Golfing Breaks

Another day in the office, clock in, clock out, just waiting for a chance to get out on the links for a peaceful round of golf and a quiet stroll through a scenic course. While most golf enthusiasts hang photos on the walls of their offices to help the days between golfing go by faster, others plan their breaks around golfing holidays, creating memories that will propel them through the next round of work.

For those with a true love of golf, playing a round at St. Andrews is a crusade that should be accomplished at least once in a lifetime. The World's oldest course, St. Andrew's epitomizes the game in a way that no other course can. By playing here, you are walking along the same hallowed ground that golfing greats of past and present walked, and fulfilling the opportunity of a lifetime.

Of course, for those of us with more time than money, the UK offers a wealth of smaller courses with just as much character as St. Andrew's, without all the history. Indeed, Scotland offers countless undiscovered golfing destinations, such as the magical 9 hole course in Killin (near the scenic combination of Loch Tay and Ben Lawers), where avid golfers like you can enjoy themselves every bit as much as on some of the World's more famous courses—with the added benefit of having scenic course all to oneself.

This same type of trip can be taken to small towns with beautiful courses all around the UK , many offering highly reasonable packages. Some unheard of golf courses offer amazing play at affordable prices, putting some of the higher priced private clubs to shame in terms of the variety of holes and the care taken in the course's design.

If you have the time, inclination, and money, of course, nothing beats a holiday to see some of golf's landmark destinations. Pebble Beach in California immediately springs to most golf lover's minds as a place where history, natural beauty, and a seamlessly designed course all come together for a golfing experience that is truly out of this world.

Golfing holidays can be accommodated for any schedule and any budget. From the precious 9-hole courses to the majesty of Pebble Beach , a golfing trip can strip away thoughts of work and drudgery, leaving you with nothing to think about but the ball, the cup, and the natural beauty surrounding you.