Golf Holidays - Par Excellence!

Hand Forged Golf Holidays

To us, service still matters

Since 1995 we have organised thousands of golf holidays for golfing parties of all shapes and sizes across Europe, America and Africa: every holiday different and every holiday individually created.

Our golf holidays are created to suit you and our personal service offers you:

    

 

     •  In-depth information and advice on the best golfing holiday destinations
     •  Hotel and golf course recommendations carefully tailored to suit your party
     •  Pre-booked and confirmed Tee-times (plus buggies/caddies if required)
     •  Hassle-free organisation of your travel arrangements
     •  Freedom to adjust your golf holiday in whatever way you wish
     •  Savings in time, effort and cost

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Our golf holiday destinations - quick links

We pride ourselves on our service, which has enabled us to grow into the natural choice of golf holiday organiser for Golf Club Members looking for professionally organised, high-quality golfing holidays to Europe, Africa, the USA and beyond.
For your golf holiday (or corporate event) we'll take care of every aspect of the trip including flights, ferries, hire-cars, coaches, hotels, dinners and of course Tee-times: everything just the way you want it.
You always have total flexibility to choose where you stay, the golf courses you play and have the freedom to add whatever else you choose.  Group dinners, drinks receptions, sightseeing days, anything's possible with your personalised golfing itinerary.
Our friendly and attentive staff will take care of every aspect of your golf holiday and do their utmost to ensure that your golfing break runs without the slightest hitch.

Golf holiday destinations in France

Golf holidays in France Provence Biarritz - Seignosse Bordeaux La Baule & La Bretesche Southern Brittany Northern Brittany Orleans Versailles Normandy Chantilly Hardelot - Le Touquet Flanders Cote d'Azur Beaujolais

Just click on any square for full details of the best golf courses and hotels in that area.

 

Golf holidays in France: Golf par excellence

Golf holidays in France are a delightful combination of uncrowded courses, good weather, great food, excellent wines and probably the best value golf in Europe: an important factor in these straitened times.  Wherever you travel in this vast fertile land you will find well designed and beautifully maintained golf courses: around the major cities there are charming traditional Golf Clubs, out in the provinces stylish modern Clubhouses abound with similarly styled golf courses.  In most French départments golf is still somewhat undiscovered, so Green-fees are great value and the golf courses are seldom busy, quite the contrary in fact - particularly mid-week.

 

As we all know, apart from the golf courses, France has some spectacular scenery, wide-open acres of countryside, long sandy beaches and historic towns.  With a population density roughly a third of the UK's, there is also plenty of time and space to relax and take it all in.

The North of France is very accessible via the tunnel and ferry ports along the South coast.  If you are travelling from further North or planning on heading further into France, there is no shortage of airlines offering good value flights to destinations further south.

Golf holidays in France - plenty to see on and off the course.
Dinner is served...

 

When it comes to cuisine France is pretty well unmatched in Europe, every region has its own specialities, so there are always new delicacies to discover.  Need we add that there are some rather fine wines on offer too?

During our trips to France, we make a point of finding out where is good and who is up and coming on the local culinary scene.  These recommendations we send to you along with your tickets.  Let us know what you think of them and please pass on news of any good restaurants that you find yourselves!

 

Every year we send more and more golfers to corners of France they had not previously considered and every year we receive more and more letters of appreciation from Club Members all over the British Isles.

So why don't you give France a try this year?

 

We will be more than happy to recommend courses and hotels for you, plus provide you with all the travel help and area information that you might need.

France's sandy beaches

Golf holidays in France

 

Spanish golf holiday destinations

Our Spanish golf holiday destinations Costa Brava - Catalonia Montecastillo - Seville - Cadiz Sotogrande - Valderrama Mallorca

Just click on any square for full details of the best golf courses and hotels in that area.

 

Golf Holidays in Spain: party or peace - the choice is yours

Golf holidays in Mallorca

 

Heading to Spain for you golf holiday has been almost an automatic reaction for many golfers over the years.  This has encouraged a plethora of golf courses to spring up across the Spanish countryside, almost too many in certain places.

 

In the South of Spain the belt of golf courses along the Costa del Sol are extremely well frequented by all standards of European golfers, keen to make the most of their days - and often the most of their nights too.

 

Golf Holidays Sotogrande

 

The South-west of Spain (towards Gibraltar) and the area around Sotogrande is much quieter than the Costa del Sol (and slightly greener) making for a much more relaxing golfing holiday environment.

 

  Golf Holidays Costa Brava

 

For tranquil seaside towns, a taste of real Spain and superb quality golf courses (slowly being discovered), head for the Costa Brava between Barcelona and Girona - for a golf holiday in Spain's quieter corner.

 

Golf Holidays in Jerez and Seville

 

Another area of Spain for a quieter Spanish golf holiday is Jerez over towards the Portuguese border.  Apart from some excellent golf courses there is also the Spanish national drink to sample (in moderation).

 

 

Our golf holiday destinations in Portugal

Vilamoura golf holidays Tavira golf holidays Lagos & Penina golf holidays

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Golf holidays in Portugal: sunny fairways – blue horizons

For golf holidays, Portugal continues to grow in popularity and it's easy to understand why.  There are more good golf courses appearing all over the country in addition to the huge number of Golf Clubs that already exist on the Algarve.

The area around Lisbon in particular has many new golf courses and classy golf resorts, both North and South of the Portuguese capital.

One of the reasons why Portugal is so popular for golf holidays is of course the climate.  As the Southwestern outpost of Europe (next stop North Africa), it has a temperate climate ideal for year-round golf holidays.  High Summer is maybe a little too warm for golfing, but Spring and Autumn are ideal and even in the Winter the daytime temperatures rarely drop out of the upper 60’s.

Golf holidays in Portugal

 

Our golf holiday destinations in Italy

Our Italian destinations. Golf holidays in Tuscany Lake Garda golf holidays Lake Maggiore Lake Como and Milan golf holidays Golf holidays around Rome Golf holidays in Puglia Sardinia (& Corsica)

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Golf holidays in Italy: Cultured clubs

Lake Como - one of Europe's finest golf destinations

Italian golf holidays: bellissimo!  When it comes to golf holidays, Italy pretty much has it all: epic scenery, fabulous climate, superb food (and wine) and stunning golf courses.  Plus the fact that very few golfers choose to take their golf holiday in Italy, means that midweek you may well find that you have the pick of the Italian golf courses to yourself!

 

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The rolling hills of Italy, richly fertile and bathed in sunshine, coupled with its wealth of artistic and historic (not to mention culinary) heritage have made Italy a world renowned tourist destination.  Add some beautifully designed golf courses to the scenery and you have yourself the perfect golf holiday destination.

 

You will find golf courses throughout Italy, some mature Golf Clubs around the major cities,: Rome, Milan, Turin etc.  And newer courses designed in the nineties by the likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player et al, that are now blossoming under the golden Italian sun.  So far these have only been discovered by the more intrepid golfer.  No doubt the secret will one day get out, so we say now is the time to make the most of the empty Italian golf courses and enjoy some millionaires' golf - midweek in particular.

 

 

Golf holiday destinations in Turkey

Golf holidays in Belek

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Golf holidays in Turkey: A real delight

Golf holidays in Turkey

Golf holidays in Turkey are primarily centred around Belek and are an almost otherworldly experience.  Rows of five-star hotels are strung along the beach like luxury cruise ships moored in an ocean of blue water and green pines.  Few venture far from their hotels, apart from to play golf, as there are all manner of entertainments and distractions at your disposal in the hotels and very few outside.
There are fourteen golf courses currently on offer, all of which are built to very high standards and there are one or two that would justify a trip to Belek alone.  We can advise on the best courses to play on your Turkish golf holiday and the most suitable of the luxury hotels to stay in.

 

Golf holiday destinations in Morocco

Golf holiday destinations in Morocco Golf holidays in Marrakech Golf holidays in El Jadida - Mazagan Golf holidays in Agadir

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Golf holidays in Morocco: Magical Marrakech

Marrakech golf holidays - Jmaa el Fna

Golf holidays in Morocco are quite simply fascinating.  A very different place to play golf and an enticing country to visit.  The closest part of Africa to Europe - a unique melting pot of races and cultures, where various desert peoples crisscrossed the plains, towns and mountains; each adding their own spice to the proceedings.  Unsurprisingly, the country has a very Arabian feel to it, but there is also a ready awareness of Western culture, so the culture shock is never too severe!  If you have never been to Africa before, then Morocco is a great place to start.

 

Golf holiday destinations in Ireland

Golf holidays around Kerry, including, Killarney, Waterville, Ballybunion, Tralee, Lahinch, Doonbeg & Dooks. Coming soon... Golf holidays around Cork, including Fota Island, Cork & Old Head of Kinsale. Golf holidays in Waterford, including Mount Juliet & Faithlegg House. Golf holidays in Wicklow. Golf holidays in Dublin, including Portmarnock, K Club, Co. Louth, The Island, Royal Dublin & St. Margaret's Portrush & Portstewart

Just click on any square for full details of the best golf courses and hotels in that area.

Golf holidays in Ireland: a round of smiles

Celtic Cross  

In a land where the grass is the greenest, it is no surprise that golf vacations have been taken for so long - and with such passion! It is worthy of note that of the 150 links courses in the world 44 of them are to be found in Ireland.

You do not have to travel too far in Ireland to begin discovering these superb golf courses, plus the affable characters and warm Clubhouses that Ireland is so famous for.  We have researched the very best Irish golfing destinations, spread across the island of Ireland from Dublin to Killarney and Cork to Portrush.

 

 

Golf holiday destinations in America

Golf holidays in America Golf Holidays in Phoenix & Scottsdale Alabama - The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

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Golf Holidays in the USA: Brave the New World

Golf in Arizona (Grayhawk)

The United States of America is a wonderful playground for golf holidays.  Wherever you travel there are literally hundreds of golf courses and although there are a few very private establishments (Augusta for example) the vast majority of Golf Clubs are only too pleased to welcome visitors.  Americans are very focused on customer service, so from the moment you arrive at the Golf Club to the moment you leave they will go out of their way to make sure that you "have a nice day".

With so many golf courses to choose from standards have to be high to survive.  There is an abundance of land on the vast North American landmass and there are golf courses in the States that sweep across wild terrain; others are residential developments with high quality housing backing onto the fairways and there are some more traditional private Golf Clubs too.  But wherever you decide upon for your American golf holiday, you are assured of a whole lotta fun!

 

Golf holiday destinations in England, Scotland and Wales

England, Scotland & Wales golf breaks St. Andrews Edinburgh & East Lothian: Muirfield, North Berwick, Gullane, Dalmahoy Turnberry, Prestwick and Royal Troon Gleneagles Bovey Castle Golf & Spa Resort Marriott Forest of Arden - The Belfry St. Pierre - Chepstow Marriott Breadsall Priory

Just click on any square for full details of the best golf courses and hotels in that area.

 

Golf holidays in England, Scotland and Wales

St. Andrews, Turnberry, Gleneagles, just some of the magical names amongst the roll-call of classic golf courses on the British Isles.

 

Alongside these stellar attractions there are lesser lights such as the Forest of Arden, Trevose, Bovey Castle, St. Pierre to consider along with tremendous little areas such as Neffyn in North Wales - where the quiet

Should you be interested in a trip to St. Andrews, be it in the luxury of the Old Course hotel or somewhere less salubrious, we can make all the arrangements for you to get there and play the multitude of courses in style. Likewise should you prefer Turnberry or Gleneagles - or maybe you are planning a tour of all three and Carnoustie and Royal Dornoch to boot?

Whatever and wherever you are planning your golfing trip we know the best places to stay, the best courses to play and will be more than happy to share our inside knowledge with you (even a few tips on where to find some "hidden gems").

  Golf in the British Isles
A wee dram??

 

Planning your golf holiday

Simply browse the destination pages of our website, or request a copy of our full colour brochure by clicking the image opposite and completing your details on our simple form.  Once you have decided on a destination, simply call or e-mail us to arrange your personal itinerary or to ask for any advice or recommendations regarding travel, golf courses, hotels, costs, restaurants - frankly, whatever you need to know!

 

Click here to request your personal copy of our comprehensive brochure.

Our 2008 brochure

Click to request our golf holiday brochure Taittinger Champagne Prize Parcels: for groups of eight (or more)

Champagne Prize Parcel for golf holiday groups

Luxury gift packages for groups of eight or more from Taittinger, Glenmuir and Srixon. You will receive: two bottles of Taittinger champagne, a Glenmuir golf shirt, a dozen Srixon SoftFeel golf balls, plus a Golf Par Excellence shoe bag and shoe-trees.
Groups of sixteen or more qualify for two of our Champagne Prize Parcels, plus an additional two bottles of Louis Jadot's Burgundy and a Golf Par Excellence holdall.
Very handy at prize-giving time!
*To qualify, your booking must include at least two nights accommodation, golf and travel arrangements.

E.B.G.B. (Early Booking Golf-ball Bonus)

Throughout 2011 for every month prior to travel that you book, we shall be delighted to send each member of your party a Srixon Soft Feel golf ball.  This means: book two full calendar months before you go and receive two each: book six months ahead and receive half-a-dozen each!
Incidentally, the maximum is a dozen per golfer: if you can organise your troops a year or more in advance.

Srixon Soft Feel balls
N.B. To qualify for our EBGB you need to book at least two nights accommodation, travel and golf.

Your Financial Security

All monies paid to Golf Par Excellence in respect of flight inclusive holidays are fully covered with the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL licence No: 6997.

 

Monies received for holidays that constitute a "package" i.e. include accommodationa and golf, but not including flights booked through Golf Par Excellence are 100% protected via a trust account.  This means that your money is not released to us until you return from your holiday

 

You therefore have total financial security when booking your holiday through Golf Par Excellence: not all holiday companies offer their guests this level of protection.

 

If you choose to book just your Green-fees or accommodation through Golf Par Excellence (which we are happy to do), then as these do not constitute a "package" they are not covered under either of these schemes.

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SPARKS - The Children's Charity

Of all the excellent charities, we have chosen to support SPARKS in their work to fund research into children's ailments. Their dedicated and professional approach to fund raising has impressed us and the money they raise is used to find cures for many debilitating and life-threatening children's diseases. SPARKS run celebrity golf days throughout the year, if you are interested in entering a team or sponsoring an event please contact us or visit their website: www.sparks.org.uk

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Golf holidays that help.  For every night you spend on holiday with us, we shall donate 50p for every member of your party to SPARKS: giving to give young lives a chance. 

 

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Latest News

2013 Tournament:

Louis Jadot Seniors June - 8 places left

Taittinger Paris-Pairs August - SOLD OUT

Sicilian Sizzler
October - 12 places left

Two truly excellent new Portuguese destinations to condider for 2013: Obidos and Setubal

Sicily added to our Italian golfing destinations - read all about this beautiful island here.

Two new hotels added to our Vilamoura selection: Crowne Plaza and the Tivoli Victoria.

All-inclusive holidays at Montecastillo - including all the golf you can cope with on their course.

All-inclusive golf holidays now available at several hotels in Agadir, where there's always an Ocean breeze to keep you cool.

Arcos Gardens and Costa Ballena added to our Jerez and Cadiz pages.

 

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Guest Comments

"A brilliant trip overall.  Thank you very much for all your help - particularly in dealing with the multiple changes to the numbers attending!"
Mr. R. Morley-Jacob - London

"10/10 - As usual - brilliant"
Mr. J. Sharp -Cheshire

"10/10 - I would just like to say a big thank you, we all had a great time".
Mr. T. Witham - Kent

"Thank you for your excellent service."
Mr. G. Graham - London

"Excellent - very helpful"
Mr. A. Leonhardt - Bedfordshire

"9/10 - Very well organised holiday, choice of golf courses good."
Mrs. M. Tucker - Wimbledon

"Excellent as before"
Mr. G. Garner - Kent

"Splendid all round!"
Mr. J. Elms - Surrey

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