Participate in the EGTMA 'Martin's Golf Pass' Discovery by Martin's Hotels.
EGTMA members will stay in the wooded outskirts of Brussels at the Chateau Du Lac in Genval. This upscale 5* hotel in a 19th-century style castle is across from the Genval lake and a 10-minute walk from Genval train station. It's also 12 km from Musée Hergé, the cartoonist and creator of Tintin.
During the summer of 2015, 36 Charming guest rooms were completely renovated in an Urban Chic − a combination of romantic and vintage chic − style. The use of noble materials, the castle-inspired carpets, tones at once restrained and dynamic, the modern and subtly retro furnishings … all contribute to creating a space that unites comfort with well-being. The bathrooms evoke a Zen atmosphere set against organic elements (imitation wood floor, exposed rock in the shower). High Tech Equipment (large flat screen Smart television, USB plugs, Bluetooth connection). The new Charming rooms are provided with a double canopy bed or nicely appointed ‘twins’.
Over the past months, the Martin's Hotels Group, have also added some more properties to their hotel portfolio and would like to show golf in and around their hotels. The newest property, Martin's Red Hotel, home of the Red Devils, the Belgian National Football teams also houses their training facilities and this now brings the group offering up to 9 hotels with a total of 745 rooms.
During our visit, we will play two new courses with Mont Garni and Enghien and return to Golf de Hulencourt, one of Belgium's most prestigious venues. All these courses are easily accessible both from Brussels National Airport as Charleroi or Brussels South. Mont Garni and Enghien are located in the province of Hainaut, a former industrial and mining area, where tourism has now become one of the main contributors to the local economy.
Mont Garni, designed by Irishman Tom McAuley is a Par73 and one of the longest courses in Belgium. Laid out around a clubhouse built on Anglo-Norman remains, it meanders in and out of the hilly woodlands of Hainaut.
Enghien, a small town in the middle of the province of Hainaut now offers a full 18 hole golf course. Situated in the historic 'Parc d'Arenberg', the 18 Holes layout was designed by Belgian architect Bruno Steensels who also designed last time's venue Millennium Golf.
Hulencourt, built on historic grounds dating back to 930AD and around a historic fortified farmhouse, is owned by the Solvay family. Le Vallon, the 18-hole championship courses is designed by the French architect Jean-Manuel Rossi and has the characteristics of an 'inland links'.
Sunday 1st of May
Arrive at Brussels National or Charleroi Airport and transfer to Chateau Du Lac
Welcome Drink and Dinner at Chateau Du Lac and Overnight
Monday 2nd of May
Enjoy Breakfast at your hotel
Transfer to Golf de Enghien (at 9:45 - 45 min) for an 11:00 tee time
Lunch at Enghien Golf Club plus possible Tour of the Martin's Red Hotel, home of the Red Devils, Belgium's National Football teams
Return to Chateau Du Lac and Overnight
Tuesday 3rd of May
Enjoy Breakfast at your hotel + lunch packet provided
Transfer to Hulencourt Golf Club (at 8:45 - 30 min) for a 9:45 tee time
Drinks at Hulencourt Golf Club - transfer to Martin's Grand Hotel
Workshop / Networking with golf directors and hotel managers about the Martin's Golf Pass at the Martin's Grand Hotel, Waterloo followed by dinner
Return to Chateau Du Lac and Overnight
Wednesday 4th of May
Enjoy Breakfast at your hotel + lunch packed provided
Transfer to Mont Garni GC (at 9:30 - 1hr) for 11:00 tee time
Drinks at Mont Garni Golf and Return to Chateau Du Lac, Final Dinner and Overnight
Thursday 5th of May
Enjoy Breakfast at your hotel - Transfers to the airport(s)