The founder of The Wandering Golfers, Ben grew up on the links of Scotland learning the game from his beloved Grandpa. Previously a writer and broadcaster for The Times and BBC
Invited to play Bone Valley Streamsong before its 2027 grand opening, we walked David McLay Kidd's new Central Florida course with caddies, alligators and a fossilised shark's tooth for company. Here is our review of wild dunes, rollercoaster greens and a round that left us asking: is it really over?…
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Some golf shots you remember for where your ball lands. Others, for where you were when you hit them. The opening tee shot at Machrihanish Golf Club belongs firmly in the latter category. The beach arcs away to the left. The Atlantic stretches beyond it. Ahead, the fairway bends around the curve of…
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More than 30 years after I last played Cawder Golf Club with my grandfather, I returned with my 14-year-old son beside me. What followed was more than a round of golf: it was a journey through memory, family, belonging and the enduring places that somehow keep those we love close…
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At Carradale Golf Club, nine holes above the Kilbrannan Sound became an afternoon our family will never forget. There were blind shots, breathtaking views and a six-year-old chasing his ball with uncontainable joy. This little corner of Kintyre offers a proper golfing challenge and a chance to feel like a kid again.…
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Alwoodley Golf Club is where Dr Alister MacKenzie’s journey as a golf course architect began. Returning to his first design, we explore the bold greens, strategic bunkering, natural routing and timeless principles that later shaped Augusta National, Cypress Point, Royal Melbourne and some of the greatest courses in the game.…
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Durness Golf Club is one of Scotland's most remote and unforgettable golf experiences. Set above Balnakeil Bay on the NC500, this nine-hole links offers vast landscapes, wild terrain and breathtaking coastal views. It is not just a round of golf, but a journey into one of the game’s most remarkable settings.…
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With the centenary Ryder Cup heading to Adare Manor in 2027, golf in Limerick is ready for its moment. But beyond Ireland’s most exclusive resort lies a richer, warmer and more accessible trip, built around Shannon Airport, Limerick city, Dromoland Castle, Limerick Golf Club, Ballyneety and the wider Ryder Cup region.…
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Reay Golf Club is the most northerly 18-hole links course on the British mainland, a historic links which is located on Scotland’s iconic NC500 route. Founded in 1893, shaped by James Braid’s influence and sustained by local commitment, it offers coastal holes, community spirit and a powerful sense of place.…
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Our incredible NC500 golf trip took us through the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands, from Royal Dornoch and Tain to Golspie, Durness and Reay. Along the way we traversed remote roads, stayed in unforgettable hotels, walked on white-sand beaches, and experienced a magical Scottish golf adventure like no other…
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The Arccos Smart Laser Rangefinder is more than a traditional golf laser. It combines laser yardages, live weather, slope, app integration and AI Strategy to deliver personalised “Plays Like” distances. But is the Arccos rangefinder worth the subscription, and who is it really for? This is our honest, first-hand review…
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A full, first-hand review of The Stack System after 10 weeks of testing. I reveal my real swing speed gains, extra carry distance, on-course results, pros, cons, discount code and whether this data-driven golf speed training system is genuinely worth the investment for serious golfers. Will it really work for you?…
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Links House at Royal Dornoch remains one of the most special places to stay in Scottish golf. On our second visit, with the club’s striking new clubhouse now framing the view beyond the 1st tee, it felt like the ideal place to experience both the timeless magic and evolving story of Dornoch.…
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Tradition and romance are synonymous with Prestwick. This is, after all, the birthplace of The Open Championship itself. It may have hosted the last of its 24 Opens in 1925, but the significance of this club to our game, and the aura which surrounds it, endures to this very day.…
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Pinehurst Golf Course is actually more much than one course. This resort is the legendary Cradle of American Golf in North Carolina. From the iconic Pinehurst No. 2 and No. 4 to The Cradle short course, this is where golf’s past and future meet. Experience world-class golf, Southern charm, and timeless beauty in…
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The Cradle Pinehurst is one of the most joyful golf experiences in America, a nine-hole short course where great design, relaxed atmosphere, and pure fun come together brilliantly. Created by Gil Hanse at Pinehurst Resort, it offers unforgettable golf, free replays, and a reminder of what the game should feel like…
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National Golf Links of America is one of the most revered and exclusive golf courses in the world, set beside Peconic Bay near Southampton, New York. Designed by C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1911, it is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential courses in American golf history…
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Few places capture the spirit of golf like the West Links at North Berwick in East Lothian. Set along the coastline to the east of Edinburgh in Scotland, it blends history, originality, and joy in equal measure. Play it once and you’ll be hooked; play it again and you’ll never want to stop…
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Cypress Point Club is one of the most exclusive and beautiful golf clubs in the world. Set on California’s Monterey Peninsula, Dr Alister MacKenzie’s masterpiece is famed for its dramatic ocean holes, towering pines, and timeless design, making Cypress Point a bucket-list course for golfers everywhere, even if few ever play it…
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There are no ocean views, towering dunes, sheer cliffs or plunging valleys and yet, Pine Valley Golf Club in the US state of New Jersey, has consistently been ranked the No 1 golf course in the world not just for years, but decades. The likes of Cypress Point in California, Augusta National in…
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Pine Valley Golf Course New Jersey is the most private and mysterious destination in golf. Ranked No.1 in the world for decades, it remains out of reach for most. This is the story of its history, exclusivity, and why it continues to define greatness in the game…
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