Travel Lifestyle Golf: Red Tee Tour proves to be a massive hit for Lady Golfers in the UK

With main sponsors being the Andalucian Tourist Board this ladies only golf tournament raised funds for Breast Cancer Care and bought together golf venues across Europe to give 130 ladies an event they not only competed in to win cracking prizes but also one they had fun at and will come back again next year - with their buddies.
Four host venues across the UK being Macdonald Cardrona, Close House, Staverton Park and Wokefield Park- all offering something different and exciting to the visiting golfers

THE HOST VENUES

Macdonald Cardona near Edinburgh saw a small number of ladies taking part in the Red Tee Tour on 29th July. Ideally located to base yourself whilst you explore the borders and Edinburgh this 18 hole golf hotel course offers a warm Scottish welcome, as well as good golf and comfortable hotel rooms.

Close House near Newcastle was our next venue to host the ladies tournament on 3rd August, a little known gem in the countryside just outside Newcastle offering 36 holes of great golf and a lovely hotel on site. A Lee Westward attached property is worth a visit any day.

7th August. Staverton Park in Northamptonshire was our next venue for the Red Tee Tour, a great little parkland course with hotel and conference facilities on site of this 18 hole golf course.

The final of our regional tournaments was at Wokefield Park near Reading in Berkshire. Bringing in the maximum number of ladies to this venue highlighted to the ladies what a great facility Wokefield Park is. Two hotels on site ensure guests are accommodated as they wish. An established 18 hole golf course wraps itself around one of the hotels and is easily located and accessible for London.
It was at this venue we did the draw for the golf holidays that had been given.
Four amazing venues in the UK coming together to provide the entrants an excellent opportunity to see more that their usual haunts, with accommodation at a special rate if required.

Across Europe stunning golf resorts offered golf holidays from 2 to 4 nights Bed and Breakfast and golf for two people:

THE GOLF HOLIDAY PRIZES

Dolce CampoReal is an extraordinarily beautiful and uniquely charming 18 holes golf course designed by the renowned Donald Steel. Lying in the midst of dramatic rolling hills and wood valleys, the course will challenge and delight even the most experienced players. The course winds through a natural landscape of beautiful valleys framed by vineyards. Enjoyable, beautiful and serene, it’s a course matched only by the 5 star Clubhouse and superb facilities. The stunning views greet you on invitingly elevated tees, while the undulating greens test both your judgement.

On the beautiful Island of Madeira is Casa Velha do Palheiro Casa Velha do Palheiro is a celebrated "Relais & Châteaux" 5 star Quinta with 37 rooms and a full Spa. Grounded next to the famous Palheiro Gardens and the stunning Palheiro Golf Course, Casa Velha offers their guests the possibility to tee off from the halfway house, located a short stroll from the hotel gate.

When, in the early 90’s between Olgiate and Solbiate Olona, Jack Nicklaus found himself in front of a land of around seventy acres that meant to be the golf course "Le Robinie", He did not have any doubts about what was done: dig, dig, dig. Le Robinie Golf Course is challenging field, not "punitive" where it is possible to play at any level and where anyone, from amateur to professional, can draw satisfaction in serine countryside.

Upon entering the premises of Penha Longa Resort, guests will experience why a hotel in Sintra, Portugal is the quintessential retreat. Set among rolling hills, lush gardens and tranquil mountain lakes, our 5-star resort offers a rare opportunity to explore the beauty of Portugal from a palazzo-style estate steeped in history, while enjoying elegant accommodations, world-class dining, championship golf and a lavish spa. This luxury Portugal resort and the breathtaking Estoril coastal region, is an area that has been enjoyed by royalty and foreign dignitaries since 14th century.

One of the most important and prestigious clubs in Spain, celebrates one hundred years of history from its origin in Pedralbes Barcelona in the year 1912. In July of 1912 the Real Club de Golf Pedralbes opened its doors. The king Alfonso XIII granted the title of Royal (Real) with which golf, as a sport was introduced into Cataluña. Throughout the years, the popularity in this sport and the expansion of the city forced plans for a new location.

Irelands Number 1 Golf Resort 2014 & Irish Open Venue 2013.

Located just 14 miles west of Dublin City Centre and 30 minutes from Dublin Airport, Carton is home to a stylish hotel, a luxurious spa and leisure suite and two of Ireland's finest championship golf courses.