Belgium, Brussels & Wallonia Golf 2014
August 2014 Centenary First World War, June 2015 200th Anniversary Battle of Waterloo, Mons 2015 Europes Capital of Culture
Southern Belgium’s Royal Treatment for
Golfers
Belgium, Brussels & Wallonia "the place to be"
The French-speaking region of Wallonia, south of Brussels, has always had a
strong golfing heritage - various forms of games resembling golf were played as
early as the fourteenth century by sportsmen in Belgium, notably “chole”, which
is still played there, and, so it is said, introduced the first tee - so it
should come as no surprise that it offers excellent golfing facilities, with
some 30 clubs located within a two-hour drive of the capital. Add to this the
relatively mild weather throughout most of the year, the close proximity of the
clubs to one another and to the major cities of Wallonia, and the extremely
affordable green fees, and it is easy to see why the area has steadily been
gaining a reputation as an alternative “must do” destination for golfers.
Located in the heart of Europe bordering France, Holland, Germany and Luxembourg, Wallonia has all the attributes of a perfect destination for short or longer golf breaks, and you can be on a Belgian golf course within a few hours of leaving your front door, allowing ample time to mix and match your golfing experience with the fantastic gastronomy, wonderful landscapes, and picturesque medieval towns of Wallonia.
Access to the destination could not be easier. It is possible to fly to
Brussels with a number of airlines, or to reach the heart of Wallonia directly
via Charleroi Airport, from Dublin, Shannon and Prestwick with Ryanair.
Alternative routes via Brussels involve the trouble-free journey on Eurostar,
and for golfers who prefer to take their own cars, there are fast, frequent
services via Eurotunnel or the cross-Channel ferries, and an excellent network
of toll-free motorways which runs through the whole of Southern Belgium.
One of the most charming aspects of the courses in Wallonia is the number of
old club houses that have been transformed from old farmhouses and chateaux,
some dating back to the 14th century – as is the case at Golf Chateau de la
Tournette. And, of course, as you would expect from this friendly region, all
the golf clubs welcome visitors with open arms and a local beer!
Please contact A Golfing Experience as early as possible for the best accomodation & golf tee times during this exceptionally busy period. Call 01923 283339 Great Golf ! Great Experiences !
