancy), Prince’s Lodge Bar Meal (two courses on arrival night) and 27 holes of Championship links per day for two days, costs £199pp (based on twin or double occupancy) in August. Call 01304 611118.

Prince’s, Kent Historic home of 27 holes of quality links golf (Shore, Dunes and Himalayas nines) along with splendid accommodation within The Lodge overlooking the course and coast. The Lodge opened before the 2011 Open at neighbouring Royal St George’s and has 38 spacious en-suite rooms and suites and guests can also use the fully equipped gym and excellent Brasserie on the Bay restaurant. Contact: 01304 611118, www.princesgolfclub.co.uk ££

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Ramside Hall, County Durham Boasts England’s newest championship course – The Cathedral – plus a 16-bay floodlit driving range, splendid clubhouse, more than 100 rooms and four restaurants and a spa, so you’re spoilt for choice at this significantly upgraded resort just a short drive from Durham. Contact: 0191 386 5282, www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk ££

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Rockliffe Hall, County Durham Stunning five-star resort with a mix of

old and new on the banks of the Tees.

Rockliffe, owned by Middlesbrough FC chairman Steve Gibson, opened in 2009 and sits within 375 acres of countryside with the superb Marc Westenborg course sharing top billing alongside the award-winning spa, flagship 3AA rosette restaurant and luxury accommodation in and around the 18th century Old Hall. Contact: 01325 729999, www.rockliffehall.com £££

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Royal Lytham & St Annes (Dormy House), Lancashire This legendary links has seen it all, including 11 Opens, two Ryder Cups, Walker Cups and countless other big tournaments. One of England’s finest links has been challenging golfers since 1897 and you can do Lytham in style by staying in the on-site Dormy House, which has beds for up to 16 guests in 16 single rooms. Contact: 01253 643790, www.royallytham.org £££

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Royal Porthcawl, Mid-Glamorgan This top links is widely regarded as the

StMellion Not for the faint-hearted.

best course in the valleys, with King Edward VII handing it royal status in 1909. It has staged some of the biggest events in golf and is already preparing to stage the British Senior Open in the summer. You can make a visit even more special by taking advantage of the on-site Dormy House featuring six single and three twin-bedded rooms. Contact: 01656 782251, www.royalporthcawl.com ££

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Rudding Park, North Yorkshire Great place to stay and play outside Harrogate, with the Grade 1 Regency mansion standing out as you drive in.

The classy hotel has 90 rooms, a smashing spa and gym, 2AA Rosette Clocktower restaurant and even a mini cinema! On course, you’ll enjoy the mature Hawtree parkland course, fun par-3 six-holer and excellent practice facilities. Contact: 01423 844822, www.ruddingpark.co.uk ££

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St Mellion International, Cornwall The No.1 resort in the south-west, according to voters in the latest TG

Top deals ● Ramside Hall Dinner B&B and golf on your choice of two courses, 10% discount on food/drink in the clubhouse, 1 in 12 play & stay for free, costs from £99pp (when booking direct). Call 0191 386 5282. ● St Mellion One night’s dinner, B&B and 36 holes (one round on Nicklaus, one on Kernow) costs from £119pp. Call 01579 352001. ● Slaley Hall Two nights’ dinner, B&B and 54 holes costs from £185pp. Call 0845 034 5777.

Travel Awards, and understandably so.

It is the proud home of the mighty Nicklaus course – one of England’s best and most demanding inland layouts – and a whole lot more besides. The Nicklaus may be the main attraction, but is well supported by the shorter, testing Kernow course, while the hotel provides classy accommodation and outstanding facilities with an excellent health club and spa. Dining-wise take your pick from a 2AA restaurant, the more informal Bewdern Bar & Brasserie or the Nicklaus Bar. Contact: 01579 352001, www.st-mellion.co.uk ££

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St Pierre, South Wales You’ll discover this four-star Marriott hotel and country club in 400 acres of idyllic countryside with a 14th century manor house and neighbouring 11th Century church the focal points. Other stand-outs include the 18-hole Old and Mathern parkland layouts, the former having staged European Tour events and the Solheim Cup. Contact: 0800 054 6505, www.marriottgolf.co.uk ££

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Slaley Hall, Northumberland Set in 1,000 acres of moorland and forest, Slaley Hall is a luxury hotel with its top leisure and adventure facilities including two championship courses, the Hunting and Priestman, which have staged a host of European Tour events between them. No wonder then that Slaley was again voted the North of England’s best golf resort in the last TG Travel Awards. Contact: 01434 673350, www.QHotels.co.uk/golf ££

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Slieve Donard Resort, County Down This beautiful Victorian ex-railway fourstar hotel offers the ultimate golf break sitting next door to the legendary links of Royal County Down, arguably the UK’s No.1 course. It offers 181 stylish rooms, six suites and stands in six acres of immaculate grounds nestled at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne with sheer golfing heaven just a pitching wedge away. Renowned spa and dining make it a stay to remember.

Contact: 028 4372 4830, www.hastingshotels.com £££

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TheGrove One of the UK’s bestconditioned layouts.

South Lodge/Mannings Heath, West Sussex This magnificent manor house overlooks stunning countryside and features 89 individually designed and named rooms along with excellent eateries, tennis courts and even a Victorian wine cellar. The golf on offer is at nearby sister property Mannings Heath, where the Waterfall course just happens to be one of the best inland courses in the south east.

Contact: 01403 891711, www. southlodgehotel.co.uk £££

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Spey Valley/Aviemore Resort, Highland This region is best known for its winter sports, but in the summer golf reigns supreme thanks to the awesome 10-year-old Dave Thomas course – just part of the superb Macdonald hotel complex down the road in Aviemore – with its magnificent Cairngorms backdrop and pine/heather-lined fairways. Contact: 0344 879 9152, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/ macdonald-aviemore-resort/golf/ ££

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Top deals ● Spey Valley TG readers can enjoy a Sunday stay-and-play package, which includes one night’s dinner, B&B at the Macdonald Morlich Hotel, and three rounds of golf.

In addition, for group bookings of 12 golfers, one will go free and you’ll receive 20% off the bar bill. From £109. ● Stapleford Park Overnight dinner, B&B stay, unlimited golf, access to the swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym and tennis courts, costs from £140pp per night (based on two sharing). Call 01572 787019.

Stapleford Park, Leicestershire This perfect getaway sits in wonderful grounds in rural Leicestershire with a luxury hotel supported by a great spa within a Victorian stable block and an impressive Donald Steel-designed course which has seen European Senior Tour action. Contact: 01572 787019, www.staplefordpark.com ££

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Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire If you want a special treat, this is the place. Everything about Stoke Park oozes class, from the 18th century palladian mansion to 27 holes of quality Harry Colt parkland golf. The UK’s most striking clubhouse has starred in several

SlaleyHall Former Tour venue.

StaplefordPark Great venue in the heart of the UK.

movies and houses luxury rooms and an award-winning restaurant. You’ll find more classy accommodation in the nearby modern Pavilion, along with a spa, indoor tennis courts and Italian brasserie San Marco. Contact: 01753 717171, www.stokepark.com £££

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Telford Hotel & Golf, Shropshire This was the scene of former Masters winner Ian Woosnam’s first win as a pro and boasts a mature parkland layout overlooked by a four-star hotel with the fantastic facilities including a main restaurant providing panoramic Ironbridge Gorge views. Contact: 01952 429977, www.qhotels.co.uk ££

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Tenby, Pembrokeshire A stunning links with many memorable holes and views to match plus great value on-site accommodation in the form of seven three-star dormy rooms with twin beds and including en-suite bathroom. Contact: 01834 844447, www.tenbygolf.co.uk £

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The Belfry, West Midlands The world-famous West Midlands resort is the only venue in the world to have staged four Ryder Cups. Naturally the mighty Brabazon Course is the one everyone wants to tackle, to try and emulate some of those feats of the stars, especially attempting to drive the green at the short par-4 10th. However, the nearby PGA National is probably an even harder nut to crack, though the third layout, the Derby, provides a friendlier encounter. The Belfry has benefited from a £26 million upgrade

Top deals ● The Belfry Overnight B&B and 18 holes from £79pp (Derby course); £99pp (PGA National); £149pp (Brabazon). Valid Apr 1-30, May 26-Jun 5 & Jul 17-Sept 1. Call 01675 238600. ● The Grove Golf & Spa from £240pp.

Overnight stay, a round of golf, dinner and breakfast plus complimentary access to the Sequoia Spa. Available Sun-Fri (exc Bank Holidays) and based on two sharing. Call 01923 296010.

with all 319 rooms being refurbished and regularly offers some great value packages. Stop over and you can also enjoy the cocktail-serving Brabazon Bar, spa and three restaurants. Contact: 0844 980 0600, www.thebelfry.co.uk ££

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The Carnegie Club, Highland One of the most exclusive venues in the UK can be found in the stunningly remote East Highlands, home of the spectacular Skibo Castle which provides world-class accommodation and facilities including one of Scotland’s finest inland Championship courses.

1999 Open champion Paul Lawrie is a club ambassador. Contact: 01862 894600, www.carnegieclub.co.uk £££

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The Grove, Hertfordshire The south-east’s superstar venue, dubbed “London’s Country Club”, which returned to the big-time last October when it staged the British Masters a decade after hosting the World Golf Championship, won by Tiger Woods. It fully lives up to its five-star billing with the luxury accommodation supported by top-notch amenities and restaurants plus, of course, the outstanding Kyle Phillips-designed course, which is always in immaculate condition. Contact: 01923 296010, www.thegrove.co.uk £££

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The Mere, Cheshire The so-called “Wentworth of the North” is the home of a quality, gently undulating James Braid-George Duncan parkland layout which opened in the 1930s – well before the luxury hotel, which boasts an extensive gym, award- ➔

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winning spa and fine dining restaurant (Browns). Contact: 01565 830155, www.themereresort.co.uk ££

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The Vale, Glamorgan With two quality courses (Wales National and Lake course) backed-up by excellent practice facilities, including a covered floodlit driving range, fourstar accommodation and top-notch leisure amenities, you’ve everything you need for a great break. No wonder the Wales national rugby team base themselves here for international matches. Contact: 01443 667800, www.vale-hotel.com

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The Oxfordshire, Oxon A spectacular risk-reward Rees Jones layout with water features galore and always in top condition. The former European Tour venue has gone up a notch since the opening of the plush modern hotel, which comprises 50 rooms and Tempus spa with treatment rooms and pool. Contact: 01844 278300, www.theoxfordshire.com ££

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The Renaissance, East Lothian High-class Tom Doak design which neighbours legendary Open course Muirfield. Though primarily a private members’ club, you can take advantage of the ‘One Time Experience’ which includes staying in a room overlooking the magical modern links. Contact: 01620 850901, www.trcaa.com £££

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The Roxburghe, Borders Luxury 22-room mansion house hotel with bags of character. A full range of sporting activities are available on the Roxburghe Estates, most notably an outstanding, undulating Dave Thomas parkland layout, which crosses beautiful Borders country beside the River Teviot.

And if you want something other than golf, a visit to the magnificent Floors Castle nearby is a must. Contact: 01573 450331, www.roxburghe-hotel.net

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The Welcombe, Warwicks This Jacobean mansion hotel provides luxury accommodation and facilities, including a splendid spa. The undulating parkland course with a great variety of holes is pretty tasty, too.

Contact: 01789 413800, www. hallmarkhotels.co.uk/hotels/welcombe ££

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The Westerwood, Glasgow Convenient for the bright lights and many attractions of Scotland’s largest city, The Westerwood is located at the

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Thorpeness, Suffolk Quaint, quiet and tranquil venue in sleepy Suffolk with the highlight being the chance to experience a 95-year-old James Braid heathland course, which meanders between heather, gorse, pine and silver birch close to the coast, so it’s in top condition year-round. The

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Trethorne, Cornwall A fun and friendly venue guaranteed to not break the bank – golf breaks cost from just £58. Accommodation includes six rooms in the main clubhouse plus four single-storey lodges and two detached Cornish stone cottages nearby and good practice facilities for the much-improved rolling parkland layout just a wedge shot away from the

busy A30. Contact: 01566 86903, www.trethornegolfclub.com ££

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Trevose, Cornwall One of the finest venues in the south west is home to a classic Harry Colt links with a stunning collection of holes as well as two short courses. Off course there are several accommodation options including luxury lodges, flats and bungalows plus tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Contact: 01841 520208, www.trevose-gc.co.uk £££

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Top deals ● Thorpeness One night’s dinner, B&B and unlimited golf in Apr, May & Oct costs from £120pp. Call 01728 452176. ● The Westerwood One night’s dinner, B&B and 36 holes costs from £89pp.

Call 0845 034 5777.

Trump Doonbeg, County Clare The US President’s pride and joy sits on 400-plus acres on Ireland’s west coast and is a simply stunning place to stay and play, with an assortment of exquisite accommodation, a sumptuous spa and a breathtaking recently re-designed links course on offer. The course weaves through dunesland with 16 of the holes providing Atlantic views. Contact: 00353 65 9055600, www.trumpgolfireland.com £££

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Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeenshire Nestled in the heart of an ancient

estate, you can unwind in style in the five-star 19-bedroom MacLeod House & Lodge, providing lavish accommodation, comfort and service.

Trump’s lauded course – designed by renowned links expert Martin Hawtree – weaves between the “great dunes of Scotland” and is an absolute belter. It only opened in 2012, yet has already entered the top 10 in most “Top 100” GB&I lists, thanks to its imposing dune landscape, variety of holes and immaculate conditioning.

Contact: 01358 743300, www.trumpgolfscotland.com £££

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TrumpInternational One of the newest – and best – links in the UK.

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Trump Turnberry, Ayrshire Completing GB&I’s trio of world-class Trump resorts, Turnberry is arguably the pick of the bunch, especially since its £200 million renovation last year, which took in the Edwardian hotel and both courses. The Open-hosting Ailsa – which many people now believe to be the UK’s No.1 course – re-opened to great acclaim last June after extensive changes made by leading architect Martin Ebert... with a bit of advice from Trump of course! It’s had a major overhaul, and the stretch of holes around the iconic lighthouse is now among the best in the world. This summer will see the unveiling of the re-worked and re-named second

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Top deals ● Ufford Park Golf breaks from £95pp (Sun-Thurs) including dinner, B&B, one round & use of Health Club. Call 01394 383555. ● Wensum Valley One night’s dinner, B&B (Thurs & Sun) and unlimited golf costs £85pp sharing. Call 01603 261012.

course (formerly the Kintyre), which will be known as King Robert the Bruce. And if you stay in the hotel, you can play the charming little par-3 course, which has also been redone so it now has linksy greens and little pot bunkers. Contact: 01655 331000, www.trumpturnberry.com £££

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Ufford Park, Suffolk Splendid, mature rolling parkland layout which is in top condition yearround and there’s no excuse for lack of practice – the venue boasts a wonderful two-tier driving range along with a comfortable hotel with

fine accommodation, facilities and dining options. Two thirds of the hotel’s 90 rooms have been refurbished since 2014. Contact: 01394 383555, www.uffordpark.co.uk ££

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Wensum Valley, Norfolk Friendly, family-run hotel near Norwich sitting in 250 acres of countryside with the River Wensum meandering through the grounds. It has 90 en-suite rooms, pool, sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi and two 18-hole layouts. Contact: 01603 261012, www.wensumvalleyhotel.co.uk £

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TrumpTurnberry The iconic lighthouse on the revamped Ailsa.

Whittlebury Hall, Northants A racing certainty to provide a great golfing break and not just because it sits next door to Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. Golfingwise you can take your pick from 27 holes (Red, Blue & Yellow nines) of mature parkland golf littered with ancient oak trees which once formed part of the royal Whittlewood forest and a dozen lakes. You can dine and unwind in style in the Astons restaurant and splendid spa respectively.

Contact: 01327 850489, www.whittleburyhall.co.uk ££

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zxzxzxzx Top deals zxzxzxzConseque culles es mi, con ● Woodbury reperem One night’s B&B, two-course dinner & a twilight round from 3pm on the day of arrival from £159. Call 01395 233500.

● Woodhall Spa One night’s B&B and one round on the Hotchkin and Bracken costs from £182 between May 1-Oct 31. Call 01526 352511.

Woodbury Park, Devon Delightful venue once owned by former F1 champion Nigel Mansell. It features a four-star hotel with 54 rooms with the excellent amenities starring the championship Oaks course – one of the county’s best. You can warm-up on the fun nine-hole Acorns layout.

Contact: 01395 233382, www.woodburypark.co.uk ££

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Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire The home of England Golf and the National Golf Centre and one of the country’s leading inland courses – the formidable Hotchkin – as well as lovely

parkland/heathland layout The Bracken. This world-class venue is located in the charming and remote Lincolnshire town of the same name, and though there’s no accommodation on site, there are several worthy options down the road including the Inn at Woodhall Spa and Woodhall Spa Manor. The Hotchkin has recently been tweaked by renowned designer Tom Doak, to restore some of its classic heathland features. As the home of the National Golf Centre, the practice facilities are brilliant, too.

Contact: 01526 352511, www.woodhallspagolf.com ££

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WIN A LUXURY DEVON BREAK

Three-night golf break for two at five-star Bovey Castle

esorts don’t come much classier than Bovey Castle, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The fivestar Devon venue guarantees a memorable golfing escape, which one lucky TG reader and a guest will experience for free.

We’ve teamed up with Bovey to offer a fantastic three-night stay in a State room, worth more than £2,000. The prize includes two rounds of golf each and dinner in both the three AA Rosette Great Western restaurant and Smith’s Brasserie with a bottle of house wine in each. The stay is subject to availability and must be taken within six months of the winner being notified (not valid during school and Bank Holidays and Valentine’s weekend).

A haven of peace and tranquillity, the majority of the 60 refurbished rooms and facilities, which include a superb indoor swimming pool and spa – are housed in the magnificent mansion house.

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You can also stay in style in the striking stone-clad three-storey lodges which have everything you need, including a spacious bedroom and bathroom on each floor, an open plan kitchen with all the essentials plus patio and balcony areas. Another plus is that you have full use of all the hotel’s wonderful facilities.

The mansion house towers over the wonderful undulating parkland course which

is strewn with water features – the river Bovey runs through it, featuring prominently on the stroke index 1 par-4 7th hole. The course is both fun and challenging: it starts with a risk-reward downhill par 4 with the river running just in front of the first green, while the beautiful par-3 3rd is played through an avenue of mature trees to a near-island green.

Finally, you can also enjoy woodland walks and with a national park on the doorstep, it’s a hiker’s paradise. Other places of interest include the nearby naval town of Dartmouth and the historic city of Exeter. ● 01647 445007, www.boveycastle.com

HOW TO ENTER Simply log on to www.todaysgolfer.co.uk/win, click on the Bovey Castle option and enter your email address. Entries close at midnight on May 10. Full terms and conditions can be found on Today’s Golfer website.

ENTER NOW AT WWW.TODAYS GOLFER .C O.UK / WIN

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North Shore Golf Club, North Shore Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1DN www.northshoregolf.co.uk/breaks

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