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DEAR GOLFER, With the clocks going forward and the long wait for the first Major of the season finally over, it feels like the golf season is now well and truly underway. So with thoughts firmly on the next break or golfing getaway, there’s never been a better time to get your next trip booked up.
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EXCLUSIVE GOLF BREAKS ACROSS THE UK Five of our very best UK golf breaks exclusively for you HERE’S really nowhere quite like the UK for golfing variety. From parkland to links, all the bases are covered for players of all abilities. Here is a snapshot of just a few of the golfing resorts that you can find right on your doorstep… Our journey starts in Cheshire with a course that Jack built. Set in 1,000 acres of stunning countryside, Carden Park Hotel, Golf & Spa boasts the Nicklaus course - designed by the great man along with son Steve, and is a must for all enthusiasts of the game. There’s also the Cheshire
course, boasting a dramatic cliff-top finish with stunning views of the Welsh hills across the estate. Goodwood may be famous for its racehorses but it also provides the perfect West Sussex golfing getaway. The Park Course, an easy walk through woodland
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and tree-lined fairways, is a tricky, but rewarding, test. And when the final putt has fallen, enjoy a luxury spa, keep fit in the gym or enjoy fabulous food in the informal bar and grill. In the east of England, in Lincolnshire, Belton Woods is a real gem. With three challenging
Goodwood
courses over 45 holes, gentle undulating fairways make the Woodside course a proper test for low and high handicappers alike. The championship Lakes course lives up to its name. Hazards abound and water guards the approaches to many of the greens making shots an exhilarating, but nerve testing, experience. A spot of croquet, quad biking or relaxing in the Serenity spa are all wonderful ways to spend your time off the course. Designed by TV golf luminaries Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas a shade over four decades ago, Shropshire’s Macdonald Hill Valley encapsulates a
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FEATURED RESORT
CARDEN PARK HOTEL, GOLF & SPA 4★ NEAR CHESTER, CHESHIRE
• 10% off drinks for 12+, 1 in 12 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE 36% was £155 was £239 14%
from £99
from £205
GOLF AT GOODWOOD 4★
GOODWOOD, WEST SUSSEX
• 1 in 12 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £110 was £160
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31%
2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £280 was £300
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BELTON WOODS 4★
GRANTHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE Carden Park
• 1 in 12 FREE, 20% off drinks, £50 retail voucher 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 27% was £135 was £224
from £99
from £195
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“The Park Course, an easy walk through woodland and tree-lined fairways, is a tricky, but rewarding, test” relaxed country club feel while remaining close enough to the historic market towns of Chester, Market Drayton and Shrewsbury. Take in the challenging Emerald and Sapphire courses and then enjoy a relaxing meal in the elegant Borders restaurant. Only six miles from bustling Nottingham city centre, The Nottinghamshire is the proud host of this year’s English Girls Open Championship.
It’s a just reward for a venue that has invested more than £500,000 in recent years and which continually searches to add new challenges to their two courses. The city’s only 36-hole complex, the Open and Masters courses are set in 340 acres of magnificent parkland. Be sure to play the 16th hole on the latter, a signature par 3 that has a wide but shallow green and an approach that rolls back to the water.
MACDONALD HILL VALLEY HOTEL, GOLF & SPA 4★ WHITCHURCH, SHROPSHIRE
• 1 in 12 FREE, 20% off drinks 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 39% was £139
from £85
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27%
THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 4★
NOTTINGHAM, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
• 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £99 was £129
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2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £145 was £199
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2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £189 was £209
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THE NORTH OF ENGLAND Home to some of Britain’s best golf resorts HE North is a jewel in England’s golfing crown. There are few better places to start exploring than at Rockliffe Hall, close to the North Yorkshire border and within driving distance of historic Durham and York. The home of the English Senior Open, a weekend here really is a five-star experience. Its 18-hole championship course is supplemented by a luxurious clubhouse, award-winning spa and a choice of three restaurants. Remaining in County Durham, Ramside Hall is the north east’s most
exciting risk-and-reward golf resort. Two championship courses, the Prince Bishops’ and the Cathedral, ensure a thrilling ride from the first to the final green. Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, the Prince Bishops’ has become established as one of the
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best courses in the region while, set among some breathtaking ridges, becks and valleys, the Cathedral makes the most of the stunning rolling countryside between Belmont and Pittington. Barely a stone’s throw up the road in Tyneside lies George Washington.
Wychwood Park
A huge hit with societies, because of its easy access to both Sunderland and Newcastle, the golf course provides a championship challenge. Unusually hosting five par 5s, and weighing in at more than 6,600 yards off the back tees, it poses a worthy test to the most capable of golfers. With a £3 million clubhouse only a couple of years old, the impressive investment continued last year when a new state-ofthe-art driving range was opened by England and Liverpool footballer Jordan Henderson. Cheshire is the home to superb contemporary
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FEATURED RESORT
ROCKLIFFE HALL 5★
NEAR DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM • 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £155 was £190
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18%
2 nights’ DB&B 2 rounds
from £335
SHRIGLEY HALL 4★
NEAR MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE
• 1 in 12 FREE, groups 12+ receive 25% off drinks 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 20% was £99 was £170
from £79
from £155
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RAMSIDE HALL HOTEL & GOLF CLUB 4★ NEAR DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM
Rockliffe Hall
• 10% clubhouse discount, 1 in 16 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 23% was £129 was £219
from £99
from £199
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“The Prince Bishops’ has become established as one of the best courses in the region” accommodation in the shape of De Vere Venues Wychwood Park - and its dramatic European Tourstandard course. At 7,213 yards off the championship tees, it provides the ultimate challenge. Set in rolling countryside, the par-72 layout comprises USGA-specification greens, pure fairways and testing water hazards. Staying in Cheshire, the Shrigley Hall Hotel is set in more than 260 acres of countryside, and the
18-hole, par-71 course was designed by the celebrated architect Donald Steel, who has worked on every Open Championship venue in the country. The 19th century country house is the perfect base to explore the Peak District. Moving into Lancashire, Heron’s Reach Resort, in Blackpool, combines the best of sport and leisure with both outdoor and indoor swimming pools available for those not hitting shots on the 18-hole championship course.
DE VERE VENUES WYCHWOOD PARK 3★ NEAR CREWE, CHESHIRE
• 1 in 12 FREE, FREE beer for groups 8+ 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 28% was £109 was £179
from £79
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11%
MERCURE NEWCASTLE GEORGE WASHINGTON RESORT 3★ NEAR NEWCASTLE, TYNE AND WEAR
• 1 in 12 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £85 was £125
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from £159
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2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £195
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THE NORTH OF ENGLAND
Home to some of Britain’s best resorts
FEATURED RESORT
HERONS’ REACH GOLF RESORT 3★ BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE
• FREE Sunday night stay for groups of 16+, 1 in 16 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 43% was £162 was £224
from £92
from £163
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WORSLEY PARK, MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4★ WORSLEY, MANCHESTER
• 20% off drinks for groups of 12+, 1 in 12 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 26% was £132
from £98
from £241
OWSTON HALL 3★
NR DONCASTER, SOUTH YORKSHIRE Herons’ Reach
• 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £95 was £120
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Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club is widely regarded as one of the finest inland courses in the North of England. It’s par 3 7th hole is a brilliant gem – 177 yards over water that demands a fearless approach into the green. You are promised the complete package when you take a trip to Owston Hall, near Doncaster. Large oaks and water hazards make for a challenging and enjoyable round, while a swimming pool, gym and steam room provide a snapshot of some of the leisure activities to enjoy. Back in Cheshire, The
Mere Golf Resort, close to picturesque Knutsford, is a James Braid-designed classic set in idyllic woodlands. Furthest north in Northumberland, Matfen Hall’s devotion to excellence saw them named Golf and Spa winner of Large Hotel of the Year 2015 at the Visit England Awards. Set in 300 acres of parkland, it offers 53 individually decorated bedrooms. A 27-hole course, driving range and par 3 academy underlines why it has become a regular host of both professional and county events.
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2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £195
THE MERE GOLF RESORT & SPA 4★ NR KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE
• 1 in 12 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £129 was £139
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from £239 was £249
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MATFEN HALL 4★
MATFEN, NORTHUMBERLAND 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £99 was £145
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2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £179 was £260
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MACDONALD HOTELS
Give yourself a golfing treat!
Cardrona
Top-quality golf and hospitality with Macdonald Hotels and Resorts Macdonald Hotels and Resorts is one of the biggest and most successful golf course operators in the UK and for many discerning golfers, has become an immediate choice when it comes to selecting a golf break to remember. With access to Macdonald’s nine celebrated golf courses as well as many other affiliated golf courses across the UK and Spain, Mcdonald is driven to deliver your perfect golfing break.
MACDONALD PORTAL HOTEL, GOLF & SPA 4★
TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE Play at: Premier & Championship • 20% off drinks, book before 6th May, 1 in 12 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 38% was £159 was £239
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from £189
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One of the best golfing escapes in the north of England can be found at Linden Hall Golf and Country Club near Morpeth, a unique and undulating mixture of 19th century parkland, mature woodland and open countryside. It offers a challenge for players of all abilities. You can add the Macdonald Aviemore Spey Valley moorland course in Aviemore, which opened in 2006, to the relatively small list of quality inland Scottish courses. The River Spey comes into play on several holes meaning accuracy is key to avoid the drink.
MACDONALD LINDEN HALL HOTEL, GOLF & SPA 4★ MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND
Play at: Linden Hall • 20% off drinks, book before 6th May, 1 in 12 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE 40% was £149 was £219 20%
from £89
from £175
With a choice of three great courses, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa near Tarporley, Cheshire, is ideal for players of all standards. Test yourself on the Championship and Premier courses, or try the more gentle nine-hole Arderne. Course. MACDONALD AVIEMORE HOTEL, GOLF & SPA 4★ AVIEMORE, SCOTLAND
Play at: Spey Valley • 20% off drinks, book before 6th May, 1 in 12 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £149 20% was £259 23%
from £119
from £199
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WEST MIDLANDS Great hotels, great golf and great value N the heart of the West Midlands lies one of England’s top golf destinations – the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club. The Arden course is renowned around the world as one of the leading venues on the European Tour, while the newer Aylesford may be shorter but still provides a premium test of golf. Include a golf academy and an elegant country hotel that also offers outdoor tennis courts and a fitness centre and you have a must visit experience. A warm welcome is
guaranteed at the Abbey, situated on the side of a ruined Redditch place of worship. Whether it is hitting a few greens on the championship course, or wandering round the sumptuous grounds, it is a perfect location within easy reach of Birmingham and its international airport.
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The hotel features 100 contemporary en-suite rooms, meeting and conference facilities, and banqueting rooms. Guests can also sample fine dining in Bramblings Restaurant or pub classics in Tawnys Bar and Terrace with its views of the 18th fairway. No one can resist the
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charms of Hallmark Hotel The Welcombe, the glorious golf course and 19th-century mansion close to Shakespeare’s birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon. The setting makes striding down the fairways a quite joyous experience and, nestled in more than 150 acres of countryside, wonderful views abound wherever you care to look. One of Warwickshire’s most sought after wedding venues, it also offers luxurious accommodation and fine dining for a golfing experience that will never be forgotten. Non-golfers are green with envy at those who play Tewkesbury Park, with
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FEATURED RESORT
FOREST OF ARDEN, MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4★
MERIDEN, WEST MIDLANDS
• FREE drink for groups 12+, 1 in 12 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 11% was £139
from £124
from £232
THE ABBEY HOTEL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4★ REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE
• 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £99 was £129
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23%
2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
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from £199 was £209
5%
HALLMARK HOTEL THE WELCOMBE 4★
STRATFORD UPON AVON, WARWICKSHIRE Forest of Arden
• 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £99 was £169
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2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £249
“The setting makes striding down the fairways a quite joyous experience” its beautiful panoramic views of Tewkesbury Abbey, Malvern Hills and the Gloucestershire countryside. Situated on the site of a famous 1471 battle, one of the most decisive in the Wars of the Roses, 11 conference rooms can cater for as many as 200 people. A choice of two restaurants fit every possible taste, providing everything from traditional English and European dishes to steaks, sandwiches and pizza.
Hidden away in the secluded Shropshire countryside, Patshull Park Hotel, Golf and Country Club sits in the grounds of Patshull Hall. The attractive 18-hole course is set within parkland designed by Capability Brown, the 18th-century landscape architect often regarded as England’s greatest gardener. Some 75 acres of fishing lakes provides a stellar venue for those who want to sit back, relax and watch the world go by.
TEWKESBURY PARK HOTEL, GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4★ TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
• 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £104 was £134
2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £195 was £205
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PATSHULL PARK HOTEL, GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3★ PATTINGHAM, SHROPSHIRE • 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £109 was £149
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GOLF & NIGHTLIFE Great value bespoke tours
FEATURED RESORT
BOURNEMOUTH TOUR 3★
Stay at: Queens Hotel Play at: Meyrick Park, Ferndown Forest & Queens Park • 1 in 8 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
from £89
from £175 was £219
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LIVERPOOL TOUR 3★
Stay at: Jurys Inn Liverpool Play at: Allerton, Lee Park & Bidston 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £115
2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds
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from £199 was £239
17%
BLACKPOOL TOUR 4★
Great golf courses, great nightlife, all you need for a great golf tour
Stay at: The Imperial Hotel Blackpool Play at: St Anne’s Old Links, Knott End & Fairhaven 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds
from £155
OLF and a good night out go hand in hand – it’s what captain’s away trips were made for. Bournemouth has everything; top-class golf courses, a coastal location and buzzing nightlife…this is one of our most popular tour locations. Meyrick Park, Ferndown Forest & Queens Park are not to be missed, neither is a theme night at the fabulous Gilbey’s Restaurant. Home of the Beatles and the Grand National, Liverpool is also host to some fabulous golf courses. Stay at the Jurys Inn as you take on Allerton, Lee
Park and Bidston. Blackpool is a great tour venue in its own right. The nightlife is lively, making it perfect for groups wanting plenty of après-golf. The wonderful St Anne’s Old Links, Knott End and Fairhaven will have you booking a return journey. Birmingham is England’s second city and a stellar evening on the tiles awaits after rounds at Edgbaston and The Warwickshire’s Earls and Kings courses. Finally, tour the stamping grounds of Robin Hood when you’ve finished taking on The Nottinghamshire and The Nottinghamshire Masters from your Village Urban base.
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BIRMINGHAM TOUR 3★
Stay at: Jurys Inn Birmingham Play at: The Warwickshire Earls, The Warwickshire Kings & Edgbaston 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £139
from £265
NOTTINGHAM TOUR 3★
Stay at: Village Urban Nottingham Play at: The Nottinghamshire Masters, The Nottinghamshire Open & Ramsdale Park • 1 in 8 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds SAVE was £225 22%
from £99
from £175
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QHOTELS
Experience Golf across the UK at a QHotel venue…
Slaley Hall Hunting Course
Book now to make the most of... 20% off drinks & receive a £50 retail voucher Comprised of 10 golf resorts and 15 stunning courses, the QHotels group encompasses some of the UK’s finest golf courses. QHotels Golf Resorts provide golfers with the chance to sample championship and tournament standard courses and first class hospitality.
SLALEY HALL 4★
HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND
Play at: Priestman & Hunting • 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE was £139 24% was £235
from £105
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Slaley Hall in Northumberland boasts two exceptional golf courses. The Hunting course, stretching to over 7,000 yards, has hosted several flagship and European Tour events. The Priestman course enjoys panoramic views of the Tyne Valley. The course opened in 1999 and has matured beautifully. Oulton Hall in Leeds is a must for golf aficionados. The Dave Thomas-designed 27-hole golf complex is set amongst 400 acres of stunning Yorkshire parkland. The lush fairways and perfect greens of the 18-hole, par 71 (6,482 yard) Calverley course and the nine-hole Hall course provide a real test.
OULTON HALL 4★
NEAR LEEDS, YORKSHIRE • 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £95 was £129
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Mottram Hall is located one mile from the picturesque village of Prestbury. The 18-hole par 72 championship course stretches to 7,006 yards and features magnificent parkland fairways dotted with oak and beech trees. As well as exceptional golf facilities, QHotels offer four-star resorts, providing guests with magnificent health clubs and spas, fantastic dining facilities and award-winning service.
MOTTRAM HALL 4★
PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE • 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £99 was £149
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from £209 was £239
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EAST MIDLANDS
Perfect destinations for golfing treats
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WHITTLEBURY HALL 4★
NR TOWCESTER, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE • 1 in 12 Stay FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £109 was £149
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from £199 was £219
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DE VERE VENUES STAVERTON PARK 4★ DAVENTRY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
• 1 in 12 FREE, 20% off drinks for groups of 8+ 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 28% was £109 was £179
from £79
from £139
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KENWICK PARK 3★
NR LOUTH, LINCOLNSHIRE Whittlebury Park
• 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £79 was £109
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NCE part of the royal Whittlewood forest, hundreds of ancient oak trees and a dozen lakes has helped Whittlebury Park, in Northamptonshire, become one of the finest championship golf complexes the East Midlands can offer. Make sure to relax in the Atrium Clubhouse, reportedly the largest in Europe, after you’ve taken on four loops of nine holes which mean you will not have to play the same golf course twice. Stay at Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa, which aims to bring “the comforts of
home in a peaceful and elegant setting”. De Vere Venues Staverton Park, in Northamptonshire, is at the heart of England and has facilities including an indoor leisure complex – alongside its own high-quality 18hole course. Fairways are carved through the Lincolnshire woodland at Kenwick Park, where a Grade II-listed clubhouse building helps augment a traditional feel. Finally, the Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel, in Leicestershire, was once a 17th-century manor house. It now boasts a stunning championship course.
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PETERBOROUGH TOUR
Stay at: Marriott Peterborough 4* Play at: Thorpe Wood, Orton Meadows & Milton • 1 in 8 stay FREE 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s B&B; 2 rounds
from £99
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ULLESTHORPE COURT 4★
NR LUTTERWORTH, LEICESTERSHIRE
• 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £99 was £129
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from £172 was £189
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THORPENESS HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB 3★ THORPENESS, SUFFOLK 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £120 was £145
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from £210 was £265
21%
CROWNE PLAZA RESORT COLCHESTER - FIVE LAKES 4★ MALDON, ESSEX
• 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £99 was £139
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2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds
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from £169 was £209
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NORFOLK TOUR
Thorpeness
Stay at: Heacham Manor 3* Play at: Hunstanton, Cromer and Sherringham • 1 in 12 stay FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
from £239
from £349 was £399
OU’LL experience one of the best courses in Suffolk when you play a round at the Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel. The James Braiddesigned gem is just a stone’s throw from the coast and, blessed with a 36-room hotel, it’s the perfect location. The Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester boasts two contrasting courses across a rolling parkland landscape, with tees and greens built to USGA specification - as well as a choice of great rooms. Perfect for the business traveller is Cambridge’s
Hallmark Hotel. Cocooned in 200 acres, 136 rooms provide a fitting base for trips into the city and nearby Newmarket Racecourse. An 18-hole course that’s hosted the PGA East Anglian Open will allow golfers to walk in the spikemarks of Sir Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros. Last, but by no means least, is the stunning Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa in Colchester. Play the Gainsborough and the Constable courses before enjoying a meal in the 2 AA Rosette restaurant. Stay in one of 80 hotel rooms or one of the five country lodges.
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STOKE BY NAYLAND HOTEL, GOLF & SPA 4★ NEAR COLCHESTER, ESSEX
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SOUTH EAST
Discover a golfing home from home
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THE LODGE AT PRINCE’S GOLF CLUB 3★ SANDWICH, KENT
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF CLUB 3★ TICEHURST, EAST SUSSEX
East Sussex National
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HAT’S your idea of a perfect retreat? East Sussex National Golf Hotel could be right up your street. Two championship courses, a health club, spa and 104 beautiful bedrooms should be foremost in the thoughts for a south-east getaway. It’s a home away from home at the Lodge at Prince’s Golf Club, in Sandwich. A dozen bedrooms provide cosy accommodation while the course, a host of local final qualifying for the Open Championship, will co-host the Amateur Championship next year.
Ryder Cup-winning captain Ian Woosnam designed one of the two courses at Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club, promising a challenging but accessible test in the confines of the historic 1066 countryside. Harry Colt is said to have had a hand in the Waterfall, one of two courses at Mannings Heath, in Horsham. Stay at the exclusive South Lodge Hotel. Finally, within 200 acres of countryside, Selsdon Park Hotel & Golf Club is an historic country mansion with an 18-hole championship course, treatment rooms and leisure club.
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SELSDON PARK HOTEL & GOLF CLUB 4★ CROYDON, SURREY
• 1 in 12 FREE, groups of 8+ receive 20% off drinks 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 34% was £119 was £179
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THE SOUTH
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Outstanding beauty and charm
OLD THORNS MANOR HOTEL 4★ NEAR LIPHOOK, HAMPSHIRE
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MANOR HOUSE HOTEL & GOLF CLUB AT CASTLE COMBE 5★ CASTLE COMBE, WILTSHIRE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
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DE VERE VENUES WOKEFIELD PARK 3★ NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE Old Thorns
HE voice of golf applied his talents to Old Thorns Manor Hotel, and Peter Alliss produced a masterpiece at the Hampshire resort. With superb views across the South Downs National Park, there aren’t many courses that can say they were opened by legends of the game Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Isao Aoki and Bill Rogers. Old Thorns can. A trip to Castle Combe village is like stepping back through time but the Manor House Hotel & Golf Club has an even greater history as a 14th-century manor house.
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It’s an equally regal setting at De Vere Venues Wokefield Park, combining the charm of a traditional mansion house with the modern. Golfers do battle with elevated tees and nine lakes in a 7,000-yard USGAstandard test of stamina. Highclere Castle, the set of TV’s Downton Abbey, and Newbury Racecourse are within easy reach of Donnington Grove Golf & Country Club, while outstanding beauty is what you expect in Gloucestershire and Tracy Park Golf & Country Club provides it in spades on the Cromwell and Crown courses.
• 1 in 12 FREE, 20% off drinks for groups 8+ 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 28% was £109 was £179
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DONNINGTON GROVE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3★ NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE
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TRACY PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3★ WICK, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
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UK GOLF BREAKS
1 in 12 Goes Free with a Marriott Golf Break Give yourself a golfing treat Marriott Golf is one of the biggest and most successful golf course operators in the UK and for many discerning golfers, has become an immediate choice when it comes to booking a golfing break. With a portfolio of eleven luxurious Hotel & Country Clubs throughout the UK, each venue features at least one Championship golf course, many of which have staged some of Europe’s top championship events, including The Solheim Cup, the British Masters the Scottish Seniors Open and various EuroPro events. It is Marriott’s heritage in hosting golf events that equips them not only with the experience to deliver a professional and well executed golfing break, but also the understanding of what makes that day extra special for the golfer. This experience together with modern leisure facilities, fine dining and a wide range of other facilities, makes Marriott the perfect destination for a golf break or group outing. Marriott’s home to golf is Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel & Country Club which is a fine baronial manor and a true Scottish gem, just a few miles from Edinburgh Airport and just a short drive from the centre of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. Other Marriott Hotel & Country Clubs include Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club which dates back to 1260 and is on the edge of the Peak District National Park on the outskirts of Derby. Meon Valley Marriott Hotel & Country Club is located close to Winchester and Southampton with a Championship 18 hole course as well as a 9 hole course. “London’s original country retreat,” the 5* Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club is set in 200 acres of Hertfordshire countryside. Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club is a classic manor house on the edge of Norwich and the Norfolk Broads. Situated on the outskirts of Leeds and Bradford, Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club is an Elizabethan-style country house with a golf course that offers inspiring views of the Yorkshire countryside. Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club is set in the “Garden of England” near Maidstone and is just 30 miles from London.
BREADSALL PRIORY MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4★ DERBY, DERBYSHIRE
• FREE drink for groups of 12+ travelling in 2016, 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 25% was £132
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SPROWSTON MANOR MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4★ NORWICH, NORFOLK
• FREE drink for groups of 12+ travelling in 2016, 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 34% was £135
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UK GOLF BREAKS
Forest of Arden
MEON VALLEY MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4★ NEAR SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE
• 20% Off Drinks for Sunday Stays, 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds SAVE was £138.5024%
from £105
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HOLLINS HALL MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4★
HANBURY MANOR MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 5★ WARE, HERTFORDSHIRE
• FREE drink for groups of 12+ travelling in 2016, 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £187 28% was £349 3%
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TUDOR PARK MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4★
BRADFORD, YORKSHIRE
MAIDSTONE, KENT
from £79
• FREE drink for groups of 12+ travelling in 2016, 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 23% was £129
• FREE drink for groups of 12+ travelling in 2016, 1 in 12 Stay & Play FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE 34% was £119
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SOUTH WEST
Headlined by a Nicklaus masterpiece
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ST MELLION INTERNATIONAL RESORT 4★ NEAR PLYMOUTH, CORNWALL • 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
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BEST WESTERN THE DARTMOUTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 3★ DARTMOUTH, DEVON
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ENOWNED internationally for its Jack Nicklaus signature course, St Mellion International Resort also offers the 18-hole Kernow, four-star accommodation and extensive leisure facilities. Striking views over the Cornish valleys ensure every round is a memorable one. Across the border in Devon, Best Western’s The Dartmouth Golf and Spa has two courses. Contemporary lodgings and the new spa make this a great option. Staying in Devon, Bovey Castle offers everything
from afternoon tea on the South Terrace to a private dinner in the secluded Summerhouse. That’s not to mention the 18-hole epic golf course designed by J F Abercromby. Fantastic golf and accommodation are always available in the South West, with Bournemouth’s Marriott Bournemouth providing a comfortable base for rounds to remember at Ferndown, Broadstone and Remedy Oak. It’s a similar story in Bristol with the Hilton Garden Inn, in Bristol city centre, linking up with The Kendleshire, The Players and Bristol.
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Stay at: Marriott Bournemouth 4* Play at: Ferndown, Broadstone and Remedy Oak 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s B&B; 2 rounds
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BRISTOL TOUR
Stay at: Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre 3* Play at: The Kendleshire, The Players and Bristol golf club 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s B&B; 2 rounds
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VISIT WALES
Dramatic scenery and cracking courses!
Nefyn
2016 is officially the Year of Adventure in Wales. Armchair adventure is all very well but there’s no substitute for the real thing and with more than 200 courses and some of the world’s more challenging links, Wales is a big hitter in the world of golf… For lovers of links golf, there are 141,597 yards of stunning coastal hols taking in some of the most dramatic scenery and unspoilt countryside that Wales has to offer. Iconic courses in the South include Pyle & Kenfig, Ashburnham and Royal Porthcawl, host of the 2014 and 2017 Senior Open Championship. Why not combine playing these courses with a stay in Cardiff of Swansea and experience renowned Welsh hospitality? In the North the region is filled with natural beauty and the stunning landscapes of Snowdonia. Nefyn and Royal St David’s are particular highlights of a golf tour and can be complemented with one of the many parkland courses. Wales – golf as it should be. Royal St David’s
NORTH WALES TOUR 3★ NEFYN, NORTH WALES
Stay at: Nanhoron Arms Hotel Play at: Nefyn, Abersoch and Porthmadog
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CARDIFF TOUR 4★
CARDIFF, SOUTH WALES Stay at: Mercure Cardiff Holland House Play at: Pyle & Kenfig, Cottrell, Cardiff 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds • 1 in 8 Stay FREE
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SWANSEA 3★
SWANSEA, SOUTH WALES Stay at: The Dragon Hotel Play at: Southerndown, Ashburnham 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds and Machynys • 1 in 8 Stay FREE
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CELTIC MANOR
Follow in the Footsteps of Ryder Cup Stars
Set in 2,000 acres of glorious parkland at the gateway to Wales, the Celtic Manor Resort boasts three magnificent championship golf courses including the Twenty Ten, the stage for Europe’s dramatic Ryder Cup victory in that year. No golf fan will ever forget Graeme McDowell with his arms aloft after holing his crucial birdie putt on the 16th hole or the rapturous scenes of celebration that followed when he sealed the triumph on the next green. The spectacular Twenty Ten Course was purpose-built for the drama of team match play with water featuring on nine of the 18 holes and risk-and-reward challenges lurking around every corner. From lacing up your shoes at the same lockers which still carry the name plaques of the Ryder Cup players to a post-round drink on the clubhouse balcony where Europe sprayed champagne over their supporters, there is a special atmosphere to every moment on the Twenty Ten Course. Celtic Manor’s premier course is backed up by two more beautifully-manicured layouts – Roman Road and The Montgomerie – adding up to a rich and varied treat for the golfing connoisseur.
CELTIC MANOR RESORT 5★ NEWPORT, WALES
• Book 4 or more & receive a FREE Beer & Range Token 1 night’s B&B; 2 rounds 2 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE was £141 16% was £316
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The apres-golf is every bit as memorable with luxurious accommodation, sparkling spa facilities and no fewer than seven restaurants to choose from as your 19th Hole. Packages to stay one night and play two courses are always exceptional value for the quality of golf on offer - or stay two nights and play all three! COLDRA COURT BY CELTIC MANOR 4★ NEWPORT, WALES
Stay at: Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor • Book 4 or more & receive a FREE Beer & Range Token 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds SAVE SAVE 27% was £135 was £304 24%
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WALES
Desirable destinations, great golf FEATURED RESORT
THE VALE RESORT 4★ NEAR CARDIFF, WALES • 1 in 16 FREE 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds
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ST.PIERRE, MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 4★ CHEPSTOW, MONMOUTHSHIRE
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SWANSEA TOUR
The Vale
HE Ryder Cup merely proved what we’ve always known – that Wales is great for golf. One of the principality’s most desirable destinations is The Vale Resort, a short 15-minute drive from the centre of Cardiff. Set within 650 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, the Lakes and Wales National courses are complemented by state-ofthe-art practice facilities. Could there be anywhere more beautiful than St Pierre Marriott Hotel & Country Club? Framed by a 14th-century manor house, in the Wye Valley, the Old course has hosted a string a
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top tournaments, including the Solheim Cup. The Mathern course provides an equally attractive option for visitors. Seven miles from Caerphilly Castle sits Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa with its breathtaking views of the valleys of South East Wales. Accuracy is essential to conquer the short, but challenging, 6,021 par-71 course, which is waiting to gather the balls of errant golfers. Beat the 13th, a 227-yard par 3 over water, and the 557-yard par-5 2nd, with water and out-of-bounds waiting, and a good score is in the offing.
Stay at: Marriott Swansea 4* Play at: Royal Porthcrawl, Pennard, Machnys 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s B&B; 2 rounds
from £135
BRYN MEADOWS GOLF, HOTEL & SPA 4★ CAERPHILLY, WALES
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Stay at: Royal Sportsman 3* Play at: Abersoch, Nefyn, Conwy 1 night’s B&B; 2 rounds
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SCOTLAND
Breaks to remember at the Home of Golf COTLAND is the Home of Golf and what golfer doesn’t want to tread the famous fairways where the game first took shape? With so many of the country’s courses and resorts proving so captivating, it’s hard to know where to begin such an odyssey. But there is a perfect place to start – Gleneagles. Based in the shadows of the Ochil Hills, the three championship courses are rated among the very best in the world. The Centenary course provided the remarkable backdrop to Europe’s latest
Ryder Cup triumph nearly two years ago, but the King’s and the Queen’s are at the heart of the Auchterarder resort. The former pre-dates the hotel by five years and remains one of the most stunning courses in the country, while Tom Watson and Johnny Miller are just
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two of the famous names to have taken on the water hazards, woodland and ditches of the Queen’s. Add in a 232-room hotel, Michelin-starred dining and 850 acres allowing for shooting, fishing and horse riding and you have the perfect outdoor experience. The Old Course may be
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on the tip of everyone’s tongue in St Andrews but the historic town is home to a host of golfing gems. Chief among them are the fine courses of Fairmont St Andrews, where you can see at first hand the handiwork of a Ryder Cup legend. Sam Torrance and Bruce Devlin were largely responsible for the Torrance and Kittocks respectively, which wind their way around the 520acre golf resort that hugs the Fife coast. Two 18-hole courses in a country house setting await visitors to Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel and Country Club, a well-struck
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GLENEAGLES 5★
AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE
• Free JW Whisky Experience with 2 night stays 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s B&B; 1 rounds SAVE 24% was £208 was £475
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FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS 5★ ST ANDREWS, FIFE
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DALMAHOY MARRIOTT HOTEL AND COUNTRY CLUB 4★ EDINBURGH Gleneagles
• Free drink for groups of 12+, 1 in 12 FREE 2 nights’ DB&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s DB&B; 2 rounds SAVE was £131 16%
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“The three championship courses are rated among the very best in the world” iron away from Edinburgh. The Pentland and Zest restaurants, a luxury beauty salon and an indoor pool are just a few of the leisure delights on offer. World-renowned course architect Dave Thomas designed the championship course at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel and, in its 15 years, it has quickly gained a fine reputation hosting EuroPro Tour and European Challenge Tour events. Attracting golfers from all over the world, care for
its surroundings saw the venue given the Scottish Award for Environmental Excellence in Golf. The Ducks Inn should prove a perfect base from which to enjoy the facilities at Craigielaw as well as getting out in the wider golfing county of East Lothian and all the attractions of Edinburgh. Gullane No2, with its spectacular views of the coastline and Aberlady Bay, has delighted and frustrated golfers since its design by Willie Park Jnr in 1898.
MACDONALD CARDRONA HOTEL, GOLF & SPA 4★ PEEBLES
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EAST LOTHIAN TOUR 3★ ABERLADY, EAST LOTHIAN
Stay at: Ducks Inn Play at: Play at: Gullane No2, Glen, Craigielaw 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 1 night’s B&B; 2 rounds SAVE was £195 21% was £345
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IRELAND
Every corner of the country is a golfing paradise
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RELAND has everything from rugged links to manicured
parklands. Even a mere corner of the country has enough quality links to satisfy a connoisseur. Start your journey south of Dublin in “The Garden of Ireland”, County Wicklow, and the spectacular landscape of Druids Glen Resort. Two championship courses include the famous Druids Glen, known as the Augusta of Europe for its magnificent tree-lined fairways and vibrant floral displays. A former host of the Irish
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Open, Druids Glen has also staged the Seve Trophy. A fabulous hotel boasts 134 deluxe bedrooms, 11 suites and a choice of fine dining. Forever remembered for the 2006 Ryder Cup, Europe’s victory and Darren Clarke’s tears, Kildare’s K Club offers two of Europe’s finest championship
courses. Retrace the steps of captain Ian Woosnam’s heroes on the Palmer Ryder Cup course, and pit your wits against the King, or take on the Smurfit course - the home of this year’s Irish Open. The quite spectacular Kildare Hotel, built in 1832
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and Ireland’s first AA 5 Red Star venue, has glorious views of the countryside set, as it is, on the banks of the River Liffey. Relaxation is compulsory in The K Spa, an oasis of calm featuring an aromatic herb garden, treatment rooms and an exotic rasul chamber. Next to the ruins of an 800-year-old castle, the Castlemartyr Resort, in County Cork, can point to its own history. Stay in the grand 17th-century country manor house, with more than 100 rooms, suites and self-catering accommodation to choose from. Indulge in a 10-treatment
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DRUIDS GLEN GOLF RESORT 5★ WICKLOW
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THE K CLUB - KILDARE HOTEL, SPA & COUNTRY CLUB 5★ KILDARE
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CASTLEMARTYR RESORT 5★ CORK Druids Glen
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“Tiger Woods raved about the fairways and greens of the Mount Juliet course“ room spa and fitness studio after plotting your way around the 18-hole inland links course, the creation of renowned golf course designer Ron Kirby. Another must play spot is located in Kilkenny and Mount Juliet. A family home until 1989, half an hour away from Waterford, The Manor once had the King of Ossory rest in one of the wonderful bedrooms, while a host of lodges provide sanctuaries and perfect family stays. Tiger Woods raved about
the fairways and greens of the Mount Juliet course, first opened a quarter of a century ago with a friendly match between its designer Jack Nicklaus and Christy O’Connor Snr, and the captivating creation has been played by the world’s best. Moving into Northern Ireland, stay at the Hastings Europa in Belfast before moving on to Ardglass, on the beautiful County Down coast, and the iconic Royal Belfast, the oldest golf club in Ireland.
NORTHERN IRELAND TOUR 4★ BELFAST
Play at: Ardglass, Royal Belfast, Portrush Stay at: Hastings Europa 1 night’s B&B; 2 rounds 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds
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EUROPEAN GROUPS Find the perfect destination for you and your party OR those looking to enjoy a golfing break in the sunshine with your friends, you can’t go wrong with Spain, Portugal and France. With superb resorts and courses aplenty, there is more choice than ever. Beginning with Portugal and the ever-popular Algarve, Vale do Lobo’s Ocean and Royal courses, with their jaw-dropping views across the Atlantic, have twice been host to the Portuguese Open. The ocean holes, from which the Ocean course takes its name, will remain etched in the memory – they are simply spectacular.
The views from the Royal’s cliff-top signature par-3 16th are astonishing. This hole alone is worth the admission charge. Moving across the border to the established golfing destination of Spain, Hotel La Finca Golf and Spa Resort on the stunning Costa Blanca
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offers not one but three courses for you to test your skills on. The La Finca, Villamartin and Las Ramblas courses all offer a different test for golfers of any ability. After your round has finished you can unwind at the luxury hotel with a relaxing spa treatment.
Lumine Hills
At the foothills of the Sierra del Arca, the natural beauty of Andalucia is complemented by the stylish San Roque Club resort. Situated among fragrant gardens, the suites at San Roque are surrounded by the golf course and are just 2km from the beach. The Old course was designed by Dave Thomas with wide fairways and lakes, while the New course was created by Seve Ballesteros. The Costa Dorada region is fast becoming a Spanish hotspot for terrific golf. The standout resort in this part of the country is Lumine, which has two
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FEATURED RESORT
VALE DO LOBO RESORT 5★ VALE DO LOBO, PORTUGAL
Play at: Royal & Ocean • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ self catering; 2 rounds
from £255
7 nights’ self catering; 5 rounds
from £569
RADISSON BLU HOTEL BIARRITZ 4★
AQUITAINE, FRANCE Play at: Seignosse, Makila, Arcangues or Biarritz Le Phare • FREE parking on-site 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 5 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds
from £199
from £399
HOTEL LA FINCA GOLF & SPA RESORT 5★
Vale do Lobo
COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN Play at: La Finca, Villamartin, Las Ramblas • Includes FREE golf transfers, 1 in 8 FREE 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £209 10% was £475 14%
from £189
from £409
“The views from the Royal’s cliff-top signature par-3 16th are astonishing. This hole alone is worth the trip” 18-hole layouts and a ninehole course. The club can be found near Salou and the Lakes course is regarded as its premier track. Designed by Greg Norman, the layout is extremely demanding and features an abundance of water hazards and punishing sand traps. Norman is also responsible for designing the nine-hole Ruins course, which as the name suggests, runs through Roman ruins.
Heading to France and the vibrant southern coastal town of Biarritz, the Radisson Blu Hotel – boasting 150 elegant guest rooms and suites – is a great base for the courses at Seignosse, Makila, Arcangues or Biarritz Le Phare. Designed by the American architect Robert Van Hagge, Golf de Seignosse winds through the forest, surrounded by majestic pine and oak trees, and is a real pleasure to experience.
THE SUITES AT SAN ROQUE CLUB 4★
COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN Play at: San Roque Club, Old & New Course • Exclusive 4 ball price, buggies included 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £315 11% was £610 33%
from £279
from £405
LUMINE MEDITERRÁNEA BEACH & GOLF RESORT 4★
COSTA DORADA, SPAIN Stay at: Hotel TRYP Port Cambrils Play at: Lumine Hills & Lumine Lakes • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds
from £205
from £379
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PORTUGAL
Algarve remains the obvious choice FEATURED RESORT
MONTE REI VILLAS TAVIRA, ALGARVE
Play at: Monte Rei • Buggies included 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE 22% was £545 was £999 12%
from £425
from £875
RIA PARK GARDEN HOTEL 4★ ALMANCIL, ALGARVE
Play at: Quinta do Lago South, Laranjal, North 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE was £349 14% was £745
from £299
from £675
SAVE
9%
AMENDOEIRA GOLF RESORT 4★ ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE
Monte Rei
Play at: Faldo or O’Connor • FREE buggies 7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf SAVE 3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf SAVE was £299 28% was £599 22%
from £215
T’S hard to beat the Algarve and especially if your destination is Monte Rei where the villas are every bit as impressive as the Jack Nicklaus-designed course. Many good judges regard it as the best in the region. Located in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the stylish Ria Park Garden Hotel is a threeminute walk from the beach and just under three miles from the popular Quinta do Lago Golf. At the Amendoeira there are two top championship courses to choose from – the Faldo and the O’Connor. There is even
a floodlit par-3 Academy course to entertain you in the evenings. If you fancy basing yourself in the pretty town of Lagos, then stay at Vila Gale Lagos and experience the recently redesigned jewel of Palmares, with is fairways cascading down from the clubhouse towards the ocean. For those who enjoy the amenities of Albufeira, the perfect option is a stay at the Sao Rafael Atlantic Hotel. Visit this five-star resort and you can enjoy games at Morgado, Alamos and Salgados, with free transfers so you don’t need to worry about driving.
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LAGOS GOLF TOUR
LAGOS, ALGARVE Stay at: Vila Gale Lagos 4*
Play at: Palmares & Boavista • Group discounts available 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
from £229
from £525
SAO RAFAEL ATLANTIC HOTEL 5★
ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE Play at: Morgado, Álamos or Salgados • FREE golf transfers, 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
from £235
from £495
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PESTANA HOTELS & RESORTS
Great breaks with Pestana
Pestana Vila Sol
Pestana Hotels & Resorts offer great choice and superb value all year round. The Pestana group is Portugal’s largest international tourism and leisure group. Boasting over 90 hotels worldwide. The most famous in golfing circles is the Pestana Vila Sol. Its 5* hotel and on site 27-hole golf course provide a luxurious stay just a short distance from the world famous Vilamoura marina.
Moving West along the Algarve we come to a cluster of Pestana options around Alvor. The most popular being the Pestana Dom Joao II. Located close to the beach and a short drive from Pinta, Gramacho, Silves & Alto. The Pestana Delfim, is again close to the beach and offers all-inclusive options for clients working to a specific
budget. Next there’s the Pestana Alvor South Beach, this brand new hotel has sharp modern styling and is the closest hotel to Alvor. Combine these fantastic locations with a choice of five courses and you’ve got a winning formula for 2016.
PESTANA VILA SOL 5★
PESTANA DELFIM 4★
Play at: Pinta, Gramacho, Silves, Alto & Vila Sol • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds SAVE SAVE was £200 8% was £485 12%
Play at: Pinta, Gramacho, Silves, Alto & Vila Sol • 1 in 12 Stay FREE
VILAMOURA
from £185
from £425
ALVOR
3 nights’ all inclusive; 2 rounds
from £245 was £279
SAVE
12%
7 nights’ all inclusive; 5 rounds
from £505 was £589
PESTANA DOM JOAO II 4★
PESTANA SOUTH BEACH 5★
Play at: Pinta, Gramacho, Silves, Alto & Vila Sol • 1 in 12 Stay FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
Play at: Pinta, Gramacho, Silves, Alto & Vila Sol • 1 in 12 Stay FREE 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE was £215 14% was £410
ALVOR
from £165
from £359 was £399
SAVE
14%
ALVOR SAVE
10%
from £185
from £345
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LISBON
Broaden your golfing horizons FEATURED RESORT
MARRIOTT PRAIA D’EL REY GOLF AND BEACH RESORT 5★
AMOREIRA Play at: Praia D’el Rey, Royal Obidos, Bom Successo or
CampoReal • Includes golf transfers 7 nights’ B&B; 6 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE 22% was £275 was £499 12%
from £215
from £439
TROIA RESORT AQUALUZ SUITE HOTEL APARTMENTS 4★ TROIA
Play at: Troia 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds
from £199 was £299
SAVE
13%
7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
from £399 was £445
SAVE
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DOLCE CAMPOREAL LISBON 5★ TURCIFAL
Praia D’el Rey
Play at: CampoReal or Royal Obidos • FREE Buggies 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £389 51% was £549 27%
from £189
HOUGH the Algarve is considered Portugal’s standout region for golf, the area around the country’s capital arguably boasts a collection of even more outstanding courses. Test yourself on the Cabell Robinson-designed layout at Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf and Beach Resort, which consists of 177 deluxe rooms with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Robert Trent Jones Senior selected hole 3 at Troia Golf, in the tranquil area of Troia, as one of the best he has ever designed. The course runs alongside the sand and there
are glorious ocean views. The four-star Aqualuz is the perfect place to unwind after your round. Dolce CampoReal’s Donald Steel-designed par 72, 18-hole course runs through the hills and is unlike anything you’ve encountered before. Aroeira Golf Resort is a 900-acre paradise for golfers and non-golfers alike. It is situated on the Setubal Peninsula within a glorious preservation area. Stay at Penha Longa resort for ultimate luxury and access to the resort’s outstanding Atlantic Championship course.
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AROEIRA GOLF RESORT 3★ CAPARICA
Play at: Aroeira I or II, Riba I or II, Quinta do Peru & Santo Estevao 7 nights’ s/c; unlimied golf 3 nights’ s/c; unlimied golf SAVE was £199 32% was £425
from £135
SAVE
from £359
16%
PENHA LONGA RESORT 5★ SINTRA
Play at: Atlantic Championship 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE was £349 14%
from £299
7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf
from £595 was £689
SAVE
14%
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PORTO
Experience perfection in Porto
Estela
Two hours’ flight and you will be ready for your next golfing experience... An area steeped in history, blessed with stunning golf courses and high-quality venues at exceptional prices,Porto rivals any golfing destination on the map. Porto caters for every type of golfer looking for a new experience and will make you wonder why you haven’t been here sooner.
VIDAGO PALACE RESORT 5★ VIDAGO
Stay at: Vidago Palace Resort Play at: Vidago 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds
from £249 was £349
SAVE
29%
There are five diverse courses available – Oporto, Ponte de Lima, Amarante, Estela and Vidago – which will satisfy any golfing aficionado. From the classic links of Estela to the rolling hills of Amarante, to the pleasure of Ponte de Lima and the traditions of Oporto. These can all be topped off with the elegance of the European Tour venue Vidago Palace, designed by Mackenzie Ross. Venues include great facilities and restaurants with relaxing rooms, boasting great locations to experience Porto’s vibrancy and UNESCO heritage sites when discovering your next fantastic golf break.
CASA DA CALCADA RELAIS & CHATEAUX 5★ AMARANTE
Stay at: Casa da Calcada Relais and Chateaux Play at: Amarante 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds
from £235 was £299
SAVE
21%
HOTEL SOLVERDE SPA & WELLNESS CENTER 5★
SAO FELIX MARINHA Stay at: Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness Center Play at: Oporto, Estela, Amarante,Ponte de Lima or Vidago Palace 3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds SAVE was £299 20%
from £239
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SPAIN
Great variety in a sun-drenched paradise HE appeal of a Spanish golf trip has never been so great as the courses and hotels just get better and better. It’s tricky to know where to start with such variety on offer but the Costa del Sol remains among the world’s best. An ideal base for Marbella is the five-star Los Monteros Hotel & Spa which offers great access to two Robert Trent Jones Snr courses at Marbella Golf and Country Club and Los Naranjos. The numerous bunkers and undulating greens at Marbella Golf and Country Club make for a testing
round. Just north of Puerto Banus you can meander through the orange groves at Los Naranjos, one of the region’s best-kept courses. La Quinta is just inland from Puerto Banus and comprises three loops of nine designed by Spanish Ryder Cup stars Antonio
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Garrido and Manuel Pinero. The obvious place to stay is on site – at The Westin La Quinta Golf & Spa Resort. Head back towards the coast and enjoy rounds on the North and South courses staying at Hotel Guadalmina. The South is the second oldest course in
Villaitana
Spain with the first opening back in 1959. Both courses run around the hotel. On the Costa Blanca coast, Melia Villaitana is a unique hotel with 356 Mediterranean-styled rooms, six restaurants and two Jack Nicklausdesigned courses. The Levante course is an 18-hole, par 72 layout that measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees. In contrast, if you fancy a more relaxed round, take on the 4,000-yard Poniente course - an 18hole, par 62 - comprised mostly of par 3s and par 4s. It’s hard to plan a golf trip to Spain without considering La Manga,
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FEATURED RESORT
MELIA VILLAITANA 4★
BENIDORM, COSTA BLANCA Play at: Levante & Poniente
• Includes FREE buggies on Poniente, 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
from £175
from £389
LOS MONTEROS HOTEL & SPA 5★ MARBELLA, COSTA DEL SOL
Play at: Marbella, Santa Clara, Los Naranjos • Includes FREE golf transfers 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds SAVE SAVE was £275 9% was £639 9%
from £249
from £579
PRECISE RESORT EL ROMPIDO 5★
Real Club de Golf El Prat
HUELVA Play at: North or South course • 1 in 8 FREE, includes free airport transfers on 7-night package 7 nights’ half board; 5 rounds SAVE 3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf SAVE was £219 20% was £499 27%
from £175
from £365
“La Manga was arguably the original golf resort and it remains ever-popular today” which was arguably the original golf resort. There are three championship courses with the South being widely regarded as the best. It is longer and wider than both the North and West courses, which have different challenges and charms. La Manga also has a five-star hotel and apartments on site and high-quality leisure facilities. On the Costa de la Luz, Precise Resort El Rompido boasts a 36hole golf course designed
by Alvaro Arana and set in a spectacular natural environment. El Rompido has two courses which are among the best in the country. The modern club was opened in 2003 and initially just had the South course before the North course was laid out three years later. The club is located on the coast near Huelva and the North is considered to be the premier layout there. Another great choice is the luxurious Hotel Almenara, situated in the
HOTEL ALMENARA 4★
SOTOGRANDE, COSTA DEL SOL
Play at: Almenara • 1 in 8 Stay FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds
from £249
7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
9%
BARCELÓ MONTECASTILLO GOLF RESORT 5★
JEREZ, COSTA DE LA LUZ Play at: Montecastillo 3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf
from £125 was £249
SAVE
14%
7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf
from £265 was £305
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SAVE
from £429 was £469
SAVE
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SPAIN
Great golf, great value, great hotels FEATURED RESORT
HOTEL GUADALMINA SPA AND GOLF RESORT 4★ MARBELLA, COSTA DEL SOL
Play at: North & South course • 1 in 8 FREE 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE 9% was £215 was £545
from £195
from £499
SAVE
8%
LA MANGA CLUB 5★ MURCIA
Stay at Hotel La Manga Principe Felipe 5* Play at: North, South & West 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £289 7% was £629 6%
from £269
from £589
ISLANTILLA GOLF RESORT HOTEL 4★ ISLA CRISTINA
Guadalmina
Play at: Islantilla Golf course • 1 in 8 FREE 7 nights’ half board; unlimited golfSAVE 3 nights’ half board; 2 rounds SAVE was £499 22% was £225 29%
from £159
picturesque backdrop of Sotogrande, between the Andalusian mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Within the resort you have the Almenara Golf Club, a 27-hole parkland course designed by Dave Thomas. All three loops of nine at Almenara Golf Club offer a unique challenge. The superb course at Islantilla Golf Resort in Huelva hosted the 1995 Spanish Masters, whilst the Barcelo Montecastillo Resort is a superb Jack Nicklaus-designed course, with top-class qualities. Barcelona New Golf Destination has been formed by the best six golf courses in the area,
including 10-time Spanish Open host, Real Club de Golf El Prat and former Ladies European Tour venue, Club de Golf Barcelona. You can also play Llavaneras with its fantastic sea views; Golf Montanyà, set in a beautiful national park; Vallromanes, which has one of the most spectacular clubhouses in Spain to go with its championship standard course; and finally one of the oldest courses in Northern Spain, Club de Golf Terramar. You can then relax in comfort at the Hotel Barcelona Golf Resort, just a short drive from the coast.
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from £389
THE WESTIN LA QUINTA GOLF RESORT & SPA 5★ MARBELLA, COSTA DEL SOL
Play at: La Quinta • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds SAVE was £345 12%
from £305
7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
from £619 was £695
SAVE
11%
BARCELONA NEW GOLF DESTINATION 4★
BARCELONA Stay at: Hotel Barcelona Golf Resort & Spa 4* Play at: Real Club de Golf El Prat, Club de Golf Barcelona, Golf Montanyá, Llavaneras 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £249 14% was £479 17%
from £215
from £399
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MALLORCA
The holiday island is packed with great courses HE popular holiday destination of Mallorca has over 15 golf courses scattered across this picturesque Island. You will find two of those courses at the fabulous 5-star Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel. The Arabella Golf Son Quint is a first-class hilly course that will undoubtedly thrill experienced players and entertain beginners at the same time. The 18-hole course features two elongated ponds and stretches out into the midst of Mallorca’s spectacular landscape. The high-quality Princess Bermuda grass
makes for perfect fairway lies and is a brilliant green colour the whole year round. Son Vida is Majorca’s oldest golf course and has been the venue for the European Tour. Enjoy a breathtaking view over the bay of Palma from the wide fairways while tackling
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the 18-hole championship course. Or you can stay at the tranquil location of the Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a luxurious 5-star hotel with some of the best views on the Island. A one-hour drive east from Son Vida is the breathtaking Pula Golf Resort. Despite being so
Club de Golf Alcanada
young, it has matured well and has already made a name for itself after holding many top-class tournaments. Redesigned by Jose Maria Olazabel in 2004, Pula is a relatively flat course but with many raised greens and tricky hazards, it remains quite a challenge. The Hotel Hipocampo Playa is located in Cala Millor - the largest tourist development on the east coast of the island and also one of the most stunning places you can visit. Rooms at the six-storey complex have breathtaking views of the sea and you are only a short walk from the beach.
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SHERATON MALLORCA ARABELLA GOLF HOTEL 5★ SON VIDA
Play at: Son Vida & Son Quint • Free return shuttles to courses 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE 20% was £479 was £999 10%
from £379
from £899
PULA GOLF RESORT 4★ MENACOR
Play at: Pula Golf Course 3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf
from £275 was £349
SAVE
21%
7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf
from £639 was £749
SAVE
00%
HOTEL HIPOCAMPO PLAYA 4★
Arabella Golf Son Vida
CALA MILLOR Stay at: Hotel Hipocampo Playa Play at: Pula Golf & Capdepera Golf, Club de Golf Alcanada, Canyamel Golf 7 nights’ half board; 4 rounds SAVE 3 nights’ half board; 2 rounds SAVE was £305 10% was £645 7%
from £275
from £599
“Bendinat, Poniente and Puntiro golf courses will take your breath away” It is an ideal base for accessing top-quality courses nearby, including Pula, Capdepera, Club de Golf Alcanada and Canyamel. In the beautiful resort of Palma you can enjoy a relaxing stay at the Tryp Bellver Palma Resort, which offers golf at some of the most incredible courses on the Island. Bendinat, Poniente and Puntiro will take your breath away, as will Andratx. Andratx is a course that offers spectacular
surroundings, picturesque views and some of the most stimulating architectural features that combine to provide a memorable experience for golfers. The signature 6th carries the status of being the longest hole in Spain, clocking in at a mighty 670 yards from the back tees. It certainly merits its name as the Green Monster. You will not be disappointed by the golfing opportunities to be discovered on this wonderful island.
TRYP BELLVER PALMA 4★ PALMA
Play at: Bendinat, Poniente, Puntiro, Andratx & Santa Ponsa 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £329 16% was £629 10%
from £275
from £569
CASTILLO HOTEL SON VIDA 5★ SON VIDA
Play at: Son Vida & Son Quint • Free return shuttles to courses 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE was £499 20% was £999 10%
from £399
from £899
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FRANCE
Unrivalled beauty, exceptional golf and refined hotels EW countries can boast both the golfing beauty and history to be found in France. There is a rich golfing past in this nation that can’t be discovered anywhere else in contintental Europe. Take the Hotel du Golf Barrière, in Deauville, Normandy. Some 159 rooms and 11 suites are the perfect base from which to launch an odyssey at as many as nine courses, such as Golf de Deauville, St Julien, Champ de Bataille and Etretat Grand Hotel Barrière Dinard is in the picturesque commune of Dinard, which
is set on the dramatic coastline of Brittany in northern France. Great golf can be found at Dinard, Val Andre, Saint Malo. Hermitage Barrière La Baule, situated on the coastal town of La Baule, gives you the option of courses such as La Baule, La Bretesche and St Jean de
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Monts. The Pas de Calais may be famous as the gateway to the continent for British tourists, but its golf is not to be overlooked. Wimereux, Belle Dune and Le Touquet are a trio of must-play venues and the Hotel Red Fox is the perfect place to recharge and relax
Hardelot Les Pins
following a trip through the Eurotunnel. Staying in Calais, the Hotel Westminster has a majestic facade of brick and white stone and was built at the height of the Art Deco period in 1924. Play at Le Touquet but make sure also to enjoy the delights of Hardelot, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful golf locations in Europe. Two distinctive courses, the Pines and Dunes, are separated by only two kilometres but have very distinctive characters. Located on the outskirts of Paris, the exceptional Le Golf National will become the centre of the golf world
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BARRIERE HOTELS 4★
DEAUVILLE/LA BAULE Stay at: Hotel Du Golf or Hermitage La Baule Play at: A selection of 15 courses • 1 in 8 FREE 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE 28%
from £219
from £260
SAVE
39%
HÔTEL RED FOX 2★ LE TOUQUET, PAS DE CALAIS
Play at: Wimereux, Belle Dune, Le Touquet • Includes Eurotunnel, 1 in 8 FREE at selected courses 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds SAVE 16%
from £215
from £239
SAVE
13%
HOTEL WESTMINSTER 4★
LE TOUQUET, PAS DE CALAIS
Hotel Du Golf Barriere
Play at: Le Touquet, Hardelot • Includes Eurotunnel 3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 2 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds SAVE 5%
from £295
from £339
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“Enjoy the delights of Hardelot, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful golf locations in Europe“ in 2018 when the Albatros course hosts the Ryder Cup. It’s the first time France will have staged the epic biennial contest between Europe and the United States. If that proves a little too exacting, then enjoy a round on L’Aigle – a slightly less demanding course that complements its sibling superbly. A stay at Novotel Saint Quentin Golf National should top things off perfectly. In the breathtaking Loire
Valley lies La Bretesche Hotel & Cottages. Situated between a castle and a forest, the cottages provide the perfect setting for long walks, while the rooms are homely and elegantly decorated. The luxury hotel invites visitors to embrace a world of refinement and the course, set in the middle of a 234-acre wood, can be considered a true golfing masterpiece. We move next to the south of France and the foot of the Esterel
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PARIS, ILE DE FRANCE Stay at: Novotel Saint-Quentin Golf National 4* Play at: Le Golf National L’Aigle &L’Albatros courses • 2018 Ryder Cup venue 3 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds 2 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE SAVE 11% 10%
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LA BRETESCHE HOTEL & COTTAGES 5★
MISILLAC, LOIRE VALLEY Play at: Golf International de La Bretesche • 10% off F&B at Clubhouse, 1 in 8 Stay FREE 7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf SAVE 3 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf SAVE 20% 18%
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Unrivalled beauty, unrivalled golf FEATURED RESORT
GOLF HÔTEL DE VALESCURE 4★ PROVENCE, SOUTH OF FRANCE
Play at: Valescure, Saint Endreol, Sainte Maxime, Claux Amic 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
from £225
from £545
SAINT CYPRIEN GOLF RESORT 4★
PERPIGNAN, SOUTH OF FRANCE Play at: Golf de Saint Cyprien • 50% off drinks from 6 to 7pm for April stays 3 nights’ half board; 3 rounds 7 nights’ half board; 5 rounds
from £275
from £569
DOLCE FRÉGATE PROVENCE 4★ PROVENCE, SOUTH OF FRANCE Golf de Valescure
Play at: Dolce Frégate Golf Course 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE 24%
from £295
mountains to find the Golf - Hôtel de Valescure, part of the Najeti group. The Provence retreat, at the centre of the French Riviera, is close to the beach, allowing visitors to find fun on land, sea or high into the hills. Created in 1895, the Golf de Valescure course is the oldest in the Var region. Saint Cyprien is a seaside town which is proud of its Catalan heritage, being only 20 minutes from Spain. It is equally as proud of its golf resort. Opened 40 years ago, the 27-hole complex offers both links and woodland play. Outstanding views over
the Mediterranean sea awaits those who book a stay at Dolce Frégate Provence. Amid vineyards and pine trees, the Frégate course is one of the more appreciated spots in the south of the country. Aquitaine conjours up images of the age of knights and the Château Des Vigiers will do little to dispel those historical notions – with the building dating back to the 16th century. Two exceptional courses and a top performance centre means you can’t fail to improve at Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa & Golf Resort.
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CHÂTEAU DES VIGIERS 4★ BERGERAC, AQUITAINE
Play at: Golf des Vigiers • FREE Bottle of wine in room 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE 15%
from £295
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TERRE BLANCHE HOTEL SPA & GOLF RESORT 5★ PROVENCE, SOUTH OF FRANCE
Play at Château & Riou courses: • Includes buggies & range balls 3 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds
from £469
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GRAN CANARIA
The perfect year-round climate
Anfi Tauro Championship
Glorious golf in glorious sunshine – the way it should be! Gran Canaria is the perfect choice for all golfers. The stunning island boasts year-round sunshine, consistent temperatures and seven quality courses in close proximity. Anfi Tauro Golf, Salobre old and new, Meloneras Golf, Real Club de Golf de Las Palmas, El Cortijo Club de Campo and Maspalomas Golf.
SHERATON GRAN CANARIA SALOBRE GOLF RESORT 5★ LAS PALMAS
Stay at: Sheraton Gran Canaria Salobre Golf Resort Play at: Salobre Old or New 5 nights’ half board; unlimited golf
from £349 was £599
Diverse in their nature and offering unique experiences but all having the common theme of impeccable playing conditions. From the desert style of Anfi Tauro to the costal course of Melonares, the beauty and the beast of the Salobre Resort to the manicured Mapalomas and the traditional test of las Palmas - Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, there really is something for everyone. Utilising the Gran Canaria golf pass offers the perfect way to experience these courses creating exceptional value for money and ease of booking at a range of hotels.
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H10 PLAYA MELONERAS PALACE 5★ PLAYA MELONERAS
Stay at: H10 Playa Meloneras Palace Play at: Melonares and Maspalomas 5 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds
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You can stay on site at a resort or at a number of quality hotels offering a range of board choices that have it all to help after a day’s enjoyable golf across the island. Whether it be relaxing on site at the spa, enjoying a well-earned drink at the all-inclusive or venturing into Maspalomas of an evening the choice is there to make your next golfing break your best.
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So what are you waiting for to experience one of Europe’s finest golfing destinations? GRAN HOTEL LOPESAN COSTA MELONERAS 4★ MASPALOMAS
Play at: Melonares, Salobre north or south, Anfi Tauro, Las Palmas, Maspalomas 5 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds or El Cortjo • 1 in 8 Stay FREE
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Perfect blend of great courses and superb weather HILE there is a great deal of high-quality golf on the Spanish mainland, the Canary Islands also offer some stellar options. Tenerife has eight courses, with the majority located on the southern and western shores. The course at Las Americas is set into an amphitheatre to provide shelter from the wind and features a number of lakes, streams and bunkers. Up the coast, there is the Old Course at Costa Adeje and an impressive Dave Thomas creation at Abama. Why not stay at the magical Paradise Park
Resort, where you can play golf at Amarilla. All 18 holes are by the sea, bordering the Marina San Miguel. The designer, Donald Steel, took advantage of the beautiful contrasts of the island to create a course with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The 5th hole is a real gem,
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with the green and the fairway separated by the ocean. The experience of playing here will live with you for a long time. About 20 miles northwest lies The Ritz-Calton, Abama. Here you can find the forementioned Dave Thomas creation of Abama,
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which is regarded as the finest course on the island. The large greens provide an array of flag positions which, combined with the wide landing areas on each hole, make the course accessible to golfers with high handicaps, while still posing a challenge even for the most experienced players on a golf break. This course is rightly regarded as one of Thomas’ best designs. Heading back down the coast you will come across the beautiful Hotel Jardin Tropical on the Costa Adeje. This is a stunning fourstar hotel where you can test your game at nearby
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FEATURED RESORT
HOTEL JARDIN TECINA 4★ LA GOMERA
Play at: Tecina Golf Course • 1 in 8 FREE, ferry ticket included 7 nights’ HB; unlimited golf 5 nights’ HB; 3 rounds SAVE 18% was £449 was £599
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HOTEL LAS MADRIGUERAS 5★ PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS
Play at: Las Americas • Includes buggy 7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf SAVE 5 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf SAVE was £579 24% was £739 16%
from £439
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THE RITZ-CARLTON, ABAMA 5★ GUIA DE ISORA
Tecina, La Gomera
Play at: Abama • Includes buggy, spa credit for non-golfers 7 nights’ B&B; unlimited golf SAVE 5 nights’ B&B; 2 rounds SAVE was £649 20% was £799 20%
from £519
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“The experience of playing on the course with the sea breeze becomes one of those days you never forget.” Golf Del Sur and Costa Adeje. A short 10-minute drive down towards Las Americas will bring you to the Hotel Las Madrigueras. This five-star resort is something pretty special and an ideal location for a golfing trip. Finally, on La Gomera Island you come to the incredible Hotel Jardin Tecina. This 4-star accommodation is just a short walk away from Tecina, which was designed by Donald Steel.
The course offers spectacular views of the Tecina valley and the Atlantic Ocean with the majestic Mount Teide in the distance. It also offers an unforgettable panoramic view of the Lomada de Tecina with the Atlantic as a backdrop. In short, Tenerife is a place that not only offers incredible scenery and resorts, but a wonderful test of golf on some of the most appealing courses around.
PARADISE PARK RESORT 4★ LOS CRISTIANOS
Play at: Amarilla, Las Americas, Golf Del Sur, Adeje, Real Club Tenerife 7 nights’ all inclusive; 5 rounds SAVE 5 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds SAVE was £499 16% was £699 12%
from £419
from £619
HOTEL JARDIN TROPICAL 4★
COSTA ADEJE Play at: Abama, Costa Adeje, Golf del sur, Las Americas or
Buenavista • Includes buggy on Abama 7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds 5 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds SAVE SAVE was £549 15% was £699 14%
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CYPRUS
A short-haul flight to year-round sun FEATURED RESORT
APHRODITE HILLS HOTEL 5★ PAPHOS, CYPRUS
Play at: Aphrodite, Minthis Hills, Secret Valley or Elea • 1 in 8 stay & play FREE, includes buggies at Aphrodite GC, swap golf rounds for spa credit 5 nights’ half board; 3 rounds
from £559
7 nights’ half board; 3 rounds
from £749
APHRODITE HILLS HOLIDAY RESIDENCES
PAPHOS, CYPRUS Play at: Aphrodite, Minthis Hills, Secret Valley or Elea • 1 in 8 play FREE, includes buggies at Aphrodite GC 5 nights’ self catering; 3 rounds 7 nights’ self catering; 4 rounds
from £289
from £369
COLUMBIA BEACH RESORT 5★ PAPHOS, CYPRUS
Aphrodite Hills
Play at: Minthis Hills, Secret Valley, Elea • 1 in 8 stay & play FREE 5 nights’ half board; 3 rounds 7 nights’ half board; 4 rounds
from £769
YPRUS has long been a favourite for British tourists thanks to its perfect blend of cloudless skies and sandy beaches. Nowadays its golf courses complement these virtues perfectly. Paphos is the place to go with four courses all in close proximity to each other – Elea, Aphrodite Hills, Minthis Hills and Secret Valley. Situated just two miles from the Mediterranean Sea, Elea doesn’t solely rely on its idyllic location. The Sir Nick Faldodesigned course utilises its surroundings and an abundance of bunkers
to guarantee a tricky, but enjoyable, test for visitors. Nestled in the hills above Paphos, luxurious Aphrodite Hills combines the five-star hotel and residences with its own fine course – and a highly memorable buggy ride to the 7th green. Staying close to the town of Paphos, with the mythical birthplace of the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite nearby, the 5-star Almyra Hotel, Alexander the Great, or the sumptuous Columbia Beach Resort, in Pissouri Bay, one of the most exclusive hotels on the island, will offer the perfect base.
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ALMYRA HOTEL 5★
PAPHOS, CYPRUS Play at: Minthis Hills & Secret Valley
• 1 in 8 stay & play FREE, swap golf rounds for spa credit 5 nights’ half board; 3 rounds 7 nights’ half board; 4 rounds
from £499
from £719
ALEXANDER THE GREAT BEACH HOTEL 4★
PAPHOS, CYPRUS Play at: Minthis Hills, Secret Valley, Elea
• 1 in 8 stay & play FREE, add unlimited evening drinks for £15 pp/pd 5 nights’ half board; 3 rounds 7 nights’ half board; 4 rounds
from £589
from £809
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MOROCCO
The stand-out North African getaway FEATURED RESORT
ASSOUFID GOLF CLUB
MARRAKECH, MOROCCO Stay at: Kenzi Menara Palace 5 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds
from £455
7 nights’ all inclusive; 4 rounds
from £649
THE MONTGOMERIE MARRAKECH GOLF CLUB
MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
Stay at: Riu Tikida Garden 5 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds
from £355
7 nights’ all inclusive; 4 rounds
from £455
PALM GOLF CLUB MARRAKECH - PALMERAIE & OURIKA
MARRAKECH, MOROCCO Stay at: Palmeraie Hotel Du Golf • 1 in 8 Play FREE, includes airport & golf transfers Assoufid
OROCCO is one of the most exciting up-andcoming golf destinations in the world. Along with its intoxicating souks, Moorish architecture and vibrant cities, there is also a host of golf to go at and much of it lies around the attractive destination of Marrakech. Legend has it the extensive palm grove in which Palmeraie is built can be traced back to the 11th century. Passing soldiers eating dates spat out the stones, from which the grove grew. Noria Golf Club offers areas of cactus-covered wasteland and boulder-
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strewn ravines. The architect’s vision was of a traditional village that celebrated the architecture of southern Morocco while Assoufid, with its natural feel, winds its way through a unique desert landscape. The Montgomerie Marrakech is near the heart of the city and is surrounded by olive trees. It also boasts Africa’s first ice bar. And away from Marrakech, and south of Casablanca, lies the Mazagan Resort. A Gary Player design, this contemporary links is genuinely stunning and, when the winds blows, will really test you. Enjoy the short 15th and its backdrop.
5 nights’ B&B; 3 rounds
from £379
7 nights’ B&B; 5 rounds
from £569
NORIA GOLF CLUB
MARRAKECH, MOROCCO Stay at: ClubHotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie 5 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds 7 nights’ all inclusive; 4 rounds
from £339
from £495
MAZAGAN BEACH & GOLF RESORT
EL JADIDA, MOROCCO Stay at: Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort
• 1 in 8 Stay & Play FREE, includes airport transfers 5 nights’ all inclusive; unlimited golf 7 nights’ all inclusive; unlimited golf
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HE game of golf has really taken root in Turkey since the first course was built here in 1994. Its wide appeal to tourists is no great mystery. The courses are uniformly excellent and very accessible, while the landscape – pine forests and sandy ground – is perfect golfing territory. That has enabled worldclass designers like Sir Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie, Peter Thomson, Martin Hawtree and Dave Thomas to create glorious layouts to rival anything in continental Europe. The other constant here is all-inclusive deals – you know exactly what your holiday will cost and you can eat and drink as much as you want. Stay at the five-star Voyage Belek and you can play at Montgomerie Maxx Royal, which is now established as a European Tour venue, as well as Titanic Golf Club. Cornelia comprises
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rounds on a combination of the Old and the New courses. Seven lakes and over 60 bunkers make for memorable and challenging holes on Michael Gayon’s Old course, while the 6,823yard New course features undulating, tree-lined fairways and poses an altogether different challenge. At Sueno Hotels Deluxe Belek, a beach and two full-size courses right next to the hotel make the resort one of the most attractive in Belek. The Pines is probably the the premier layout here; at over 7,100 yards it is a real championship test. The Titanic Deluxe Belek is a new kid on the block. The three nines here (River, Mediterranean and Forest) opened as recently as last autumn and were designed by leading British architect Martin Hawtree. While all the hotels here are spectacular, the immaculate Titanic Deluxe Belek really is quite a sight
Cornelia Golf Club - Faldo Course
“World-class designers have created glorious layouts that rival any to be found in continental Europe” three loops of nine and was designed by Sir Nick Faldo. Each of the Tiberius, Sempronia and Gaius loops feature rippling lakes and tricky doglegs. Off the course, you will enjoy the five-star luxury of the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa. Gloria Golf Resort is perhaps the bestestablished of Belek’s resorts and you will not need to leave the property all week. Staying at the fivestar resort, you can enjoy
when lit up at night. Finally, the Sirene Belek Hotel is a five-star resort conveniently located at the heart of the world-famous Antalya Golf Club. It is just a few yards from the 1st tees of both the PGA Sultan and the Pasha courses – the former being the host of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Finals knockout event in 2012. You can enjoy rounds on both courses when you stay here.
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GLORIA GOLF RESORT 5★ BELEK, TURKEY
Stay at: Gloria Golf Resort Play at: Gloria GC - Old & New • 1 in 8 Stay & Play FREE, all transfers 7 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds included
from £785
CORNELIA DIAMOND GOLF RESORT & SPA 5★ BELEK, TURKEY
Stay at: Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa Play at: Cornelia GC • 1 in 8 Stay & Play FREE, all transfers 7 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds included
from £665
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TURKEY
Immaculate courses and hotels
VOYAGE BELEK 5★
SIRENE BELEK HOTEL 5★
Stay at: Voyage Belek Play at: Montgomerie GC & Titanic GC • All transfers included 7 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds
Stay at: Sireke Belek Hotel Play at: Antalya GC - Pasha & PGA Sultan • 1 in 8 Stay & Play FREE, all transfers 7 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds included
SUENO HOTELS DELUXE BELEK 5★
TITANIC DELUXE BELEK 5★
Stay at: Sueno Hotels Deluxe Belek Play at: Sueno GC - Pines & Dunes • 1 in 8 Stay & Play FREE, all transfers 7 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds included
Stay at: Titanic Deluxe Belek Play at: Titanic GC • 1 in 8 Stay & Play FREE, all transfers 7 nights’ all inclusive; 3 rounds included
BELEK, TURKEY
BELEK, TURKEY
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BELEK, TURKEY
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LONG HAUL Something special further afield HE European Tour first visited Dubai in 1989 when the Emirates course was surrounded by pretty much nothing other than desert. Nowadays things are very different in the UAE. There are all manner of five-star options and the Park Hyatt Dubai, adjacent to the world-class Dubai Creek and Yacht Club, offers something very special. Overlooking the creek and marina the hotel is the ideal place to unwind, be it at the luxury Amara Spa or beside the stunning 25-metre outdoor pool which has four whirlwind pools in
each corner. There is also private fishing and charter yachts available for hire. The Creek held the Classic twice and its course record of 63 is held by Ernie Els and Lee Westwood. By common consent Fancourt is in the top three courses in South Africa which is some statement
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when you begin to consider all that the country has to offer. Designer Gary Player rates it his greatest feat. The Links was once an airfield, now it is somewhere worthy of hosting the Presidents Cup. Expect an undulating, windswept terrain, dune-
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style landscape. Fancourt’s Montagu and Outeniqua courses are both stunning and challenging. The Constance Belle Mare Plage, on the east coast of Mauritius, is home to the Senior Tour’s MCB Championship and boasts two courses. The Legend, set within a wooded former hunting reserve and co-designed by Peter Alliss, is the best known and water rather than length is the main threat. Set on an endless white sand beach, the resort also features two spas and no fewer than seven restaurants. Thailand is an up-andcoming golfing destination
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PARK HYATT DUBAI 5★
DUBAI, UAE Play at: Dubai Creek & Jumeirah Golf Estates (Earth) • Includes buggies, range balls & 20% F&B 5 nights’B&B; 3 rounds 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds
from £795
from £969
FANCOURT HOTEL & GOLF ESTATE 5★
GARDEN ROUTE, SOUTH AFRICA Stay at: Fancourt Play at: Montagu & Outeniqua courses • Includes buggies, range balls & 2 dinners 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds 10 nights’ B&B; 6 rounds
from £575
from £849
CONSTANCE BELLE MARE PLAGE 5★ MAURITIUS
Play at: Legend and Links courses • Unlimited golf Park Hyatt Dubai
10 nights’ half board; unlimited golf SAVE
from £755 was £1,080 30%
14 nights’ half board; unlimited golf SAVE was £1,51030%
from £1,059
“By common consent Fancourt is in the top three courses in South Africa. Gary Player rates it his greatest feat” and the resort of Pattaya is less than a two-hour drive from Bangkok. It is home to Amari Garden and Amari Ocean. The former is set within lush tropical gardens and a stone’s throw from the beach while the 20-storey latter provides incredible views of Pattaya Bay. Siam, just 10 miles away, offers three courses with the Old the best known and is a regular stop on the LPGA Tour. The 15th to the 17th is known as Thai Golf’s Amen Corner.
In the Caribbean, the Barceló Bavaro Beach Hotel in the Dominican Republic is situated on one of the 10 best beaches in the world. The hotel has undergone a renovation, is exclusively for adults only. Eighty per cent of the rooms are located opposite the beach. There are plenty of sports on offer but we’re interested in the golf and the Lakes runs through a lush mangrove forest, has 25 lakes and was redesigned by Pete Dye’s son in 2010.
AMARI GARDEN AND AMARI OCEAN PATTAYA 5★
PATTAYA, THAILAND Play at: Siam Riverside, Siam Plantation, Siam Old, Burapha, Pattana, Laem Chabang • Includes all transfers, buggies & caddie fees 10 nights’ B&B; 6 rounds 10 nights’ B&B; 6 rounds
from £899
from £1,069
BARCELÓ BAVARO BEACH 5★
PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Play at: The Lakes Barceló Golf course • Includes buggies & airport transfers
10 nights’ all inclusive; 5 rounds
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USA
Choose from courses lined by palm trees, alongside the ocean or in the desert MERICA provides a wide spectrum of golf, as varied a collection as you will find in any country in the world, in fact. So much so that it can be difficult to know where to start. Let’s begin with the nearest to the UK – North and South Carolina. Pinehurst is arguably America’s most famous golf resort, boasting a remarkable nine courses. Choose four rounds from Nos 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 – or treat yourself and upgrade to a game on No 2 – the US Open venue in 2014 when Martin Kaymer ran away from the field. It
was also here, in 1999, that the late Payne Stewart won the same event. The Ocean Course Kiawah Island in South Carolina was the host venue for the 1991 Ryder Cup, the so-called War on the Shore, when Bernhard Langer’s putt in the final singles match slid
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agonisingly past the hole. More recently, in 2012, Rory McIlroy won the PGA Championship here. While this may well prove to be the golfing highlight of your trip, you will also enjoy rounds at Cougar Point, Turtle Point and Osprey Point. The second option for a
The Blue Monster at Doral
South Carolina trip is Myrtle Beach, which is a golfer’s paradise. Staying at Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach – Oceanfront Resort, you will enjoy games at Arcadian Shores, Myrtlewood Country Club, Pine Lakes and Myrtle Beach National. The third and final option is Hilton Head Island, where you can tackle the three championship courses at Palmetto Dunes. You will still be debating the relative merits of the Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront, Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio courses weeks after you have returned home. Accommodation is on-site at the Palmetto Dunes
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THE VILLAS AT KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT 4★ CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Play at: The Ocean Course, Cougar Point, Turtle Point, Osprey Point • Includes buggies & range balls 7 nights’ self catering; 4 rounds
from £615
TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL MIAMI 5★ MIAMI, FLORIDA
Play at: The Silver Fox, The Red Tiger or The Golden Palm • Upgrade to The Blue Monster from £99 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds • FREE replay rounds
from £739
THE LODGE AT TORREY PINES 5★ SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Kiawah Island
Play at: Torrey Pines - South & North courses • FREE room upgrade on arrival 7 nights’ room only; 4 rounds subject to availability
from £1,335
“Pinehurst is arguably America’s most famous golf resort, boasting a remarkable nine courses” Oceanfront Resort. Florida remains the most popular golfing destination for UK tourists and with countless direct flights on a daily basis to go with the year-round sunshine and profusion of great courses it is not difficult to see why. For a trip you will never forget, head to Miami and Trump National Doral, where you can play the Silver Fox, Red Tiger and Golden Palm courses. If your heart is set on the Blue Monster, which hosts the WGC CA Championship
each March, it is available for a modest upgrade. The most famous par 3 in golf awaits you in the north of the state at TPC Sawgrass, home of THE PLAYERS Championship. Knock it on the island 17th green and your golfing friends will never hear the last of it. Stay at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa and enjoy privileged access to Dye’s Valley, St Johns and The Golf Club at South Hampton. If you have never tried desert golf then a trip to
SCOTTSDALE TOUR
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA Stay at: HYATT House Scottsdale 3* Play at: TPC Scottsdale - Stadium & Champion courses, Talking Stick, We-Ko-Pa 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds • Includes buggies & range balls
from £599
THE HOLLY INN AT PINEHURST 5★ PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA
Play at: Pinehurst No.1, No.3, No.4, No.5, No.6, No.7, No.8 or No.9 • Includes buggies & range balls 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds • Upgrade to Pinehurst No.2 from £145
from £919
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World-famous courses and resorts FEATURED RESORT
MYRTLE BEACH TOUR
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA Stay at: Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach 3* Play at: Arcadian Shores, Myrtlewood GC, Pine Lakes, Myrtle Beach National • Complimentary daily 7 nights’ B&B; 4 rounds drinks, $100 golf club credit per person, Includes buggies
from £539
SAWGRASS MARRIOTT GOLF RESORT & SPA 5★
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Play at: The Stadium course, Dye’s Valley, St Johns Golf Club, The Golf Club at South Hampton • Includes buggies, range balls & 7 nights’ room only; 4 rounds forecaddie
from £999
PALMETTO DUNES OCEANFRONT RESORT 4★ HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA 17th Green - TPC Sawgrass
Play at: Palmetto Dunes - Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront, George Fazio, Arthur Hills 7 nights’ self catering; 4 rounds • Includes buggies & range balls
from £565
Arizona is a must. Fairways have never looked greener and a well-struck drive seems to fly forever – all against a mountain-range backdrop. Stay at Hyatt House Scottsdale and play the Stadium and Champion courses at TPC Scottsdale – the former being the home of the Phoenix Open – as well as Talking Stick and We-Ko-Pa. There is also desert golf to be found on the other side of the border in California at Greater Palm Springs. Enjoy all that La Quinta has to offer including a game on the TPC Stadium Course. You can take on the Nicklaus Tournament,
Norman, Dunes and Mountain courses here. Finally, for the trip of a lifetime, it just has to be Pebble Beach. Staying at The Inn at Spanish Bay, you will experience The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course, Spyglass Hill, as well as the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Links. Perched above the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Torrey Pines, in San Diego, is one of southern California’s most iconic golf resort. The Rees Jones-designed golf mecca, which features the North course and South course, is the host venue for the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open.
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LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB AT PGA WEST 5★
GREATER PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Play at: TPC Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament, Norman, Dunes or Mountain courses • Includes pre-golf breakfast, buggies, 7 nights’ room only; 4 rounds range balls & FREE replay rounds
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PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Play at: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill or The Links at Spanish Bay & Del Monte Golf Course 4 nights’ room only; 3 rounds • Includes buggies and range balls
from £1,655
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TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCES
The Masters & Ryder Cup
Augusta National
For the golfing trip of a lifetime, experience the Masters or Ryder Cup on American soil April means one thing to golfers – the Masters at Augusta National. And in 2017 you could be there to see the stars of the game bid for the title. Experience the perfectly mown grass and stunning scenery at Augusta, one of the most iconic courses in the world. Starting with practice day tickets building up to our Green Jacket Experience that includes attending on all four tournament days, we have all the bases covered.
THE MASTERS - APRIL 2017 GEORGIA, USA
• 2 day US Masters pass • Car Hire • Return flights
3 nights’ B&B
from £2,239
The 1st tee at the Ryder Cup
Come September, the eyes of the golfing world will turn to Hazeltine, Minnesota, for the Ryder Cup, when the home country will attempt to win for the first time since 2008. Captain Darren Clarke will be hoping that talisman Rory McIlroy can lead Europe to victory but with the likes of Spieth and Rickie Fowler spearheading the American team it should be a thrilling contest. Clarke has a solid Ryder Cup record as both a player and vice-captain, and will no doubt pull out all the stops in his quest to become a winning European captain. For golf fans, nothing can match the thrill of watching a Ryder Cup live – it really is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’ve got some fantastic packages now available to make your Ryder Cup dreams a reality – so why not join Team Europe at the world’s most exciting sporting event.
THE RYDER CUP - SEPTEMBER 2016 MINNESOTA, USA
• Ryder Cup Season Ticket • Daily transportation • Ryder Cup gift • Return flights
5 nights’ B&B
from £2,829
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