Claire Smith

Claire's career as a journalist has seen her regularly write about some of the best restaurants, hotels and destinations in the world. She has also interviewed the past three Prime Ministers and has been a Digital Editor overseeing a number of newspaper titles. She is the founder of the content marketing company Smiths & Sons.

Royal Dornoch’s New Clubhouse: A Modern Home for an Ancient Links

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Royal Dornoch Golf Club has opened its new £13.9 million clubhouse, a modern Highland home built to honour the club’s past while embracing its future. Overlooking the world-famous links, this incredible three-storey building offers warmth, history and spectacular views — a new chapter for one of golf world's most cherished destinations…

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Best Budget Rangefinder? Cigman CT-1200 vs CT-1200PRO – Full Review

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The Cigman CT-1200 and CT-1200PRO deliver premium-like performance at budget-friendly prices. In our full review, we compare accuracy, features, and build quality to help you decide which rangefinder is right for you—and why Cigman might just make the best budget rangefinder in golf.…

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Arcadia Bluffs: your guide to one of America’s great golf destinations

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Arcadia Bluffs is golf on the edge of perfection. Perched high above Lake Michigan in the United States of America, it offers three unforgettable experiences: the dramatic, links-inspired Bluffs Course; the subtle, Golden Age South Course; and The Dozen, a modern 12-hole layout. Together, they make Arcadia one of America’s great golfing destinations.…

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Adare Manor Golf: ultimate guide to the Home of the 2027 Ryder Cup

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Set amid the grandeur of Ireland’s prettiest village, Adare Manor Golf is where luxury meets championship pedigree. With a Tom Fazio masterpiece, world-class hospitality, and the 2027 Ryder Cup on the horizon, it’s one of the most exclusive—and unforgettable—golf experiences on the planet. Welcome to golfing royalty at Adare.…

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Wentworth Golf Club: the ultimate guide to one of England’s finest

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Wentworth Golf Club is a place of legend and legacy. Home to the BMW PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup’s origins, and some of the world’s most exclusive fairways, it blends championship golf with timeless English charm. This is golf at its most refined, and history at every turn. Exclusivity is par for the…

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Portmarnock Golf Club: your ultimate guide to Ireland’s Open venue

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Portmarnock might be Ireland’s spiritual home of pure links golf — understated, cerebral, and shaped by the wind. Just outside Dublin, it offers accessibility without compromise. Its challenge lies in strategy over strength, with no tricks or theatrics, only timeless golf on firm turf framed by sea, sky, and subtle, natural beauty.…

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Public Golf Courses: the best Golf Courses in the World You Can Actually Play

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From the wild and legendary links of Scotland and Ireland to the cliffs of Pebble Beach, the sand hills of Pinehurst and the Tasmanian coast, these public golf courses prove greatness isn’t beyond you reach. Open to all who book ahead, they offer history, beauty, and the purest golf experiences on earth.…

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Pebble Beach Golf Course: the ultimate guide to a dream trip

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Pebble Beach is more than a venue—it’s a celebration of everything the game can be. It’s the thrill of walking in the footsteps of giants, the sound of waves crashing beside the 18th fairway, the whisper of a caddie pointing out a break that only the locals know. It’s where the stakes feel…

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Best golf courses in the world: 2025 – our top 10

From the windswept links of Royal County Down to the secluded brilliance of Cypress Point, the best golf courses in the world are as varied as the landscapes they occupy. This curated list features ten truly iconic courses—from the historic Old Course at St Andrews and rugged Pine Valley to modern marvels like…

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Long Island Golf Courses: the Definitive Top 10 list of the best places to play

Long Island is the spiritual home of American golf—where golden age icons meet modern masterpieces. From Shinnecock to Bethpage, Fishers Island to Friar’s Head, these ten courses showcase history, architecture, and challenge in unforgettable fashion. This is golf’s sacred ground—timeless, testing, and utterly unique. A pilgrimage every golfer should make.…

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TPC Scottsdale: ultimate guide to one of America’s great golf destinations

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TPC Scottsdale has become a pilgrimage site for golf lovers — not just because of the iconic par-3 16th, or the tour pros who pass through each February, but because it offers something rare: world-class tournament golf with public access, wrapped in Arizona’s natural beauty.…

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Royal County Down: your complete guide to the World’s No.1 Golf Course

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Ranked as the No.1 golf course in the world by and revered by amateurs and professionals alike, Royal County Down Golf Club in Northern Ireland, is a pilgrimage for true lovers of the game. But what should you know before you go? This guide answers the most frequently asked questions—from booking your tee…

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Royal Dublin Golf Club: 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Go

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Royal Dublin Golf Club is a place where the game’s old soul lives on. Founded in 1885, it’s not just Dublin’s oldest golf club—it’s a living link to golf’s golden age, an understated jewel that has tested champions and charmed purists for well over a century.…

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Royal Troon Golf Club: 10 things to know before you go

Royal Troon Golf Club is a place of quiet drama and incredible championship pedigree. From the iconic short-hole, The Postage Stamp, to the railway line which borders one side of the links, this legendary course rewards nerve and nous. Our guide reveals 10 things to know before you visit this storied stretch of…

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Chambers Bay Golf: 10 Things to Know Before You go

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Chambers Bay Golf Course is a walking-only, former US Open venue, carved from a former gravel mine on Puget Sound. With dramatic elevation changes, sweeping views, and bold design, it offers one of America's most unique public golf experiences — challenging, elemental, and unforgettable from the first tee to the final putt.…

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The World’s Top Golf Locations: your ultimate guide

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For golfers who dream of teeing it up in all corners of the world, the choice of where to go and when can feel overwhelming. So many countries are filled with spectacular golf courses offering breathtaking landscapes, rich histories, and challenging designs. Whether you’re looking to play on the historic links of Scotland,…

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Cigman CT-1000 Rangefinder Review: the best value Rangefinder in Golf?

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We tested the Cigman CT-1000 rangefinder for a month to test whether it was the best cheap rangefinder in golf. And, dear reader, it surprised us. To be completely honest, we didn’t expect to like this rangefinder as much as we did but this is our verdict on why it's worth seriously considering…

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Flightscope Mevo Plus: why it’s worth the money

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The Flightscope Mevo Plus is a portable launch monitor offering over 20 metrics on your golf swing, using 3D Doppler radar technology. It provides excellent accuracy and supports simulation software for immersive practice. It's highly portable and user-friendly. This is our detailed product review of the Flightscope Mevo Plus.…

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Royal Troon’s Postage Stamp remains one of golf’s great holes

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It may well be the most celebrated short hole in Open Championship golf. At 123 yards, the Postage Stamp hole at Royal Troon should, on the face of it, pose no problem for the world’s best golfers, let alone you and me. The 12th at Augusta National has Rae’s Creek and the swirling…

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Arcadia Bluffs to Lost Dunes – the best golf courses in Michigan 2024

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Michigan is one of the great golf destinations in the United States of America.  It’s nestled within the Great Lakes region of the USA but boasts a wonderfully diverse landscape, from those  majestic shorelines, to serene forests and bustling, vibrant cities such as Detroit, and Grand Rapids. Michigan’s four distinct seasons also provide…

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