| Taking to the links is a great way to enjoy an active | | | | 476-yard par four - has been the site of plenty of |
| holiday - and there are plenty of golf courses in | | | | drama over the years and the course is well worth |
| Europe to discover. Whether you're after a UK golf | | | | exploring. |
| break or are planning to go further afield for a sports | | | | Escape to Europe for a golf break |
| holiday, Europe has something to offer golfers of all | | | | If you're looking for activity holiday deals, you'll be |
| abilities. | | | | spoiled for choice when it comes to European golf |
| Glorious golf in Britain and Ireland | | | | courses. |
| There is no place like home - at least when it comes | | | | In France, look no further than Golf de Morfontaine. |
| to great golf! Ireland and the British Isles are home to | | | | The 18-hole course currently in use on the site was |
| some of the world's finest golf courses. | | | | designed by Tom Simpson - also the brains behind |
| If you want to play a round in gorgeous | | | | Ireland's Ballybunion - and is one of the most |
| surroundings, the Aisla course at the Turnberry resort | | | | exclusive golf clubs in France. Visitors are only |
| is hard to beat. This Scottish course boasts views of | | | | admitted with an invitation from one of its 450 |
| the Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre, as well as | | | | current members, but if you are lucky enough to get |
| the Firth of Clyde. You'll also find this course poses a | | | | in, you'll have the chance to experience the sheer joy |
| unique challenge during windy periods, as the holes | | | | of one of the country's top courses. |
| that run close to the sea are not protected by | | | | Valderrama Golf Club in Spain is likely to already be |
| dunes. | | | | familiar to you if you watch golf on television - this |
| In Ireland, the Old Ballybunion course - originally | | | | well-known course has been the site of a number of |
| founded as a 12-hole course in 1893 and expanded to | | | | prominent golf events, including the Volvo Masters |
| a full 18 holes in 1926 - is renowned as one of the | | | | and the 1997 Ryder Cup. While it is an elite, private |
| world's top places to play golf by the seaside. The | | | | members club, visitors can get the key to the first |
| course has been tested by the likes of acclaimed | | | | tee and enjoy the natural beauty of the course - one |
| writer Herbert Warren Wind, as well as former US | | | | of only two in Europe to be awarded full Audubon |
| president Bill Clinton - and its sand dunes make for a | | | | status. |
| formidable challenge! | | | | Whether you choose to take your golfing break at |
| In England, the Royal Birkdale Golf Club is recognised | | | | home or abroad, you'll find plenty of courses in |
| for its fairness and has hosted countless | | | | Europe to suit your skill and budget. And if you are |
| championship events - including the British Open, | | | | fortunate enough to play on these top-ranked |
| Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, the Ladies British Open and | | | | European golf courses, you are likely to make |
| the Ryder Cup. The magnificent 18th hole - a | | | | memories that will last a lifetime. |