Turnberry Resort 5*, Bed and Breakfast, 1 night, 1 round of golf
The Ailsa Course atTurnberry is regarded by many as the best links course in Scotland, and will make a welcome return to the Open Championship scene when it hosts the world’s best in 2009. Set along some of the country’s most spectacular coastline, under the watchful gaze of the iconic lighthouse, Turnberry is a truly spectacular place for a golf break. The Ailsa has been well-known to the world since Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson’s legendary duel in 1977. Looking out to sea and the imposing Ailsa Craig, Turnberry boasts some world-class holes. Perhaps the best of them all is the tenth; from a remote tee set atop a rocky cliff-top promontory, the drive is across the corner of the bay, and offers visitors a glimpse of the site of Bruce’s Castle, home to Scotland’s 14th century King, Robert the Bruce. The narrow path and the tee shot itself are not for the faint-hearted, but are typical of Turnberry’s dramatic setting. Turnberry is fortunate enough to actually boast two quality links courses: like the Ailsa, the Kintyre (formerly called the Arran) was rescued from near extinction by architect Mackenzie Ross in the 1950s. At the Kintyre, fortunate visitors will experience fast, undulating greens, tight links turf, magnificent holes along the shoreline and glorious views of Kintyre, Arran and the lighthouse. The signature hole is undoubtedly the 8th, where following an elevated tee shot, golfers face a dramatic blind approach to a green set in a gully flanked by rocks. In addition, the Arran Course has been specifically designed to complement Colin Montgomerie’s Links Golf Academy.
Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel 4*, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, 1 night, 2 rounds of golf
Hellidon Lakes is a superb championship venue, comprised of any combination of the Red, Green and Blue loops. With these three nine-hole circuits, the golf course offers great variety, and any combination is sure to provide an enjoyable yet challenging experience. The predominant feature is water, as the course’s name suggests, with no fewer than 16 lakes placed strategically to attract wayward golf balls. The 220-acre landscape that is the backdrop to the golf course is in fact a nature reserve, and the wildlife and stunning panorama only serve to embellish the golfing experience. The course is fortunate to feature a cutting-edge irrigation system, designed to drain the greens effectively, ensuring that they roll true throughout the year. At its longest, the golf course at Hellidon Lakes will measure over 6,500, and will challenge the better players, while the different combinations and tee markers ensure that the resort is perfect for golfers of every standard.
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Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Country Club , Bed and Breakfast, 2 nights, 2 rounds of golf
Renowned golf course architect Christy O’Connor Junior was incredibly impressed with the landscape that he had to work with at Mount Wolseley, and that is reflected in the magnificent golf course that he has created. The site affords great views south and east to Blackstairs, Mount Leinster and Co. Wicklow. When stretched to its full length, O’Connor’s layout measures over 7,100 yards, and is a formidable test. However, the range of tees ensures that the course can be playable for all visitors. The superb parkland track features numerous water hazards, creating some exhilarating moments, not least on the signature 11th. This par-3 demands a shot of over 200 yards, across a gaping lake to a testing two-tiered target. A dramatic finish is assured, as golfers must negotiate the superb 18th, whose fairway is lined with enormous oak trees. The green is perched across a lake, and under the gallery at the clubhouse. The stunning golf course is the ideal fit to reflect the amazing countryside, and challenges golfers of all abilities without spoiling a good walk.
Hotel & Spa De La Bretesche 4*, Bed and Breakfast, 2 nights, 2 rounds of golf
The golf course at Domaine de la Bretesche is carved through a 100-year-old forest, and is regarded as one of the most beautiful in France. Designed by Sir Henry Cotton in the mid 1960s, the championship course reaches 6,649 yards from the back tees, and is always maintained in immaculate condition. The course is laid out around the chateau and surrounding lake, and is a technical challenge that is the perfect holiday golf course. The stunning surroundings will make up for any disappointments on the course, which is the perfect complement to La Bretesche’s fairytale chateau hotel.
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St Mellion International Resort 4*, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, 1 night, 2 rounds of golf
Following a comprehensive £20 million redevelopment, the St Mellion International Resort now features the recently opened brand new 4* hotel plus significant improvements to the Nicklaus Signature Course and the Kernow Course (formerly the Old Course). St Mellion is arguably the premier golfing destination in the South-West, boasting two championship courses, and has welcomed the European Tour’s elite on no less than six occasions for the Benson and Hedges International. Nicklaus Course Opened in 1988, the Nicklaus Course at St Mellion was the Golden Bear’s first project in the UK, and to this day Jack rates it as one of his best creations. The £2.5 million investment now complete was overseen by the Nicklaus design team. From the championship tee markers the course measures 7,019 yards and is a thorough examination, but there are tees to suit golfers of all abilities. The Nicklaus is typical of its designer’s architectural ethos, with a premium being placed on finding the correct position from the elevated tees in order to attack the flags. Inaccuracy will be punished severely by the strategically positioned bunkers and water hazards around this South-Western gem. Kernow Course Formerly known as the Old Course, St Mellion’s Kernow is often in the shadow of Jack Nicklaus’ creation next door, but it is a fine championship layout in its own right. Though not particularly long by modern standards – the Kernow measures 5,782 yards – there is no shortage of challenge and intrigue. A major face-lift has seen the addition of new lakes and bunkers, plus some totally rebuilt putting surfaces. Spectacular scenery surrounds the course, whose highlights include the short 12th, where the green is guarded closely by water, and the memorable par-4 closing hole which demands two excellent strikes.
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An exciting addition to the ICE wood range is the RESOLVE stainless wood. The 15-5 stainless steel provides not only great strength and lightness but also unparallel feel from the face, to enable a long and controlled flight for greater confidence. A deeper face design allows for more confidence from the tee and also exceptional feedback though the shaft. The Resolve wood has been designed as the in-between club from the Woods to the long iron. The Resolve wood smooth contoured computer designed sole is specially designed for the shots we all face from bad lies and increases consistency from a awkward lie but not losing distance. Lightweight ladies graphite shaft (lifetime warranty) New Skymax soft velvet style grip. Available in wood numbers 2 (16 degree), 3 (19 degree), 4 (22 degree) and 5 (25 degree) – in right and left hand. Headcover included.
Almerimar Hotel & Golf Club 4*, Bed and Breakfast, 3 nights, 2 rounds of golf
The Almerimar Golf Course is located adjacent to the excellent Hotel Almerimar, and since its inauguration in 1967, has established an enviable reputation throughout the region for its excellent design and condition. The layout was conceived by the legendary South African, Gary Player, in conjunction with Ron Kirby, and is an outstanding resort course. The wide fairways are bordered by amazing palm trees, and the layout is punctuated by a number of dangerous but beautiful water hazards. As is the case with every good modern resort course, Almerimar has a good variety of tees, to ensure that there is a suitable challenge for every visitor. Make sure to be ready from the outset, as the opening hole is a stunning short hole, which demands a carry of some 100 metres over water. The natural beauty that surrounds the course makes it really special, while the golf course is sure to leave a lasting impression on every visitor during their golfing holiday.