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A good region for golf? Yes, very good...and not just for golfing
Varying levels of difficulty, terrain and oceanside vistas make the region a top year-round destination in
continental Europe. Home of the 1st golf course built outside the UK in the late 1800s,
and now the region is considered a premium golf destination in
Continental Europe 6 courses to choose from within 15 minutes or 11 courses within an hour's drive including a renowned international training centre
overlooking the ocean. Championship courses designed by well known architects such as Trent Jones; two of them are rated
among the top 50 courses on the continent. Uncrowded courses to provide golfers of different skill levels with a relaxing experience. Affordable green fees such as the five round- five course golf pass for 240
euros 10 months of the year. Opportunity to take part in international amateur tournaments
in May, September and October on multiple courses Finally and more importantly:
there is so much you can do after golfing in this region. You and
your non-golfing friends will love it....
You can blend your passion
for the sport with genuine art of living French Southwest-style.
Read What to do
,
When to go,
and other
Special Interests
to incorporate what works for your group.
A week of golf and French Southwest life
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1 week
accomodation at a private rented villa (or Boutique B&B)
- Welcome + emergency
services provided by local host
- 1 golf pass per person
( 5 day-5 courses)
- Half day of golf coaching by a bilingual pro, former French golf
champion
- Lunch with the golf pro, a food and wine aficionado, to sample local
food specialties
- Evening outing guided by the pro in the Spanish streets of festive
San Sebastian to taste Basque tapas, called pinxos, with Rioja and
Navarra wines
- Two private guided walking tours of St Jean de Luz and Bayonne
- Three meals at renowned local restaurants
- Your Expérience
Authentique Carnet de Voyage & maps
Estimated
Budget for 2009 mid-season in
Euros
( the content and price of the package is
lowered for non-golfers) :
Sharing a confortable & upscale private villa ( comparable
options possible at boutique B&B) with en-suite bathrooms and
swimming pool
- Based on a foursome : 3,500 for 2 guests
- Based on two foursomes: 2,800 for 2 guests
NOTE to
Golf PROS: call me to find out about the Golf-Pro travel
programs. Some great ideas for you!
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