With 2.25 million residents; Greater Manchester is a very large metropolitan City. It encompasses a total of ten boroughs and is a British hotspot for travellers and avid shoppers. Manchester generally experiences a maritime temperature with cool summers and mild winters.

Sixteen percent of employment is made up from the following sectors – Art, Tourism, Culture and Sport. This is the highest proportion of employment within the City. Culture as a whole here is very vibrant, diverse and entwines many different cultures together.

Nightlife is one of the best around Britain with many people visiting the City just on the weekend for the many clubs and bars.

Sport in Manchester is of a great importance. In 2002 it hosted the Commonwealth games which is annually watched by millions. In Football, Manchester United FC is their main components that play in many chief games. They also have a rugby union and a Cricket club. Horse racing and Golf are both major sports also.

For Golf, Manchester has around 32 clubs, which all offer great amenities. You are able to choose whether you would prefer to play the sport in Manchester’s rural areas or enjoy it nearer to the City. Amateur and Professional Golf is very sought after. If you are interested in a Golfing weekend break to the City, please browse our inner pages for further information.

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With a population of 629,676 according to the 2001 census Northamptonshire with its county town of Northampton is a stunning land of historic buildings and country houses. Often referred to as the county of spires and squires it has appeared on the TV show – The nature of Britain due to the splendour of the county.

There is a great history here including a whole array of great places of interest to visit. The economy is healthy making most profit through agricultural activity. The county has many public transports including bus and rail. The culture is more traditional then modern making it a good place for the more mature to visit although the metropolitan can be enjoyed by all ages.

In terms of Sport, Northamptonshire is home to many football teams the most prominent being the League One side Northampton Town. There is a rugby squad, cricket team and a major motor racing circuit based in Silverstone.

Golf is a popular sport with the locals and visitors as there are a number of courses to enjoy the game. We at Golf weekend breaks provide a selection of hotels in Northamptonshire including the Marriott. This stunning hotel has an indoor pool, a golf course overlooking a lake; great facilities in its 120 air conditioned rooms and is one of our best quality hotels located here. Take a look through our inner pages now to get a great deal on a golf weekend break in Northamptonshire.

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Herefordshire is a very historical and ceremonial county in the west midlands region of England. There is an estimated 50,000 inhabitants currently in the province with more and more residents arriving per year. The county is embedded with beautiful rural scenes with a large agricultural area, which primarily is known for its fruit and cider production.

Famous for being one of the UK’s 39 historical towns, it has a healthy economy with most revenue being created through agriculture – beef, fruit, dairy and potatoes to name a few.

Sports popular in Herefordshire principally include Golf. The reason being is that there are so many vicinities where one can enjoy the game. At present, there are nine golf clubs and there are future plans to create some more.

Avid Golfers that repeatedly visit Herefordshire have stated that it is one of the best UK golf locations around due to the picturesque splendour.

If you are interested in a golf weekend break in Herefordshire, please browse through to choose from one of our great value packages.

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Cambridgeshire is a county in England and encompasses a kind of culture split with a modern Cambridgeshire as well as a historic one. The province has an estimated 752,900 residents, with many located here so they are in vicinity to the very famous Cambridge University.

Most of the district is agricultural based with the economy impending from here. In terms of culture, there is a lot to do. People of all ages are able to enjoy themselves, as there are many places of interest to visit.

There is a brilliant history included here which dates all the way back to the 1800’s. The city has a local football team and sports of all variety are enjoyed here.

Golf is played frequently here as Cambridgeshire contains some beautiful golf courses. A great way to play golf in the county is to book a good value weekend package with ourselves.

Stay at the Menzies Cambridge Hotel and Golf Club, where you are able to enjoy 200 acres of pitcheresque courses, relax in the on site health club and enjoy their many brilliant guest amenities. For further information, please see the inner pages.

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Although Golf is a very relaxed sport and many enjoy it to unwind, some people can experience injuries from the game. Some of these injuries will only last a few days then disappear, however in some cases they may be persistent. Here at Golf weekend Break we have compiled a list of common injuries for you to be aware of:

Cramp
With any Sport or exercise you are likely to at times experience cramp. Cramps generally last from 2 – 5 minutes when the muscle suddenly shrinks and then stays stuck. The cause of this is because you have been using the same muscles for sometime, they will tire and cramp up. The cramp also occurs because you are loosing a lot of sweat. When playing Golf, we recommend you drink lots of water to maintain a good supply or moisture. If you experience cramp then stop what you are doing, so the muscle can once again relax and then you are able to carry on hopefully without any further pain. The most common areas that cramp occurs on the body are; the thigh, foot, stomach and hand.

Sore Muscle
Muscle sore occurs when your muscle unfortunately tears or stretches too much. This happens to your external cells and is not really nothing to worry about. With this you may be able to move properly but will feel a sore and pain when you do so. If the pain still occurs after a couple of days, then it is a good idea to visit the Hospital. Although massaging the area can also help greatly.

Muscle pain
When you complete an exercise and have been using the same muscle over and over, you will experience an ache or pain of some kind this is referred to as muscle pain. This pain is not really a deep pain and as soon as you leave it for a while Oxygen will start to circulate once more and you will feel better in time.

Enjoy your Golf and please don’t take this information as a scare tactic, its only to inform you of injuries you may occur and is really nothing serious.

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As a golfer or someone interested in Golf, you will know some kind of procedure in how to grip a golf club correctly. However there are usually many opinions on the correct procedure. Instructors, friends, family, whoever cannot actually train you how to this. It all depends on your self-experience and the way you feel best comfortable. Here at Golf weekend Breaks we have compiled a few tips to guide you in how to grip the golf club so that it will have better affect on the ball flight.

Grip is very important when playing Golf, this is because this is the only control you have through your hands and this is the only way that you can hit the ball to get that perfect swing.
We all have different tendency in the way we do things and Golf is the same. Some of us tend to hook the golf ball. If you do this then try the following method:

· With the club in your hand, move both hands towards the left, now ensure your palms are facing, and you are unable to see your knuckles on your left hand.

This will help you to aim better and this way you will have a better grip, in golf jargon
this is often referred to as a ‘weak grip’.

On the other hand if you have a tendency to slice the golf ball, try the subsequent:

· Move your two hands towards the right so you are now able to see the top of one or two knuckles. Both of your pals should be facing each other, you may need to adjust your hand grip slightly to complete this. In Golf jargon, this is referred to as strong grip.

As a tip, the way in which the direction the ball will swing depends on your gip. A loose grip will usually make the ball go off to the left; a tight grip will make it go off to the right.

So there, it is a few pointers to help you. Try having a practice and see the effect on your ball flight. Happy Golfing!

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