Golf Escapes 2011

As we emerge from yet another cold winter, the lengthening days are making golfers' thoughts turn to dusting down their clubs and heading back out onto the fairways.

It is also when many people start planning their next golfing getaway, both home and away.

Stuck for ideas? Then let us help focus your mind with this latest edition of Golf World’s annual Golf Escapes guide.

After highlighting this year’s golf “Oscar” winners, we focus on England’s Golf Coast, with its three Open venues, and Marriott Golf’s collection of UK and European resorts.

We discover a new golf destination, Caesarea in Israel, then head to the Far East to take in the golfing delights of Thailand and Brunei. We then put the spotlight on South Africa’s wonderful mix of golf and tourist sights and activities before focusing on United Arab Emirates neighbours Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Crossing the Atlantic, we highlight Argentina’s growing golf product and reputation, before heading back to stop off at Spain’s Island of Eternal Spring, Tenerife. Finally, we come back to Europe, with a look at the golf options in the Czech Republic, Belgium, Aquitaine in south-west France and Turkey.

Enjoy the read – and your golf escapes.

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Punta Espada Golf Course is the first of three Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. More than 7,000 yards covering a par 72 championship course, where eight holes play along and over the Caribbean, all with stunning views, and only a wedge shot away from more than three miles of white-sand beaches.

	Argentina Stretching from Bolivia to the tip of South America, Argentina encompasses a wide array of geography and climates. With its beautiful landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and lively culture, Argentina is a popular travelling destination. In this section, information can be found on why Argentina has quickly built an international reputation as an ideal golf holiday destination.
	Belgium Compact enough to be explored in a week and spirited enough to regarded as one of Europe's most under-rated destinations, with dynamic cities including Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges whaich are rich with finely crafted Middle Ages architecture. Within this section discover Brussels and Wallonia and Ibis Hotel holiday offers to compliment an idylic golfing holiday.
	Brunei Brunei, officially the State of Brunei Darussalam. It is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. Discover the tropical nature, tranquility and charming corner of Borneo. Soaring mosques and picturesque water villages can be discovered in its capital of Bandar Seri Begawan, and aforementioned rainforests across the country Find out about golf in Brunei, its exceptional golf courses and luxury accomodation, and read about Royal Brunei Airlines - making Brunei an accessable destination by business and economy class flights.
	Caribbean The Islands of the Bahamas are unique with their individual character and charm. Main islands of The Bahamas include the beautiful Grand Bahama Island and bustling New Providence (Nassau and Paradise Island) and incclude many out islands like Abaco, Andros, Acklins and Crooked Island, Biminis, Berry Islands, Cat Island, Eleuthera, Exumas, Inaguas, Mayaguana, Long Island and San Salvadore.
	Czech Republic Discover why Prague, is considered one of the world’s most beautiful and cultured cities, and many great Hotels and golf packages. A new product offer from three of the flagship golf courses in the Prague area – Konopiste Golf Resort, Prague City Golf Club and Albatross Golf Resort – in collaboration with leading Prague-based golf tour operator ABANTE Golf, now offers golfing visitors a golf pass with three discounted green fees.
	France (Aquitaine region) It was in Aquitaine that mainland Europe's first golf course was built in 1856: Pau Golf Club. Today there are 50 18-hole courses accessible to golfers - either club members or players passing through.
	Greece Costa Navarino, the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean, features two brand new signature designed golf courses, The Dunes Course which opened in May 2010, and The Bay Course opening within 2011. Each course offers a fun experience and a challenging test for golfers of all levels.
	Ireland Few countries have a tourist image so plagued by cliché as Ireland. From shamrocks to leprechauns. This section reveals how Ireland can grant the ideal golfing destination. Discover Ireland here.
	Israel Isreal is located in the Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon. Take an established golf course in the heart of one of the Mediterranean’s most historic cities, add the magic of veteran golf designer Pete Dye – and the result is a top-class golf destination to match anywhere in the world.
	Mauritius Located on a rolling hillside in Domaine de Bel Ombre on the unspoiled southwest of Mauritius, Golf du Château - Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort’s award-winning course - is the ultimate golf getaway. One of the most picturesque courses on the island, golfers will enjoy panoramic views of a clear blue lagoon to one side and the rugged mountain landscape to the other.
	Morocco Located in North Africa, the full technicoloured flavour of Morocco sweeps away any regular certainities of many other holiday destinations, where dispite a seemingly short plane trip away, the the distance traveled culturally is a much further one. Discover in this section how the city ofAgadir in Morocco can provide the ultimate destination for golf and
	Portugal The algarve is southern-most region of mainland Portugal. Infomation that can be found here include information about Marriott Praia D'El Rey, Monte da Quinta Resort and Algarve Golf Escapes holiday offers.
	South Africa At the southern tip of the continent of Africa, one of the most diverse countries in the World South Africa promises an unforgetable holiday destination. Discover the wonders of South Africa in this section, on and off teh golf course.
	Spain Spain is home several Marriott Golf and Country Clubs that offer a high standard of accommodation, deserving its reputation of excellence.
	Tenerife A natural paradise of mountains, lush vegetation, towering cliffs, verdant valleys and black and gold sand beaches 300km off the African coast, Tenerife is known as the Island of Eternal Spring thanks to its year-round temperate climate.
	Thailand Discover in this section how Thailand can offer the most memeberable golfinf experience. In this section the golfing paradise in thailand unfoulds to guarentee the most unique golfing experience. Find inforamtion about Coco golf.
	Turkey Belek’s continuing evolution into an established golf destination is set to continue later this year when it becomes the focal point for the world’s golf tourism industry.
	United Arab Emirates With the opening of two new prestige courses in Abu Dhabi during 2010, the Gulf now has two powerhouses golf destinations to challenge anywhere in the world.
	United Kingdom Discover the golfing pleasure of the English coast, marriott golf and its UK resorts that compliment your golfing holiday in the UK. Find out here the prestigious Brocket Hall an the village at Machrihanise Dunes.