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Planning a Family Golf Holiday?
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Read more →South Africa Golf Courses in the Western Cape | Expert Guide
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Read more →Winter Holidays in South Africa
Why Take a Winter Golf Holiday in South Africa? A winter golf holiday in South Africa offers everything golfers dream of: warm weather, dramatic […]…
Read more →10 Ways To Keep Your Golf Game Going
Keep Your Golf Game in Swing Over the Winter. Winter has arrived with rain and snow featuring heavily in the UK forecasts. The temperatures […]…
Read more →Costa Navarino: Greece’s Ultimate Golf Escape
For golfers seeking world-class courses, superb service and Mediterranean sunshine, Costa Navarino stands out as one of Europe’s finest golf destinations. Set i…
Read more →Town or first tee?
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Read more →Planning Your Next Golf Holiday: What to Think About Before You Book
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Read more →Short flight – log winter sunshine
With the clocks going back this weekend, we are all seeking extra Vitamin D. How far do you need to travel to get a […]…
Read more →Take to the open road and empty fairways on your own France golf tour
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Read more →Golf Holidays in South Africa: The Ultimate Guide
If you’re searching for unforgettable golf holidays in South Africa, the Western Cape offers the perfect combination of world-class courses, luxury accommodatio…
Read more →How Smart Golf Clubs Are Revolutionising Your Game
Golf has always been a sport of precision, skill, and strategy, but now technology in golf is taking the game to the next level. […]…
Read more →How to Combine Golf with Culture, Wine, and Relaxation
Not all golf holidays are just about the course. Many travellers now want a more rounded experience – whether that’s enjoying a wine tasting […]…
Read more →Golf and Mental Health: How the Game Supports your Wellbeing
Golf has long been known for its physical and social benefits—but more recently, it’s gaining recognition as a powerful tool for mental health and […]…
Read more →Chasing the Sun: Book Your Winter Golf Holiday Now
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Read more →Your Holiday Starts the Moment You Book — And It Should Feel That Way
We often think a holiday begins when you arrive at the airport or check into your hotel. But the truth is, it starts the […]…
Read more →Go Baltic and beat the crowds
There is little better for a club golfer than strolling back to your clubhouse after a great golf break sporting your new golf top […]…
Read more →The Rise of Women in Golf: Why the Future Looks Bright
Women in Golf: A Growing Movement Golf has long been a game steeped in tradition — but in recent years, it’s been embracing a […]…
Read more →Discover Costa Navarino: Greece’s Premier Golf Destination
If you’re searching for a stunning golf holiday that blends world-class courses, breathtaking scenery, and luxurious amenities, Costa Navarino in Greece should …
Read more →Discover the Best Golf Holiday Destinations with Golf Planet Holidays
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Read more →Christmas gift voucher 2024
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Read more →Our Top 5 Golf Destinations for 2025
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Read more →How to play winning winter golf
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Read more →Nigel Burch’s two greatest passions
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Read more →First hand reports on golf in South Africa
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Read more →September swings into action
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Read more →Golf in all its global glory
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Read more →A delicious day at Royal Cape Golf Club
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Read more →Nigel shares his love of South Africa
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Read more →Our resident pro Nigel Burch looks back on 150 years of The British Open.
“St Andrews in Scotland is regarded as the Home of Golf, so it’s fitting that it is hosting the 150th Open Championship next week […]…
Read more →Raise a glass to France
Holidays in France tick so many boxes it’s easy to see why it is the number one destination for Brits. From our point of […]…
Read more →Greece is the word at Costa Navarino
My first visit to mainland Greece was back in the day when Glyfada GC near Athens was the only golf course worth playing. I […]…
Read more →Nigel on tour in Gran Canaria
nigel@golfplanetholidays.com “Stepping off the plane in Gran Canaria last week, the warm air hit me, bringing back memories of my annual trip to South [……
Read more →V for Victory
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Read more →Hungarian goulash and golf
Nigel recalls the man who held the record as the oldest Major winner for more than 50 years Phil Mickelson’s fantastic win at Kiawah […]…
Read more →Try, try and try again!
If your golf game hasn’t quite recovered from the lockdown(s) break, take inspiration from professional Richard Bland, who has won his first tournament on […
Read more →Six super reasons to choose Portugal for your next golf holiday
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Read more →Greece’s golfing legend
Costa Navarino on mainland Greece looks set to become the stuff of legends with the opening of two new golf courses in time for […]…
Read more →Monte Rei – king of the hill
Portugal has a long-established history of attracting British golfers to its excellent golf resorts. Monte Rei on the Eastern Algarve took this to a […]…
Read more →Why the Masters leads the way
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Read more →Are you match fit?
Returning to golf Last year was a fairly relaxed affair. Interclub matches were scrapped and a lot of internal competitions bit the dust too. […]…
Read more →Research reveals nothing beats being on the golf course
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Read more →The countdown is on!
March is here and the day we can return to the golf course gets ever closer. Unlike last summer when we could all swing […]…
Read more →KwaZulu-Natal – South Africa’s playground
If Nigel’s golf tour of the KwaZulu-Natal has whet your appetite, why not use the opportunity to extend your stay and explore more of […]…
Read more →40 years and counting!
We are celebrating 40 years of offering great golf holidays in 2021. As with every good business, Golf Planet Holidays began in a very […]…
Read more →…and relax
Of all the unusual events that have happened in 2020, being hypnotised over Zoom is certainly one that will stick in the mind – […]…
Read more →Nigel’s sweet memories of Peter Alliss
The sad news of the death of Peter Alliss over the weekend has taken our resident pro Nigel Burch on a sweet journey down […]…
Read more →Christmas gift ideas for golfers!
Buying Christmas gifts is never easy and this year could prove harder than ever. The ardent golfer has probably bought everything they need, and […]…
Read more →Play Better Golf – Free Online Seminar, 10th December 7pm
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Read more →Our Black Friday Resorts
We are offering great deals at three fantastic golf resorts in our Black Friday promotion, all with superb golf courses on site and very […]…
Read more →Travelling abroad after Brexit
With everything that is going on, it is easy to forget that the UK leaves the EU on 1 January 2021. However, if you […]…
Read more →Nigel’s Top Ten Winter golf tips
Our Professional golfer has some nice ideas for you as the weather, let's say, becomes more varied! Loosen up the best you can – […]…
Read more →Thank goodness for golf! Covid-19 update
As the UK adjusts to different tiers of lockdown and we prepare for the clocks to go back this weekend, thank goodness for the […]…
Read more →Just count to ten… “I never missed a putt in my mind.” – Jack Nicklaus
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Read more →If you could play one course for the rest of your life, which would it be?
We posed this question to the Golf Planet team…Here are their responses: Nigel, PGA Professional : Durban Country Club The course I could play every […
Read more →Fear of Missing Out?
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Read more →Play At Home
Play at home Nigel’s extensive knowledge of UK courses has come into its own this summer. As our normally popular summer destinations of France […]…
Read more →I do like to be beside the seaside
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Read more →Right said Fred: Stories from Dalmahoy
I have a soft spot for Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club since I first played it in 1981 in a European Tour event. The […]…
Read more →Meet our pro golfer Nigel Burch
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Read more →Covid Safe Euro Golfing….And We’re Off!
France is now open for golf holidays again and our clients were among the first to head off in their cars through the Eurotunnel, […]…
Read more →5 Hidden Play and Stay Golfing Gems in England
Psst! If you’re desperate for a luxury golf break away from the crowds this year we’ve uncovered five destinations in England which fit the […]…
Read more →An update from us…
Generally at the moment availability for late summer/autumn is still pretty good and we are managing to move people to alternative dates with relative ease.…
Read more →French Golf Tours
Be in charge of your own destiny on a tailormade golf tour in France. As golf in France specialists we enjoy creating itineraries taking […]…
Read more →Golf Holidays in Normandy
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Read more →Golf Holidays in Brittany
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Read more →Golf Holidays in Le Touquet
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Read more →Golf Holidays in Spain
If you're looking to play some of the best courses on the Costa del Sol in Spain then look no further than our fantastic Spanish golf […]…
Read more →Make Your Sundays Special
Head off on your Golf Planet Holiday on a Sunday and grab yourself some extra special deals. The added bonus is that the roads […]…
Read more →Our 2020 vision for golf in Portugal
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Read more →Top 5 Play & Stays
As you can imagine this created some debate in the team! It wasn’t easy to narrow down our choices. To keep the peace, we […]…
Read more →Golf in South Africa
There’s so much on offer in South Africa, it can be difficult to know where to start when you are looking for a winter […]…
Read more →Can golf ever be environmentally friendly?
Golf doesn’t have the best reputation for being environmentally friendly as it is generally associated with high water consumption, heavy use of fertiliser and …
Read more →What is Slope Rating and why you should use it on holiday
We show you why you should go on your next golf holiday armed with some knowledge about Slope Rating – it could make all […]…
Read more →10 Top Tips for choosing a Golf Holiday Destination
When it comes to booking the perfect golf holiday – experience counts, so here are our tried and tested tips to help you work out […]…
Read more →Go West for Wonderful Golf
France is jam packed with so many good golf courses it is easy to spend your French Golf Holiday driving from one excellent course […]…
Read more →Top 10 car-free GolfPlanet Holidays
If you prefer to keep your driving to the golf course on your Golf Planet Holiday, take a look at our top ten choices […]…
Read more →Arizona by Nigel
During my time in Arizona, I felt there were few states in the USA more dedicated to the game of golf, a warm climate, […]…
Read more →To hire or not to hire – that is the question.
Self-drive golf holidays can make it all too easy for us. We throw every piece of golf paraphernalia in the boot of the car, […]…
Read more →Morocco – a winter sun destination with a difference
If you still haven’t decided where to go on your winter golf escape, look across the Mediterranean at Morocco. Here on a Morocco golf […]…
Read more →Rediscover Le Touquet
Nearly 100 years after Le Touquet became a favoured destination for the sophisticated British traveller, it remains as popular as ever, especially for golfers. …
Read more →Nigel’s back nine…
After a career on the professional golf circuit, Nigel Burch is enjoying what he lovingly calls the back nine of his working life, organising […]…
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