South East England and London

Module 3 Play the British Open course - Royal St George’s

Module 4 Stay in London, Europe’s ‘hot spot’ for Entertainment

Module 3 Play the British Open course - Royal St George’s

The only British Open Course in the south of England on the current rota is Royal St George’s which will host its 12th Open in 2011. For golf in the South East Canterbury is a good base. There are other highly ranked courses nearby, Prince’s and Royal Cinque Ports, Littlestone and North Foreland all described below. Canterbury Cathedral, founded in AD 597, is the Mother Church of the Anglican Communion and the Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The 13th century stained glass windows are said to be the finest in England. Exploring the medieval streets you will find, ‘The Canterbury Tales’ where Chaucer’s pilgrims tales are re-enacted, The Roman Museum, St Martins Church, the oldest in England still in use, the Royal Museum, and many more sites of interest.

Abode Hotel Canterbury is a stylish boutique hotel that has been beautifully designed, maintaining the traditional fabric of an ancient and historic building while adding contemporary design features and modern comforts. The hotel is centrally located, within the ancient city walls and close to Canterbury Cathedral. You can visit the city and enjoy the shops, historic sites and traditional architecture. There are 72 bedrooms designed with a sense of luxury and relaxation. Bedrooms at all levels are well equipped: trademark ABode features include Vi-Spring beds; bathrooms with monsoon showers; luxury toiletries; personal DVD players and state-of-the-art LCD televisions. Some rooms have imaginative wet rooms and baths integrated into living areas. Michael Caines talented team of chefs offer an incredible range of dining and drinking experiences, from superior room service or a drink in the stylish Champagne Bar to a pint and a pie or char-grilled fish or steak in the traditional Old Brewery Tavern. The Michael Caines Restaurant offers a great dining experience, delicious modern European cuisine and an exceptional wine list.

Royal St George’s, Sandwich. One of the most famous courses in the UK, it has hosted British Open Championships 11 times. The course was laid out in 1886 and has changed very little. It is a difficult links course and is unusual in that the club prefers 2 ball golf, playing foursomes or singles so that a round typically takes no more than 3 hours. Three and four ball games are not allowed. The Links provides a severe test for even the greatest of golfers and the fact that only three Open winners, Bill Rogers in 1981, Greg Norman in 1993 and Ben Curtis in 2003, have managed to be under par after the 72 holes, speaks for itself. (7070 yards, par 70).

Prince’s, Sandwich. The club enjoys a worldwide reputation as a traditional links of fine quality. It has been a venue for the British Open Championship and the Curtis Cup and is currently an Open Qualifying Course. The club holds a series of Open tournaments for amateur players each year. 27 holes. Dunes 9 holes 3637, par 36. Himalayas 9 holes, 3417 yards, par 35. Shore 9 holes, 3638 yards, par 36.

Littlestone is a championship Links Course laid out on the natural undulating land between the famous Romney Marsh and the English Channel in the South East corner of Kent. The course is presented in superb condition throughout the year. The Club is justifiably proud of again being chosen as a Final Qualifying venue for the 2011 Open and a very recent report by the R & A Agronomist states that the greens are 'magnificent and they are some of the best examples of firm, true and well paced putting greens in the UK'. (6676 yards, par71).

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North Foreland Golf Club, Broadstairs – is a challenging cliff-top course situated on the Kent coast at the point where the English Channel becomes the North Sea. It is a free running chalk downland course that offers seaside golf at its very best and a view of the sea from every tee and every green. (6436 yards Par 71).

Royal Cinque Ports, Deal. The Deal course is traditionally laid out on a narrow stretch of land and the natural links terrain has been subtly used to provide a wide variety of challenges. On almost every hole there is an abundance of large sand dunes that establishes the undulating character of the course and makes it unique. As with all traditional seaside links, the wind is a major factor, which has to be taken into account when deciding on club and shot selection. The bunkers (66 in total) are large but fair and the greens are large and fast. The club has staged many championships including the British Open Championship in 1909 and 1920. (6960 yards, par 72.)

Module 4 Stay in London, Europe’s ‘hot spot’ for Entertainment

England is, by its historic past, a ‘treasure trove’ whose riches are part of world culture. The centrepiece for visitors is London; we believe the most culturally rich, stimulating and dynamic city in the world. Whatever you like doing, sightseeing, shopping, clubbing, visiting museums and galleries, dining out. The choice is overwhelming with over 100 theatres, 300 museums, seven royal palaces and so much more. We feature below one of our favourite hotels but we can arrange any level of accommodation to suit your group.

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The Kensington Price per person per night £90.00

Price: Includes breakfast and is based upon sharing a twin room. Prices on request for single supplement, rental car, chauffeur drive, room upgrades etc. Option: We can arrange golf during your stay in London, or on route to or from the city if you are playing elsewhere in England.

The Kensington Hotel - The Art of Gracious Living. As the home of London’s most prestigious museums and seductive shopping, South Kensington draws visitors from across the world. Now it has a luxury hotel that combines intimacy, attention to detail and perfect service with all the amenities and resources of a mainstream establishment. Entering the hotel for the first time is like walking through the doors of a lovingly restored London mansion.

Within the large stone-floored entrance hall is the red marble reception desk. Once greeted, you will discover the period drawing rooms of what were once individual Regency-style townhouses, with bay windows, working fireplaces, parquet floors and original art.

Facilities at the hotel include, 150 Superior, Deluxe Rooms and Studio Suites all with bathrooms lined in a selection of marbles, the Aubrey restaurant, Cocktail Bar, Drawing room-style lounges, Fitness suite, Treatment rooms, Dedicated guest services department, 24-hour room service, Complimentary wireless broadband throughout the hotel, Expert concierge services, Laundry service, Business facilities and secretarial services, DVD library, games consoles, Sony book readers, Luxury car service.

Selected Golf courses around London.

Sunningdale is normally ranked in the top 3 inland courses in Britain. There are two excellent courses the Old that dates to 1900 and the New created in 1923. It is a heathland course with glorious forests of conifer and pine with heather, bracken and gorse bordering each fairway. Old Course 6341 yards par 70. New course, 6433 yards par 71.

The Berkshire - Here you have two heathland courses with splendid tree-lined fairways. The golf is of the highest quality with heather, pine, open heath and many changes of level. There is nothing to choose between the two courses, try to play them both. The Red Course has the unique distinction of having six Par 3s, six Par 4s and six Par 5s. 36 holes; Red course, 6369 yards par 72. Blue course, 6260 yards par 71.

Waltham Heath is considered by many to be the toughest inland course in Britain and one of the finest heathland courses. It has often been ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the world and in 1981 it staged the Ryder Cup. Walton Heath Old Course is a lovely heathland course, the fairways on the whole are generous but miss them and you could find the gorse and heather. The 18th is an absolutely wonderful finishing hole and the course is situated in some beautiful countryside. (7462 yards par 72) Walton Heath New Course. This is a beautiful but fierce test, with large clumps of heather lining the course from tee to green to punish wayward drives and approach play. It is a fine example of a traditional heathland course and the clubhouse and facilities make for a great golfing experience. (7026 yards, par 72).

Wentworth is one of England's best known and top ranked courses with the World Match Play Championship held here each year. It has staged many other championships including the Ryder Cup. 54 holes: West course, 6957 yards par 73, East course, 6198 yards par 68, Edinburgh course, 6979 yards par 72. Note: The course is currently closed to visitors while the West course greens are being renovated.

Moor Park - The courses are built in superb parkland surrounding a manor house that dates to 1678. This is now the clubhouse with excellent dining facilities and you will travel far to see a more stately 19th. The high course is unusual for a parkland course in that it is very hilly and has some tough and interesting holes. 36 holes High Course 6722 yards par 72. West course, 5851 yards par 69.

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