The Places

Bone Valley, Streamsong Review: First Look at David McLay Kidd’s epic new course

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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?…

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The Chain at Streamsong review: 19 Holes, No Par and Pure Joy

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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.…

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Golf near Lisbon: PGA Aroeira, Comporta and Tróia

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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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Machrihanish Golf Club: Beyond Golf’s Most Famous Opening Tee Shot

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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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Cawder Golf Club: A Round In My Grandfather’s Footsteps

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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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Carradale Golf Club: Rediscover The Childlike Wonder of Golf

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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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Irish Open 2026: Trump Doonbeg, the venue McIlroy, Rahm and Lowry will play

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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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Mission Hills North: the ultimate guide to Gary Player’s Palm Springs classic

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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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Alister MacKenzie Golf: A round at Alwoodley – Where It All Began

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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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Durness Golf Club: A wild and wonderful links on the NC500

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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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Golf in Limerick: complete guide to Ireland’s 2027 Ryder Cup region

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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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Reay Golf Club: Complete Guide to a links on the edge of Scotland

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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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NC500 Golf: The Ultimate Scottish Golf Road Trip

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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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Adare Manor Golf: The Ultimate Guide to Ireland’s 2027 Ryder Cup Venue

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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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Tara Iti Golf Club: Inside New Zealand’s Most Exclusive Golf Course

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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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Prestwick Golf Club is one of golf’s great cathedrals

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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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Pinehurst Golf Course: A Love Letter to the Cradle of American Golf

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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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Pinehurst: The Cradle Rocks – A Truly Happy Golf Course

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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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National Golf Links of America: A Pilgrimage to the Soul of American Golf

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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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North Berwick Golf Club: Complete Guide to the Famous West Links (2026)

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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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