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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Plans: everyone I speak to at Aroeira Golf has a plan. Plans to tinker with the two tree-lined 18 hole…
As a golfing destination, Costa Navarino has it all: attractive accommodation, striking scenery, fabulous food and, as I’ve written elsewhere,…
When my wife told me this year’s family holiday was to a golf resort in Spain, I couldn’t have been…
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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Cape Cod has long been synonymous with miles of beautiful, natural beaches, a thriving fishing industry and incredible wildlife sightings…
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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I’ve been lucky to experience some of the world’s great sea-meets-land road trips: the PCH in California, North Coast 500…
For golfers the world over, Royal Dornoch Golf Club represents a unique call to adventure. It’s a pilgrimage which requires commitment,…
As I stand on the first tee at Western Gailes Golf Club, it suddenly dawns on me how lucky I…
*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.…
A day or two at The Machrie Hotel is all it takes to understand why so many who visit Islay…
Nestled in a quiet enclave along one of Ireland’s most stunning stretches of uninterrupted coastline, this renamed and remodelled links…
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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My P.E. teacher used to call it the shrivel effect and as I prepared to play St Andrews Old Course…
Hebden Bridge Golf Club is a place wonderfully untroubled by the march of time. Golf, at times, feels barely recognisable:…
We all book our golf trips for different reasons. Maybe it’s an annual ritual with family and friends? A weekend…
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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The War on the Shore, The Battle of Brookline, The Miracle at Medinah: Ryder Cups past, and monikers which inspire…
A large mural of Irish golfer Shane Lowry near the entrance to Royal Portrush golf club awaits the world ahead…
As the Craigewan Links at Peterhead Golf Club comes into sight, so too does the path to reach it. …
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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It was 3 in the morning and I was running towards the 1st tee of the Old Course, St Andrews.…
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of our game’s great destinations. This three-mile stretch of golf heaven occupies a grassy…
Castlerock Golf Club is yet another unmissable stop on Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coast. To the west are the rolling…
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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We all book our golf trips for different reasons. Maybe it’s an annual ritual with family and friends? A weekend…
Since its grand reveal, Tara Iti Golf Club has occupied a place in the hearts and minds of golfers across…
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of our game’s great destinations. This three-mile stretch of golf heaven occupies a grassy…
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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It’s early on another stunning summer morning at Woburn Golf Club. Having finished a hotel breakfast overlooking the pitch at…
Hebden Bridge Golf Club is a place wonderfully untroubled by the march of time. Golf, at times, feels barely recognisable:…
Apes Hill Club, Barbados offers an experience that goes beyond the ordinary – there is nothing down to earth about…
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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Augusta National Golf Club is, unquestionably, unique. The vibrant natural beauty, the stunningly manicured fairways and greens, the magic and…
Talk to any golfer across America, and they’ll eagerly tell you about the best “muni” in their town or city.…
Bobby Jones hit the nail on the head when he said of Sunningdale Old Course, “I wish I could take…
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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There’s no escaping that the Bracken Course at Woodhall Spa Golf Club is, like many other fabulous venues the world…
During its celebrated history, Moortown Golf Club has grown accustomed to hosting the greats of the game and providing the…
There is no shortage of life to live on any trip to the entertainment capital of the world but what…
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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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. …
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of our game’s great destinations. This three-mile stretch of golf heaven occupies a grassy…
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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Augusta National Golf Club is, unquestionably, unique. The vibrant natural beauty, the stunningly manicured fairways and greens, the magic and…
St. George in Utah is one of the most densely populated golf destinations in the entire United States. It boasts…
The highly-anticipated Tom Doak design, will be the first original golf course at Pinehurst Resort for nearly 30 years. Its…
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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Scotland will always be golf’s spiritual home but when you travel around Ireland, golf clubs on your back, it’s hard…
It may well be the most celebrated short hole in Open Championship golf. At 123 yards, the Postage Stamp hole…
Castlerock Golf Club is yet another unmissable stop on Northern Ireland’s spectacular Causeway Coast. To the west are the rolling…
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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At their best, golf courses captures the soul of their surroundings, gradually revealing a place over 18 unique chapters: never…
St. George in Utah is one of the most densely populated golf destinations in the entire United States. It boasts…
From the 5th tee of the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, I can see it all: the sparkling Mediterranean, the iconic…
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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We have put together our list of Pinehurst golf courses ranked from 1 to 10 and we’ll keep updating it…
There is no doubt that Scotland is golf’s holy land; the birthplace of the game itself as well as some…
Augusta National Golf Club is, unquestionably, unique. The vibrant natural beauty, the stunningly manicured fairways and greens, the magic and…
Three of England’s great Open Championship links have joined forces to offer golfers from across the world a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Prince’s Golf Club, Royal St. George’s and Royal Cinque Ports – near neighbours along England’s beautiful Kent coast – have created the Hagen 54, a three-day golf trip like few others. The name…
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No committees, no captains and a casual approach to clothing – welcome to Centurion Golf Club: where the normal rules…
The Wandering Golfers make a memorable three-day journey to Kent, to play three of England's most prestigious venues: Prince’s Golf…
The grandeur of Woodsome Hall Golf Club speaks for itself. From the moment you drive through the gates of this…
Apes Hill Club, Barbados offers an experience that goes beyond the ordinary – there is nothing down to earth about it. Why? Well, for a start, Apes Hill Golf Club sits some 1,000ft above sea level, by a distance the most elevated golf course on Barbados. It’s not hyperbole to say it’s one…
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St. George in Utah is one of the most densely populated golf destinations in the entire United States. It boasts…
With the North Course at Te Arai Links joining the stupendous South and the stunning Tara Iti, this once deserted…
From the 5th tee of the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, I can see it all: the sparkling Mediterranean, the iconic…
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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It just doesn’t get much better than a golf trip to Pinehurst. The magic of the place is something we…
There are no ocean views, towering dunes, sheer cliffs or plunging valleys and yet, Pine Valley Golf Club in the…
Lindrick Golf Club saved the Ryder Cup. By the time 1957 came around, the event was on its knees. The US…