22nd February 2009 - by Morgan Clarke
The Top Five Golf Courses in Britain
Britain is the home of golf and offers some of fabulous courses
for those looking for a golf break in the UK. Today, golf
holidays in Britain are more and more popular as the condition
of courses improve and the welcome and service get better.
Plus, there’s no concern about exchange rates and delayed
flights. The proximity of the courses also makes weekend golf
breaks in the UK a great alternative for driving to France,
Belgium or taking short flights. We count down the top five
holiday courses for your pleasure on a UK golf break.
5. Hunstanton, Norfolk
A beautiful links course, Hunstanton is in the centre of a
veritable pocket of gems - Brancaster, Royal Sherringham,
Cromer….Plus, the weather and scenery are very kind and the
quality of food and accommodation has rocketed over the last 10
years. A private club which welcomes visitors, it’s tough and
boasts some very difficult holes but the views and the way the
course has been put together, make this course one not to be
missed.
4. Royal St. Georges, Kent
If you are looking for a more challenging course, spend your UK
golf break at Royal St. Georges. A links course, (and therefore
offering a more challenging and rewarding game) Royal St.
Georges has hosted the Open Championship on several occasions.
It is surrounded by other good courses such as Princes, Deal
and Littlestone. There are some lovely towns and the course is
of the highest order. Carved out of dunes, you can contend with
England’s deepest bunker, tight fairways and slick greens. A
real golfer’s test for those wanting to test their mettle
against one of Golf in the UK’s most demanding courses.
3. Gleneagles
One of the world’s finest resorts, Gleneages presents cuisine
at the highest level, beautiful bedrooms and three famous
courses. Of course, there are the glens to admire and whisky to
savour too…As well as the impressive spa. The courses have
hosted the biggest tournaments and are arguably the most
beautiful inland courses in Great Britain - ancient trees,
heathland, beautiful shrubs and very fine layouts. You’re also
not far from St Andrews and the airports of Edinburgh and
Glasgow are within easy reach. A golf break of the highest
calibre.
2. Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
If ever there is a “hidden gem”, this is it. Home to the
English Golf Union, the Hotchkin course is highly rated but
under played. A classic heathland, it hosted The English
Amateur Trophy in 2008 (sponsored by GolfPlanet Holidays) and
all the players rated it extremely highly. The much respected
Golf Digest magazine in USA also rates Woodhall Spa as the most
under rated course in the UK. With a great second course and
choice of simple but charming accommodations, it’s a great spot
and it’s not too far from the golf resort of Forest Pines
too.
1. St. Andrews.
The World No.1 and why not - five super courses around the
town, several more within 20 minutes’ drive. It’s brilliant.
And iIn St Andrews, there’s no such thing as a golf bore! There
are five ways to get to play the Old Course and we know them
all. Hotels are of high quality too. But St Andrews can be done
on a budget…Stay in a inn outside of town and concentrate on
the lesser known, but often equally good, courses and you’ve
got a Champagne golf break for beer prices!
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Morgan Clarke is the Managing Director of Your
Golf Holidays - a company that has provided
golf holidays around the world for 25 years.
The specialist tour operator ensures that both
experienced golfers and novices can enjoy
unforgettable golf holidays.(http://www.yourgolfholidays.com)
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