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 MORENo 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.…
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McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Arizona offers one of Scottsdale’s most relaxed and honest tests of golf. Set in McDowell…
Lindrick Golf Club saved the Ryder Cup. By the time 1957 came around, the event was on its knees. The US…
It’s early on another stunning summer morning at Woburn Golf Club. Having finished a hotel breakfast overlooking the pitch at…
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…
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Jamie Weir explores two unforgettable golfing destinations in Portugal: the pine-framed fairways of Aroeira near the capital Lisbon and the…
The first snow of winter may be gathering at home in the Peak District, but I am up early and…
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…
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As you walk off the last green of what is, to some, the oldest golf course in the world, it’s…
For golfers with a sense of wanderlust and an urge to explore the game’s great outposts, the name of Lofoten…
This global pandemic has been difficult enough for golf clubs which have been around for centuries. Imagine, then, trying to…
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…
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It was an iconic image which travelled around the world: Bernhard Langer, with a shock of blonde hair, at Fulford…
Ganton Golf Club, nestled in North Yorkshire, is a course of rare character and history. Host of the Ryder Cup,…
This is a stretch of coastline so rich in golf heritage, so blessed with world-class links, it has come to…
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.…
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Our incredible NC500 golf trip took us through the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands, from Royal Dornoch and Tain…
My P.E. teacher used to call it the shrivel effect and as I prepared to play St Andrews Old Course…
Durness Golf Club is one of Scotland's most remote and unforgettable golf experiences. Set above Balnakeil Bay on the NC500,…
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…
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From the moment you enter The Lodge at Prince’s Golf Club it’s clear you’re following in the footsteps of champions.…
Adare Manor Golf is Ireland's most exclusive parkland course and host venue of the 2027 Ryder Cup. Designed by Tom…
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.…
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Arcadia Bluffs is golf on the edge of perfection. Perched high above Lake Michigan in the United States of America,…
It’s a stiflingly hot summer’s day and our journey to Chart Hills Golf Club is nearing an end, as we…
They don’t call it the sunshine state for nothing but with its year-round sunshine and stunning landscapes, where can you…
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.…
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It would be understandable if Dundonald Links felt just a little threatened by Ayrshire’s embarrassment of golfing riches. After all…
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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.…
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Hebden Bridge Golf Club is a place wonderfully untroubled by the march of time. Golf, at times, feels barely recognisable:…
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It would be understandable if Dundonald Links felt just a little threatened by Ayrshire’s embarrassment of golfing riches. After all…
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.…
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Royal Dublin Golf Club is a place where the game’s old soul lives on. Founded in 1885, it’s not just…
Bethpage Black, the venue for the 2025 Ryder Cup, is famed for its brutal difficulty and iconic warning sign. This…
Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route is a dream for golfers, showcasing world-class links like Royal Portrush, Portstewart, and Castlerock. Framed…
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.…
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There’s a rare sense of stillness and tranquillity as you walk Woodhall Spa’s iconic Hotchkin Course. This secluded, unassuming corner…
It’s not often golf can reach beyond the sport and capture the imagination of a new audience. The Ryder Cup,…
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…
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For golfers the world over, Royal Dornoch Golf Club represents a unique call to adventure. It’s a pilgrimage which requires commitment,…
Despite its remote location, some 30 miles north of Inverness, Royal Dornoch has been an established fixture in the top…
Durness Golf Club is one of Scotland's most remote and unforgettable golf experiences. Set above Balnakeil Bay on the NC500,…
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.…
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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…
The Strand Course at Portstewart Golf Club is often described as a course of two 9s, with the front 9…
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A first-person review of Tara Iti Golf Club, New Zealand’s most exclusive golf course. Designed by Tom Doak and set beside the Pacific Ocean north of Auckland, Tara Iti is a private, breathtaking links where wild coastal beauty, strategic design and rare access combine to create one of golf’s great experiences.…
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The UK and Ireland may be home to some of the world’s most historic and revered golf courses but continental…
The Strand Course at Portstewart Golf Club is often described as a course of two 9s, with the front 9…
Tradition and romance are synonymous with Prestwick. This is, after all, the birthplace of The Open Championship itself. It may have hosted the last of its 24 Opens in 1925, but the significance of this club to our game, and the aura which surrounds it, endures to this very day.…
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Very little about our world feels normal these days. Spending a few hours walking the fairways of your local golf…
Some of the best golf courses within easy reach of Derry include Portstewart Golf Club, known for its stunning links…
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort, in County Donegal, Ireland, has announced the launch of a new event for 2024, offering…
Pinehurst Golf Course is actually more much than one course. This resort is the legendary Cradle of American Golf in North Carolina. From the iconic Pinehurst No. 2 and No. 4 to The Cradle short course, this is where golf’s past and future meet. Experience world-class golf, Southern charm, and timeless beauty in…
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A first-person review of Tara Iti Golf Club, New Zealand’s most exclusive golf course. Designed by Tom Doak and set…
Pebble Beach Golf Course is more than a round of golf, it’s a bucket-list experience. From oceanfront holes to major…
The UK and Ireland may be home to some of the world’s most historic and revered golf courses but continental…
The Cradle Pinehurst is one of the most joyful golf experiences in America, a nine-hole short course where great design, relaxed atmosphere, and pure fun come together brilliantly. Created by Gil Hanse at Pinehurst Resort, it offers unforgettable golf, free replays, and a reminder of what the game should feel like…
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With the North Course at Te Arai Links joining the stupendous South and the stunning Tara Iti, this once deserted…
Pennsylvania, with its diverse landscapes and picturesque scenery, boasts some of America’s finest courses. The Keystone State has a storied…
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National Golf Links of America is one of the most revered and exclusive golf courses in the world, set beside Peconic Bay near Southampton, New York. Designed by C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1911, it is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential courses in American golf history…
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McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Arizona offers one of Scottsdale’s most relaxed and honest tests of golf. Set in McDowell…
We played the Stadium Course at PGA WEST one morning and the Mountain Course the next. It is the best…
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North Berwick Golf Club is home to the famous West Links, one of Scotland’s most original and influential golf courses. Set beside the Firth of Forth in East Lothian, it combines historic charm, strategic brilliance, and a warm welcome for visitors, making it one of the great golf experiences in the world…
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Royal Troon Golf Club is a place of quiet drama and incredible championship pedigree. From the iconic short-hole, The Postage…
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