France is a popular destination, and it’s no wonder; what with the great weather, excellent golf courses and fantastic wine, what more could one ask for? In the Southwest of France, about 20mins from Bordeaux Airport, is The Medoc Golf Club which has 2 great courses; The Châteaux Course and The Vignes Course. Click here for the Golf World article which covers what a great destination and experience the Southwest of France has to offer to a golfer.
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
Fairmont Hotels have recently opened a new hotel in South Africa; the Fairmont Zimbali Resort joins the Fairmont Zimbali Lodge which is set nearby along the beach. The hotel’s golf course is currently under construction, but once the 18-hole course (which has been designed by Gary Player) opens, it will be a “must” to add to your schedule.
Fairmont Hotels are known worldwide for their excellent service, and we are pleased to see this addition to the group.
I was lucky enough to spend some time working in the Lisbon area with one of our PerryGolf groups recently and they really enjoyed the trip. Lisbon is a fantastic, vibrant city full of character and has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with some great bars and restaurants.
There is also great golf on your doorstep in the shape of the outstanding Oitavos Dunes and the courses at Penha Longa. Further north, it is also well worth taking the trip to Praia del Rey which again is a great track. As a fan of Portugal, since my return I read the below article with interest as this would make for a fantastic addition to any trip in northern Portugal. When thinking of golf in Portugal, most people focus on the Algarve in the south and, true it has wonderful courses, but can be busy; so if you are looking for a trip combining golf, history, culture, great food and wine, you should look no further.. and I haven’t even touched on the Port!
Will you be lucky enough to see the elephants this close up?
One of the reasons why South Africa is a popular destination for our groups – aside of the excellent golf – is to see wild animals in their natural habitat. Kruger National Park is a massive reserve, nearly 2 million hectares in size, which was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld. Among the diverse animal population are more than 3,000 hippos and 5,000 giraffe. You can see everything (at a safe distance) from the elevated game-watching platforms. The wildlife is so varied and vast; elephants, lions, leopards, water buffalo, antelope, zebra, and wildebeest.
For accommodation, we highly recommend Jock Safari Lodge & Spa which is located right in the heart of the reserve and offers game drives in open Landrovers…what a spectacular way to get even closer to the wild animals!
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
Chinahas approximately 4 million golfers…yet only 400 clubs; but figures are constantly rising, especially now that golf is back as an Olympic Sport, with an unbelievable approximate annual growth rate of 50%. It’s predicted that by 2020, China will surpass America and have the world’s largest golfing population.
Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, Kunming
Whilst the links courses of the British Isles are the holy grail and generally top of everyone’s list, combine some of China’s great courses with it’s breathtaking sightseeing and mouth watering cuisine, and it’s fast becoming a ‘must visit’ country for well-travelled golfers. Whilst it can be difficult and relatively expensive to take a trip as a couple or part of a small group (Chinese law requires that you have guides throughout the trip regardless of the size of your party), if you have a group of friends who travel regularly, and you’re on the lookout for something different (and a bit special) look no further than China. It will blow you away!
By Keith Baird. Keith has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is responsible for our China programs.
