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,…
CLICK FOR MOREThe 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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Costa Navarino stretches out along the breathtaking Peloponnese peninsula, once the playground of Greek Gods and heroes. Myths and legends…
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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A large mural of Irish golfer Shane Lowry near the entrance to Royal Portrush golf club awaits the world ahead of the 2025 Open Championship. Lowry, who won the Open Championship in Portrush in 2019, demonstrates the importance of golf in this part of the world.…
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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of our game’s great destinations. This three-mile stretch of golf heaven occupies a grassy…
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*For more information on golf in Ireland visit Ireland.com/golf It is one of golf’s enduring qualities that you can walk in the footsteps of the legends of the game and hit shots from the same places as them. Sometimes, we’ll replicate their efforts. Even if we don’t want to. “Breakfast ball” bellowed Royal…
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Three of England’s great Open Championship links have joined forces to offer golfers from across the world a once-in-a-lifetime experience.…
It’s early on a crisp spring morning and my eyes are sweeping across Mount Juliet golf course taking it all…
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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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It’s early on another stunning summer morning at Woburn Golf Club. Having finished a hotel breakfast overlooking the pitch at…
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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 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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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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The Wandering Golfers make a memorable three-day journey to Kent, to play three of England's most prestigious venues: Prince’s Golf Club, Royal St George’s, and Royal Cinque Ports. Each course offered unique challenges and scenery, renewing their passion for the sport and providing an unparalleled golfing experience.…
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Royal Portrush Golf Club is, without question, one of the world’s great links. It has, of course, grown accustomed to…
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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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A large mural of Irish golfer Shane Lowry near the entrance to Royal Portrush golf club awaits the world ahead…
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I wanted to love the Old Course. I tried to love the Old Course. I failed to love the Old…
It just doesn’t get much better than a golf trip to Pinehurst. The magic of the place is something we have documented at length and we’ll continue to tell anyone who asks, why this place is so special. But to truly get the most from your visit there are a few things you’ll…
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With the North Course at Te Arai Links joining the stupendous South and the stunning Tara Iti, this once deserted…
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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…
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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It’s a stiflingly hot summer’s day and our journey to Chart Hills Golf Club is nearing an end, as we…
Alwoodley Golf Club is a place where loyalty is par for the course. Ever since the great Dr Alister MacKenzie…
At the end of a quiet, dead-end in New Jersey, down a road time forgot, lies arguably the greatest destination in golf: Pine Valley Golf Club – to many the single best golf course in the world. As you reach the end of the road, to your right – on the other side…
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San Diego, with its stunning coastal scenery, perfect weather and rich golfing heritage, has so much to offer. This vibrant…
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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…
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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As a golfing destination, Costa Navarino has it all: attractive accommodation, striking scenery, fabulous food and, as I’ve written elsewhere,…
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Plans: everyone I speak to at Aroeira Golf has a plan. Plans to tinker with the two tree-lined 18 hole…
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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A golf trip to Bandon Dunes is one of the great adventures in our game: truly a bucket list moment. …
Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, Park City, is renowned for its world-class ski resorts,…
A golf trip to Bandon Dunes is one of the great adventures in our game: truly a bucket list moment. Six distinctive links courses await you, on a piece of South Oregon coastline it seems Mother Nature had set aside for golf. Each Bandon golf course has been brought to life in harmony…
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Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort, in County Donegal, Ireland, has announced the launch of a new event for 2024, offering golfers the chance to play the beautiful St Patrick’s Links and the original Old Tom Morris Links. The inaugural ‘Tale of Two Toms’ tournament, has been named after two men who have had…
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With the North Course at Te Arai Links joining the stupendous South and the stunning Tara Iti, this once deserted…
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…
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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From the 5th tee of the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, I can see it all: the sparkling Mediterranean, the iconic…
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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of our game’s great destinations. This three-mile stretch of golf heaven occupies a grassy bluff 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean and stands as a celebration of natural wonder, wilderness, and the finest traditions of our game. You won’t find cart paths here, or millionaire mansions lining…
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