Golfing holiday

[Philbleasy]

Hi guy and girls I will be 50 in October 2023 and just starting to think about doing something golf wise for my birthday. Was thinking maybe a short golfing break abroad anyone got any good suggestions from places they have been

 

[CliveW]

Turkey.

 

[Philbleasy]

Where in turkey? any specific resorts or courses

 

[rudebhoy]

Where in turkey? any specific resorts or courses

Belek

 

[Deleted member 30522]

Yup, agree on Belek, hotels are superb, all inclusive, and some great courses.

 

[Bratty]

Go to Portugal. Stay at The Conrad Algarve. Play the three Quinta courses (North, South and Laranjal) and book through Helio, the Conrad's golf concierge. Get a spa treatment or two. Job done. Won't be cheap, but you're only 50 once! If you really want to push the boat out, have a round at Monte Rei. Long taxi ride, but well worth it.

 

[Smiffy]

I'd also recommend Turkey.
20 years ago I would have said the Algarve, but then I hadn't been to Turkey as it wasn't considered a golfing destination back then.
I went a few years ago now, with a group of mates.
It was absolutely fantastic, knocked Portugal into a cocked hat.
The courses were better, certainly presentation wise. They also seemed a lot friendlier.
We stayed at the Voyage Hotel in Belek which was superb, but the lads had also been to the Serene, and raved about that too.
The only course I didn't enjoy out there was a Colin Montgomerie designed one. Too much waste sand for me. Venture off the fairway and you were in it.
Not classed as a bunker but it still made progress difficult.
But generally I much preferred Turkey, and if I were up for another foreign golfing trip it would be the place I was heading to.

 

[Deleted member 15717]

Dubai

 

[Philbleasy]

Cheers guys was thinking Turkey

 

[sweaty sock]

Before you book turkey check what weeks the courses are being overseeded!! That alwats happens in october and is tge equivalent of playing on winter greens. We fell foul and it ruined the holiday for me. Prices dont change so you need to do the research.

 

[Philbleasy]

Before you book turkey check what weeks the courses are being overseeded!! That alwats happens in october and is tge equivalent of playing on winter greens. We fell foul and it ruined the holiday for me. Prices dont change so you need to do the research.

Thank you for that, it would probably be around the 24th October

 

[2blue]

Morrocco was great in Oct 3 years ago when we did Marakesh also great for a bit of culture or trip to the Atlas Mountains. So close to Europe but a world away culturally.

 

[Deleted member 30522]

Thank you for that, it would probably be around the 24th October

That's late, you should be fine, we were end of Sept and reseeding was ongoing then

 

[Philbleasy]

That's late, you should be fine, we were end of Sept and reseeding was ongoing then

Thanks, I will be asking the questions when arranging it though. Don’t want my 50th spoilt

 

[Billysboots]

If you really want to push the boat out, have a round at Monte Rei. Long taxi ride, but well worth it.

Great shout. I’ve been lucky enough to play Monte Rei several times as a mate of mine owns a property and is a member there. Wonderful course with exceptional customer service - not cheap, but worth every penny.

 

[Bratty]

Great shout. I’ve been lucky enough to play Monte Rei several times as a mate of mine owns a property and is a member there. Wonderful course with exceptional customer service - not cheap, but worth every penny.

If I go in February, I might pm you for a favour!!!! ?

 

[Philbleasy]

Best company to book golfing trip to turkey with?

 

[Deleted member 30522]

Best company to book golfing trip to turkey with?

Bilyana