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Golf holidays in Belgium: a golfing selection box.
Taking a golf holiday in Belgium might not spring instantly to many golfer's minds, but with a broad range of parkland golf courses plus a few up on the coast, good connections to all parts of Europe and some stimulating cities to visit, Belgium is well worthy of consideration when planning your next European golfing break. True, the weather might not match the incessant sunshine of more southerly golfing destinations, but you will find the cooler Belgian climes ensure that golf courses maintain their verdancy throughout the Summer.
Although nowadays at the very centre of Europe, Belgium still remains a mystery to many people. The combination of cultures at this continental crossroads lends Belgium a very cosmopolitan feel. In the North of Belgium, Dutch and Flemish are the languages commonly spoken and the people have a correspondingly Teutonic approach to life: in the southern half of the country the language of choice is French and a more relaxed lifestyle is discernible. But whichever half of the country you head for, just about everybody speaks English in addition to their mother tongue, so there are rarely any Belgian communication problems!
Golf holidays in Waterloo
Waterloo, or more generally the province of Brabant-Walloon, has become the epicentre of golf in Belgium. The region has a dozen good quality golf courses within an hour's drive of the town ranging from exclusive Clubs like Royal Waterloo to more commercial Golf Clubs like Pierrepont, there is something to appeal to every class of golfer on holiday in Belgium.
The site of the famous 1815 battle between Napoleon and the British allies is today a fairly small town although slowly developing and spreading out towards the battlefields.
Golf holidays in Brugge, Zeebrugge (Zoute) and Ostend
In the North of Belgium, between the coast and charming town of Brugge , there are rich golf-pickings to be had. Around the Belgian ports of Oostende and Zeebrugge, the land
has only recently (geologically speaking) returned from the sea, so offers fairly flat sandy links style golfing with outbreaks of dunes here and there - perfect golfing terrain for links style courses like those at Royal Zoute and Royal Ostend.
If you would like to stay a night or two in the area there is only one spot for you to consider - Brugge, the 'Venice of Belgium'. A fabulous town seemingly designed for tourism with all manner of delights on your doorstep, architectural, historical, epicurean, nocturnal - and don't forget the 400 or so different beers on offer...
Golf holidays in Ghent & Oudenaarde
Just a little further east from Brugge, Ghent is another pretty Belgian town with aquatic foundations. Flemish architecture lines all the squares and the canals are busy with sightseeing boats buzzing tourists around town. As well as all this Flemish fun, there are alos four very good golf courses to play; all within half-an-hour of the city.
The three Golf Clubs around Ghent include two 'royals' at Latem and Oudenaarde, which are really rather special places, plus a very interesting newer addition at Waregem. If you need more golf that that, there are plenty on the way to and from Calais to break your journey to the Channel.
Golf holidays in Mons
Not far over the French border, Mons is one of Belgium’s more characterful, university towns that lends itself perfectly to tourism - even without the added joy of golf! Mons is the perfect size for strolling; the network of cobbled streets linking the squares and striking bell towers will become familiar even on just a one or two-night golf break.
There are some good golf courses around the city of Mons, the finest of which is undoubtedly Royal Hainaut Golf Club - an unassuming and extremely friendly club despite its 'Royal' title. The supporting group of golf courses Mont Garni and Mormal are respectable too, plus many of the Waterloo golf courses are within range of a visit to Mons. An excellent candidate for a short golf break to Belgium.
Golf holidays in Brussels
The city of Brussels is large but the centre is a delightful place to spend an afternoon shopping or wandering through the impressive squares. And it just happens to be within range of the excellent golf courses to the north of Waterloo - plus Royal Belgique, which is a real treat. We can arrange for small groups to play this ancient course that runs through a quasi-arboretum and is maintained to Kew Garden standards!
Belgian cuisine and sightseeing
The Belgians, supposedly famous for not being famous, will point out that their ecclesiastical ales (of which there are literally hundreds), chocolates and
mussels are second to none (difficult to argue with that!). And that there is plenty more on the tourist menu besides these highlights.
They will also be only too pleased to point out some of the other attractions of this intriguing coalition of contrasts and why it's a country so well worth discovering.
Getting to Belgium
From the South of England it could hardly be easier! A quick hop over or under the Channel and an hour's drive will have you on a Belgian Tee and ready to play.
From further north there are many flights into Brussels every day from where the whole of the country is within a short drive. Or there is an overnight ferry from Hull to Zeebrugge, which allows you the convenience of travelling in your own car with your own clubs and as much luggage as you can carry (or Belgian goodies you can carry back!).
