Celtic Manor Golf Breaks – Photo Guide for the Twenty Ten Experience
There is little doubt that Celtic Manor is among the very finest golf resorts, not just in the UK, but in the whole of Europe. This famous resort sits just inland from the Welsh South coast and offers visiting golfers and non golfers alike an exemplary array of accommodation and dining options as well as outstanding leisure facilities and, of course, 54 holes of superb championship golf. While virtually everything on offer to guests at Celtic Manor is of the very highest order there is little doubt that, following the 2010 Ryder Cup, the stunning Twenty Ten Course is the main attraction. Read more
Cyprus Golf Holidays – Photo Guide
Cyprus has long been an established holiday destination, favoured especially by sun-worshippers thanks to its superb climate; the average temperature for the year in Cyprus is around 24º Celsius, and it has some terrific beaches. However, with the landmark creation of the all-encompassing 5* Aphrodite Hills resort, Cyprus has been put on the European golfing map, particularly around the coastal town of Paphos in the west. A great blend of history and hospitality is at the heart of the island’s charm, and with its emerging golf options, Cyprus has become a great destination for a golf holiday in the sun. Read more
Arizona Golf Holidays – Photo Guide
This week the PGA Tour is heading to Arizona and the magnificent Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain. Although this Jack Nicklaus designed golf course has been grabbing the headlines thanks to hosting the big boys from the PGA Tour year after year since opening in 2009, you would be foolish to think this is the only world class golf course in the State of Arizona. Harsh, unforgiving desert landscapes have been transformed into beautiful oases of green and now Arizona is one of the premier golf holiday destinations in the world. Watching the action from Dove Mountain this week should whet your golfing whistle…then all that remains to be done is to book your Arizona golf break! Read more
Golf on the Gulf – Photo Guide
This week the European Tour heads to Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships. The scene for what will be the opening event for many of golf’s world top 25 is the Abu Dhabi Golf Club and along with Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Less Westwood – the top 3 in the world – Tiger Woods is along for the ride. Although all eyes will be on Tiger’s group – he has been paired with Donald and McIlroy for the first two days – the stunning golf course on which they are playing will play a big part. Abu Dhabi Golf Club isn’t the only world class golf facility in the UAE though and if sunny skies, stunning clubhouses and impossibly lush golf courses tickle your fancy you would do well to consider some golf on the gulf in 2012. Here are some of the best courses you can play in the UAE on your next golf break…starting with this week’s host course, Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Read more
Links Golf in Wales – Photo Guide
The UK is synonymous with Links golf and rightly so. With the exception of Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, England and Scotland share hosting duties for the Open Championship and are home to some of the best and most historically important links courses in the world. England weighs in with the likes of Royal Birkdale, Royal St Georges and Saunton; Scotland boasts the world famous St Andrews Old Course as well as other classics including Carnoustie and the younger Kingsbarns; and Ireland’s South West coast boasts world class gems like Ballybunion, Lahinch and Doonbeg. One area of the UK & Ireland that seems to get unfairly overlooked however is Wales. Wales, and particularly the South coast, is home to countless top class links gems and their close proximity to one another, along with the famed hospitality of the locals makes this part of the world a fantastic option for a golf tour or weekend golf break. Here is a photo guide of links golf in Wales which may just get your golfing juices flowing! Read more