Just 30 minutes outside Dublin lie three of Ireland’s premier inland golf experiences: Carton House, The K Club, and Killeen Castle. Each offers a world-class challenge in a unique setting. Stephen Warnock flies to Ireland to visit this golden triangle of golf destinations, each distinct, yet all delivering memorable golf in a setting…
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TPC Scottsdale has become a pilgrimage site for golf lovers — not just because of the iconic par-3 16th, or the tour pros who pass through each February, but because it offers something rare: world-class tournament golf with public access, wrapped in Arizona’s natural beauty.…
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Ranked as the No.1 golf course in the world by and revered by amateurs and professionals alike, Royal County Down Golf Club in Northern Ireland, is a pilgrimage for true lovers of the game. But what should you know before you go? This guide answers the most frequently asked questions—from booking your tee…
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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 Dublin’s oldest golf club—it’s a living link to golf’s golden age, an understated jewel that has tested champions and charmed purists for well over a century.…
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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 Stamp, to the railway line which borders one side of the links, this legendary course rewards nerve and nous. Our guide reveals 10 things to know before you visit this storied stretch of…
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Camiral Golf, near Barcelona, will host the 2031 Ryder Cup on a first-of-its-kind composite course drawn from its Stadium and Tour layouts. With a rich Spanish Ryder Cup legacy and world-class facilities, Camiral promises to deliver one of the most memorable chapters in golf’s greatest team event.…
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Some of the best golf courses within easy reach of Derry include Portstewart Golf Club, known for its stunning links and the championship Strand Course, Greencastle Golf Club, a hidden gem across Lough Foyle in Donegal, City of Derry Golf Club, a scenic parkland layout, and Strabane Golf Club, a welcoming inland course…
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Chambers Bay Golf Course is a walking-only, former US Open venue, carved from a former gravel mine on Puget Sound. With dramatic elevation changes, sweeping views, and bold design, it offers one of America's most unique public golf experiences — challenging, elemental, and unforgettable from the first tee to the final putt.…
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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,…
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The 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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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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*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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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