UK golf travel guide
Golf holidays in the UK are ideal if you want to practice your putting away from your usual course. No matter what your level of ability is or how long you decide to go away for, there are top-quality courses to be found across the country, however if you want to sharpen up your skills first, you can visit golfing schools and driving ranges to practice before heading onto the fairways.
One resort you may wish to visit on golf holidays in the UK is the Brabazon Course at The Belfry. Located in the West Midlands, it has hosted the Ryder Cup on multiple occasions.
Wales' Celtic Manor will be the location of the 2010 Ryder Cup and after a day putting on the various courses you may find there is plenty of opportunity to relax while on golf holidays in the UK - the resort has two hotels located on its grounds.
Visit the sport's origins with golf holidays in the UK
For truly historic golf holidays in the UK, why not travel to Scotland? St Andrews, located in the east of the country, is famous the world over as being the home of golf. By taking golf holidays in the UK here, you can follow in the footsteps of the forefathers of the sport. St Andrews consists of seven courses, including the legendary Old Course where golf was first played some 600 years ago and is still used to this day - it is a regular venue for the Open Championship. No matter which of St Andrews' seven courses you choose to play on during golf holidays in the UK you can take in some stunning natural scenery. When your game is over, why not head into town to check out some St Andrews' other attractions, like its captivating cathedral and historic castle?
But those considering Scotland as a destination for golf holidays in the UK will find there is more to the country than St Andrews. Why not head to Turnberry? Located around 50 miles south-west of Glasgow, you can work on your handicap at the famous Ailsa course, which features an iconic lighthouse.
Meanwhile, Gleneagles could be a great place for golf holidays in the UK. It is home to a course designed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus, while a further two have been created by five-time Open champion James Braid.
With so many top-quality courses for you to choose from, you may find golf holidays in the UK are the ideal way for you to perfect your game as well as take in some of Britain's most beautiful sights.