The UK is full of amazing golf courses; Scotland is the Home of Golf after all. Despite this plethora of golfing delights, there are plenty of great reasons to broaden your horizons and take a golfing holiday in mainland Europe.
Reasons to take a golfing holiday in mainland Europe
Firstly, there’s such a great choice of locations. Secondly, there’s loads of great courses available. Choose from cork tree-lined Spanish courses, windswept Irish links tracks or mountain surrounded Alpine fairways. Thirdly, because of the fantastic climate available in many parts of Europe, you can find somewhere to go all year round. This even includes off-peak times of year when prices should be lower. Fourthly, you can combine golf with other activities like wine tours, sightseeing, sunbathing and partying for a truly action-packed holiday!
Things to consider when choosing a European golfing holiday
Scour the internet for golfing break operators. Have a few countries in mind as well that you enjoy visiting whether it be France, Spain, Italy, or even a Scandinavian country. It’s important to think about the type of courses you’d like to play (links or manicured, American-style courses), the number of courses at the resort and the quality of the hotel there.
The resort’s proximity to interesting cities and towns could also be important, if you wouldn’t mind seeing something other than the backs of bunkers whilst you are there! Other things that are near the resort such as vineyards and beaches are also good to research. How easy is it to get there? How far is it from international airports, roads, rail links?
Next, compare prices on your preferred golf courses on different golf holiday websites, then check the resort’s official website for comparison, and keep an eye out for any promotions based on the time of year and how many of you might be going.
Have a great holiday! FORE!