Get golfing inspiration from one of the most famous golf competitions in the world, and play on courses that have hosted the Ryder Cup!

This week sees the start of The Solheim Cup. Held every two years, the event has grown into the most highly coveted trophy in women's professional golf team competition, and for the golfers amongst us it's a little inspiration for that next golf and spa break.

For those of us at home and watching The Open Championship on the TV this month, if you're feeling inspired to try your hand on the golf course, these are some of our top golf and spa recommendations.

As part of our Real Men Relax initiative this month, one man explains how joining the world of spa has given him a new perspective on wellness.

From the romantic highlands to the rugged coast, Scotland is a a magical destination that captures the imagination of all who visit. Once you've been you're guaranteed to be a devotee - add to that world-renowned golf courses and leading spa destinations, and you will never look back.

Whether you're a beginner or already know the ropes, now's a great time to get into golf - on your own, with the family, with friends, as The Masters gets into full swing.

Looking for a golfing getaway with friends? Perhaps a weekend for two where you can really enjoy time to yourselves? Sometimes you want all the luxury of a hotel but with a little more privacy - that's where these self-catering golf and spa retreats come into their own.

Sometimes one golf course just isn't enough. Perhaps you're a pro and you want plenty of opportunity to challenge yourself during your weekend away. Maybe you're an enthusiastic beginner and you want to try your hand across the greens. These are the spa hotels with multiple golf courses and golf facilities on site.

For those who want to try golf for the first time, spa and golf destinations with practise facilities are a particularly great idea because they have the kit and the space to give it a go without having to invest in everything before you try your hand. Here are some of our favourite golf and spa destinations where practise makes perfect.

For those who want to take their game up a notch and combine their spa break with an exceptional round of golf, a spa hotel with its own championship golf course is hard to beat. Across the UK, spa hotels are blessed with some of the most famous courses to play on as well as adjacent facilities for those who want to learn, practice and improve their swing. Here are some of our favourite spa hotels with championship golf courses.