Category: Classic Golf Courses

Ryder Cup awarded to France

PerryGolf Staff

It was announced on Tuesday that the biggest event in golf, the Ryder Cup, will be contested in France in 2018. This is a historic announcement as it is only the second time the Ryder Cup Matches will be played in Continental Europe. Le Golf National beat off strong opposition from courses in Germany, Holland, Portugal and Spain; but the decision was well-received by all players on the European Tour.

Le Golf National has been home to The French Open – one of the biggest tournaments on the European Tour – for the last 10 years and it is a course which features in most of our PerryGolf trips to France.  

I’m sure it will be a very popular destination in 2018!

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By Gary Sheppard.  Gary has been with PerryGolf for 5 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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New Dorchester Group Hotel near Wentworth.

PerryGolf Staff

Cowarth Park Hotel & Spa in Ascot is one of the Dorchester Hotel Group’s country collection and opened its doors in September 2010.  Built in 1776, this beautiful Georgian dwelling was the home of a few noble families.  At the turn of the century it became the residence of the 17th Earl of Derby.  The famous race at Epsom was named after the 12th Earl and at various times, Cowarth Park played host to Royalty.  The Prince and Princess of Wales, Edward VII and Queen Alexandria have all stayed there while attending the racing at Ascot.

The hotel has close links with Wentworth Golf Club and guests of the hotel can include a round of golf in their stay.  The three restaurants are superb and open to non-residents which makes them very tempting to golfers staying nearby.   Head Chef, John Campbell has two Michelin Stars and is best known for his innovative and inspiring menus. 

By Yvonne Shaw.  Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.

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Links Magazine’s Spectacular 10

Mhairi

Links Magazine recently published its list of the top 10 most spectacular courses in world golf; and it makes for interesting reading with Old Head Golf Links in Ireland finishing in top position.  Located just south of Cork, Old Head stands on cliff tops in a remote location that’ll make you feel like you’re on the edge of the world.  Another notable course on the list is Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, China which is an 8,500 yard course built 3000 feet above sea level.  I had the pleasure of playing it in 2008 and, whilst it’s the longest course I’ve ever played (by some distance), the altitude meant I’ve never hit drives so far in my life…which made for great fun!   The top ten as positioned by Links Magazine is:

  1. Old Head Golf Links, Ireland
  2. Cypress Point Club, California
  3. Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand
  4. Black Mesa Golf Club, New Mexico
  5. Pebble Beach Golf Links, California
  6. Whistling Straits, Wisconsin
  7. Weihai Point, China
  8. Pinnacle Point, South Africa
  9. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, China
  10. Cabo Del Sol, Mexico

 

By Keith Baird.  Keith has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Ashford Castle

PerryGolf Staff
Ashford Castle

We often receive requests from clients to experience a stay at a castle when travelling to Ireland and Scotland.  Due to logistics it is not always possible to stay in a castle every night during your golfing vacation, but it is certainly feasible to include a night or two in your itinerary.  In Ireland, Ashford Castle is the ideal location when playing Connemara Golf Club; it has recently has been voted ‘Top Resort in Ireland’ in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2011 Gold List, and one of the top hotels in Ireland in Travel & Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards.

Click here to review an article on the awards.

By Denise McKee.  Denise has been with PerryGolf  for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.

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