The Rise Of Belgian Golf – The Top Golf Courses In Belgium
Considering Belgium’s long history of playing a golf, it’s strange that the country has yet to take off as the golfing hotspot it thoroughly deserves to be. A variant of golf has been played in Belgium since the 14th-Century, the weather is mild, the courses are located close together, it’s a short distance from England and, of course, the beer and chocolate are legendary! These all add up to ensure that golf holidays in Belgium are perfect for anyone wanting a quick break out of England without having to travel for hours…But what are the golf courses in Belgium which the wanabe golfer needs to play while? There are plenty to choose from (according to the Royal Belgian Golf Federation, there are 78 affiliated clubs!) so even the most fussy golfer is bound to find at least one or two to their tastes. As ever, we’ve done our research and here are a few of my favourites for those looking to take a golf break in Belgium:
Royal Zoute Golf Club
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Dominating the city center is the tower of St. Rumbold’s Cathedral, where if you’re up for it, you can climb the 514 steps to the top for a magnificent view of the old town. Mechelen was an important city in the Middle Ages, and much evidence of this remains. There are over 300 listed monuments, which includes some fabulous architectural specimens, among them eight historical Church buildings.
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Antwerp is not a tourist city per se, however it is a bustling place that offers much interest and entertainment to visitors, with a great night life, a wide array of restaurants and top notch shopping opportunities. There are also many historical architectural buildings to take in, most notably the massive 14th-century Cathedral of our Lady which to this day remains the tallest building in the city. The Church of St. James has a stunning interior of Baroque design and houses the tomb of the famous painter Rubens.