Paul Gartland

About Paul

I started playing golf aged 7 with my father at a local course in Surrey. Growing up playing county golf enabled me to play the best golf courses in England playing alongside the best golfers in the country.

Having worked in the golf industry for over 20 years, I started working for YourGolfTravel in 2010. After getting married I moved to France and play a lot of golf at Bethemont and Le Golf National with my 8 year old son, who is better than I was at his age!

What's in my bag?
Taylor Made M1 Driver
Titleist Tsi3 3 wood
Callaway Razr X Forged Irons
Cleveland RTX Wedges 50/54/60
Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter

Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Paul about planning your next golf trip.

Where Paul has Travelled

Having grown up in the South of England and playing most of the courses in the area from a young age, I started to travel more. Studying at the University of Plymouth allowed me to play some incredible courses, namely St Mellion, St Enodoc and Saunton.

After university I spent a year coaching golf at a summer camp in New York State which was an incredible experience. It also gave me the chance to play some golf courses in and around New York, the best of which were Friars Head and winged foot. Aged 24 I moved to Australia for 18 months and was lucky enough to play two of the best courses around Melbourne, Royal Melbourne and Kingston heath. I was working at a local golf course in Melbourne (Albert park) which is right in the middle of the city. With the MCG just down the road and in the middle of the formula 1 race track, Melbourne is a sports fan's dream and would make an incredible sport/golf trip.

Living just outside Paris gives me access to some of Europe's best courses and I was able to play Saint-Germain last year which is a must for anyone visiting Paris or Le Golf National.

Le Golf National, Paris, France

Royal Melbourne Golf Club - Victoria, Australia

St Enodoc Golf Club - Cornwall, England

Saunton Golf Club - Devon, England

Best Golf Destinations Paul has Visited

Augusta National

America

This is the ultimate bucket list trip, watching the best players play the world best golf course

Royal Melbourne

Australia

Whilst working in Australia I was lucky enough to be invited to play this wonderful golf course. If you ever get the chance to play it, you will not regret it!

Royal Portrush

Northern Ireland

Playing one of the best links courses on earth in real golf conditions (very strong winds) is the best test of anyone's game.

St Mellion

England

In my opinion, the Nicklaus course at St Mellion is the best inland course in the UK. One of the hardest courses in Europe whilst being one of the most beautiful at the same time.

Golf Destinations on Paul's Bucket List

Ryder Cup

Italy

I am a huge fan of the Ryder cup and have watched it on TV all my life. The atmosphere alone would be an amazing experience.

South Africa

One of my closest friends is from South Africa and an avid golfer. The way he describes golf in this country with such passion and enthusiasm makes me want to visit as soon as possible!

Valderrama

Spain

Known to be one of the toughest tests in world golf and a Ryder cup venue, this is the next course for me to tick off my list.

Paul's Expert Tips Overseas

Assoufid Golf Club Marrakech Marrakech

Rated 8.6 by 462 golfers

Flights, 3 Nights, 2 Rounds
3 Nights All Inclusive at Hotel Kenzi Club Agdal Medina
1 Round at Al Maaden Golf Resort Marrakech
1 Round at Assoufid Golf Club Marrakech

Le Golf National Paris & Surroundings

Rated 8.6 by 61 golfers

Free Places for Groups

1 Night, 2 Rounds
1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Novotel Saint Quentin en Yvelines
1 Round at Albatros Course
1 Round at Aigle Course

Golf De Chantilly Paris & Surroundings

3 Nights, 2 Rounds
3 Nights Bed and Breakfast at Mercure Chantilly Resort
1 Round at Golf de Chantilly
1 Round at Golf de Raray

Paul's Expert Tips in the UK & Ireland

Royal Musselburgh Golf Club East Lothians

Rated 9.2 by 7 golfers

1 Night, 2 Rounds
1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Craigielaw Golf Course & Lodge
1 Round at Craigielaw Golf Course
1 Round at Royal Musselburgh Golf Club

Ardglass Golf Club Northern Ireland

Rated 9.4 by 10 golfers

1 Night, 2 Rounds
1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Voco Belfast
1 Round at Royal Belfast Golf Club
1 Round at Ardglass Golf Club

Dundonald Links Glasgow & Ayrshire

Rated 9.2 by 80 golfers

Bookable Online

1 Night, 2 Rounds
1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Dundonald Links
2 Rounds at Dundonald Links

Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club Glasgow & Ayrshire

Rated 8.8 by 19 golfers

1 Night, 2 Rounds
1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Riverside Lodge Hotel
1 Round at The West Kilbride Golf Club
1 Round at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club

St Mellion Estate Cornwall

Rated 8.8 by 403 golfers

Bookable Online

Free Places for Groups

1 Night, 2 Rounds
1 Night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at St Mellion Estate
1 Round at Kernow Course, St Mellion
1 Round at Nicklaus Course, St Mellion