Golf Tour

Lisbon (Portugal)

Around Lisbon there are a multitude of high-quality golf courses of which we would like to recommend the classical championship course of Penha Longa, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and a relatively new course along the sandy beaches and dunes of Guincho, the Oitavos Golfe. Also worth and excursion is the Golf Do Estoril, which was designed by McKenzie Ross in 1945.

Santander (Spain)

Santander offers some golf courses in truly spectacular settings where it is impossible not to admire the views when you are playing. Two of the most popular ones are Campo Municipal de la Junquera with views of the bay, city and Picos de Europa Mountains. It is a short but very technical course requiring the highest degree of concentration, otherwise it will be raining double or triple bogeys. The second is the Club de Golf Nestares with extremely long holes and fairways.

Vigo (Spain)

Because the Galician coastline is so spectacular, it really is a joy to play a round of golf in Vigo. Two of the main courses are La Toja and Club de Golf ria de Vigo. La Toja has a slightly wavy layout with pine trees and a water obstacle formed by the beaches of the ría de Arousa which goes along five holes. The other one is located in beautiful countryside between Vigo and Pontevedra. It combines difficulty, beauty and quality in equal proportions. The surroundings and the panoramic views over the Vigo estuary are quite breathtaking.

Bordeaux (France)

Besides excellent wine and cultural highlights, the region around Bordeaux also offers outstanding golf courses like the Club Golf du Medoc with two courses – a parkland and a links course. There is also the Golf Château des Vigiers course. This course was designed by Donald Steel and surrounds a charming castle from the 16th century. Of course the clubhouses also serve a selection of exquisite wines after the game.

La Rochelle (France)

Here, the Golf de la Prée la Rochelle is our first choice. It offers a demanding round of golf with wonderful views of the tides as well as the opposite Ile de Ré.

Nantes (France)

Nantes, just before the mouth of the Loire, offers outstanding golf courses close to the castle as one would expect for the banks of the Loire, for example the Golf de la Bretesche course with an old forest stand. It was designed by Henri Cotton. In contrast, the demanding course of Golf de Saint Jean de Monts can’t boast a castle, but half of it runs through parkland and the other half is along the Atlantic and is styled like a traditional Scottish links course.

Cherbourg (France)

The excellent Cherbourg Golf Course is probably the most beautiful nine holes in Normandy, and is situated on the high plateau of Cherbourg. This is a very flat course, yet quite wooded, and contains long narrow fairways and small greens.

Le Havre (France)

There are 36 golf courses in Normandy, 12 of them enjoy sea views, and several of them boast a long history having been founded nearly a century ago. The majority of the courses have been designed by renowned British or American course designers, and have matured and improved to offer perfect golfing experiences.

From Le Havre, you will have to decide between the Golf Barrière de Deauville, one of the most beautiful courses in France, which is demanding and has wonderful views, and the Etretat Golf Club on the cliffs providing a breathtaking view of the English Channel.

Portland Port (England)

The picturesque landscape and coast of southwest England provide the perfect background for thrilled golfers with a variety of challenging courses. For example, try out the Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club from 1891, the oldest one in the region. It is situated on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and is a natural cliff-top course with stunning views over Lyme Bay, Chesil Beach and the Dorset Countryside. In like manner, guests will enjoy the parkland course of the 100 year old Weymouth Golf Club with views over the Dorset coast and countryside. Or test the Came Down Golf Club from 1896. Its current layout was designed by HS Colt and is a true test of skill for all levels.

Dover (England)

While Scotland is regarded as the home of golf, this area of Kent is often referred to as The Royal Golf Coast with some championship courses. One of them is the Princes´ Golf Club, 100 years old but offering all that is best in modern links golf. An interesting downland course is situated at the Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club, set atop the White Cliffs between Dover and Dea with superb views of the English Channel from every hole. And don’t miss the championship course of the Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club: On almost every hole there is an abundance of large sand dunes which establishes the undulating character of the course and makes it unique. Unlike most other courses, the fairways are just as rolling and it is seldom that a completely flat stance can be obtained other than on the tees. As with all traditional seaside links, the wind is a major factor which has to be taken into account when deciding on a club and shot selection.

Antwerp (Belgium)

Founded in 1888, the Royal Antwerp Golf Course is the oldest course in Belgium and the second-oldest course on the continent. The course was designed by Willie Park and modernized in 1929 by Tom Simpson. The club guarantees tradition through its design. Players have to play the fairways with precision and skill in order to master the classical course.

Rotterdam  (The Netherlands)

A variety of courses in South Holland can be reached from Rotterdam in just a short time. We have selected two for you: The Golfclub Oude Maas makes a beautiful excursion in the park-like nature around the Old Maas. In contrast, the Golfbaan Delfland exploits the flat-hilly land with few trees, but all the more water for superfast greens and long views.

Ijmuiden and Amsterdam (The Netherlands)

Two championship courses will thrill you in North Holland. The Kennemer Golf & Country Club offers a fascinating round with lovely rolling ground, dunes, gorse and the odd pine Tree - a classic links course, old fashioned like in Scotland and around 100 years old. Harry Colt, Van Hengel, and Frank Pennink built nine holes each. The links course of the Noordwijkse Golfclub, estimated at 1915, occupies a stunning set of towering sand dunes, with a layout that weaves its way between them and demands all your shot-making abilities from the tee and especially around the wonderful greens. Nothing intrudes on the amazing naturalness of the surroundings here, although the wind will be a testing visitor.

Bremerhaven (Germany)

The course of the Golf-Club Gut Hainmühlen gives a good view of the north-western German countryside as it winds its way through meadows and along the top of the Geest interrupted by water obstacles. One of the most beautiful courses in Europe can be found in the Club zur Vahr from 1906. The Garlstedter Heide demands precision play through forests and moorland with six par-5 holes.

Hamburg (Germany)

It is difficult to make a choice around Hamburg, but we would like to introduce two highlights. One of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in Germany is found in the middle of the city, high above the Elbe on the Falkenstein. The Hamburger Golf Club from 1906 offers you a game through high trees, moorland and on narrow fairways. Another championship course is located to the north of the City in the Golfclub Treudelberg. This round, with a variety of water obstacles, beautifully embedded in forest and meadows, was designed by Donald Steel.