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Golf that gives you a good week, not a hard lesson

Every operator in this business sells you a stern test. Most golfers are not looking for one. If you play off eighteen, if the knees are not what they were, or if you would simply rather not lose six balls before lunch, this is the list. We rated every course we sell by the USGA method: these are the ones a scratch golfer plays at or under par, with a slope below average. We name them, and we give you the number.

Rated by the USGA method. Only courses a scratch golfer plays at or under par, with a below-average slope. 24 places qualify.

Fairmont St Andrews Hotel, St Andrews

United Kingdom

Gentle by the numbers: The Eden at St Andrews Golf Course (slope 113), Crail Golfing Society, Fife (slope 107)
18 courses within 30 minutes
49 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£370

(≈ €425)

(≈ $495)

(≈ CA$695)

(≈ AU$705)

(≈ NZ$855)

(≈ CHF 395)

(≈ kr 4,835)

(≈ kr 4,785)

(≈ kr 3,235)

per person

Finca Cortesin Hotel, Casares

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Real Club de Golf Guadalmina (Sur & Norte) (slope 114)
17 courses within 30 minutes
61 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£1,680

(≈ €1,965)

(≈ $2,245)

(≈ CA$3,185)

(≈ AU$3,235)

(≈ NZ$3,905)

(≈ CHF 1,815)

(≈ kr 21,985)

(≈ kr 21,755)

(≈ kr 14,705)

per person

H10 Estepona Palace Hotel

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Real Club de Golf Guadalmina (Sur & Norte) (slope 114)
17 courses within 30 minutes
57 minutes from the airport

5 nights · 3 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£665

(≈ €775)

(≈ $885)

(≈ CA$1,255)

(≈ AU$1,275)

(≈ NZ$1,545)

(≈ CHF 715)

(≈ kr 8,705)

(≈ kr 8,605)

(≈ kr 5,815)

per person

The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa, Marbella

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113)
16 courses within 30 minutes
41 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£420

(≈ €485)

(≈ $555)

(≈ CA$795)

(≈ AU$805)

(≈ NZ$975)

(≈ CHF 455)

(≈ kr 5,495)

(≈ kr 5,435)

(≈ kr 3,675)

per person

Hard Rock Hotel Marbella

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113)
16 courses within 30 minutes
40 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£325

(≈ €375)

(≈ $435)

(≈ CA$615)

(≈ AU$625)

(≈ NZ$755)

(≈ CHF 345)

(≈ kr 4,245)

(≈ kr 4,205)

(≈ kr 2,845)

per person

Barcelo Occidental Banus, Puerto Banus

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113)
16 courses within 30 minutes
39 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£355

(≈ €415)

(≈ $475)

(≈ CA$665)

(≈ AU$675)

(≈ NZ$825)

(≈ CHF 375)

(≈ kr 4,645)

(≈ kr 4,595)

(≈ kr 3,105)

per person

Scores Hotel, St Andrews

United Kingdom

Gentle by the numbers: The Eden at St Andrews Golf Course (slope 113), Crail Golfing Society, Fife (slope 107)
16 courses within 30 minutes
48 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£1,230

(≈ €1,435)

(≈ $1,645)

(≈ CA$2,325)

(≈ AU$2,365)

(≈ NZ$2,855)

(≈ CHF 1,325)

(≈ kr 16,095)

(≈ kr 15,925)

(≈ kr 10,765)

per person

The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews

United Kingdom

Gentle by the numbers: The Eden at St Andrews Golf Course (slope 113), Crail Golfing Society, Fife (slope 107)
16 courses within 30 minutes
48 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£865

(≈ €1,015)

(≈ $1,155)

(≈ CA$1,635)

(≈ AU$1,665)

(≈ NZ$2,005)

(≈ CHF 935)

(≈ kr 11,315)

(≈ kr 11,195)

(≈ kr 7,575)

per person

Puento Romano Beach Resort, Marbella

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113)
15 courses within 30 minutes
36 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£460

(≈ €535)

(≈ $615)

(≈ CA$865)

(≈ AU$885)

(≈ NZ$1,065)

(≈ CHF 495)

(≈ kr 6,015)

(≈ kr 5,955)

(≈ kr 4,025)

per person

Amare Beach Hotel, Marbella

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113)
14 courses within 30 minutes
33 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£490

(≈ €575)

(≈ $655)

(≈ CA$925)

(≈ AU$945)

(≈ NZ$1,135)

(≈ CHF 525)

(≈ kr 6,415)

(≈ kr 6,345)

(≈ kr 4,285)

per person

Los Monteros Spa & Golf Resort, Marbella

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113)
14 courses within 30 minutes
30 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£445

(≈ €515)

(≈ $595)

(≈ CA$835)

(≈ AU$855)

(≈ NZ$1,025)

(≈ CHF 475)

(≈ kr 5,825)

(≈ kr 5,755)

(≈ kr 3,895)

per person

La Cala Resort Hotel, Mijas

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113)
14 courses within 30 minutes
21 minutes from the airport

4 nights · 3 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£725

(≈ €845)

(≈ $965)

(≈ CA$1,365)

(≈ AU$1,395)

(≈ NZ$1,685)

(≈ CHF 785)

(≈ kr 9,485)

(≈ kr 9,385)

(≈ kr 6,345)

per person

Hotel Lima, Marbella

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113)
14 courses within 30 minutes
34 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£430

(≈ €495)

(≈ $575)

(≈ CA$815)

(≈ AU$825)

(≈ NZ$995)

(≈ CHF 465)

(≈ kr 5,625)

(≈ kr 5,565)

(≈ kr 3,765)

per person

Hotel Exe Estepona Thalasso & Spa

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Real Club de Golf Guadalmina (Sur & Norte) (slope 114)
13 courses within 30 minutes
47 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£405

(≈ €475)

(≈ $535)

(≈ CA$765)

(≈ AU$775)

(≈ NZ$935)

(≈ CHF 435)

(≈ kr 5,295)

(≈ kr 5,245)

(≈ kr 3,545)

per person

La Zambra, Mijas

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113), Real Guadalhorce Club de Golf (slope 112)
12 courses within 30 minutes
17 minutes from the airport

4 nights · 3 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£875

(≈ €1,025)

(≈ $1,165)

(≈ CA$1,655)

(≈ AU$1,685)

(≈ NZ$2,035)

(≈ CHF 945)

(≈ kr 11,455)

(≈ kr 11,325)

(≈ kr 7,655)

per person

Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort, Benahavis

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Atalaya Golf & Country Club, Marbella (slope 112), Real Club de Golf Guadalmina (Sur & Norte) (slope 114)
11 courses within 30 minutes
46 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£725

(≈ €845)

(≈ $965)

(≈ CA$1,365)

(≈ AU$1,395)

(≈ NZ$1,685)

(≈ CHF 785)

(≈ kr 9,485)

(≈ kr 9,385)

(≈ kr 6,345)

per person

Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa Hotel, Merseyside

United Kingdom

Gentle by the numbers: Formby Ladies Golf Club, Southport (slope 104), Hesketh Golf Club, Southport (slope 115)
11 courses within 30 minutes
26 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£300

(≈ €345)

(≈ $395)

(≈ CA$565)

(≈ AU$575)

(≈ NZ$695)

(≈ CHF 325)

(≈ kr 3,925)

(≈ kr 3,885)

(≈ kr 2,625)

per person

Malmaison Liverpool

United Kingdom

Gentle by the numbers: Formby Ladies Golf Club, Southport (slope 104), Hesketh Golf Club, Southport (slope 115)
10 courses within 30 minutes
11 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£455

(≈ €525)

(≈ $605)

(≈ CA$855)

(≈ AU$875)

(≈ NZ$1,055)

(≈ CHF 485)

(≈ kr 5,955)

(≈ kr 5,885)

(≈ kr 3,975)

per person

Barcelo Occidental Fuengirola

Spain

Gentle by the numbers: Santana Golf, Mijas (slope 113), Real Guadalhorce Club de Golf (slope 112)
9 courses within 30 minutes
16 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Half board

from

£185

(≈ €215)

(≈ $245)

(≈ CA$345)

(≈ AU$355)

(≈ NZ$425)

(≈ CHF 195)

(≈ kr 2,415)

(≈ kr 2,395)

(≈ kr 1,615)

per person

The Waterfront Hotel Southport

United Kingdom

Gentle by the numbers: Formby Ladies Golf Club, Southport (slope 104), Hesketh Golf Club, Southport (slope 115)
8 courses within 30 minutes
32 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£615

(≈ €715)

(≈ $815)

(≈ CA$1,165)

(≈ AU$1,185)

(≈ NZ$1,425)

(≈ CHF 665)

(≈ kr 8,045)

(≈ kr 7,965)

(≈ kr 5,385)

per person

Malmaison Leeds

United Kingdom

Gentle by the numbers: Sand Moor Golf Club, Yorkshire (slope 115), Howley Hall Golf Club, Yorkshire (slope 114)
4 courses within 30 minutes
58 minutes from the airport

3 nights · 2 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£370

(≈ €425)

(≈ $495)

(≈ CA$695)

(≈ AU$705)

(≈ NZ$855)

(≈ CHF 395)

(≈ kr 4,835)

(≈ kr 4,785)

(≈ kr 3,235)

per person

The Romanos, Costa Navarino

Greece

Gentle by the numbers: The Dunes Course, Costa Navarino (slope 114), The Bay Course, Costa Navarino (slope 110)
2 courses within 30 minutes
27 minutes from the airport

5 nights · 3 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£1,095

(≈ €1,285)

(≈ $1,465)

(≈ CA$2,075)

(≈ AU$2,105)

(≈ NZ$2,545)

(≈ CHF 1,185)

(≈ kr 14,335)

(≈ kr 14,175)

(≈ kr 9,585)

per person

Westin Resort Costa Navarino, Greece

Greece

Gentle by the numbers: The Dunes Course, Costa Navarino (slope 114), The Bay Course, Costa Navarino (slope 110)
2 courses within 30 minutes
27 minutes from the airport

5 nights · 3 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£1,055

(≈ €1,235)

(≈ $1,405)

(≈ CA$1,995)

(≈ AU$2,025)

(≈ NZ$2,445)

(≈ CHF 1,135)

(≈ kr 13,805)

(≈ kr 13,665)

(≈ kr 9,235)

per person

W Costa Navarino, Greece

Greece

Gentle by the numbers: The Dunes Course, Costa Navarino (slope 114), The Bay Course, Costa Navarino (slope 110)
2 courses within 30 minutes
25 minutes from the airport

5 nights · 3 rounds of golf · Bed and breakfast

from

£1,075

(≈ €1,255)

(≈ $1,435)

(≈ CA$2,035)

(≈ AU$2,065)

(≈ NZ$2,495)

(≈ CHF 1,155)

(≈ kr 14,065)

(≈ kr 13,915)

(≈ kr 9,405)

per person

Every place here is one we already sell, on the packages we already run. What is new is that we measured the ground, counted the courses and read the water — so we can tell you the golf around you is flat and holds almost no water, by name, before you book.