golf break europe

[thomasmark71]

we are looking to do a 4/5 night europe golf break
would like to twin it with some history and culture….
any where in europe you would suggest to do both?
not the uk or ireland
thanks

 

[wjemather]

Lisbon, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Brugge.

 

[thomasmark71]

Lisbon, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Brugge.

lisbon sounds interesting….good golf courses?

 

[wjemather]

lisbon sounds interesting….good golf courses?

Yes. Plenty of choice too. Oitavos Dunes, Penha Longa, Estoril, West Cliffs, Praia D'El Rey, Royal Obidos, Troia and more - all within about an hour.

 

[The Squirrel]

The Netherlands has a truly huge amount of history and culture, can be reached by a night on a ferry (makes transport easy) and has several courses that bounce round top 100 lists…

 

[Mel Smooth]

Well if you play Alicante golf club you literally have to play over some Roman ruins on the 13th hole…

 

[Viewer]

Rome - the last Ryder Cup course

 

[wjemather]

Rome - the last Ryder Cup course

Yep, Rome's also a good option - there's also Olgiata and Acquasanta (both probably better courses than Marco Simone).

 

[howbow88]

How about Prague?

Ghent and/or Bruges is a good shout.

 

[D-S]

I'd second Bordeaux, cool place, good courses, convenient,

How about Bologna?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

How about Prague?

Ghent and/or Bruges is a good shout.

What options are around Bruges? I appreciate I could just Google courses but I wouldn't know what is good or bad. Belgium is just a ferry ride away so an interesting option.

 

[thomasmark71]

I'd second Bordeaux, cool place, good courses, convenient,

How about Bologna?

is bordeaux expensive ?

 

[Viewer]

is bordeaux expensive ?

Depends on the vintage!

 

[D-S]

is bordeaux expensive ?

As everything the hotel can be anything you want it to be dependent on quality. Eating and drinking is excellent and reasonable. Golf is significantly cheaper than Spain and Portugal.

 

[Bazz]

What options are around Bruges? I appreciate I could just Google courses but I wouldn't know what is good or bad. Belgium is just a ferry ride away so an interesting option.

France, Holland and Germany mate.

 

[howbow88]

What options are around Bruges? I appreciate I could just Google courses but I wouldn't know what is good or bad. Belgium is just a ferry ride away so an interesting option.

Oostende and Zoute are the main two. Both are meant to be very good.

 

[sunshine]

What options are around Bruges? I appreciate I could just Google courses but I wouldn't know what is good or bad. Belgium is just a ferry ride away so an interesting option.

Try looking at a ranking list:

Top 100 Golf Courses

Top 100 Golf Courses your guide to the worlds great golf courses Rankings, ratings and reviews

www.top100golfcourses.com

I’ve not played golf in Belgium but looks like there’s some nice courses

 

[thomasmark71]

what about villamoura? i know there lots of hotels, but could we get a villa there?

 

[thomasmark71]

As everything the hotel can be anything you want it to be dependent on quality. Eating and drinking is excellent and reasonable. Golf is significantly cheaper than Spain and Portugal.

what courses/ resorts would you suggest?

 

[D-S]

what courses/ resorts would you suggest?

Golf du Medoc has two great courses, both heathland, has staged the French Open. Lacanau by the coast is really good, golf de Margaux is nice.
There are others round the edge of Bordeaux too, e.g. Bordeaux Lac and Cameyrac, but not as good as the others. A little bit south Gujan Mestras and Arcahon are good too.
All these are under an hour drive from the city centre.
There are various golf passes you can buy which combine 3 or 4 courses which you can play for a discount.
We have always stayed in the city centre, pedestrianised, great wine bars and restaurants.