UK golf staycations you need to try

Go hard or go home. See, that’s not necessarily true when it comes to golf breaks, and we are here to tell you why.

Don’t get it twisted, jetting off to a new destination for a golf holiday is worth every penny, but don’t be fooled into thinking you have to go overseas.

The UK is globally renowned for its bustling golf scene, packed to the brim with world-class courses, alongside luxury hotels and resorts.

From championship links courses to immaculate inland ones, there are golf breaks in the UK to suit every golfer and that’s before you consider how well you’ll be looked after.

Whether you’re after a last-minute golf break or a long weekend away, you’ve come to the right place if you want to be persuaded about the wonders of a UK golf staycation.

Tourists flock to the UK every year to get a taste of the British game and there truly is an abundance of choices.

With so many to choose from, we’ve tried to make your life easier by highlighting a few of the most popular to consider ahead of an overseas golf trip.

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GLENEAGLES

The magnificent Gleneagles in the heart of Scotland is simply a must-visit for golf enthusiasts and relaxers alike.

Can we say much more than mentioning the five-star luxury hotel has an award-winning spa and is the only restaurant in Scotland to have two Michelin stars?

Oh, and the three championship golf courses are decent, too. The PGA Centenary Course is that good it hosted the Ryder Cup in 2014.

CELTIC MANOR

Not only is the Welsh resort one of the highest quality UK golf staycations, but it also offers remarkable value. The five-star resort represents a seriously stylish stay and has three courses on site.

One of which is the Twenty Ten course and pictures don’t do this former Ryder Cup venue justice. It is a stern test for all golfers but breaks into a spectacular lake-lined challenge which is a joy to play.

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SLALEY HALL

A large four-star hotel with an exquisite Edwardian mansion, Slaley Hall offers a touch of class to any golf trip, but a staycation here is superb.

Designed for you to relax and unwind, the resort is nestled deep in the northeast countryside and has two cracking golf courses to boot.

They have welcomed several professional tour events and the ‘Hunting Course’, described as the ‘Augusta of the North’ is bucket-list material.

We could go on all day as one of the biggest fans of a golf staycation, but you’ve got the point by now.

From Spey Valley and Dalmahoy in Scotland to Galgorm Castle in Northern Ireland and everywhere in between, don’t miss out on what’s right in front of you.