What is better value generally?

[ainley87simon]

I am getting married in September and as a result I am planning a pre wedding golf trip to somewhere a bit special (ideally either an old ryder cup venue, or open venue) but equally can somewhere with a great reputation like Hillside (or if we can find anything agreeable a long weekend in portugal).

What I am wondering is it better value to get the golf and accommodation sorted through an agency like golfbreak or yourgolftravel, or is it better to see if I can get golf deal directly with courses in question and then look for cheap accomadation from that point?

What are peoples advice when planning a weekend away. Also does anyone have any advice on venues? We have done the belfry and weren't that impressed, so lets rule that one out.

Also some of the group only want to have to drive 2-3 hours as a maximum from West Yorkshire, which rules alot of great courses, and ex open and RC venues.

 

[Deleted member 15717]

It's probably better value to sort everything yourself, however, I don't think it will be so much cheaper that it is worth the headache! I'd just go to YGT or golfbreaks and get them to organise everything, and, if there is enough of you, you may get a free gift!

 

[pbrown7582]

2-3 hrs from west yorks gets you to the golf coast. Liverpool is supposed to be a top night out these days so if you don't end up going abroad there are entry of quality courses to play.

 

[Liverbirdie]

If you could do midweek you can get fantastic deals which can save over 50% on green fees,and you can play the very best courses.

You'll all need handicaps though.

http://southportcoastchampionship.co.uk/

http://www.wirralgolfclassic.co.uk/

There are a few others around the country like this as well.

Liverpool is a great night out, mainly on the weekend though, but you could do the Friday night as well. All the courses listed are within 10-20 miles of Liverpool.

 

[jchubs]

It's probably better value to sort everything yourself, however, I don't think it will be so much cheaper that it is worth the headache! I'd just go to YGT or golfbreaks and get them to organise everything, and, if there is enough of you, you may get a free gift!

Or book with us and if there is a good number, we can give you a £450 Nike Prize Table for free! Or a nice gift for Just you!!

 

[ScienceBoy]

2-3 hrs from west yorks gets you to the golf coast. Liverpool is supposed to be a top night out these days so if you don't end up going abroad there are entry of quality courses to play.

+1 for Liverpool, cracking city break destination now. Great places to stay and great places to eat and drink. I've done two amazing wedding anniversaries there.

Don't forget the 36 hole mini golf in liverpool one either! Its on the south entrance between the ground and first floor. You have to use the stairs to get up or down to it.