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Old Head Renaissance
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Bandon Dunes
Kiawah Island
Cannes Mougin
Valderrama
3. THE
COLLECTION
INTRODUCTION
Over the past ten years XSEM has built an extensive portfolio
of unique golf venues, giving our clients exclusive experiences
at some of the fi nest places to play golf around the world.
We are passionate about golf and our in depth knowledge, extensive contact
base and obsession for the sport makes us perfectly placed to run a VIP trip
for you and your select group of guests.
VENUES
3. Bandon Dunes Bandon, Oregon, USA
5. Cannes Mougin Côte d’Azur, Cannes, France
7. Kiawah Island Charleston, South Carolina, USA
9. Old Head Old Head, County Cork, Ireland
11. Renaissance Dirleton, North Berwick, Scotland
13. Valderrama Sotogrande, Cadiz, Spain
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5. Bandon Dunes
Location Bandon, Oregon, USA
Length 6,732 Yards
Par 72
Golf as it was meant to be...
True links courses are rare. To have five of the best in the
world at one resort is a privilege. Everything at Bandon Dunes
has been created with the golf experience in mind.
It began in 1999 with the opening of Bandon
Dunes. Designed by Scotsman David McLay Kidd,
the course is perched on a bluff high above the
Pacific Ocean. Bandon Dunes unfolds along
pristine native dunes where expansive ocean
views are revealed on nearly every hole. The
course is completely natural and routed through
an environment of indigenous vegetation. Beyond
breathtaking scenery lies the game of golf in its
truest form. This is a thinker’s course. Winds are
ever-present, and the varying elements create a
new experience each time you play.
Accommodation
It doesn’t take long to get comfortable at Bandon Dunes.
Our overnight accommodation provides a refuge of relative
seclusion in a variety of options that are sure to revive you
for the next day. The resort offers many lodging options
to suit your needs, varying from single accommodation
in The Lodge and Inn to our spacious four-bedroom
Grove Cottages.
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7. Cannes Mougin
Location Côte d’Azur, Cannes, France
Length 6,315 Yards
Par 72
Located 20 minutes from Nice-Côte d’Azur airport and 10
minutes from Cannes, this privately run club nestles at the
heart of Valmasque forest. Its superb and slightly hilly layout
is crossed by a river and numerous water obstacles and is
a not-to-be-missed golfing experience!
The current clubhouse has been integrated into
the original picturesque building, formerly a
17th century oil mill, especially, in the reception,
wooden presses dated from 1836, remind us of the
original character of the building. Modern locker
rooms have been installed within these walls, pro-viding
all the comfort and luxury that is expected
of such a prestigious club. Large and luxurious, the
clubhouse is very cozy and the large bay windows
of the restaurant provide a beautiful view of the
fairways of the 1st and the 18th with the Alpes
in the background.
Le Mas Candille
Le Mas Candille is a luxury 5 Star hotel that offers 45 rooms,
including seven suites. Each room has been individually
designed using flair and imagination to produce a perfect
combination of tradition and modernity.
This 18th century converted farmhouse holds 19 of these
cosy Provençal styled bedrooms, which are elegantly fitted
and some open onto a terrace with views of the garden
or Grasse and the pre-Alps.
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9. The Ocean Course
Location Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Length 7,356 Yards
Par 72
The Ocean Course offers panoramic ocean views on every
hole and an unrivalled sense of golf history and traditions.
Pete Dye returned to the resort in 2002 and 2003 to renovate
his windswept masterpiece, moving the 18th green even
closer to the ocean’s edge.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s unmatched
golf experience offers a unique combination
of distinctive golf courses, a spectacularly
beautiful natural setting near historic Charleston,
luxurious resort amenities and gracious hospitality.
Selected as the No. 1 Golf Resort on the U.S.
Mainland by the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’
Choice Survey and as No. 1 Golf Resort in the
U.S. by the 2009 Andrew Harper Readers’ Choice
Awards, we are totally committed to the game
of golf and those who play it at every level.
Accommodation
Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers a diverse collection of
accommodation enhanced by exceptional levels of service:
• Our resort villas, situated throughout the island’s
10,000 beautiful acres, provide an array of options
• Private homes provide a similar range of options highlighted
by our Premier Homes, an exclusive selection of spectacular
residences that offer the ultimate in privacy and luxury
• The Sanctuary, our AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star
award-winning oceanfront hotel and spa, offers a
magnificent seaside setting and truly luxurious amenities.
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11. Old Head Links
Location Old Head, County Cork, Ireland
Length 7,200 Yards
Par 72
The Old Head Golf Links is one of the most remarkable
developments ever conceived in the history of golf.
An Atlantic promontory that will never be rivalled in
terms of drama and beauty. It is built on a 220-acre diamond
of land, jutting out over two miles into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Old Head of Kinsale is home to a World-Class
Private Championship Golf Course and Luxury
Accommodation.
The brainchild of John and Patrick O’Connor,
the Club has developed into one of the most
recognised and sought after golf experiences
anywhere on earth. It is a sanctuary for those
seeking the finest in personalised service.
Ballinacurra House
Set within a walled garden with 10 foot-high stone walls,
security gates and 40 acres of woodland and lawns,
this 18th Century luxury Cork country mansion brings
back old-world opulence and personal service in a modern
and totally private way.
Our exclusive-use estate offers all of the luxuries you
would expect in any five-star setting, but we do not have
the downsides of a hotel or guesthouse – sharing with
people you do not know.
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13. RenaissanceClub
The Renaissance Club
Location Dirleton, North Berwick, Scotland
Length 7,300 Yards
Par 71
The Renaissance Club nestles on 300 acres of the famous
golfing coastline of the Firth of Forth, at one time it made
up a portion of the 1000 acres of Archerfield Estate, a famous
and historic property that includes an old manor home from
the 17th century.
The Renaissance Club was founded on respect for
the traditions of the game. Tom Doak was hired
to create a world-class course with regard to his
renowned ability to move very little earth;
showcasing the natural features of an incredible
property such as Renaissance. The condition of
the course is paramount and has already resulted
in the Renaissance Club being approached with
regard to hosting major international tournaments.
Accommodation
Throughout your stay at Renaissance you will be attended to
by the personal guest services team who are on hand to assist
you with any special requests.
As well as the exclusive private rooms, you will have access
to the dining room, bar and private dining area. Catering is
available throughout the day, with all facilities offering stunning
views towards The Bass Rock to the east and The Firth of Forth
to the west.
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15. Golf Club de Valderrama
Location Sotogrande, Cadiz, Spain
Length 6,392 Yards
Par 71
No championship course in modern times has so swiftly
achieved such recognition. As early as 1988, Valderrama began
to host the newly-launched Volvo Masters and in 1997 hosted
the 32nd Ryder Cup, making it the only club ever to have hosted
the event outside its traditional homelands, USA and Britain.
Everybody has heard about Valderrama
“the Augusta of Europe” but its success is really
down to Jaime Ortiz-Patino and a few of his golfing
mates. In 1985, the industrialist billionaire bought
what was then a fairly average course. He then
spent an absolute fortune on it and now it’s one
of the best courses in the world.
Accommodation
Hotel Finca Cortesin is designed to enchant every one of
the senses. The hotel’s fresh but grand design is inspired
by traditional Andalusian architecture and gives every area
a big, bright and luxuriously spacious feel that is so rare
in Europe. Built around two principle courtyards with palatial
proportions, the hotel has 67 large, luminous and exquisitely
designed suites.
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16. XSEM’s Head of Golf is Neil Turley, current PGA
professional, Ex Touring Professional and
ex-Director of Golf for Gary Player.
Neil has played golf all over the world and has
a vast experience of organising and delivering
golf tournaments at every level.
T. 0113 394 6130
M. 07435 042 202
E. golf@xsem.co.uk
W. www.xsem.co.uk
