| Whether it's a golfing holiday, a corporate event or | | | | being able to relax in beautiful surroundings. A luxury |
| just some private time on a quality course that | | | | spa hotel could be the perfect way to unwind, with |
| you're after, it can be a tricky challenge finding the | | | | fine food, quality rooms and spectacular views, so |
| perfect course and resort. You may have a region in | | | | make sure you have a look at what the resorts have |
| mind or be starting from scratch - either way, there | | | | to offer. You may also need somewhere to have |
| are some important factors to consider before | | | | meetings with business colleagues, in which case you'll |
| placing a booking. | | | | want to find a golf resort that has conference centre |
| Do you have a course in mind? | | | | facilities. |
| You may already have a broad knowledge of the | | | | What if you want a little help with your game? |
| country's golf courses, so know the course (or | | | | A high-quality golf course will often be able to provide |
| courses) you want to play. If so, then your first port | | | | you with a lesson or two from an on-site professional |
| of call should be to check availability. Many resorts | | | | - so you can get the most from your experience |
| make their course available to corporate groups for | | | | with improvements to your game. |
| one day a week, so it's always worth checking | | | | How do you get value for money? |
| before making plans. | | | | Wherever you choose, you'll want value for money. |
| What should you do if you don't have one in mind? | | | | This isn't the same as simply choosing the cheapest |
| If you're simply heading to a particular region and | | | | golf resort - particularly if you're looking to entertain |
| want to know what courses are around, then do a | | | | a potential client or just treat friends and family to a |
| little research. For instance, there are many golf | | | | special experience. The best courses offer an |
| courses in the north west such as the Nicklaus | | | | unparalleled level of service and facilities, which is far |
| course or the cheshire course. Find out as much as | | | | more likely to leave you feeling like you've had great |
| you can about the course, then start enquiring about | | | | value. What's more, many golf resorts will have |
| availability. | | | | special offers during the year, particularly if you're |
| What else should you consider? | | | | looking to go out of the holiday season or at short |
| There's nothing better after a round of golf than | | | | notice. |