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ENGLAND'S FINEST LINKS

                                                                                                                 

Luxury 14 days / 7 rounds golf 

A lovely England golf package tour playing the finest links courses including the three Open Championship venues at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, Royal Birkdale and Royal St. Georges.

 

Six of these courses are ranked in the world top 100!!!  Fine small boutique properties and traditional English manor houses round out this splendid two week vacation.

Tour Includes...

                                                                                                                           · 13 night's hotel incl. all applicable service charges and VAT. Your rooms are "standard" twins or doubles unless otherwise stated, but can be upgraded to "deluxe view" or "suite" where requested.
· Daily full hotel buffet breakfast.
· Rental mini van (4 persons) incl. unlimited mileage, insurance, and VAT.
· Pre-paid green fee’s for 7 rounds of golf. Caddies can be requested if desired (pay on site).
· Local contact person and phone number, for any on site emergencies or requests.
· Luggage tags, detailed itinerary, vouchers, travel tips, and airline services (if necessary)
· The peace of mind that always accompanies you, when you travel with Wide World of Golf, America’s most experienced golf trip organizer since 1957.

 

Your England Golf Itinerary


Day 1
· Arrive Manchester Airport
· Pick up rental van - transfer 2 hours to Dean Court Hotel - York and check in (twin rooms)
· Overnight at the Dean Court Hotel (or similar)

Day 2
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Transfer 45 minutes to Ganton Golf Club
· Golf Ganton GC
· After golf, enjoy the Golf Club facilities and then return to Dean Court Hotel
· Overnight at the Dean Court Hotel

Day 3
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room and check out
· Transfer 1 hour 45 minutes to Kilhey Court Hotel - Wigan and check in (twin rooms)
· Free day to shop and sightsee around the York and Wigan areas
· Overnight at the Kilhey Court Hotel (or similar)

Day 4
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Transfer 30 minutes to Royal Birkdale Golf Club
· Golf Royal Birkdale GC
· After golf, enjoy the Golf Club facilities and then return to Kilhey Court Hotel
· Overnight at the Kilhey Court Hotel

Day 5
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Transfer 1 hour to Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club
· Golf Royal Lytham & St. Annes GC
· After golf, enjoy the Golf Club facilities and then return to Kilhey Court Hotel
· Overnight at the Kilhey Court Hotel

Day 6
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room and check out
· Transfer 2 hours to Billesley Manor Hotel - Straford-Upon-Avon
· Free day to enjoy the Straford-Upon-Avon and surrounding areas
· Overnight at the Billesley Manor Hotel

Day 7
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room and check out
· Transfer 3 hours to Falstaff Hotel - Canterbury and check in (twin rooms)
· Free day to shop and sightsee in and around the Canterbury area
· Overnight at the Falstaff Hotel

Day 8
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Transfer 30 minutes to Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
· Golf Royal Cinque Ports GC
· After golf, enjoy the Golf Club facilities and then return to Falstaff Hotel
· Overnight at the Falstaff Hotel

Day 9
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Transfer 30 minutes to Royal St. Georges Golf Club
· Golf Royal St. Georges GC
· After golf, enjoy the Golf Club facilities and then return to Falstaff Hotel
· Overnight at the Falstaff Hotel

Day 10
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room and check out
· Transfer 1 hour 30 minutes to Royal Berkshire Hotel - Ascot and check in (twin rooms)
· Free day to enjoy the Ascot region
· Overnight at the Royal Berkshire Hotel

Day 11
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Transfer 5 minutes to Wentworth Golf Club
· Golf Wentworth West GC
· After golf, enjoy the Golf Club facilities and then return to Royal Berkshire Hotel
· Overnight at the Royal Berkshire Hotel

Day 12
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Transfer 5 minutes to Sunningdale Golf Club
· Golf Sunningdale GC
· After golf, enjoy the Golf Club facilities and then return to Royal Berkshire Hotel
· Overnight at the Royal Berkshire Hotel

Day 13
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Free day to shop and sightsee in London or Windsor
· Overnight at the Royal Berkshire Hotel

Day 14
· Full breakfast included in the hotel dining room
· Transfer 25 minutes to London Heathrow Airport
· Drop off rental car
· Depart London Heathrow

 

Your Boutique Hotels

                                                                                                                     DEAN COURT HOTEL - York
Standing in the shadow of York Minister, this well furnished hotel has recently been totally refurbished. It provides well equipped and comfortable bedrooms together with several inviting public rooms. Food is highly recommended and is delightfully presented, and there is also a popular tea room and coffee shop.

KILHEY COURT HOTEL - Standish
A former Victorian mansion now much extended, situated in 10 acres of grounds and gardens overlooking Wothington fishing lakes and only a short distance from a main freeway. Most of the spacious, modern a extremely well appointed bedrooms are situated in a new wing. The standard of cuisine in The Laureate Restaurant is excellent. The staff are professional, friendly and attentive and provide a high standard of service throughout.

BILLESLEY MANOR HOTEL - Stratford-Upon-Avon
Set on 11 acres of peaceful grounds and parkland, this 16th century manor also has a delightful topiary garden. The spacious bedrooms and suites are thoughtfully designed and most are in traditional country house-style. The public areas have undergone refurbishment and many original features, such as oak paneling and magnificent fireplaces, have been retained. The kitchen brigade continues to produce a range of interesting dishes.

FALLSTAFF HOTEL - Canterbury
This very European hotel combines the best of both worlds, providing the modern amenities that are expected by the seasoned traveler as well as all the traditional charm and warmth that has been provided for many years at the Falstaff Hotel. Many of the original 16th century features have been retained to keep the quaint feeling that guests at the Falstaff Hotel have come to love. Located next to the Westgate Tower the hotel provides easy access to the city centre.

ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOTEL - Ascot
This imposing Queen Anne mansion that is the Royal Berkshire Hotel began life as the home of the Churchill family. An appealing rural retreat tailor-made for both business and pleasure. A model of comfort and elegance, offering exceptional facilities, and a fine tradition of hospitality that other hotels can only dream of. The Royal Berkshire enjoys a splendid location. Deep in the countryside north of Ascot and west of Windsor, yet only 15 miles from Heathrow and within easy reach of London via the nearby M4.

 

Prices

                                                                                                                 
Total Tour Cost Per Golfer: $5,965 (based on double occupancy)
Total Tour Cost Per non-Golfer: $3,980
 

This package shown is just a sample and most tours are modified or customized to meet your specifications, time frame and budget.  Prices shown herein are subject to change at any time and 2008-09 prices can change due to the rapid fluctuation of exchange rates and season rates of suppliers.   

 

Your Golf Courses

                                                                                                            GANTON GOLF CLUB (6693 yards - par 72) - Called an inland course with seaside character. The course is in open heathland, the grass is in fact of true seaside type with sandy subsoil.

ROYAL BIRKDALE GOLF CLUB (6940 yards - par 70) In the last 30 years, no club has hosted more major events. The last being the 1998 British Open.

ROYAL LYTHAM &ST. ANNES (par 71 - 6,637 yards) - Founded in 1886, ranked number 58 in the world by Golf Magazine. It was here in 1926 where Bobby Jones won the first of this three Opens in Britain.

ROYAL CINQUE GOLF CLUB (6785 yards - par 72) - It needs strong, long-hitting to conquer a course more bleak than most, a battle ground whose revenge is part of a days work.

ROYAL ST. GEORGES GOLF CLUB (6857 yards - par 70) - The first course to host the British Open outside of Scotland, producing the first victory by an English professional.

WENTWORTH GOLF CLUB (par 74 - 6,997 yards) - Ranked number 84 in the world by Golf Magazine. Arnold Palmer has rated the 17th 555 yard par 5 one of the best long holes in Britain

SUNNINGDALE GOLF COURSE (par 72 - 6,533 yards) - Ranked number 44 in the world by Golf Magazine. The most famous round on Sunningdale was Bobby Jones’ perfect round qualifying him for the Open in 1926: 33 puts and 33 other shots, every hole in three of four.

 

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