Why a golf trip to England?
Simply because it seems to be one of the best-kept golfing secrets around! Everyone has heard of the great courses north of the border. Now is your chance to go south and experience the exciting championship courses in England. An added bonus will be getting to some of the most picturesque areas of England — seldom visited thy the average traveler.
ENGLAND has hosted many British Open Tournaments and we feature ROYAL BRITANNIA visiting southern England with Royal St. George and BRITANNIA with the Midlands and Northwest, including the Belfry, Lytham & St. Annes, Birkdale and more.
Any tour’s highlight would include a visit to this exciting city, the LONDON EXPERIENCE!
ROYAL BRITANNIA TOUR (5 nights)
Day 1 Arrive on the southern coast of England where you will find the famous White Cliffs of Dover and the lovely country gardens of Kent. Time to leisurely enjoy this picturesque area.
Day 2 Royal St. George GC was founded in 1887, by two Scotsmen! In 1894 this was home to the first British Open ‘south of the border’. All golfers will find battling with the elements a definite challenge on this famous links course.
Day 3 The second course to play is Royal Cinque Ports, founded in1892. Mother Nature provides the greatest challenge at Deal, turning modest-looking holes into monsters with the strong sea winds. Also, a past host to the
British Open.
Day 4 A break from golf. Any pilgrimage to the area should take in Canterbury, with its interesting shops and the famous Cathedral. You can see the north of France, take the time to ‘pop’ over and play some golf or stock up the wine cellar!
Day 5 Last, but not least, in your southern jaunt is the Princes GC. Your game will finish off the trio of British Open courses in this end of the country.
Day 6 Time to pack your bags!
BRITANNIA TOUR (6 nights)
Northern England Golf Tour
Day 1 Arrive at the Belfry Hotel, a typical country manor house, ivy clad and set in the heart of its own two famous golf courses.
Day 2 This morning tackle the Brabazon Course, home to many Ryder Cup Tournaments.
This afternoon is free to explore the area. Don’t miss Stratford-upon-Avon, a tourist’s delight.
Day 3 Depart this area and on your way north, why not include a stop at Chester, the only English city retaining all of its ancient city walls, a fascinating two-mile walk. You will arrive in Southport.
Day 4 You will have the chance to play one of the three championship courses in the area — Royal Lytham & St. Annes, a championship course that was founded in 1886, hosting such major events as the British Open and Ryder Cup.
Day 5 Your second round could be on the Royal Birkdale GC founded in 1889. Royal Birkdalehas hosted the Ryder Cup; and the British Open, a definite challenge.
Day 6 Next is Southport GC, another prestigious club that has hosted the Ryder Cup. A truly formidable test!
Day 7 Time to pickup!
Other excellent courses available for play are Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) and Formby GC.
LONDON EXPERIENCE (2 nights)
Day 1 Arrive in London, the capital city of England and governing seat of the British Isles. This is one of the most exciting cities in the world, whatever your fancy this cosmopolitan city can easily fill the bill.
Day 2 Free day to sightsee or shop! Golfers may want to try their hand at some challenging golf. There are many top-notch clubs — Walton Heath, venue of the 1981 Ryder Cup; Moor Park, Sunningdale or Wentworth, home of the World Matchplay championship.
Day 3 Time to depart!
ARE YOU SURE YOU WOULDN’T LIKE TO SPEND A FEW MORE DAYS TO PLAY SOME GOLF, GO TO THE THEATER, VISIT CASTLES, ETC.?
MIX AND MATCH — Scotland, England and Ireland are famous for their many different castle and manor house hotels. Try something different and enjoy the hospitality and individuality of this unique-style accommodation.
An itinerary using a combination of hotels is no problem and can be easily organized.