Midlands and East Coast Tour

7 nights, 6 rounds of golf. Enjoy the contrast of top level heathland and parkland courses in Central England, followed by classic links golf on the beautiful Norfolk coastline.

 
 
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Day 1
Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel, Warwickshire
 
 

Set in the rolling Warwickshire countryside, this hotel offers the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, whilst still being convenient for the Heart of England with its many attractions. Relaxation is the main aim with the hotel's extensive Leisure Club, including an 18 metre swimming pool and a Health and Beauty Salon. In addition tennis courts and a croquet lawn are available for guests to enjoy.  The Forest of Arden is one of the UK's premier golf venues and is proud to host the British Masters on the Arden Championship Course. 

 
       
 
Day 2
Arden Course
 
 

When it comes to England's top inland championship golf courses, the Arden course is right up there with the very best. Tthis top venue, situated just four miles from Birmingham International Airport, is quite simply a sensational test of golf. The championship course enjoys magnificent surroundings and is set in the 10,000 acre Packington Estate. It is also the annual host to the British Masters on the European Tour and is generally regarded as one of the finest venues on the European Tour's International Schedule.

 
       
 
Day 3
The Belfry, Brabazon Course
 
 

Famous around the world for its association with the Ryder Cup, the Belfry is home to the Brabazon Course, quite simply, one of the Europe's finest. The course has two holes which have been popularised by television - the 10th and 18th. The former is a unique short par four, with water running along the right hand side. The 18th is another hole totally dominated by water. This dramatic, par four closing hole, rewards the brave, and has seen more Ryder Cup emotion than any other hole in the world.

 
       
 
Day 4
Whittington Heath
 
 

Originally founded in 1816, Whittington Heath is tucked away on an elevated heathland plateau in middle England. A completely underrated and relatively unknown heathland delight, It's a quintessential "hidden gem" and should be savoured. Sandy, springy ground is ideal for golf and there's plenty of it at Whittington Heath. The course wends its way through tangly heather and gorse, and you'll need to keep on the straight and narrow to score well. This course provides a real test for golfers of all levels.

 
       
 
Day 5
The Lifeboat Inn, Norfolk
 
 
The Lifeboat Inn has been a welcome sight for the weary traveller for centuries - roaring open fires on a frosty night, real ales and a hearty meal awaiting. The Summer brings its own charm - a cool beer, gazing over open meadows to the harbour, and rolling white horses gently breaking upon Thornham's sandy beach beyond. The original character has been retained, whilst now offering some twentieth century comforts that will make your stay all the more relaxing.   
       
 
Sheringham Golf club
 
 

Sheringham is located high on the clifftops on an undulating thin sliver of land, wedged between the North Sea cliff edge and the North Norfolk Railway. Steam trains occasionally rattle past the course, set an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The club was originally founded in 1891with nine holes, extending to 18 holes in 1898. The best holes are undoubtedly those that run close to the edge of the cliffs. The English Ladies Close Amateur Championship has been played at Sheringham on three occasions.

 
       
 
Day 6
Hunstanton Golf Club
 
 

Set along the shores of The Wash, Hunstanton provides links golf at its very best with greens that are the envy of every self-respecting club in the land. For all the many fine courses that can be found in East Anglia, where the light soil is ideal for golf, Hunstanton outranks them all. This is reflected in the substantial number championships that have been held here. The links has more than its share of intimidation, such as the cavernous bunker in front of the first tee, and another deep pit in front of the par-3 6th.

 
       
 
Day 7
Royal West Norfolk
 
 

Founded in 1892, Royal West Norfolk is a classic links course. Squeezed beautifully between Brancaster Bay and the salt marshes, Royal West Norfolk truly is a peaceful golf links. The course plays on a narrow strip of links-land which gets cut off at high tide, turning it into an island.  If you are lucky enough to play the course during high tide, you are in for a treat; you feel delightfully isolated; just hearing the sound of the wind, seagulls, the clinking of stays and the flapping of boat sails. With huge sleeper-faced bunkers, fast greens and that beautiful links turf, this is a magical place.

 
       
 
Day 8
Depart