Morgan Clarke

As the pound continues to tumble against the Euro, UK golfers looking to travel abroad may find themselves frustrated by the increased cost of travel, accommodation and green fees in Europe Traditional golf holiday destinations such as France and the Algarve have become more expensive, but the increased cost of golf abroad is the perfect excuse to rediscover some of the finest golf courses in the UK

Whether you want to take the Eurotunnel under the channel for an early tee time, or sail across and spend a longer holiday amongst the available holes, self drive golf holidays in France are incredibly enjoyable and well worth the trip We examine why you should chose to drive yourself across the channel and some of the many benefits this kind of holiday brings… Why Take a Self Drive Golf Holiday in Northern France Northern France offers some of the best golfing holidays and experiences in the world

Wales is often overlooked in favour of other countries in the UK for golf breaks However, we believe that Wales has some excellent courses and clubs that can hold their own against their bigger and better known brothers and sisters

Although the island’s tropical feel and luxury resorts make it a fine place to “relax and enjoy”, some of the courses are very good indeed Here’s my suggested list of must-play courses when on a golf holiday in Mauritius… The Legend Part of the Belle Mare Plage resort, The Legend is perfect for holiday golf – well-maintained and with several razor sharp teeth, you need to drive well and take the right club to the smallish greens

Few places in the world can live up to the sheer density of high quality golf courses you see in northern France I’ve played in over 40 countries and there are some fantastic places but I keep coming back to Cote d’Opale…

French golf holidays are more popular than ever thanks to the superb variety of courses that are available across the entire country Each region has its own individual character and attractions to keep you occupied away from the golf courses and you will probably find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing where to go for your golf break

France is still the world’s most popular tourist destination – Paris, charming countryside inns, campsites in Brittany, the chateaux of the Loire…There are many reasons Yet, despite this success, the fairways of the 510+ courses in France are often empty

Sometimes, when people are booking a golf break with us, our clients ask us to book a couple of lessons at the beginning of their holiday That makes sense and we can recommend the best teaches in many resorts around the world

Everyone who visits France talks about the exquisite beauty of the country From the charming smaller villages around Alsace and Provence, to the culture and bustle of Paris, France’s aesthetics cannot be called into question