Great value golf on the isle of man

If you’re looking for a top value golfing break then you might want to check out the Isle of Man.

Every bit as scenic as its European competitors, the Island’s golf courses are located in sensational scenery, which means that golfers could find themselves playing with the Irish Sea on one side and mountains on the other.

There are nine courses to play, including the renowned Castletown Golf Links, each located in close proximity to one another and close to the Island capital Douglas. What’s more, with an Island population of around 80,000, the fairways are seldom crowded and booking a tee-time is never a problem. 

Now the introduction of a tailor-made service by the new specialist operator, Isle of Man Golf Tours (www.isleofmangolftours.com), means that golfing breaks can be custom-organised to suit both individuals and groups of golfers. 

Run by golfers for golfers, the golf break packages recommended will inevitably include a classic round at Castletown Golf Links, an outstanding course set on a dramatic peninsula with the sea on both sides. 

However, the idea behind Isle of Man Golf Tours is to allow ultimate flexibility and golfers are therefore free to take a short stopover – one night/two rounds breaks start from as little as £85 per person – or to play all nine courses on a six day/five night golfing marathon costing from £539 per person (based on a minimum of four golfers and including accommodation and golf).

‘Clubs to Hire’ are available with the latest Taylor Made R11s and RBZ for golfers who choose not to bring their own equipment.

Golfing visitors will find that there is more to the Island than its superb golf courses because Isle of Man Golf Tours can also organise a tailor-made après-golf itinerary for its guests and these are already proving particularly popular with groups. 

The activities on offer include fishing, target shooting, karting, casino visits, brewery trips and even an escorted tour around the world-famous TT course on a motor trike!

A good starting place to find out more about the Isle of Man is at www.visitisleofman.com, which provides detailed information about the Island’s attractions, both man-made and natural.

There are many choices of travel routes to the Isle of Man. Regular Isle of Man Steam Packet Company ferry services operate between Douglas and Heysham, Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin. Flights operate from most UK airports and Dublin with services provided by Aer Arann, British Airways, easyJet, Flybe, Loganair, Blue Islands and Manx2.com