Alwoodley Golf Club

PAR 72 | YARDAGE 6,739

The first course designed by famed architect Dr Alister Mackenzie and is now known as the Original MacKenzie Course.

Dating back to 1907 the course at Alwoodley enjoys natural heathland characteristics, with firm, springy fairways lined by heather and occasional outcrops of gorse. Distinguishing features are the eye-catching, irregularly shaped and naturalistic-looking bunkers as well as large, often undulating, greens.

Caldy Golf Club

PAR 72 | YARDAGE 6,714

The course at Caldy, established in 1907 with a redesign by James Braid in 1930, provides an eclectic mix of cliff-top links, parkland and heathland, almost 3 courses in one.

Since those early days, the design has changed little fundamentally, but much investment has been made to transform Caldy into a genuine championship venue. The scenery and setting were undeniable, and with the addition of USGA standard tee boxes and a number of other developments, the course is now held in high regard by the tournament bodies.

County Louth Golf Club

PAR 72 | YARDAGE 7,031

County Louth Golf Club is often referred to as ‘Baltray’, the village in which it is located close to the historic town of Drogheda.

There are no weak holes around Baltray, with holes running in every direction, visiting golfers must tackle the wind from all angles. In 2009 the course hosted the Irish Open, which saw Shane Lowry capture his home open title as an amateur.

Dating back to 1892, the current championship links was designed in 1938 by the renowned Tom Simpson. The course is laid out in two nine-hole loops and covers almost 200 acres of links land. The golf course has become noted for excellent presentation standards and for the many unique greens complexes.

Ferndown Golf Club

PAR 71 | YARDAGE 6,556

The Championship Course at Ferndown was founded in 1921, when the inaugurating fixture included the legendary Harry Vardon. The course however was conceived by Harold Hilton, the Hoylake member who twice became Open Champion as an amateur in the 1890s.

Ferndown’s Championship course was included in the 2002 publication of Golf Monthly’s top 100 British courses, and the heathland track is now a staple in a good Bournemouth golf tour.

Goswick (Berwick-upon-Tweed)

PAR 72 | YARDAGE 6,803

Goswick Golf Club is located on the stunning Northumberland coastline and has hosted Regional Qualifying on a number of years.

James Braid, the five-time Champion Golfer, designed the layout which traverses the humps, bumps and hollows of the Berwick shore, and is a truly pleasurable golfing experience.

Hesketh Golf Club

PAR 72 | YARDAGE 6,712

Hesketh is not a traditional links course, but can be viewed almost in two separate halves; part of the layout features superb holes that are carved through the towering sand dunes, while the remainder borders the Ribble Estuary.

Hesketh has hosted Final Qualifying for The Open five times and is an historic venue in Southport, less than 30 miles from Royal Liverpool.

Kedleston Park Golf Club

PAR 70 | YARDAGE 7,008

The mature parkland course at Kedleston Park is set in peaceful countryside within the grounds of the magnificent Kedleston Hall, a grand 18th century stately home just a few miles northwest of Derby city centre.

Measuring in at over 7,000 yards, the course at Kedleston will provide a stern test for golfers trying to reach The 150th Open at St Andrews. Five time Open Champion James Braid is responsible for the design but the onset of the Second World War in 1939 meant it was left up to renowned course architects Colt, Alison and Morrison to finalise the plans for the course using Braid’s original design.

Kilmarnock (Brassie)

PAR 72 | YARDAGE 6,852

Designed by Theodore Moon, Barassie has an extensive history and has been offering golfers a magnificent links golf challenge since 1887.

Located on the outskirts of Troon on the west coast of Scotland, Kilmarnock (Barassie) in Ayrshire has hosted Final Qualifying for The Open seven times.

Minchinhampton Golf Club

PAR 72 | YARDAGE 6,721

Located in the heart of The Cotswolds, Minchinhampton Golf Club consists of three courses, The Avening, The Cherington and The Old Course.

The Avening and The Cherington courses will be used for The 150th Open Regional Qualifying event. Minchinhampton Golf Club has been a Regional Qualifying venue on several occasions, the last of which was in 2019 when The Open was at Royal Portrush.

Moor Park Golf Club

PAR 72 | YARDAGE 7,061

Golfers taking part in the Regional Qualifying at Moor Park, designed by Harry Colt in 1923, will be walking in the footsteps of champions. Greats such as Roberto de Vicenzo, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Greg Norman, Seve Ballesteros, Sir Nick Faldo, Sandy Lyle, Bernhard Langer and Justin Rose have all played Moor Park.

North Hants Golf Club

PAR 70 | YARDAGE 6,256

Five-time Open Champion James Braid originally designed North Hants with architectural changes implemented by Harry Colt in the early 20th century and Donald Steel at the turn of the millennium.

The course is also well known as Justin Rose’s home course in his youth and is one of several notable names to have won ‘The Hampshire Hog’, a leading amateur event held annually at North Hants since 1957.

Northamptonshire County Golf Club

PAR 70 | YARDAGE 6,710

Northamptonshire County was designed by the distinguished golf course architect, Harry Colt, who also designed Wentworth and Sunningdale.

The course is a traditional heathland golf course with undulating woodland, gorse, heather and fine pine woods.

Panmure Golf Club

PAR 70 | YARDAGE 6,551

Situated between the courses of Monifieth and Carnoustie on the east coast of Scotland, this James Braid designed course is the 16th-oldest golf club in the world, dating back to 1845.

It was at Panmure Golf Club in 1953 that the legendary Ben Hogan made his rigorous preparations for victory at Carnoustie in his only Open Championship appearance, he was victorious by four shots & achieved a course record 68 in the final round.

This par-70 layout was laid out by five-time Open Champion James Braid and has hosted a wide variety of regional and national professional and amateur competitions.

Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club

PAR 71 | YARDAGE 6,597

The established championship course at Rochester & Cobham Park is one of Kent’s finest layouts, with undulating greens set with spacious parkland.

Donald Steel is responsible for the present course after redesigning the original layout from Colt, Mackenzie and Alison.

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading this blog post about the changes to the qualifying process for The Open Championship. Good luck to all who will be taking part as they compete for a place in the field at Royal Liverpool. If you have any questions about attending The Open or playing an Open Championship golf course, please contact our Golf Travel Experts.

Thank you for reading and let’s look forward to another great Open Championship!

• What is a Golf Break?
• Types of golf breaks
• Best Golf Breaks for beginners in the UK
• Best Golf Holidays for beginners
• Golf Breaks can improve your game
• How to book your golf break

With golf seeing a boom in new players hitting the fairways, taking up the game as a casual hobby or looking to obtain a handicap and commit to being fully bitten by the golf bug. Golf is quickly becoming a sport more people are opening their minds to!

For many, there is a steep learning curve to go from first swing on a driving range to a day on the course, but for those who wish to enjoy a couple of days away playing golf, we here at Your Golf Travel are here to help exploring which golf breaks are the best for beginners and can enable you to learn the skills to start developing your game.

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In this blog, we have looked at some of the very best golf breaks that suit new golfers, from those with 9-hole golf courses to others that set up perfectly to introduce yourself to the game of golf, with excellent practice areas, golf lessons, the best driving ranges, enjoyable and friendly courses, and welcoming clubhouses and hotels.

What is a Golf Break?

A golf break is a holiday where you combine playing at a golf course, as well as staying away from home to enjoy a night or two in a hotel while also making use of restaurants, bars, and leisure facilities to suit your every need.

A golf break is a great way to enjoy the game of golf and to learn more about it. Golf resorts have excellent practice facilities and often offer cheap golf lessons, so they are a perfect place for players who wish to improve their game, as well as those who like to make the most of their time on the golf course just as much as they look forward to relaxing during their time away from the fairways.

Types of Golf Breaks

So, you’ve just started to take up golf as a hobby. You’re dabbling in the game, hitting the ball around on the practice tee, and you’re starting to feel pretty good about it. So you decide to take your first golf break. You’re excited, and you’re sure you’re going to play like Tiger Woods, but you’re not. Why? Because you’ve only had about 10 hours of practice. Why does this matter? Because you need more time on the course. But before getting out on the course for the first time, you should know about the different types of golf breaks available.

Typically there are two different types of golf breaks available for beginners, the first being one that is played around a shorter golf course or one that has a 9-hole course attached to the main 18-hole golf course that might be better suited for more experienced players.

Another popular type of golf break for beginner golfers includes tuition as part of the package, which enables you to learn golf tips from a qualified golf professional.

Golf lessons will give you the opportunity to learn the basic golf skills you need to eventually enjoy a full 18-hole round of golf, and perhaps set your new best score ever. Of course, all of the action on the golf course will be made all the more enjoyable when you use your time away from the golf course to make use of the facilities of the golf resort which may include thermal spas, sport and leisure facilities and even local attractions should you wish to explore new places.

Once you have learned the golf skills required to improve your game, you’ll be ready to play on some of the best golf courses in the world, which luckily for us all, are ready and waiting to welcome you onto the first tee.

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Best Golf Breaks for Beginners in the UK

For those who have finally decided to take up the game of golf, staying closer to home for your first golf break might be the way to go. From Cornwall’s south coast right up to the Highlands of Scotland, the UK is home to some of the best golf courses in the world and plenty of top-class stay & play golf resorts to boot.

While playing the world’s best golf courses is what we all aim for eventually, some of these may just be too difficult for beginner golfers. We all want to have fun when we’re playing golf, so which resorts, hotels and courses are the best for beginner golfers looking to head off on their first golf break?

If heading up to Scotland, the spectacular Trump Turnberry resort is perfect for a beginner seeking some award-winning luxury on their trip. Admittedly the famed Ailsa Course might be a stretch too far but the excellent Wee Links course is the perfect place for a beginner to hone their skills while enjoying the stunning scenery afforded by the Ayrshire coastline.

Best Golf Holidays for Beginners Abroad

If you fancy going further afield with your new golf mates then there are places out there that have courses suitable for the beginner golfer. Let’s take a look at the overseas resorts, hotels and courses that are the best for beginner golfers looking forward to their first golf holiday.

Golf Breaks can Improve your Game

Just taken up the game and getting lessons from your local Pro?

Did you know you can work on improving your game while on holiday?

We have teamed up with Scott Cranfield to offer new golfers a golf holiday experience where you’ll discover how to take charge of your own golf by learning the truth about how your mind and body work in every area from short game to the full swing.

These techniques will help dissolve the stress in your golf, boost your confidence, and make playing golf fun again!

During the 3 Day Experience you will learn:

How to Book a Golf Break

Decide where to go on a golf holiday

This is, for obvious reasons, the biggest decision you’ll make throughout the whole process, but don’t let that put you off. While it’s easiest to just blindly choose one of the most popular destinations, sometimes that won’t meet your criteria, whatever that might be.

So, here are things to consider when choosing where to go on a golf holiday:

How much will a golf holiday cost?

Your destination will largely be determined by your budget, so it’s the best place to start. Of course, you are able to get bargains in every corner of the globe, but let us give you some guidelines…

UK Golf Breaks

As you might have guessed, staying closer to home is the cheapest option when it comes to booking a golf break, largely due to the reduced travel costs.

The beauty about playing golf in the UK is the variety, in both style and price point, allowing you to have full control.

Some packages can see you spend a weekend at a golf resort, playing two rounds of golf and only spending £60. However, as with anything, if you want to experience the best, you’ll have to pay; Trump Turnberry, Gleneagles and the Old Course at St Andrews are examples of the upper echelon of UK golf.

If you’re wanting to keep to a strict budget, check out our Best Golf Breaks under £100.

Golf Holidays in Europe

With the risk of listing out every European golf holiday in this paragraph, let’s keep it to the most popular destination, of which the choice is varied.

One thing that is constant though is the value for money; play at Ryder Cup courses like Le Golf National, head to the best the Algarve has to offer or experience five-star luxury in southern Spain – all for under £300.

If you’re after a longer stay, rounds at more premium golf courses or the choice of all-inclusive golf holidays then these too are available for as cheap as £500 in destinations like Turkey and Morocco.

For some inspiration, take a look at our list of the Best Courses in the Costa Del Sol.

Going Long Haul

America has regions like Florida and South Carolina which are populated with some of the most famous courses in the world, South Africa boasts venues like Pinnacle Point and Fancourt and then the Caribbean offers all-inclusive luxury in destinations like the Dominican Republic and Barbados.

The added bonus of our long haul golf holidays is that many of them come with flights, leaving you with nothing else to focus on than your golf.

Decide when to go on a golf holiday

With price out the way, now you should think about when you want to travel, because contributing factors like the weather, how busy the courses are and availability all change depending on your travel dates.

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Culture
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Ideal golf weather (A perfect winter option)
World-class hospitality and hotels

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The rule of thumb is usually that travelling during peak season you’ll experience the resorts at their very best, but pay a premium, while off-season will see you pay less but might not get the high temperatures of the summer months.

Destinations like the Algarve and Andalucia benefit from nearly 300 days of sunshine per year, which makes it easier to choose your travel dates, while the unpredictability of the UK climate leaves many playing a guessing game outside of June, July and August.

Decide how long to go for

The final consideration for your destination choice are the flight times. This may not seem the be all and end all of your holiday, but if you have a 10-hour flight each way for a four-day trip, you have to ask is it really worth it?

Of course, if you are flying, the best times are to arrive early morning and leave in the evening, giving your arrival and departure days enough time for golf, but with budget and practicality in mind, you may have to compromise.

My suggestion is that if you’re on a long distance flight, you stay for a longer period of time so you don’t feel like the majority of your getaway was spent on a plane and if it’s a shorter journey, get out there as early as possible and book a late flight home.

Decide how to travel to your destination

Decide what accommodation options you would prefer

With the golf the top priority on golf holidays, and rightly so, it’s easy to neglect the importance of clean, practical and suitable accommodation.

For instance, it’s unlikely you’ll decide you want to stay in a hotel and then see which golf courses surround it, but instead the other way round.

That said, if you’re travelling in a large group, you may be more comfortable in a self-catering apartment or villa than in an all-inclusive hotel? Destinations like Pestana Carvoeiro offer brilliant self-catering villas at outrageously good prices, while El Rompido has an amazing five-star hotel with everything on site; choose wisely.

Do you want to take your own clubs?

If you’ve ever learnt to drive, you’ll remember the transition from your instructor’s car to your own. Despite passing, your car feels unfamiliar and perhaps you might stall it once or twice in the first couple of weeks, which is normal.

That’s the same concept as using someone else’s or hiring clubs on a golf holiday, that stall could be a shank, and worse still it could be on the first tee. While it can sometimes be cheaper to hire clubs, taking your own is our advice, especially if you’re having a wager with your mates.

Book a long-haul golf holiday with us and our preferred partner, British Airways, and get free club carriage when you fly.

How to get to the golf courses?

You’ve finally landed at your destination, your luggage was collected without any hassle and you’re now ready for your golf holiday.

But how will you get to your hotel?

This is another 50:50 decision for you to make and one that, once again, will probably depend on a few things.

Decide on after-golf activities or outings

Unless you choose one of our unlimited golf packages, you will come across free time on your trip, some of which is probably unaccounted for.

Many of you will hit the beach or sunbathe by the pool, but most golfing regions offer much more away from the fairways.

When planning activities, be conscious of your group and understand that not every activity will be a crowd pleaser, especially if the ages of golfers vary.

In the evening, perhaps go for dinner and then drinks, so if anyone wants to tail off and be fresh for the morning tee time, they can.

Lastly, weigh up if you actually need to go seeking bars and activities; golf resorts around the world are becoming so advanced and are more like little villages, especially those in Turkey.

Spectacular Golf

The island of Majorca is home to some of the best golf courses in Spain, as well as a few hidden gems that will leave you in awe.

Son Muntaner, the host of the recent Majorca Open, is everything you would want from a DP World Tour venue. A great course for golfers of all standards with a wide range of tees! The course offers some incredible views as it sweeps through the undulating hills in the outskirts of Palma.

As one of the most recognisable golf courses in Spain, Alcanada is another YGT favourite when talking about the great courses in Majorca. Designed by golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr, Alcanada is a must for all golfers when visiting Majorca.

Son Vida is the oldest course on the island, so it’s the perfect choice if you’re looking for a quirky, fun course to play. On most holes, irons and good course management are needed, so use the yardage book wisely to plot your route around the course.

Lively Nightlife

There is a vast choice of restaurants and bars in most towns, with a vibrant nightlife. The Sky Bar at Bar Cuba, Palma offers spectacular views of the bay with an amazing selection of drinks that visitors can enjoy late into the night.

This makes it very easy to stay up until the early hours of the morning in Majorca (Don’t miss your tee-time!)

Tasty Food

If you’re interested in trying out the local cuisine, there’s a fabulous selection of seafood restaurants to choose from!

An absolute must visit for golfers travelling here is the La Terraza Restaurant in Alcudia. Enjoy fresh produce with local charm and a selection of quality wines for a truly unforgettable experience.

The seafood paella is a real highlight. For those who miss English food from back home, there are still plenty of options to choose from.

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Gorgeous Weather

With 300 days of sunshine a year, Majorca is a no-brainer if you’re looking to chase the sun! Winter golf or summer golf, any time of the year is a great time to enjoy those sun-kissed fairways!

Activities away from the course

There’s plenty to do off the course as well: if you’re feeling really adventurous, take a boat to one the semi-deserted bays on the north island and swim in the clear water. A day cruise in Majorca along the north coast is one we would highly recommend. As it less crowded than the rest of the island and offers spectacular cliffs of over 180 meters in height.

About the World Cup

I’m sure there are plenty of football fans reading this who don’t need to know how the World Cup works, if you are one of these people, click here. If not, take a look at this very brief summary of the tournament and then you’ll be good to crack on with some winning tips.

How does the World Cup work?

The World Cup is a relatively simple format but can be made complicated the more you delve into it, especially when you start predicting potential routes to the final.

However, with a free golf holiday at stake, why wouldn’t you pull out all the stops to make sure you give yourself the best possible chance?

• The tournament will start with the 32 countries, split into eight groups of four.
• Each country will play the other three in their group once.
• Once that’s done with, the top two teams from each group will progress.
• Then there are three rounds of knockout stages before the final

So that, in a nutshell, is what to expect over the next few weeks and now you know what’s happening, use it to help you win a golf holiday for nothing!

How to choose your next Golf Holiday destination

Many people will tell you who to back for the World Cup – you’ll have your patriotic neighbour convinced that football is finally coming home, the purist who backs Spain to pass their way to glory and the fantasist who reckons the USA can shock the world and make history.

Our advice, don’t listen to them…instead, take ours!

Here are some excellent ways to make an educated decision on who to back for the World Cup, including some inspiration from some of the world’s best golfing destinations.

Look at the odds

As a golfer, this promotion is all about finding the balance between who you believe will win the World Cup and deciding where you actually want to book a golf holiday to.

So first things first, take a look at the odds; who are the favourites? who are outsiders? Use the bookies knowledge as a foundation to build yours and it will help narrow down your options.

By all means you can back Qatar, but 1000/1 tells you all you need to know as to their chances…

Route to glory

With a bit of research and some basic predictions, you can map out any one team’s route to World Cup glory. I mentioned earlier how two teams advance from each group, but what I didn’t mention is how the winner of each group will face the runner-up of another.

For example:

Group H consists of Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay and Korea Republic. It is highly expected that Portugal will progress from this group. However, the runner-up in this group will face the winner of Group G, which could well be Brazil, something to think about if things don’t go Portugal’s way.

Where to go on a golf holiday?

At this stage I’d expect you maybe have a handful of countries you believe will make the latter stages of the tournament and the only way to split them is to now consider their golfing pedigree.

I’m going to take a guess and say you have the following countries in mind:

So, let’s take a look at my featured venue from each of these countries and hopefully you will have a better idea of where you want to go after some inspiration.

Will Spain be victorious?

A good choice and a country that will no doubt be in consideration by all golfers taking part in our promotion; Spain won the World Cup in 2010 and more importantly, is home to some of Europe’s greatest golf courses.

Other than PGA Catalunya and a select few more, the majority of Spain’s golfing catalogue resides in Andalucia, a southern region which is littered with championship golf courses and resorts.

A featured course for Spain is La Reserva, a beautiful parkland layout set in the renowned Sotogrande region of Andalucia. Since opening in 2003 La Reserva has catapulted itself to the top of Spain’s best golf courses with stunning open fairways, immaculate, complicated greens and awesome views of the bordering Mediterranean Sea and Sotogrande mountains.

The course is neighbours with the renowned Valderrama which hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup and is an annual stop on the European Tour. However despite the immense championship pedigree of Valderrama, La Reserva definitely gives it a run for its money and will no doubt feature with a tour event soon.

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La Reserva, Spain

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Although don’t feel you have to choose between these two magnificent golf courses, we have some brilliant packages which see you taking to the fairways of both and experiencing the best of golf in Spain. If you want to get a feel for what La Reserva is like, check out this clip from our #Greatest18 Tour of Andalucia:

Think England will win?

England certainly aren’t favourites to lift the World Cup but as a country we have to have hope; this year with a young, fearless squad, who knows how far we can go?

The great thing about booking a golf break in England for this mega promotion is that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to play some incredible courses, which would certainly soften the blow of an early exit.

One course which epitomises the standard of golf England can offer, as well as being affordable is The Belfry.

With The Brabazon Course attracting golf fans from around the world, the PGA National & Derby Course complementing it perfectly as well as resort accommodation and facilities of the highest standard, The Belfry is without doubt one of the best UK Golf Breaks you can go on.

The Brabazon Course is the main attraction having hosted four Ryder Cups and featuring several iconic holes, none more than the 10th (above) – a driveable par-4 which was made famous by legend Seve Ballesteros in the 1997 Ryder Cup. Your round on The Brabazon will end on the famous 18th as you play up towards the incredible hotel, but just make sure you hit the right green….

Can France claim a third title?

France were runners up in the Euro Championships in 2016 and won the World Cup two years later – they’re devastating attacking frontline justifies their place at the top of the odds tables.

Northern France is packed with charming towns where brilliant resorts and courses reside, but you’d be hard pushed to find a better package than this one…

Travelling by Eurotunnel, you’ll head to the famous Le Manoir Hotel where you’ll stay for two nights before taking on three rounds of golf at the brilliant Golf D’Hardelot & Le Touquet Golf.

Le Manoir is simply perfect for travelling golfers, offering traditional accommodation, fantastic facilities and just a short journey to the two venues. Golf D’Hardelot boasts Les Pins and Les Dunes, two vastly different but equally as beautiful courses while Le Touquet’s La Mer Course offers a brilliant links test and has previously hosted the French Open (six times).

Back France for the World Cup and even if they don’t make it, you’ll just be happy you have committed to what is an unbelievable golfing experience.

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Can Portugal finally get a World Cup win?

After winning the Euro’s ahead of France in 2016, Portugal go into the World Cup with confidence and with Cristiano Ronaldo in the team, anything is possible.

The Algarve is potentially the most renowned golfing region in Europe, home to so many championship courses, purpose built resorts and a bustling nightlife. Vale Do Lobo‘s par-3 16th on the Royal Course has become the unofficial adopted face of the region.

The exceptional 200+ yard par-3 is a breathtaking hole, neighbouring the southern coastline of Portugal and can give you some wobbly knees on the first tee. However it would be an injustice to simply talk about one hole on a single course at Vale Do Lobo.

In addition to the dramatic Royal Course, the Ocean Course is another memorable test again playing right up to the shoreline while the hotel has everything a visiting golfer could wish for including 15 restaurants.

Just 20 minutes from Faro Airport and close to the bustling nightlife of Villamoura, Vale Do Lobo is a great choice to visit year after year so who knows your next golf holiday there might just be FREE.

Always a treat to play the 16th on the Royal Course Vale Do Lobo

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Who are you backing?

So hopefully by now you have a better idea of who to back for World Cup glory and where you’re going to book your golf holiday. Don’t forget to read our terms and conditions and browse our region pages for even more venues which you can be visiting for free.

Keep up to tabs on more featured offers on our social media channels and if you want to make a booking then simply call 0800 043 6644 or enquire online.

The Golf Geek

Has The Masters playing on the TV, Sky Sports on an iPad, connected to every social network and all they can muster for the weeks of The Masters is “hashtag Masters”

The Closet Golfer

Walking into the office this guy thinks he’s cool, “golf, that’s so boring” “The Masters, what’s that?” – this is all a facade, inside he or she absolutely loves the game. They spend the entire tournament refreshing updates on their phone with the veracity of a teenager who has just got Tinder, too scared that someone will find out the truth. THEY. LIKE. GOLF.

Golfing Know-It-None

Expect questions out of the blue…
”how many birdies make up a par”
“why did they miss that putt”
“I could’ve done that better”

This person has a love of golf but doesn’t necessarily have their eye on the ball when it comes to detail.

The Sunday Sleeper

Perhaps our most unlucky golfer. Having lived and breathed every shot in the tournament, plus the par-3, plus every Masters rerun since the previous tournament, they fall at the final hurdle…Amen Corner is their sleeping pill with drowsy eyes taking their toll.

Tiger’s Number 1 Fan

Spieth, McIlroy, Day, they’re not as good as Tiger Eldrick Woods.

Why?
Because.

This rich and compelling argument leaves you with at least one positive…there’s more golf for the rest of us.

The Sunday Specialist

Turning on the TV exactly as the leaders hit their approaches into the 11th hole at Augusta National on Sunday. This person is driven by efficiency and precision, their efforts to absorb all that The Masters has to offer them in the next few hours puts them in the driving seat for golf based conversation on Monday morning.

Mr / Mrs Masters

They’re in the zone. 4 days of Augusta National Golf Club at The Masters. Their only contact with the outside world is with a delivery driver who will probably be bringing them Masters essentials like Pimento Cheese sandwiches. They’re never more than 1 metre from a golf club, they own Masters merchandise which they wear religiously for the tournament, cracking out a new Polo shirt for Sunday so they watch their best.

Any of these describe you and your Masters experience? Share it with them.

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B – Bogey

A bogey is a term used to describe the score an individual makes on a hole if (when) they shoot 1-over the ‘par’. A par is the number of shots the course has set for that hole. Similarly, a Birdie is if a person can actually play golf and shoots 1-under.

C – Cup

The metal or plastic cylinder fitted into the hole in the green. Strictly speaking, it is only the liner of the hole, but in regular golf usage players will often say “cup” when they mean “hole,” just as they frequently will say “just in bounds” when they mean “out of bounds,” “Oh, here it is” when they mean “I can’t find it” and “five” when they mean “seven.”

D – Driving Range

The place golfers go to practice shots that they can’t replicate on the course.

E – Eagle

An unusually low score on a hole achieved by a golfer who shoots 2-under par, with an Albatross being 3-under par. Another description is a golfer who has hit two or three exceptionally lucky shots in a row, or a golfer with a poor memory and / or a creative pencil.

F – First Tee

The scariest part of any golf course. For its effects on the average golfers see “hook”, “shank”, “top” and “whiff”.

G – Golf

The derivation of the word “golf ‘from its Celtic and Middle English roots is obscure. Some possibilities are: gil f f (an incurable madness), gylf (a notorious liar), gullf (to beat a shrub with a short stick), golve (under; beneath; lost; blocked; submerged; stuck; obstructed), gellvo (horribly; terribly; hopelessly; awfully), galfa (my God!; oh, no!), goal fyl (to cry; to weep) and gael f (I quit).

H – Hook

A poorly hit shot that veers violently to the left, the exact opposite of a slice. Golfers that hit hooks may want to consider changing their grip, stance or swing while golfers that hit both hooks and slices may want to consider changing the way they spend their weekends. It is also worth noting that chronic hookers will hit perfectly straight shots as soon as they aim right to compensate for their ball flight.

I – Irons

1. Penology. Variously shaped pieces of metal by the use of which individuals are subjected to torment.

2. Golf. Variously shaped pieces of metal by the use of which individuals are subjected to torment.

J – Jigger

1. Traditional pitching iron used to get out of trouble on holes 1 through 18.

2. Traditional short measuring glass used to get into trouble at the 19th.

K – Keeping Score

In theory, golfers assign a number exactly one higher than the previous one for each shot they play to arrive at the cumulative total of all the strokes required to complete a given hole. In rlity, creative counting is often employed to achieve more favourable results. Common score counting methods include -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and so on as well as the trusty 1,2,2,3,3,3,4,4,4,4…

L – Local Rules

A set of regulations that are ignored only by players on one specific course, rather than by golfers as a whole.

M – Mulligan

A mulligan simply means to re-take a shot and the first shot won’t be counted. Although not legal in the Rules Of Golf, many golfers allow mulligans in friendly games, so don’t worry, just drop a new ball where you hit the dodgy shot from and try again.

N – Nineteenth Hole

Most golfers’ favourite hole on the course and the place where golfers always find good lies.

O – Overclubbing

When a player hits an acceptable or good shot with the wrong club, resulting in the ball flying long of the intended target. Due to delusions of grandeur most amateur golfers need not worry about this as club selection is usually based on what Tiger Woods would hit rather than on your own abilities. However should a player suffer from overclubbing, it can be compensated for with overlooking and undercounting!

P – Play it as it lies

One of the two fundamental dictates of golf. The other one is “Wear It if It Clashes.”

Q – Quick

The pace at which the majority of golfers play. This is either due to a distinct lack of ability or a misguided belief that any day now they will make their debut on the PGA Tour, thus forcing them to consider each and every shot as if they are coming down the stretch in the lead on the final day of the Masters.

R – Recovery Shot

The shot hit by most amateurs immediately following a shot hit with a driver or long iron. The recovery shot’s primary purpose is to get the ball out of a hazard or away from an obstacle and back into playable position on the fairway.

S – Shank

The most dramatic and unsettling form of misplayed shot. The ball is hit with the part of the club where the shaft and clubhead meet, resulting in a shot that flies off to the right at nearly a 90° angle while embarrassing the golfer and endangering his or her fellow players. Consistent shankers of the ball may turn to publications such as “Shanks-No Thanks” by R. K. Hoffman while Your Golf Travel would more readily recommend M. S. Howard’s “Tennis for Beginners”.

T – Top

Involves hitting the top of the golf ball with the sole of the club. Topped shots pop up in the air, are loaded with top spin and when hit really well, travel in excess of 6-7 yards. Topped shots are more commonly associated with beginners and die hard weekend warriors. This shot is rarely seen again after hackers have mastered the hook, slice, shank and the airshot. Additionally, players who top a shot are guaranteed to be told that their “head cam up” by an unqualified playing partner.

U – Up & Down

Holing out from off the green in two strokes; usually a greenside chip followed by a single putt. While up and downs are not alien to amateur golf it is more likely to see the “up, across, just short, 10 feet past, 6 inches short and down.”

V – Vast

The potential are into which a golf ball can travel in comparison with the size of the hole we are all aiming for. Most amateur golfers show a keen sense of adventure by exploring the vastness of the golf course before heading to the green.

W – Whiff

When a player completely misses the ball. Known among many weekend warriors as the practice swing.

X – X

What golfers write on their scorecard once they have given up on the hole. This is commonly replaced with “oh just put me down for a 6.”

Y – Yips

A psychological affliction that prevents you from holing putts of any description under pressure. The harder you try to fix this problem, the worse it will become.

Z – Zone (in the)

A place in a golfer’s mind where, should it be found, 300 yard drives, miraculous flop shots and holed 30 foot putts become as easy as breathing. The amount of time spent in the zone is directly related to the amount of talent possessed by the golfer in question and the amount of time spent on the practice range. In other words, very few golfers ever pay the zone a visit.

About St Andrews

With many shots that are totally unique to the game of golf, The Old Course stands alone as a place every golfer should head to at least once in their lifetime.

Whether this is standing on the 1st tee, looking at one of the widest fairways in golf or the testing tee shot on The Road Hole (17th) and the unforgettable approach to trying to avoid golf’s most famous bunker with the pot bunker that protects the green.

Whatever your level of interest in the game of golf, a visit to St Andrews and playing The Old Course is a trip that everyone should endeavour to do, the memories will last long into your lifetime.

Past Open Championships at St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews has held The Open more times than any other course on The Open rota, the 150th Open Championship will be the 30th time the event has been held on the Old Course.

In recent times, The Old Course has seen USA’s Zach Johnson (2015) and South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen (2010) claim the title. With Tiger Woods achieving a double of Open Championship wins in 2005 and 2000 with record scores of -18 and -19 respectively.

Past greats who have triumphed on The Old Course to win an Open Championship include J.H. Taylor, winner of 2 Opens at St Andrews and 5 in total, James Braid, who won 2 of his 5 Open Championships at St Andrews. Bobby Jones, the only amateur to win an Open Championship at St Andrews, Jack Nicklaus, who claimed 2 Opens at St Andrews to go with his record 18-major haul. Seve Ballesteros whose celebration and fist pump in 1984 on the 18th hole at St Andrews is one of the iconic moments in golf. Sir Nick Faldo set the lowest Open Championship winning score with his victory in 1990.

The Open Championship at St Andrews will be one of the most anticipated and highly attended in many years with golfers from around the world descending on The Home of Golf to capture the magical moments that The Old Course provides each time it plays host to golf’s oldest Major Championship.

Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club

Mauritius

One of the most spectacular golf courses in Mauritius, the 18-Hole Championship Le Touessrok Golf Course is across the water from the resort mainland on its own beautiful island.

Rated among Golf World Magazine’s Top 10 Golf Courses in the World, Le Touessrok takes golfers on an exotic tropical trip through lush mangrove forests, past shimmering tidal pools and over rugged volcanic lava outcrops, skirting white sandy beaches on several occasions along the way.

Alcaidesa Links

Spain

One of Costa del Sol’s most popular courses, Alcaidesa Links overlooks magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Rock of Gibraltar and the North-African mountain range, offering golfers a unique sensory experience.

As the only links course available on the southern coast of Spain, Alcaidesa consists of wide fairways with heather and gorse, rolling hillsides sloping gently to the sea and ending in a stunningly beautiful beach.

Cascata Golf Club

Nevada – USA

Cascata derives its name from the Italian word for “waterfall,” which is appropriate because a 418-foot cascading waterfall is the predominant feature of the course.

A magnificent championship course set among dramatic scenery and a backdrop that includes the 3600-foot peak of Red Mountain; Cascata is a wonderful world of luxuriant fairways, sparkling lakes, and crystal streams.

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

Dubai

Voted as one of Gold World’s Top 100 Golf Courses in the World, Dubai Creek is the embodiment of a golfer’s paradise. It makes the most of its idyllic location with an undulating terrain that hugs the Dubai Creek in the heart of the city.

The iconic clubhouse provides a stunning backdrop to a spectacular and refreshingly unique golfing experience.

Foothills Golf Club

Arizona, USA

Nestled along the edge of the South Mountain, Foothills Golf Club provides a scenic desert golfing experience. An imaginative links layout set on rugged desert terrain, the roughness and rockiness of Foothills is contrasted by lush, rolling fairways and sparkling blue lakes.

A challenging round of golf is perfectly complemented by postcard-quality backdrops provided by the surrounding mountains.

Costa Navarino Golf Resort

Greece

The impressive seaside Dunes Course, designed by Bernhard Langer, is Greece’s first signature golf course. Featuring spectacular views of the Ionian Sea, the course incorporates some links-style features, with parts venturing into olive and fruit groves and tall dunes dividing some of the halls adjacent to the golden beach.

Just a stones throw away from Navarino Dunes at the Navarino Bay development lies the Bay course which offers a different, but equally enjoyable, test to the Dunes course.

Oitavos Dunes

Portugal

Hailed by Golf Magazine as the No.1 course in Portugal, Oitavos Dunes is regarded as one of the leading natural links courses in the world. Its sand dunes and oceanic landscape make you feel like you’ve been teleported straight to a course in Scotland.

A four-time host of the Portuguese Open, Oitavos Dunes perfectly utilises the rich tapestries of the area, with wondrous views of the Atlantic Ocean and a stunning backdrop of the Sintra Mountains.

Pelican Hill

California, USA

Although Pebble Beach and Torrey Pines may regularly scoop top honours as the best of California’s world-class coastal golf courses, Pelican Hill is right up there with them.

Located on the famous Newport Coast, the North Course is a masterpiece that reflects the classic Scottish links style, meandering along an elevated plateau which offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The retention of the indigenous landscape makes this as scenic a golf course as they come, and one hell of a place to catch a sunset.

Trump Turnberry Resort

Scotland

Scene to some of the most memorable moments in Open golf history, The Ailsa is a legend in the world game and a four-time host to The Open Championship. The 9th hole is Turnberry’s trademark, with the iconic lighthouse casting a shadow over the 13th century ruins of Bruce’s Castle.

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Arizona, USA

Featuring three Scott Miller-designed nine-hole layouts, Kierland Golf Club is served by a common clubhouse complex. The spacious layout features more than 300 bunkers, cool lakes, dry desert washes and stands of desert trees, all set on a spectacular mountain backdrop, punctuated by the beauty of the Arizona desert.

Whistling Straits

Wisconsin, USA

Designed by Pete Dye, Whistling Straits emulates the great old seaside links courses of the British Isles, invoking an image of the game founded more than 400 years ago.

Open, rugged and windswept terrain defines the walking-only, links-style Straits Course sculpted along two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. A masterpiece in the world of golf, the Straits Course has hosted the PGA Championship three times as well as the Ryder Cup.

Resident PGA and LPGA Players:

Not a huge surprise that some fantastic players on the professional tours have made Las Vegas their home. It might have more to do with the great weather and accessibility than what is on offer off the course. The likes of Nick Watney ($29.2M in winnings), Kevin Na ($37.5M in winnings), Scott Piercy (won over $22,000,000 and was actually born in Las Vegas), Ryan Moore (over $32M) Charley Hoffman ($32M in earnings) and from the LPGA Danielle Kang (6 pro wins on the LPGA).

Many great coaches also reside in Las Vegas with Butch Harmon having one of his golf academies here and Joseph Mayo teaching out of TPC Summerlin.

Where to Stay?

Vegas is known for its 5-star luxury hotels and casinos, located right on the strip…..

Top Las Vegas Golf Courses

Golf courses in the Nevada state are mainly known for their desert surroundings with stunning backdrop views of the spring mountains. Vegas is known for its international influences and this is the same with its golf courses, where you can find a tropical oasis in Bali Hai and the spirit of Scotland in the Royal Links Club. If you don’t just want to be on the course, why not get some practice?

Here are some top golf course recommendations which will be some of your greatest golfing experiences.

Fancy a lesson from arguably the world’s best golf coach Butch Harmon?

Butch Harmon School of Golf – Home to one of the most well known golf coaches, has coached Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson. Even if it’s for a 30 minute short game clinic or a 3 day intense programme, the school of golf can accommodate.

Lessons are limited, as you can imagine, but if they are booked in advance it is possible to secure a lesson from the man who not only created some of the world’s best swings but also provides Sky Sports viewers some great commentary during the golf coverage.

What to do off the Golf Course?

Simply put, there is much to do off the golf course when in Vegas. Whether you’re into music, fashion, shows, casinos, fine dining and more. Vegas is the place to be. Why not travel in Gondolas like you’re in Venice, enjoy the ‘O’ Water Show at the Bellagio Hotel or even shop till you drop at Caesar’s Palace.

Most will find their fun in the casinos but here are a few things that are out-of-this-world but very much at home in Las Vegas…

The Canary Islands boast a remarkable climate due to their southern location, so it’s no surprise that this Spanish outcrop is a favourite among golfing sun-seekers.

These sun-kissed islands are now within the scope of the major low-cost airlines, making the escape even more attractive and in Tenerife, golf holidaymakers will find the perfect combination of sun, sand and championship golf.

In fact, the majority of the best golf courses in the Canaries are found in Tenerife and with nine golf courses in all servicing visiting golfers throughout the year, golfers of all abilities are sure to find something to suit their eye.

Pick your dates and pack your bags; here are five reasons why Tenerife should be on your holiday hit-list this winter.

Firstly (and perhaps most importantly for you and I), Tenerife is home to an inordinate amount of top-class golf courses. No less than nine layouts grace the island and every one of them boasts stunning views and year-round perfect playing conditions.

Golf Costa Adeje

The original 18 holes – now known as The Old Course and perhaps most memorable for its views of the coastline and La Gomera Island – opened for play in 1998 and have since been joined by an additional 9 holes called Los Lagos. Generous fairways are common throughout both courses with more emphasis placed on accurate approach play and the short game. Elevation changes and sweeping undulations, as well as a handful of gorges and lakes provide much of the challenge and with the courses in excellent condition for much of the year, putting is a joy.

Golf del Sur

With a good mixture of generous and tight fairways, the challenge off the tee at Costa del Sur is a dynamic one which must be carefully considered on each hole. Palm trees and prickly cacti add an interesting element to the challenge but it’s on the greens where your score will be made or broken. Slick and true, the greens reward solid strokes but tricky slopes make reading putts difficult. Being a costal course, Golf del Sur is also exposed to the wind which can add a real degree of difficulty on windy days and with black volcanic sand in the bunkers contrasting with the lush green fairways and greens, the course is visually striking and unlike other Spanish golf courses.

Amarilla Golf & Country Club

Amarilla Golf & Country Club sits perched atop the cliff tops which plunge spectacularly into the Atlantic Ocean, and with amazing views of Mount Teide, this is a truly memorable place to enjoy a round of golf. Amarilla isn’t the longest golf course by modern standards but, as with most Donald Steel layouts, placement is key, particularly when the water comes into play. There are no more spectacular places where this happens as on the famous par 3 5th where golfers are forced to carry their ball over the crashing waves in order to reach the green.

Golf Las Americas

Situated at the heart of Playa de Las Américas, one of the most famous holiday resorts in the south of the island, Golf Las Américas is a delightful resort course, where the luscious green is in perfect contrast to the woodland and mountain backdrop. Measuring 6,607 yards from the tips, the course can certainly test more talented golfers while forward tee positions make the course accessible for less experience players as well. Gentle undulations add to the character of the course and to a small degree the overall challenge, with numerous water hazards in play throughout the course, making good course management and accurate ball striking all important.

Buenavsita Golf

Situated in the North-Western corner of Tenerife, within view of the spectacular Teno mountain range, Buenavista offers one of the most picturesque golfing experiences going in Tenerife. Laid out on cliff tops overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Buenavista comprises of six par threes, six par fours and six par five holes which is not uncommon on Ballesteros designs. Generous fairways may be explained by Seve’s tendency to go a little off-piste with the driver but an intelligent design and a spectacular setting, with many holes inching their way right up to the cliff’s edge, add to the overall challenge. Buenavista might be a little off the beaten track when compared to other courses on the island but the drive to the north-west is enjoyably spectacular and well worth the effort.

Real Club de Golf de Tenerife

Real Club de Golf de Tenerife is the second oldest golf club in the Canaries, having been founded in 1932. Situated at 600m above sea level, the course offers amazing scenic backdrops including stunning views of a snow covered Mount Teide from a handful of holes. Tree-lined fairways place emphasis on accuracy from the tee on many holes and with dry stream beds and out of bounds lurking, course management is also important. As its name suggests, the history and heritage that surrounds this club make it rather exclusive and it is certainly the course of choice for Santa Cruz’s well-heeled.

Tecina Golf

Tecina is one of the most visually impressive courses in the Canary Islands, occupying a dramatic cliff top setting on the south side of the magical island of La Gomera, just a 40 minute ferry ride from Tenerife. Rather uniquely, the course plays almost continuously downhill, descending a steep slope from the 1st tee to the 18th green, which offers endless spectacular sea views that only a handful of courses in world golf can match. These inspiring vistas are ably backed up by an amazingly creative layout that will be enjoyed by all golfers, highlighted by a trio of signature holes. On the par 3 4th, you must play your tee shot over the Tapahuga ravine, while on the 10th, where the tee is a full 45 meters above the level of the green, and the 12th, approach shots are played to greens seemingly on the edge of the world.

Abama Golf

With views across to the island of La Gomera and out into the vast blue of the Atlantic Ocean, not to mention a masterful Dave Thomas (he of The Brabazon at The Belfry fame) design, Abama is one of the best courses to have been built in Europe in recent years and viewed by many as the best in the Canary Islands. 25,000 palm trees and no less than 22 lakes contribute much to the challenge here and with dramatic elevation changes as well as strategically placed bunkers that guard large putting surfaces also coming into play, golfers of all abilities will relish the challenge presented by Abama. A particular highlight comes in the form of the par 5 10th hole with plays from an elevated tee downhill, snaking past lakes and waterfalls on the left and bunkers on the right, to a beautifully framed green. Like the rest of the course, this gem of a hole will not be quickly forgotten.

Tenerife doesn’t just offer quality golf; it offers the type of golf where you’ll often stop and wonder whether you should be playing the course or painting it. Needless to say, make sure your camera battery is charged! Among the highlights on offer include the Amarilla Golf & Country Club, which peers out across cliff tops towards the Atlantic Ocean and provides you with amazing views of Mount Teide. Or for arguably the most visually impressive golf experience in the area, take the 40 minute ferry ride to Tecina Golf – located on the south side of the nearby La Gomera island. Here you’ll be constantly greeted by the most amazing ocean panoramas in what is a truly unbelievable golfing experience.

When it comes to moonlight action, Tenerife has something to suit all moods and tastes. The buzzing clubbing scene attracts partygoers from across the globe, many to watch international DJs drop bass heavy anthems long into the morning. Most of the wild party action occurs in the south of the island around the lively resort of Playa de las Americas. Here you’ll find countless late night bars and top nightclubs, many of which offer cheap drink promotions. If you’re after something at a bit slower pace, do as the locals do and head to one of the laid-back open bars. Here you can enjoy a more authentic Spanish experience, with a few relaxed drinks and some tapas while listening to local music.

TRAMPS

For a guaranteed wild night, head to Tramps – the most popular nightclub in the whole of the Canaries. Seasoned clubbers travel from all corners of Europe to party in an electric atmosphere supplied by big-name DJs. Voted the best club outside of Ibiza by Radio One in 2007 and 2008. Needless to say that if you choose to visit Tramps, a late tee time the following day is strongly advised!

PAPAGAYO BEACH CLUB

If you’re after something a little classier than your average Wetherspoons, the Papagayo Beach Club comes highly recommended. Grab an upstairs suite and sip expertly-made cocktails while taking in the stunning sea views, or sample top-class cuisine as you watch the sun’s rays disappear over the horizon. On the weekends, DJs supply techno and house beats to a packed dance floor.

O’NEILL’S BAR

Situated on the hugely popular Veronicas Strip, O’Neill’s Bar is arguably the most happening bar in all of Las Americas. Step through the doors and you’ll find a huge party-centric atmosphere, with popular DJs, cage dancers, “shot girls”, drinking games, and if you pick the right night, perhaps even a Wet T-shirt competition. And to top it all off, you can expect reasonable drinks prices. All the ingredients for a (perhaps not so) memorable night out!

LINEKER’S BAR

Famed for its links to former England footballer Gary (it’s owned by his brother), Lineker’s is the most well-known bar in Playa de las Americas. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a few pints and catch the football, as the 26 screens situated around the bar create a real stadium-like atmosphere. The bar staff are known to be quite generous with their pouring of spirits… so be prepared that the evening may quickly escalate.

FARO CHILL ART BAR

A seriously cool bar, perched in a seriously cool spot overlooking the ocean. Faro Chill Art attracts a big crowd of mixed with both locals and tourists, as revelers come to ‘chill’ and drink beverages by sunset then dance the night away on one of the three chic terraces. Billed as providing “some of the best music in the south”, this a must check-out spot for visitors to Costa Adeje.

If there is one thing that living in the UK does for a golfer, it’s make you appreciate those rare few months when you can leave the waterproofs at home and work on the classic golfer’s tan. But I doubt the word “waterproof” even exists in the vocabulary of a Tenerife native; not when the average daily temperature hovers between 17-27°C year-round and rainy days per month can be counted on one hand!

This remarkable climate can be attributed to Tenerife’s southern location, and unlike some of its mainland neighbours, comfortable humidity levels make for ideal golfing conditions regardless of the season.

Tenerife is home to a mix of amazing natural and man-made beaches, from pure volcanic rock to golden sands imported from the Sahara! Sun-seekers flock to the island’s shores to wade in the warm tranquil waters of the Atlantic. El Médano, “the sand dune” in Spanish, is one of the longest and most beautiful natural beaches on the island. Strong winds make it ideal for a variety of water sports, including wind-surfing, jet-skiing and kite-surfing. The pristine beaches of Costa Adeje and Playa del Duque are among the best on the island, while the six beaches scattered around Playa de Las Americas are firm favourites among young British travellers. Tenerife offers a myriad of other sandy coves and beaches, many of which are almost deserted, giving you the feel of your own island paradise!