Portmarnock Golf Club
Portmarnock
Co. Dublin, Ireland

A demanding, serpentine course on a windswept peninsula; has some legendary holes: the 14th was Henry Cotton’s “best ever” and the 15th was Arnold Palmer’s “best par-3 in the world”; the cream of Dublin plays here; very welcoming to guests.

www.portmarnockgolfclub.ie
+353 1 8462968

Golf de Chantilly
Allee de la Menagerie
Vineuil St. Firmin
Paris, France

Tom Simpson’s 1920s design can be played in two configurations; either way, it’s a long course on heavy soil, so requires stamina as well as technical expertise; Parisian aristo-chic in the heart of horse-racing country.

www.golfdechantilly.com
golfchan@club-internet.fr
+33 3 44 57 04 43

Pevero Golf Club
Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

Lush but unforgiving fairways carved out of rocky maquis-covered hills; fabulous views towards both Pevero and Volpe bays; Robert Trent Jones design recently updated – rewards precision and restraint; stylish Porto Cervo crowd at the clubhouse.

+39 789 96072

Golf Club Biella
Localita Valcarozza
Magnano (Biella) Italy

Known as “Le Betulle”; technically demanding: ‘If God wanted a round of golf, he would feel at home here,’ said course designer John Morrison; marvellous setting in a rocky valley with natural water hazards; very comfortable guest lodgings.

info@golfclubbiella.it
+39 015 67 91 51

Tone up, feel the elements, have fun… where to ride the waves in style this season

El Palmar, Andalucia, Spain
Kotadalu
Gorgeous location- the beach is big and soft; the waves small but zappy. Learn from a master- Biarritz surfer Vincent Lamaison runs this cool surf school/ boutique/ café. 30 Euros for 2 hours of instruction in a group of 4-5, including equipment.
+34 956 232000

Cornwall, UK
Cornwall Surf Academy
The academy runs schools all over Cornwall throughout the year. Great for beginners- boards are safe, soft and stable. Girls who have had enough of the boys should join the ‘girls only weekends’! 20 GBP for half a day; 30 GBP for a full day’ 125 GBP for 5 days.
www.cornwallsurfacademy.com +44 870 240 6693

Ribamontan Al Mar, Northern Spain
Damos Surf School
This British run surf school offers great conditions and teaching for surfers of all levels. Take your pick from a range of accommodation options- personally I’d go for a sexy posada… Packages start at 190 GBP.
www.surf-spain-school.com +34 942 50 41 58

Florida, U.S
Ezride Surf School
Ezride offers surf lessons all year round at all Florida’s main beach areas- from South Beach Miami to Cocoa Beach. Staff are fun, knowledgeable and super friendly. Try the personal surf lessons if you want to make like a pro. From 50 GBP for one day’s group lesson.
www.ezridesurfschool.com +44 1954 803 7988

Tamraght (near Agadir), Morocco
Animal Surf Academy Camp
Jet to a tiny picturesque village, stay in a lovely villa and improve your surfing skills to boot! Rates 190-225 GBP per person inclusive of accommodation, breakfast, packed lunch and airport transfers. Lessons 90GBP-140GBP for 3-5 days.
www.animalsurfacademy.com +44 870 242 2856

Falkenstein Golf Club
In De Bargen 59
Hamburg, Germany

Golfers will endorse Bernhard Langer’s view that playing this Harry Colt classic is an unforgettable experience; home-from-home for Hamburg’s elite; 18 holes perfectly integrated into beautiful heathland.

www.hamburgergolf-club.de
mail@hamburgergolf-club.de
+49 40 81 21 77

Liberty National Golf Course
Jersey City, USA

This 18-hole championship course was designed by U.S. Open Champion Tom Kite - definitely not one for amateurs—it has a 76.0 tournament tee rating! Enjoy gorgeous views of the New York Bay, Manhattan skyline, and the Statue of Liberty as you tee off. Arrive in style by private yacht from Manhattan in under 15 minutes or VIP members’ chopper. Watch this space for the much awaited clubhouse restaurant headed by Craftsteak’s Tom Colicchio.

www.libertynationalgc.com
info@libertynationalgc.com
+1201 333 4105