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.…
CLICK FOR MORERanked 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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From bubble wrap terrain to ocean side views, Murcar Links brings the challenge all gofers want and dangles the rewards…
The beauty of Dumbarnie Links speaks for itself on a morning like this. There’s barely a breath of wind as…
Some of the best golf courses within easy reach of Derry include Portstewart Golf Club, known for its stunning links and the championship Strand Course, Greencastle Golf Club, a hidden gem across Lough Foyle in Donegal, City of Derry Golf Club, a scenic parkland layout, and Strabane Golf Club, a welcoming inland course…
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The Causeway Coast and Glens is a place of incredible beauty and adventure but it’s also one of the best…
For golfers with a sense of wanderlust and an urge to explore the game’s great outposts, the name of Lofoten…
Hidden away on the County Wicklow coast, just south of Brittas Bay, you’ll The European Club – a links like…
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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Very little about our world feels normal these days. Spending a few hours walking the fairways of your local golf…
It’s remarkable how you can grow up on what is, in the grand scheme of things, a pretty small island…
The UK and Ireland may be home to some of the world’s most historic and revered golf courses but continental…
The first snow of winter may be gathering at home in the Peak District, but I am up early and en route to the airport: the sunshine of Portugal and Vilamoura golf awaits. Within a few hours of take off, I’m settled into my hotel room at the Hilton in Vilamoura. Outside my…
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For golfers with a sense of wanderlust and an urge to explore the game’s great outposts, the name of Lofoten…
Here’s an admission to kick off with: I’ve never been on a golf trip before. Golf has been like an…
Plans: everyone I speak to at Aroeira Golf has a plan. Plans to tinker with the two tree-lined 18 hole…
Talk to any golfer across America, and they’ll eagerly tell you about the best “muni” in their town or city. A “muni”—a municipal golf course owned and operated by a local government—is a sacred patch of land in the golfing community. For those who don’t belong to a country club, a muni is…
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New England is one of America’s great golf playgrounds but Massachusetts, in particular, has some of the very best golf…
From the windswept links of Royal County Down to the secluded brilliance of Cypress Point, the best golf courses in…
From the moment you step onto the 1st tee of the Bethpage Black Course, you’re left in no doubt as…
For golfers with a sense of wanderlust and an urge to explore the game’s great outposts, the name of Lofoten Links will already reasonate. But now this majestic, rugged and – above all – remote, bucket list destination in Norway, is set to be catapulted firmly onto the international stage, having joined the…
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Castlerock Golf Club is yet another unmissable stop on Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coast. To the west are the rolling…
If Scotland is the home of golf, Ireland the luxury holiday villa you can’t wait to go back to, what…
It would be understandable if Dundonald Links felt just a little threatened by Ayrshire’s embarrassment of golfing riches. After all…
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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The boom in demand for couples’ golf trips shows no signs of abating, with the sector having grown exponentially over…
They don’t call it the sunshine state for nothing but with its year-round sunshine and stunning landscapes, where can you…
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Perched on the rugged southern coast of Oregon, Bandon Dunes is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary golf destinations in the world. The brainchild of developer Mike Keiser, this remote resort has redefined American links golf since opening in 1999. Inspired by the classic seaside courses of Scotland and Ireland, Bandon…
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Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, Park City, is renowned for its world-class ski resorts,…
San Diego, with its stunning coastal scenery, perfect weather and rich golfing heritage, has so much to offer. This vibrant…
At the end of a quiet, dead-end in New Jersey, down a road time forgot, lies arguably the greatest destination…
With the North Course at Te Arai Links joining the stupendous South and the stunning Tara Iti, this once deserted corner of New Zealand must now be considered one of world’s great golf destinations. It says much about the embarrassment of golfing riches along this spectacular coastline, an hour or so north of…
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Pennsylvania, with its diverse landscapes and picturesque scenery, boasts some of America’s finest courses. The Keystone State has a storied…
Nothing can prepare you for the glorious sense of isolation and escape that envelops you at Silvies Valley Ranch. We…
Apes Hill Club, Barbados offers an experience that goes beyond the ordinary – there is nothing down to earth about…
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is a world-renowned destination on the Oregon coast, offering a pure links golf experience inspired by the great seaside courses of Scotland and Ireland. With six walking-only courses—including Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald, Sheep Ranch, and the Bandon Preserve—the resort is a pilgrimage for golf purists.…
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A few hours in Pinehurst is all it takes to understand why so many who come here leave their hearts…
When someone mentions golf and Georgia in the same sentence minds tend to wander down Magnolia Lane and out onto…
From the windswept links of Royal County Down to the secluded brilliance of Cypress Point, the best golf courses in…
From the moment you step onto the 1st tee of the Bethpage Black Course, you’re left in no doubt as to what awaits. The sign behind the tee has become the stuff of golf folklore, synonymous with what is one of the hardest golf courses in the world. It simply reads, “WARNING –…
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Augusta National Golf Club is, unquestionably, unique. The vibrant natural beauty, the stunningly manicured fairways and greens, the magic and…
TPC Scottsdale has become a pilgrimage site for golf lovers — not just because of the iconic par-3 16th, or…
For golfers who dream of teeing it up in all corners of the world, the choice of where to go…
Plans: everyone I speak to at Aroeira Golf has a plan. Plans to tinker with the two tree-lined 18 hole courses; plans to tinker with the attached hotel; plans to attract more women golfers and plans to take advantage of being just 30 minutes from the centre of Lisbon. Those final three plans…
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As a golfing destination, Costa Navarino has it all: attractive accommodation, striking scenery, fabulous food and, as I’ve written elsewhere,…
My first year of High School was an absolute blur, I barely remember a thing. However, looking back there is…
When my wife told me this year’s family holiday was to a golf resort in Spain, I couldn’t have been…
Nebraska may not traditionally have been the first place which came to mind when thinking about the world’s great golf destinations, but the Cornhusker State is fast becoming one of the hottest golf destinations in the United States. We’re here to help you find the best golf courses in Nebraska. From the windswept…
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It just doesn’t get much better than a golf trip to Pinehurst. The magic of the place is something we…
A few hours in Pinehurst is all it takes to understand why so many who come here leave their hearts…
We have put together our list of Pinehurst golf courses ranked from 1 to 10 and we’ll keep updating it…
If you’ve watched the Harry Potter films, War Horse or Downtown Abbey (and I’d imagine the chances of encountering someone who hasn’t seen any of those are pretty slim) you will recognise the picturesque Cotswolds village of Castle Combe the instant you wander down its charming High Street. Make a right turn as…
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The grandeur of Woodsome Hall Golf Club speaks for itself. From the moment you drive through the gates of this…
It just doesn’t get much better than a golf trip to Pinehurst. The magic of the place is something we…
It’s hard to imagine ever growing tired of long sultry, summer evenings at resplendent Rockliffe Hall. We’ve been watching the…
When my wife threw Panama into the ring for a potential family holiday, my mind raced through what I knew about that most central of American destinations: the canal and its magnificent Miraflores Locks; the ubiquitous hat (which turns out to be Ecuadorian); that most famous of palindromes. But what about golf? She…
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Bobby Jones hit the nail on the head when he said of Sunningdale Old Course, “I wish I could take…
No committees, no captains and a casual approach to clothing – welcome to Centurion Golf Club: where the normal rules…
It was an iconic image which travelled around the world: Bernhard Langer, with a shock of blonde hair, at Fulford…
We have put together our list of Pinehurst golf courses ranked from 1 to 10 and we’ll keep updating it because Pinehurst No 10, which opens in 2024 already looks like it will be forcing its way onto the must play list. If you're searching for the best golf courses in Pinehurst, look…
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It’s not often golf can reach beyond the sport and capture the imagination of a new audience. The Ryder Cup,…
There it was, staring back at me: an invitation to play Augusta National the following day. The man who had…
It’s hard to imagine ever growing tired of long sultry, summer evenings at resplendent Rockliffe Hall. We’ve been watching the…
Cape Cod has long been synonymous with miles of beautiful, natural beaches, a thriving fishing industry and incredible wildlife sightings – but it’s also a fantastic place to play golf: and here we look at the best golf courses on Cape Cod. Nestled in the south-eastern corner of Massachusetts, this charming, sandy peninsula,…
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The highly-anticipated Tom Doak design, will be the first original golf course at Pinehurst Resort for nearly 30 years. Its…
There is no shortage of life to live on any trip to the entertainment capital of the world but what…
It was the music, that damn music that saunters into the living room each April, coercing me into four days…
When someone mentions golf and Georgia in the same sentence minds tend to wander down Magnolia Lane and out onto the verdant green fairways of Amen Corner. There is no escaping the elephant in the room: Augusta National which stands as a symbol of golfing excellence the world over. However, the world of golf…
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Talk to any golfer across America, and they’ll eagerly tell you about the best “muni” in their town or city.…
Nebraska may not traditionally have been the first place which came to mind when thinking about the world’s great golf…
It just doesn’t get much better than a golf trip to Pinehurst. The magic of the place is something we…
A few hours in Pinehurst is all it takes to understand why so many who come here leave their hearts behind. This is, of course, the Cradle of American Golf and with good reason: the game is delightfully inescapable here, it’s everywhere your eye falls, it’s woven into the fabric. In Pinehurst, golf…
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From the 5th tee of the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, I can see it all: the sparkling Mediterranean, the iconic…
Talk to any golfer across America, and they’ll eagerly tell you about the best “muni” in their town or city.…
They don’t call it the sunshine state for nothing but with its year-round sunshine and stunning landscapes, where can you…