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2012 RYDER CUP CHICAGO

Join us in Chicago September 28-30, 2012 for the Ryder Cup golf matches at Medinah CC. more...

PGA GOLF PRO OPPORTUNITIES

We have partnered with many resorts (Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach, Pelican Hill Resort etc) and destinations (much of Scotland) to offer PGA Professional complimentary places, spending money and 4% Golf Retirment Plus. Call WWG for more information on a group trip!

THE MAJORS

We have a great Pro-Am in Spain in May 2012 - you can play in "The Bullfight" at Valderrama golf club and other famed Costa del Sol courses; call for details ... The 2012 British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes GC in England will again prove to be a popular venue. more...

2012 British Open Championship

Royal Lytham & St Annes GC - July 19-22, 2012

Overview

Attend the 2012 British Open in England at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes GC (July 19-22) and watch the world's greatest players challenge this great links course.  

Past winners at Lytham include Bobby Jones, Tony Jacklin, Tom Lehman, David Duval and Seve Ballesteros (twice).  Who will best manage the 206 bunkers (average of over 11 per hole!) and come out the winner?

Wide World of Golf will have packages nearby the course in Blackpool, and about an hour south in Southport, near Royal Birkdale GC. Check back often for updates and special offers. 

DeVere Village Blackpool Package

2012 Open Championship - Royal Lytham & St Annes GC 

Enjoy the De Vere Village Hotel, Heron’s Reach, Blackpool, which is a large, recently refurbished hotel with golf course, just on the edge of Blackpool town itself.  Golf at three wonderful local links courses – Fleetwood, St Annes and Fairhaven golfclubs, all which are being used as Open qualifying courses this year.

This golf package is based on 4 persons in 2 rooms for 5 nights, with 3 rounds of golf and 2 days at The Open (Friday and Sunday). Beauty of a Blackpool-based stay is that everything is so close to hand, and even the Open Championship is only a 10 minute drive away. Your car rental is included, along with reserved parking at Lytham.

British Open Blackpool package
  • Village Heron’s Reach , Blackpool Arriving Wed 18th July – depart Mon 23rd
  • 5 night package based on 4 golfers 
  • Bed & Breakfast daily
  • 3 rounds of golf - see list below
  • Tickets to The Open X 2 days
  • Car rental to collect/drop off at Manchester or Liverpool airport - Kia Sedona 7pax Auto with a/c (or equivalent)

ITINERARY

Wed 18th July – arrive Manchester airport. Collect car and play 18 holes of golf at Fleetwood GC. Check into your hotel. 
Thurs 19th July – golf St Annes Old Links
Fri 20th July – attend The Open Championship
Sat 21st July – golf Fairhaven GC
Sun 22nd July – attend The Open Championship
Mon 23rd July – return car to airport - depart
  
DE VERE VILLAGE HERON’S REACH PACKAGE  
Total price per person $3175 - Hotel packages are subject to availability at time of booking
 
DeVere Village Hotel - Heron’s Reach - A £5 million full transformation welcomes you to Blackpool’s best and most stylish hotel complete with a brand new outdoor, heated pool. 172 Newly refurbished stylish bedrooms, state of the art Health and Fitness Club, 18 Hole Championship golf course with PGA Academy facilities including a 17 bay floodlit driving range, Healthworks Beauty & Wellness Centre, a fantastic Buca di Beppo Italian Family Restaurant, great Victory Pub & Kitchen, and even a Starbucks coffee shop. Throw in free WiFi throughout the hotel and free parking, and no other local hotel gives you more than the DeVere Village Hotel.

Southport Ramada Plaza Package

Package for 5 nights staying at either the Ramada Plaza (4 star) in downtown Southport, 2 days at The Open and 3 games of golf – which include a round at Hillside GC, Southport & Ainsdale GC, and your choice of Open Championship rota venues Royal Birkdale or Royal Liverpool Hoylake as your 3rd round. Car rental is included, along with reserved parking at Lytham.
 

Package includes:

 

  • Ramada Plaza Southport Arriving Wed 18th July – depart Mon 23rd
  • Bed & Breakfast board daily
  • 3 rounds of golf at Southport & Ainsdale, Hillside and Royal Birkdale or Hoylake
  • Tickets to The Open for 2 days (Fri and Sun)
  • Kia Sedona 7pax Auto with a/c (or equivalent) to collect/drop off at Manchester or Liverpool airport

 

ITINERARY
Weds 18th July – arrive Manchester airport. Collect car Golf S&A.  Stay Southport hotel
Thurs 19th July – golf Royal Birkdale or Hoylake
Fri 20th July – visit The Open
Sat 21st July – golf Hillside 
Sun 22nd July – visit The Open
Mon 23rd July – return car to airport - depart
 
Total price per person $3630 based on 4 persons in 2 rooms and 1 van
 
The Ramada Plaza Hotel offers the finest in luxury city hotel accommodation at the heart of one of the UK’s most classic seaside resorts.You can enjoy the very best facilities expected in a modern Four Star Ramada Plaza Hotel yet have the luxury of being able to overlook magnificent panoramic coastal views, close to some of the best and most famous championship golf courses to be found anywhere in the country and benefit from being only two minutes from Lord Street, famous for its shops and boutiques. The rooms offer a stylish setting for a stay with all the modern facilities you would expect in a four star hotel such as internet access, WiFi, mini bar, ironing facilities, in-room safe, selection of blockbuster movies and tea and coffee making facilities. Beautiful accommodation is just part of the package.The brasserie-style restaurant offers imaginative cuisine in a superb setting.

Premier Inn Blackpool Package

2012 Open Championship - Royal Lytham & St Annes GC

Attend the 2012 British Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes GC in England next July 18-23, and enjoy our self drive package (based on 4 persons) with tournament tickets, hotel, 3 rounds of golf, car with event parking, and more. As a good budget alternative, we can also recommend the Premier Inn in Blackpool. A short walk from the sea, Premier Inn Blackpool Central is near to the famous Pleasure Beach and the Golden Mile. Good size bedrooms and good-value family dining is available at the on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant, including their well known breakfast.

This golf package is based on 4 persons in 2 rooms for 5 nights, with 3 rounds of golf and 2 days at The Open (Friday and Sunday). Beauty of a Blackpool-based stay is that everything is so close to hand, and even the Open Championship is only a 10 minute drive away. Your car rental is included, along with reserved parking at Lytham.
 
British Open Blackpool package 
  • Village Heron’s Reach or Premier Inn, Blackpool Arriving Weds 18th July – depart Mon 23rd
  • 5 night package based on 4 golfers 
  • Bed & Breakfast daily
  • 3 rounds of golf - see list below
  • Tickets to The Open X 2 days
  • Car rental to collect/drop off at Manchester or Liverpool airport - Kia Sedona 7pax Auto with a/c (or equivalent)
ITINERARY
Weds 18th July – arrive Manchester airport. Collect car and play 18 holes of golf at Fleetwood GC. Check into your hotel. 
Thurs 19th July – golf St Annes Old Links
Fri 20th July – attend The Open Championship
Sat 21st July – golf Fairhaven GC
Sun 22nd July – attend The Open Championship
Mon 23rd July – return car to airport - depart
  
PREMIER INN PACKAGE  
Total price per person $2720 - Hotel packages are subject to availability at time of booking

Premier Inn, Blackpool - Situated at the end of the M55, this Premier Inn is well located for Blackpool Airport, just 1.5 miles away and is near to attractions including Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool's Golden Mile. Blackpool football ground is only ten minutes on foot. This Blackpool Central Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, incredibly comfy beds in every room, free parking and an onsite Brewers Fayre restaurant serving great value pub favorites in a family friendly environment.   

 

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