Katherine Downes

Katherine is an accomplished sports journalist and presenter, who is best known for her work across BBC Sport, BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 5 Live. Kat has commentated on The Open, Ryder Cup and tour events all over the world, and is a regular at The Olympics and The Winter Olympics, covering diving and figure skating.

The Grove: why top 100 resort is London’s lavish country retreat

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The Grove Resort in Watford is a luxury hotel and spa set within 300 acres of stunning countryside, offering a blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Originally a grand manor house, The Grove has been transformed into a 5-star resort while retaining its rich heritage…

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Finca Cortesin: walking in the footsteps of Solheim stars

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The War on the Shore, The Battle of Brookline, The Miracle at Medinah: Ryder Cups past, and monikers which inspire memories of great victories, crushing defeats, gripping competition. There are no such nicknames for historic Solheim Cups, even though the biennial match between American and European women is often more competitive and dramatic…

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A blissful Ayrshire golf odyssey: Royal Troon and Dundonald

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There is no doubt that Scotland is golf’s holy land; the birthplace of the game itself as well as some of its greatest players. But for centuries, since golf began here some 400-odd years ago, there has been a question over where in Scotland offers the greatest golf experience.  There’s East Lothian, with…

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Stunning Sotogrande a jewel in Costa Del Sol’s crown

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Here’s an admission to kick off with: I’ve never been on a golf trip before. Golf has been like an old friend to me; floating in and out of my life, squeezing in time together when we can and picking up where we left off after long periods of separation. It’s constantly in…

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