Top Golf Resorts

Taking to the links is a great way to enjoy an active holiday - and there are plenty of golf courses in Europe to discover. Whether you’re after a UK golf break or are planning to go further afield for a sports holiday, Europe has something to offer golfers of all abilities.

Glorious golf in Britain and Ireland

There is no place like home - at least when it comes to great golf! Ireland and the British Isles are home to some of the world’s finest golf courses. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve decided that you want a golfing holiday, then why not book one of the many golf resorts available? Here’s what you need to consider to make sure that you have a golfing trip to remember for all the right reasons.

1. You need to establish whether it’s certain courses you want to play, or a location that you want to visit. Perhaps you’ll choose one of the world famous courses, or a part of the country that you’ve always wanted to visit, or a combination of the two.

2. You’ll want to make sure that there are other facilities than just golf, so that there’s somewhere to relax after your round of golf. Why not take the opportunity to explore a city or the countryside, or see if you could also visit friends and relatives whilst you’re here? Read the rest of this entry »

A match between Europe and the US

For those of you who do not know much about this topic, the Ryder cup is a Golf trophy. The trophy is awarded by Samuel Ryder. This match is played between Europe and the United States. Venue for Ryder Cup 2010 is Celtic Manor Resort (Newport, Wales). Captains selected for this cup are Corey Pavin and Colin Montgomerie. Rumor has it, that Europe is bidding for 2018 Ryder cup. It would be high time to look for rentals!

Don’t miss 20 stars

It would be a pity to miss this amazing competition that starts with top ten players from the two continents. Top ten players of European Ryder Cup are Lee Westwood, Ross Mcgowan, Simon Dyson, Rory Mcilroy, Paul Casey, Ian Poulter, Oliver Wilson, Padraig Harrington, Martin Kaymer and Sergio Garcia. The Americans come with their home jewels: Phil Mickelson, Anthony Kim, Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan, Lucas Glover, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Stewart Cink, Matt Kuchar and Jim Furyk. Read the rest of this entry »

With the Ryder Cup taking place in Wales this year, now might be a good time to consider planning a golf weekend to coincide with the prestigious tournament.

Wales is popular as a golfing destination anyway, but with the arrival of the Ryder Cup, keen golfers may want to take the opportunity to plan a weekend getaway that allows them to attend the contest and fit in a round or two on the green themselves.

The Ryder Cup will be held at Newport’s Celtic Manor Resort between October 1st and 3rd and will see some of the best golfers in Europe and America battle it out for the trophy. Read the rest of this entry »

Britain is well known for its beautiful countryside, the whole length and breadth of the British Isles has rolling hills, towering mountain ranges and wonderfully lush forests. It’s no wonder that many people enjoy fell walking and mountaineering with so much natural beauty right on our doorstep or at the very least a short drive out of town.

For golfers this countryside is the perfect backdrop for many of their favourite 18 holes around the country, and with the variable weather and locations they are spoilt for choice when it comes to a challenging game of golf.

Here are five resorts that can boast a world class golf course as part of their considerable list of features:
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