The hotel now boasts the Los Flamingos, Alferini and Tramores golf courses, all as beautiful as they are exciting to play. Los Flamingos golf course is 18 hole, par 71 and stretches for 5,906 metres. Designed by the respected course architect Antonio Garcia Garrido, the course has stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and has been chosen to host the European Seniors’ Final and The Daily Telegraph European Seniors’ Match Play Championship for three consecutive years. The par 73, 18 hole Alferini golf course is 6,600 metres long and was designed by expert course architect Cristobal Guerrero. It’s location in a remote valley, far from any surrounding buildings, provides an element of tranquility that is unmatched by any golf course on the Costa del Sol. The newly opened Tramores 18 hole golf course, par 65, manages to be as enjoyable as it is technical to play. Located in a picturesque field, this provides a fast and exciting game of golf in a dream setting. Now, guests can not only play golf but also improve their game at this exclusive hotel in Marbella, thanks to the opening of the American Golf Academy.

 

From May to December, 2010 this prestigious golf resort in Marbella is host to a number of exciting golf tournaments for both amateur and professional players, the perfect way to see the additions to the hotel’s excellent golfing amenities. For full schedule details, visit http://www. hotelvillapadierna. com.

Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella

 

Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella is the most exclusive hotel in Marbella, offering a personalised service and the best facilities on the Costa del Sol. Located at the Flamingos Golf Resort, its three golf courses make it the leading golf resort in Marbella, and its impressive Thermae Spa is considered one of the best luxury spas in Marbella.

 

This hotel is also an ideal conference venue in Marbella, perfect for company events and special celebrations such as weddings, anniversaries, incentive trips and product launch venues on the Costa del Sol, with more than 2. 000 square metres of reception rooms and terraces and also with its own Roman Amphitheatre.

Hotel Villa Padierna, Ctra. de Cádiz Km 166, Urbanización Flamingos Golf, 29679 Marbella, Spain

T +34 952 88 9150 | F +34 952 88 9160

 

Editor’s Note: Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella (http://www. hotelvillapadierna. com) is represented by the digital marketing specialists and SEO provider Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia. co. uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.

 

The South West of England has several hotels with golf courses, a concept that combines the best of both worlds. Some hotels have their very own golf course on site, whilst others have unique relationships with golf courses nearby. Many of these hotels present a range of golf break options for golfers on all levels, regardless of experience or handicap. A golf break to the South West of England is a great way to treat yourself, as this area is surrounded with stunning scenery that has beautiful seaside views and challenging golf courses.

The South West has a renowned selection of quality golf courses including one  at St Mellion International Resort which will be hosting the 2010 English Open, Dartmouth Golf and Country Club, Carlyon Bay Hotel and Elfordleigh Hotel and Golf Club.

Mellion International Resort – St. Mellion, Cornwall. This offers 36 holes of championship-quality golf. Both the Nicklaus and the Kernow golf courses have recently been renovated to a fantastic standard, and provide an enjoyable and challenging round for all players.

Dartmouth Golf and Country Club – Dartmouth, Devon. This is an ideal location for a golf break or holiday with two exceptional golf courses open all year round. Built to USGA Championship specification, the two courses are surrounded by dramatic landscapes and lovely trees. With a 18 hole par 72 Championship Course, which has hosted the West Region PGA Championships several times for proficient golfers and a simpler 9 hole par 33 course for beginners, this location has something for all.

Carlyon Bay Hotel – near St. Austell, Cornwall. This championship length golf course can be a daunting sight on first viewing, as it is situated upon the cliff-tops of St. Austell Bay. The par 72 track provides an entertaining round of golf as the front nine is located along the cliff edge with the back nine winding through the Cornish parkland.

Elfordleigh Hotel and Golf Club – Plymouth, Devon. This course is extremely scenic – the front nine tests golfers skills in the art of straight driving and the back nine includes three consecutive par threes.

 

 

From its inception in 1860 the British Open was organised by and played at Prestwick Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland but from 1872 the tournament was played according to a rotating course schedule. Initially, the schedule featured three courses – Prestwick, St. Andrews and Musselburgh which were all situated in Scotland. However, in 1893, two additional golf courses were added to the list – both in England. These courses were Royal St. George’s and Royal Liverpool Golf Club, also known as Hoylake. Both these courses feature on the current rotation along with St. Andrews, although Prestwick and Musselburgh are no longer part of the schedule.

Since 1893, other golf courses have been added to the rotation while others have been dropped. In all there are nine golf courses which make up the current list of venues; 5 in Scotland and 4 in England.

In Scotland, the courses which form the Open rotation are the Old Course, St. Andrews; Carnoustie Golf Links; Muirfield; Turnberry Ailsa and Royal Troon. Golfers looking to tackle these and other courses in their immediate area can do so by booking a Scottish golf break which offers the chance for handicap golfers to walk in the footsteps of some of the games most illustrious players, such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Ben Hogan, James Braid, Sandy Lyle and Tiger Woods.

Each of the golf courses on the Scottish rotation are easily accessible from Scotland’s major airports and golf breaks in Scotland normally include travel costs, accommodation and green fees for the course so all you need once you arrive is your golf clubs and afterwards, your wallet in order to slake your thirst at the 19th hole.

Carnoustie is situated in the Angus region of Scotland, and represents a tough test for even the best golfer. It last held the Open in 2007, which was won by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington. Like all courses on the Open list, Carnoustie is a links golf course, and is very difficult when the wind blows!

For St. Andrews, book a golf break in Fife. The Old Course is known as the ‘home of golf’ and is perhaps the most famous golf course in the world and hosts the Open every fifth year and is due to return in 2010. Beware of the infamous ‘Roadhole bunker’!

For Royal Troon and Turnberry Ailsa, look for a golf break in Ayrshire. The Ayrshire coast has many other golf courses besides and Turnberry Ailsa will be the scene of the 2009 British Open. Some of the most memorable Open finales have been played on Ayrshire’s Open venues, including the 1977 ‘Duel in the Sun’ at Turnberry, where Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus went head-to-head for the championship.

Murfield is situated in the town of Gullane, to the east of Edinburgh and is one of the oldest golf courses in the UK. Muirfield is considered to be the fairest test of all the Open venues, although it is far from being an easy course to play. Two circuits of nine holes rotate in opposite directions with the back nine looping inside the front nine, meaning no two consecutive holes are played in the same wind direction. Golfers looking to take on Muirfield’s challenge should Explore Edinburgh golf breaks and in particular the East Lothian region for a Muirfield golf tour, but be aware that the club only allows a certain number of visitors during the week so if Muirfield is on your list of courses to play, it’s always best to check beforehand that you will have the chance.

Whichever Open course you want to play, Scottish golf breaks can give you the chance to follow in the footsteps of some of golf’s greatest names and can provide a golfing experience you’ll never forget!