Golfing breaks

Enjoy a weekend break and try your luck on a new course

Give golf a go

Whether you're a nervous newbie or a seasoned pro, you'll find our free online golf course search invaluable. It details more than 2,500 golf courses around the UK and Ireland, such as the Turnberry in Ayrshire, Scotland – where the 2009 British Open Championship was held – and the Royal Lytham & St Anne's – where the Women's British Open took place in the summer.

Why not make a weekend of it and book a golfing break? There are plenty of gorgeous golf courses around the UK to try, whatever your ability.

Find out more about extreme golf courses. And make sure your golfing break is a first class one, with a championship lunch.

The British Open Championship takes place every year on a links course in Scotland or England, which could inspire you to tackle golf under more challenging coastal conditions. The British Open was once hosted in Northern Ireland and has previously been held at the following courses:

Golfing events

Why not organise a golfing break around one of these events?

A golfer The Golf Show – 27-29 November 2009
Meet the golfing industry's head honchos, enjoy some free tuition and golfing tips, as well as the chance to buy golfing equipment and clothing. There's also a junior golf area, an indoor driving range and prizes to be won.

The British Golf Museum, open daily
Learn about the history of British golf, in St Andrews, with interactive displays and a fun-filled 18^th hole.

St Andrews Golf Week, April 2010
The perfect excuse for a golfing break, this event takes the form of five rounds of golf at five different St Andrews Links courses. There's also a dinner every night, prizes, and tuition from professional golfers.

The London Golf Show, April 2010
Track down the hottest golf equipment at London's ExCel while picking up tips from professional golfers. Meet celebrity players and see the world trick-shot champions in action.

The PGA Golf Championship, May 2010
Some of the world's best golfers descend on the UK for one of the biggest events in the European Tour.

Learn to play

Eyeing-up a putt at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s AA Members save up to 25% on golf lessons and the 'Complete Golfing' package with Virgin Experience Days

The 'Complete Golfing' experience provides the perfect way for keen golfers to improve their skills. Try your hand on the driving range, enjoy a round on the true tournament level 9-hole 'Majors' golf course, practise your skills on the national short game centre and experience the fun of the 'Mini Majors' adventure gold course... all at the impressive Playgolf Northwick Park.

What's included

- Use of the driving range (50 balls)
- A round on the 'Majors' Golf Course
- Use of the National short game centre
- A round on the 'Mini Majors' Adventure Golf course
- Use of the Baseball batting cages
- Delicious one-course lunch
- Allow approx 3 1/2 to 4 hours for your experience
- Experience gift pack including smart wallet, personalised voucher and message card
- Personal Accident cover to a value of £50,000 plus cancellation indemnity

Book it

Plan your golfing break with the aid of these beautiful AA books

The Golf tour

'The Golf tour' - AA guide to the top courses
'The Golf Tour' is the AA's beautifully designed guide to the top golf courses in Britain and Ireland including 43 Championship courses.

You will find a complete description of each course accompanied with full colour photographs. The unique element of this book is that all the holes of each course have been individually illustrated for the publication. Golfers from around the world will find this an invaluable volume.

AA Golf Course Guide

The 24th edition of the top-selling 'AA Golf Course Guide'. Fully updated for 2010 this full-colour guide provides clear and detailed descriptions of over 2,500 golf courses in Britain and Ireland. Each course is listed in county and town order for easy reference, championship courses are highlighted with full-page entries, special interest courses are indicated and there is a full driving range index.

AA recommended accommodation is provided for each course, and prices, opening times, directions and websites are included throughout.

Check out our other inspirational ideas for days out and weekend breaks.

Before you leave

– Plan your route
– Check the traffic
– Read our Satnav guide
– Do some simple car maintenance checks
– Stock your car with essential accessories from the AA Shop
– Find and book a place to stay

En route

– AA Members save 20% at Moto
– Keep the kids entertained
– What to do if you break down

For when you get there

– Find a pub or restaurant
– Plan walks and bike rides
– Check out our travel guides

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