Follow the pros across the globe

With the US Open teeing off on 12th June and long summer days ahead, golf fans will be spoilt for choice between watching Tiger on TV or heading to the course to play a few rounds themselves. But for real golf lovers there is a third option – being part of the action by watching the game ‘on location’.

Flight Centre’s travel specialists have put together a range of deals to enable the sporting traveller to watch this year’s most prestigious golf tournaments from the fairway.

To book any of these deals, visit flightcentre.co.uk.

Improve your swing in San Diego – 7 nights from £739
Tee off your summer and work on your tan with a trip to California. While there you can see the PGA’s finest compete at the US Open at the famous Torrey Pines Golf Club from 12th to 15th June. Flight Centre is offering seven nights’ accommodation at the 3* Four Points by Sheraton San Diego from £739 per person, including return flights. This deal is valid for travel until 30th June and is bookable until 20th June.

Practise putting in Paris – 4 nights from £279
Add something new to the traditional short break to Paris with a round of golf. Head out between 26th and 29th June for the Open de Paris as well as the chance to take in the sites of one of the world’s most cultural cities. Flight Centre is offering four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the 3* Quality Hotel Paris Orleans from £279 per person, including return flights. This deal is valid for travel between 20th and 30th June and is bookable until 15th June. BONUS Stay 4 nights, pay 3.

Make a birdie in Michigan – 7 nights from £819
Detroit hosts some of the USA’s largest and most ornate skyscrapers so why not make your way to the famous Motor City and visit the likes of the Fisher Building or Cadillac Place? While there, wannabe golf pros can follow their idols and watch the US PGA Championship at Oakland Hills between 7th and 10th August. Flight Centre is offering seven nights’ accommodation at the 3* Best Western Greenfield Inn from £819 per person, including return flights. This deal is valid for travel between 5th and 12th August and is bookable until 30th June.

Pitch and putt in Portugal – 7 nights from £199
The Algarve is a hot spot for UK golf lovers all year round with its multitude of courses, good weather and short flight time from home. Come 16th October, the resort becomes even more popular with the Portugal Masters on from three days and golf stars flooding in to town to try and claim the big prize. If you want to grab a piece of the action, Flight Centre is offering seven nights’ accommodation at the 3* Rio Apartments from £199 per person, including return flights. This deal is valid for travel between 1st and 31st October and is bookable until 30th June.

Chip and run in China – 7 nights from £719
For those in search of a more exotic golfing experience, why not head to China and the HSBC Championships which are played between 6th and 9th November? Watch the top players battle it out for the title by day and sample the delights of Shanghai by night. Flight Centre is offering seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai from £719 per person, including return flights. This deal is valid for travel between 1st and 30th November and is bookable until 30th June.