Nigel Burch played the professional circuit for years before turning that experience to building golf holidays for our clients. Few people anywhere have played more of the courses we sell.
Nigel’s Background
Golf got hold of Nigel early. He caddied alongside Bill Longmuir, who now plays on the European Senior Tour, and at 17 and 18 he teed it up as an amateur in the Open at Royal Troon and Royal Lytham. He was also one of the first British golfers awarded a scholarship to an American university, heading out to Iowa to study journalism.
After turning pro, Nigel joined the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, a country that has stayed close to his heart. “South Africa is a second home to me. I did well playing in the heat, and I made lots of good friends. I was Captain of the PGA in Natal for three years.”
International Golf
He kept travelling, playing the top courses alongside clients and putting what he learned straight into their itineraries. “I like putting itineraries together, and it’s a fantastic feeling creating golf holidays that people enjoy.”
“The country I didn’t know was France. Having played so many courses there now, I am not surprised that four French courses sit in the Top 10 in Europe (Morfontaine, Chantilly Vineuil, Fontainebleau and Les Bordes).”
Before you plan around that list, know this: Morfontaine remains firmly private, so for most visiting golfers the forest golf around Fontainebleau is the realistic prize. If that is the trip you want, we would base you at Chateau d’Augerville, a five-star chateau stay with its own course on the estate, from
“I enjoy looking for new destinations. There is nothing like going to a place and seeing it for myself.
“I got a real buzz when I went to Lithuania, to the Vilnius Grand Resort. It is so good. It is no wonder it was chosen to host the European Amateur Team Championships.”
Emerging Destinations
“Marrakech and Bulgaria are two other emerging golf destinations, keeping the old favourites on their toes.” He is right, with one caveat from us: Marrakech in July and August is fierce, so play it between October and April and you will see it at its best.
“I love doing my job. It’s the back nine of my working life. I enjoy meeting and talking to people, especially about golf. Our business runs on personal recommendation, and there is always an added pleasure when clients come back for another holiday.”
Nigel is happy to talk through courses, hotels and dates for a break hand-built around your plans, and he is always up for a round himself. Call the office on +44 (0)1277 284284.
What a golf break here costs by month, FR
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a golf holiday in Fontainebleau cost?
Hand-built golf breaks in Fontainebleau start from
Do you arrange flights to Fontainebleau?
Flights can be added as an ATOL-protected option, or you book your own and we handle everything on the ground — private transfers, tee times and buggies.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Every booking is financially protected through Protected Trust Services (PTS) — your money is held safely in trust until you have travelled. Flight-inclusive trips are also ATOL protected.
Can I tailor the trip?
Always. We don’t sell off-the-shelf packages — every Fontainebleau break is built personally around your group, your preferred courses and your dates.
Come and play with us
Wherever you're travelling from, you're welcome on a Golf Planet hosted tour — a small group, a host with you from the first tee to the last, and every round, transfer and dinner taken care of. You just bring the clubs.
