The Best Places For a Winter Golf Break in The UK
By: Liam Moore | Fri 03 Nov 2023
A lot of golfers safely store their clubs away for the winter, but there are some amazing deals to experience when the weather takes a turn for the worst.
Whether you’re looking to play that bucket list course at a reduced rate or on the hunt for a hidden gem, winter golf breaks provide a welcome change of scenery.
Below, we select ten of the best places for you to visit this winter.
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
Bournemouth’s stunning scenery acts as the ultimate setting for golf, and the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club is a revered venue throughout the south of the country. This heathland layout dates back to 1892 and has since been extended to 27 holes. The fantastic coastal views entice a lot of interest from golfers, and the supreme routing is something that makes sure they return.
Book a 1 night & 2 rounds stay for £145pp through Golfbreaks
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
Royal Porthcawl is one of the most respected links layouts to exist throughout the UK and any golfer who plays this fabulous Welsh course will be following in the footsteps of Tiger Woods and Ian Woosnam, two former Masters champions. Golfers can expect a classic links challenge that provides extraordinary views of the surrounding area. This is golf at its purest.
Book a 1 night & 2 rounds stay for £345pp through Golfbreaks
Gullane Golf Club
Gullane’s reputation speaks for itself and golf has been played on this land for more than 350 years, which will please the historians. Three loops comprise of the golfing magnitude found at Gullane, all of which provide a sensational experience of links golf at its finest. The courses are simply known as No.1, No.2 and No.3, and the club has played host to important competition throughout its history, with the latest taking place for the 2018 Scottish Open.
Book a 2 nights & 3 rounds stay for £445pp through Golfbreaks
Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club
If you’re looking to play a course designed by a reputable character, then the Thorpeness Hotel & Golf Club offers a James Braid course. The legendary man laid the foundations for the 6,281-yard heathland course back in 1922 and the quality of his vision remains intact over 100 years later. Golfers can expect a collection of varied holes and a mighty challenge awaiting them.
Book a 1 night & 2 rounds stay for £119pp through Golfbreaks
Heacham Manor Hotel
The championship golf course found at Heacham Manor Hotel exudes quality throughout the layout. From the yellows, this course extends beyond 6,000 yards and the American-style links course intelligently utilises the natural features to produce a wonderful experience. Golfers can expect a testing afternoon at Heacham, but the sensational vistas soften the blow of a poor performance.
Book a 1 night & 2 rounds stay for £130pp through Golfbreaks
Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Forest Pines benefits greatly from the lush Lincolnshire countryside, which is where this fantastic resort is based. Three exquisite loops of nine are what comprises of the golf at Forest Pines, with all three maintained to a pristine standard throughout the year. Having only opened in 1996, the resort has made a fantastic reputation for itself and all three nines should be experienced by every avid golfer.
Book a 1 night & two rounds stay for £115pp through Golfbreaks
Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
Golfers will be thrilled to know that there are 36 holes of golf at Macdonald Hill Valley. Due to two courses, this is a brilliant place for a multiple-round golf stay, as you’ll get to experience both loops available for playing. Skilled golfers will enjoy the challenge found on the Emerald Course, whilst there is still plenty to be wary of from the more forgiving Sapphire Golf Course.
Book a 1 night & 2 rounds stay for £79pp through Golfbreaks
The Belfry
Set amongst 550 acres of wintery Warwickshire countryside is The Belfry, famed for its four-time hosting of the Ryder Cup. Golfers can seize the opportunity to step along the very paths of renowned professionals when taking on The Brabazon Course, or relish the challenge found at the alternative PGA National and Derby layouts.
Book a 1 night & two rounds stay for £129pp through Golfbreaks
Celtic Manor
Celtic Manor joins The Belfry in being one of the most recognisable venues throughout the UK - and golfers can benefit from favourable winter rates. The Twenty Ten Course - which played host to the 2010 Ryder Cup - is undoubtedly the premium offering at Celtic Manor, but there are two brilliant layouts which complement the main routing. Both the Montgomerie and Roman Road provide a testing challenge, and the Toptracer Range is the ultimate place to prepare for a weekend in paradise.
Book a 1 night & two rounds stay for £160pp through Golfbreaks
The Oxfordshire Golf, Hotel & Spa
The Oxfordshire is home to a Rees Jones designed golf course that has seen its fair share of professional involvement throughout its history. Having previously hosted the Ladies English Open, The Benson & Hedges International Open and the Anderson Consulting Matchplay Championship, this terrific American parkland-style golf course provides the challenge that many better players will be seeking.
Book a 1 night & two rounds stay for £179pp through Golfbreaks
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