Golf

With the game of golf invented in Scotland, it’s no surprise that all of the countries in close proximity to it have developed wonderful courses and facilities. You’ll find a more details on what each country has to offer at the below links. And remember, all of our tours are tailored to your needs. So if you wish, we can create an itinerary that will allow you to explore courses in all of the countries below, and combine your golf trip with other elements to gain a more complete cultural understanding of the areas you decide to visit.

IRELAND

Golf has a rich history in Ireland, with the country's first course dating back to the 1850s. It is one of the nations with the most golf courses per capita in the world. The opportunity to play some of Ireland's wonderful courses is on the to-do list of every serious golfer the world over.

SCOTLAND

Scotland is the home of golf, with the game first played in the 15th century, and a trip to play in Scotland has become a necessary pilgrimage for all serious golfers. It's no surprise then that some of the best professional golfers hail from Scotland, including Colin Montgomerie and Sandy Lyle.

WALES

The first short course in Wales was built in 1875. It now has over 200 courses, including Celtic Manor, which played host to the Ryder Cup in 2010. It offers three world-class championship courses and has water features on half of it's holes.

ENGLAND

After golf was first played in Scotland in the 1400s, the sport spread through 16th century Europe and King Charles I brought the game to England. The first golf club formed outside Scotland was the Royal Blackheath, near London, in 1766.