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…
CLICK FOR MOREWe 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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Bobby Jones hit the nail on the head when he said of Sunningdale Old Course, “I wish I could take…
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Nestled in a quiet enclave along one of Ireland’s most stunning stretches of uninterrupted coastline, this renamed and remodelled links is not only an excellent test of golf but another wonderful example of why Ireland is such a special golf destination. The course itself incorporates everything you’d expect from a true links layout…
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Even at first glance, it is obvious Lahinch is not just another seaside town. Golf is woven into the fabric…
A day or two at The Machrie Hotel is all it takes to understand why so many who visit Islay…
There is an inescapable sense of class about everything at Formby Golf Club. You feel it from the moment you…
It’s fitting it was the Lone Star State which gave life to a rising star of the American golf landscape in the shape of Omni PGA Frisco. We loved our trip to this vast, modern resort, which opened in 2023, and seems destined to become one of the preeminent golf destinations in America…
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I could’ve kept playing The Cradle until the men in white coats arrived to carry me away. Pinehurst‘s enchanting short…
San Diego, with its stunning coastal scenery, perfect weather and rich golfing heritage, has so much to offer. This vibrant…
There are no ocean views, towering dunes, sheer cliffs or plunging valleys and yet, Pine Valley Golf Club in the…
The scale - both in terms of size and ambition - of PGA Frisco is jaw-dropping and from the moment I arrived, it was easy to see why this resort has set its sights on becoming the epicentre for golf for decades to come, not just in Texas, but for the whole of…
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There are no ocean views, towering dunes, sheer cliffs or plunging valleys and yet, Pine Valley Golf Club in the…
A golf trip to Bandon Dunes is one of the great adventures in our game: truly a bucket list moment. …
We have put together our list of Pinehurst golf courses ranked from 1 to 10 and we’ll keep updating it…
Royal Portrush Golf Club is, without question, one of the world’s great links. It has, of course, grown accustomed to hosting the game’s greatest players since 1888, Harry Vardon, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy (and many more besides) are just some of the legendary footsteps you will be…
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There can be few places to rival Prince’s Golf Club as a place to watch the sun rise on a…
The view from our balcony at the sumptuous Links House Dornoch is one you could never grow tired of. A…
It’s no surprise to find the Scots have more than 100 words for rain – several sprang immediately to mind…
Portmarnock Golf Club looks more likely than ever to become the first venue outside of the UK to host The Open. Though any decision remains some way off, Portmarnock confirmed it has had informal contact with The R&A, golf’s governing body, to discuss the possibility of hosting The Open and the AIG Women’s…
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From bubble wrap terrain to ocean side views, Murcar Links brings the challenge all gofers want and dangles the rewards…
If Scotland is the home of golf, Ireland the luxury holiday villa you can’t wait to go back to, what…
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of our game’s great destinations. This three-mile stretch of golf heaven occupies a grassy…
The views across St Patrick’s Links to Sheephaven Bay would’ve been enough to take my breath away if the wind whipping in off the Atlantic and across this incredible golf course, hadn’t got there first. Finding the words to capture the feeling of standing on this jaw-dropping linksland is not easy – dramatic…
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Doonbeg is a study in contrasts: the rugged and quintessentially Irish beauty of the Clare coastline with the 2006 American-built…
For a for few years, Te Arai Links felt like a myth. Its ultra-exclusive and highly-acclaimed sister property, Tara Iti,…
Tradition and romance are synonymous with Prestwick. This is, after all, the birthplace of The Open Championship itself. It may…
The relaunch of Jameson Golf Links follows a significant and ambitious renovation of Bernhard Langer’s original 1995 design and is a nod to the resort’s long and storied association with the Jameson whisky dynasty, who called this piece of land home for almost a century from 1847.…
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Doonbeg is a study in contrasts: the rugged and quintessentially Irish beauty of the Clare coastline with the 2006 American-built…
It’s official, Hillside Golf Club when the wind blows will test even the very best golfers in the game. Reader,…
Dublin is one of Europe's most vibrant cities. The stereotypes of Guinness, music and culture are all rich and…
In another life, Zach Gould would be a household name on the PGA Tour. As a precocious teenager, the Welshman – who many now know as Dr Golf – had been destined for the top of the game having won some of Europe’s most prestigious junior tournaments, beating Rory McIlroy en route. He…
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Royal Portrush has the honour of being the only club outside mainland Britain to host the Open Championship. The Wandering…
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Very little about our world feels normal these days. Spending a few hours walking the fairways of your local golf…
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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Pennsylvania, with its diverse landscapes and picturesque scenery, boasts some of America’s finest courses. The Keystone State has a storied…
When someone mentions golf and Georgia in the same sentence minds tend to wander down Magnolia Lane and out onto…
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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 opening comes just a few months before Pinehurst hosts its fourth US Open on Pinehurst No 2…
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The scale - both in terms of size and ambition - of PGA Frisco is jaw-dropping and from the moment…
New England is one of America’s great golf playgrounds but Massachusetts, in particular, has some of the very best golf…
St. George in Utah is one of the most densely populated golf destinations in the entire United States. It boasts…
Pace of play has been a hot topic in golf for many years now. Rounds on the PGA Tour have gone, in some cases, north of five-and-a-half hours. But the great joy of our game is that it is far more wide-ranging than the professional game and along that spectrum, there are two…
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My P.E. teacher used to call it the shrivel effect and as I prepared to play St Andrews Old Course…
Royal Portrush Golf Club is, without question, one of the world’s great links. It has, of course, grown accustomed to…
I fell in love with Royal Liverpool Golf Club the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once. I…
The light is fading over Broadwater Lake; the only sounds are the rustle of weeping willows, the flap of a swan’s wings near the reeds and, right on cue, the crisp plop of a golf ball coming up a yard or two short of the 18th green at The Melbourne Course at Brocket…
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A day or two at The Machrie Hotel is all it takes to understand why so many who visit Islay…
I remember the moment I realised my childhood dream of winning The Open was in tatters – it was all…
Sean Connery stands in front of me having just emerged from his dressing room at Pinewood Studios after a heated…
When my wife told me this year’s family holiday was to a golf resort in Spain, I couldn’t have been happier. Although I’m still relatively new to the game, having started playing during Covid, I’m now officially obsessed. The only problem was that we wouldn’t be alone on this trip: as well as…
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If you’ve watched the Harry Potter films, War Horse or Downtown Abbey (and I’d imagine the chances of encountering someone…
From the 5th tee of the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, I can see it all: the sparkling Mediterranean, the iconic…
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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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St. George in Utah is one of the most densely populated golf destinations in the entire United States. It boasts…
The boom in demand for couples’ golf trips shows no signs of abating, with the sector having grown exponentially over…
The scale - both in terms of size and ambition - of PGA Frisco is jaw-dropping and from the moment…
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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For a for few years, Te Arai Links felt like a myth. Its ultra-exclusive and highly-acclaimed sister property, Tara Iti,…
Augusta National Golf Club is, unquestionably, unique. The vibrant natural beauty, the stunningly manicured fairways and greens, the magic and…
We have put together our list of Pinehurst golf courses ranked from 1 to 10 and we’ll keep updating it…
I could’ve kept playing The Cradle until the men in white coats arrived to carry me away. Pinehurst‘s enchanting short course had won me over and then some. And the only surprise was I hadn’t seen it coming, I hadn’t expected the whole experience to be so laid back and so, well, fun. …
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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,…
It’s a stiflingly hot summer’s day and our journey to Chart Hills Golf Club is nearing an end, as we…
Augusta National Golf Club is, unquestionably, unique. The vibrant natural beauty, the stunningly manicured fairways and greens, the magic and…
Picture yourself amid rolling hills, surrounded by breathtaking views and with a gentle breeze whispering encouragement as you prepare to begin your round. Wales, with its enchanting charm and natural wonder, is home to some of the most exquisite golf courses in the world. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer seeking a new challenge…
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We all book our golf trips for different reasons. Maybe it’s an annual ritual with family and friends? A weekend…
Bobby Jones hit the nail on the head when he said of Sunningdale Old Course, “I wish I could take…
It’s not often golf can reach beyond the sport and capture the imagination of a new audience. The Ryder Cup,…
Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, Park City, is renowned for its world-class ski resorts, vibrant culture, world-famous film festival and its plethora of incredible outdoor activities. However, it’s also home to a selection of exceptional golf courses that combine stunning landscapes with challenging routings and genuine variety.…
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They don’t call it the sunshine state for nothing but with its year-round sunshine and stunning landscapes, where can you…
It’s fitting it was the Lone Star State which gave life to a rising star of the American golf landscape…
A golf trip to Bandon Dunes is one of the great adventures in our game: truly a bucket list moment. …