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?…
CLICK FOR MORE
No par, no tee markers and an alligator guarding the signature 11th. We played The Chain Streamsong, Coore and Crenshaw's 19-hole short course, alone at sunrise, with nothing but our footprints in the dew. Here is why this millionaire's golf is so much more than just a bit of fun.…
CLICK FOR MORE
South of Lisbon, Portugal’s other golf coast is coming of age. Kelly Forshaw explores Sergio García’s new Torre course, a reborn Tróia and the renovated PGA Aroeira Lisboa, discovering a region where ambitious golf development sits alongside beaches, pine forests, some incredible seafood and a wonderfully understated sense of place…
CLICK FOR MORE
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…
CLICK FOR MORE
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…
CLICK FOR MORE
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.…
CLICK FOR MORE
The Irish Open 2026 comes to Trump Doonbeg, on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, from September 10 to 13. We played Greg Norman's reborn County Clare links, reshaped by Martin Hawtree, weeks before the DP World Tour arrives. Here are the venue, the dates, the tickets and a first-hand look at the course…
CLICK FOR MORE
Mission Hills North is Gary Player’s only signature design in the Coachella Valley, California Set in Rancho Mirage beneath the San Jacinto Mountains, this strategic desert layout rewards thought over ego, combining excellent conditioning, strong par threes, dramatic closing holes and a welcoming atmosphere close to Palm Springs.…
CLICK FOR MORE
PGA WEST has no fewer than nine golf courses. That’s not a golf club, it’s a kingdom. Its footprint sprawls across La Quinta at the eastern end of the Coachella Valley, 30 minutes past Palm Springs, out where the valley widens and the Santa Rosa Mountains start holding the horizon down. Nine courses.…
CLICK FOR MORE
We played the Stadium Course at PGA WEST one morning and the Mountain Course the next. It is the best way to understand either of them. Pete Dye's first desert design is shorter, gentler and more beautiful than its famous neighbour, and it changes what you think about Pete Dye…
CLICK FOR MORE
Water, railroad ties, a bunker sunk twenty feet below the green and an island called Alcatraz. Pete Dye was asked to build the hardest golf course in the world and very nearly managed it. Our round on the Stadium Course at PGA WEST, and what it actually asks of you…
CLICK FOR MORE
Classic Club in Palm Desert is an Arnold Palmer design with Bob Hope Classic history, generous scale and a real sense of occasion. From the warm welcome and excellent practice facilities to the wind-shaped strategy and Bellatrix Restaurant & Wine Bar, this is desert golf designed to feel like a complete day…
CLICK FOR MORE
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.…
CLICK FOR MORE
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.…
CLICK FOR MORE
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.…
CLICK FOR MORE
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.…
CLICK FOR MORE
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…
CLICK FOR MORE
Adare Manor Golf is Ireland's most exclusive parkland course and host venue of the 2027 Ryder Cup. Designed by Tom Fazio on the banks of the River Maigue, it stages the 46th Ryder Cup from 17–19 September 2027. Our complete guide covers green fees, signature holes and how to play it.…
CLICK FOR MORE
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…
CLICK FOR MORE
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?…
CLICK FOR MORE
