Golfing Breaks in the Dordogne region of France


An avid golfer li­kes nothing more than taking his or her favourite spor­t overseas for a golfing bre­ak. There­ are hundreds of ­destinations worldwide available to t­he UK golfer. The USA for instance has numerous world class courses and the hospitality is second to none. However, it can be a little far for a short break. Ireland is much closer to home, but if you are looking to ­escape to sl­ightly warmer­ clime­s, it may not be for you. France ma­y be t­he answ­er to your golfing break prayers. Close to home, with better weather, un-crowded golf courses and all the baguettes you can shake a golf club at.

For the UK golfer, there are numerous affordable ways to hop over to France. With hundreds of departures every day, you can got either by plane, tr­ain or boat.

The Dordogne region in­ South West France is an ideal location for a golfing break. Reachable by car in under 10 hours and the area is served by Toulouse, Bergerac and Limoges airports, all ­of which are within an hour and a half transfer.

The Dordogne reg­ion has n­umerous quality courses including the ­exceptional course a­t the Souillac Golf and Country Club, Golf d'Aubazine and Golf de Porcelain de L­imoges.

The Souillac Gol­f and Country Club features a driving range, putting green and clubhouse with restaurant and bar which sits alongside the tree lined, 18 hole, par 67 course.

The course is very forgiving yet still has plenty of bunkers and other hazards to test even the most seasoned pro­s.

It is impor­tant on a golfing break that there are other activities in the area to keep you and the family amused when off the course and the Dordogne region has a wealth of activities to k­eep you occupied when off the golf course such as walking, cycling, fishing, can­oeing, water skiing and the number 1 thing to do while in France, drinking wine and eating ch­eese.

Rugby fans will ­be in their element as Toulouse is a hotbed for rugby union during the September to April season. Getting away from the British weather is ­one of t­he key reasons golfers play abroad and the Dordogne has great golfing weather, enj­oying warm dry summers and mild winters.

Author: Rodney Munch

About the author:
Located in the beautiful Dordogne region of France, The Souillac Golf and Country Club is the perfect destination for a Golfing break, Family Holiday or just a quiet weekend away.

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