Golf in France

France, a land of golf, has over 500 golf courses and still more are being designed. Courses have been created here by the top architects: Robert Trent Jones Snr & Jnr, Nicklaus, Hawtree, Pete Dye, Gary Player, Robert Von Hagge, Ronald Fream, Tom Simpson, Peter Alliss. From fairways overlooking the sea to glistening snow-covered peaks. From courses which challenge the most experienced golfers, to others which host the most famous trophies. They all offer an opportunity to experience the joys of the game and to discover the French art de vivre

France has approximately 600 courses (more than in the rest of continental Europe combined) for only 300,000 golfers ...consequently these are under-used, providing a significant advantage for those who play French courses (2 rounds a day for avid golfers, parties of 2 or 3 golfers are not obliged to consolidate with other golfers).

The rich variety of the landscape in France makes that no two golf courses are alike. All types of courses can be played: seaside, cliff top, sand hills, parkland, links, wooded, mountain ranges, challenging, friendly, traditional, resort courses...

The weather conditions in France make the courses playable all year long and Southern France (Provence Riviera) offers similar weather conditions to Spain and Portugal.

Paris, city of romance, symbol of culture, and world capital of gourmet cuisine, also offers the most prestigious golf courses in France.

From the magnificent woodland course of Fontainebleau to the very demanding links of the Albatross National course, you will experience a rich and varied golf itinerary, including the famous Chantilly golf course, French counterpart of the 'Royal & Ancient' and host of the French Open in the 1980s, where some of the world's most renowned golfers (Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Henry Cotton) tackled very difficult roughs, comparable to those of the British Open.

Golf & Wine

"Golf & Wine" breaks in Bordeaux Vineyards

Are golf and wine among your passions?

We offer you the opportunity to combine the pleasures of a spot of golf on some of the finest courses in the Aquitaine with the discovery of the greatest wines of the Bordeaux vineyards.

Combine the pleasures of a spot of golf on some of the finest courses in the Aquitaine with the discovery of the greatest wines of the Bordeaux vineyards. Of course, all your private appointments are reserved upon your arrival: golf spots, "chateau" visits and tastings, meals, guides.

Discover the "Golf du Medoc" and its 2x18holes, (par 71, 6316m and 6220m), the new superb private golf at "Relais de Margaux" (18holes, par 71, 6020m), the Cameyrac Golf, near Saint Emilion (18holes, par 72, 5777m), or Gujan Mestras (18holes, par 72, 6225m), close to the Arcachon Basin...and some others.

For more information about playing golf in France, please call us anytime at 1-888-TEE-4ME2 (833-4632) or locally in Washington D.C. at (202) 882-2127.

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Golf in Spain

Whether you already play at a high level, or you are just starting out in the world of golf, do not hesitate in visiting Spain, a veritable paradise for all those who love this sport for so many different reasons.

Climate and excellent communications
In Spain you are sure to find sun and warm temperatures at any time of the year. The great weather, superb visibility, lack of wind and pleasant climate are perfect for playing golf. In addition, our country has excellent communications: you can easily travel from one region to another and there are numerous golf courses just a few kilometers from the main international airports. Everything is made easy for you to just pick up your clubs and try your skill on the fairways. The wide range of services, plus the quality of hotels and sports facilities, means there really can be no excuse for you not to visit Spain and have fun playing your favorite sport.

Golf and culture everywhere
As well as enjoying golf, you can take the opportunity to explore othe culture, a huge legacy that awaits you in the form of art, monuments, folklore, traditions. Spain offers thousands of choices for a truly unforgettable stay. Combine your rounds with delicious gastronomic delights, cultural visits to places steeped in history, enjoy the fun of water sports all along our coastline, the tranquility of our thermal spa centers, or simply indulge yourself in a few hours' shopping through the streets of our cities. The list of activities is endless.

The "COSTA DEL GOLF"

There are over sixty golf courses in Andalucía, of which thirty are on the Costa del Sol. The fine weather allows golf to be popular all year round.

When the Costa del Sol experienced a renaissance as a winter golf resort in the late eighties, the phrase "Costa del Golf" was coined. Between 1985 and 1991, no fewer than 17 new golf courses appeared, bringing the total along this 50 mile stretch of coast up to thirty. This concentration of quality golf courses, combined with the unique sunny and warm winter climate enjoyed by the region, led to its becoming unrivalled as a golf destination

The climate and the long hours of sunshine provide a perfect opportunity in which to practise the sport and each year the clubs and courses are visited by an ever increasing number of enthusiasts and professionals. The long hours of sunshine that the Costa del Sol receives has established the region as firm favorite amongst golf aficionados.

The fact that the Costa del Sol receives over three hundred days of sunshine each year is something useful to keep in mind when starting a round of eighteen holes. Fresh Atlantic winds, due to the proximity of the Straits of Gibraltar, mix with the mild Mediterranean winds and help to moderate the temperatures.

Golf enthusiasts will be able to find a complete variety of courses ranging from the technical and demanding, with challenging lakes and bunkers to the straightforward, with wide easy fairways.

A little inland from Puerto Banus and Nueva Andalucia is the area known as "Golf Valley", with world class courses designed by the likes of Robert Trent Jones and Seve Ballesteros

For more information about playing golf in Spain, please call us anytime at 1-888-TEE-4ME2 (833-4632) or locally in Washington D.C. at (202) 882-2127.

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Golf in Portugal

The Algarve, a mere two to three hours flight from most European capitals, has been a magnet to many discerning golfers for almost three decades. Portugal's southernmost province is justly famous for its spectacular scenery along a fabulous coastline.
Add to this 24 beautifully tended golf courses, a friendly climate, a cosmopolitan culture and wholesome regional cooking, all in a compact area steeped in history, and you have the ultimate in year-round golfing destinations.
It was the legendary Henry Cotton who put the Algarve on the golf map. In the mid-sixties at Penina he designed the first proper grass course. It was the first of three he designed in the Algarve, a place he loved and made his home for almost 30 years.

During the 1970`s the 1980`s and on into the first half of the 1990`s, golf courses mushroomed all along Portugal`s south coast as it became increasingly attractive to holidaymakers from northern Europe.

The mainly arid Algarve countryside familiar to summer visitors gives way to verdant oasis at each of the golf complexes thanks to large, state-funded water catchment and distribution schemes, as well as private boreholes which tap into subterranean water sources for irrigation. Holes made tricky by water hazards are, therefore, not an infrequent feature on Algarve courses.

Golf is an all-year-round sport in the Algarve, though the main season is from late autumn to late spring. Winters are mild and golfers from northern European countries can enjoy warm, sunny days and keep their swings smooth at a time when their home courses are unplayable.

Be warned, however, that despite southern Portugal's appealing sunshine statistics, rain does fall from time to time and nearly all of it during the main golfing season.

By visiting during the main golf season you avoid the crowded roads and added accommodation costs that come with the summer tourist trade. On the other hand, during the summer months all of the courses are under-utilised, so more leisurely, relaxing rounds can be enjoyed.

Although golf is easily the main sport played in the Algarve by visitors and residents alike, plenty of other sports activities can be enjoyed throughout the year. They include tennis, squash, horse-riding, clay-pigeon shooting, micro-light flying and the whole gamut of water sports from surfing to scuba- diving.

Not all the best or the most popular restaurants and bars frequented by summer visitors remain open throughout the October to April golf season, but there is always a good choice of eating and drinking establishments which do not close.

In general, you will find that the Algarve, with its mild climate, reasonably priced restaurants, breathtaking scenery, friendly people and excellent golf courses, all combine to make it a memorable holiday.

For more information about playing golf in Portugal, please call us anytime at 1-888-TEE-4ME2 (833-4632) or locally in Washington D.C. at (202) 882-2127.

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