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Taking to the links is a great way to enjoy an active holiday - and there are plenty of golf courses in Europe to discover. Whether you're after a UK golf break or are planning to go further afield for a sports holiday, Europe has something to offer golfers of all abilities. Glorious golf in Britain and Ireland There is no place like home - at least when it comes to great golf! Ireland and the British Isles are home to some of the world's finest golf courses. If you want to play a round in gorgeous surroundings, the Aisla course at the Turnberry resort is hard to beat. This Scottish course boasts views of the Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre, as well as the Firth of Clyde. You'll also find this course poses a unique challenge during windy periods, as the holes that run close to the sea are not protected by dunes. In Ireland, the Old Ballybunion course - originally founded as a 12-hole course in 1893 and expanded to a full 18 holes in 1926 - is renowned as one of the world's top places to play golf by the seaside. The course has been tested by the likes of acclaimed writer Herbert Warren Wind, as well as former US president Bill Clinton - and its sand dunes make for a formidable challenge! In England, the Royal Birkdale Golf Club is recognised for its fairness and has hosted countless championship events - including the British Open, Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, the Ladies British Open and the Ryder Cup. The magnificent 18th hole - a 476-yard par four - has been the site of plenty of drama over the years and the course is well worth exploring. Escape to Europe for a golf break If you're looking for activity holiday deals, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to European golf courses. In France, look no further than Golf de Morfontaine. The 18-hole course currently in use on the site was designed by Tom Simpson - also the brains behind Ireland's Ballybunion - and is one of the most exclusive golf clubs in France. Visitors are only admitted with an invitation from one of its 450 current members, but if you are lucky enough to get in, you'll have the chance to experience the sheer joy of one of the country's top courses. Valderrama Golf Club in Spain is likely to already be familiar to you if you watch golf on television - this well-known course has been the site of a number of prominent golf events, including the Volvo Masters and the 1997 Ryder Cup. While it is an elite, private members club, visitors can get the key to the first tee and enjoy the natural beauty of the course - one of only two in Europe to be awarded full Audubon status. Whether you choose to take your golfing break at home or abroad, you'll find plenty of courses in Europe to suit your skill and budget. And if you are fortunate enough to play on these top-ranked European golf courses, you are likely to make memories that will last a lifetime.
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