Destinations

Pebble Beach Golf Course: the ultimate guide to a dream trip

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Pebble Beach is more than a venue—it’s a celebration of everything the game can be. It’s the thrill of walking in the footsteps of giants, the sound of waves crashing beside the 18th fairway, the whisper of a caddie pointing out a break that only the locals know. It’s where the stakes feel…

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TPC Scottsdale: your guide to one of America’s great golf destinations

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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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Royal County Down: your complete guide to the World’s No.1 Golf Course

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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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The Ultimate Golf Trip to Derry: Portstewart, Portrush, Greencastle and beyond

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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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The World’s Top Golf Locations: your ultimate guide

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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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Vilamoura Golf ushers in new era as luxury destination

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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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TPC Harding Park at 100: this is America’s greatest ‘muni’

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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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Lofoten Links, one of the world’s great golf outposts

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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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Arcadia Bluffs to Lost Dunes – the best golf courses in Michigan 2024

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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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Bandon Dunes: 10 things to know before you go

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Perched on the rugged southern coast of Oregon, Bandon Dunes is widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary golf destinations in the world. The brainchild of developer Mike Keiser, this remote resort has redefined American links golf since opening in 1999. Inspired by the classic seaside courses of Scotland and Ireland, Bandon…

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Te Arai Links North completes New Zealand’s incredible line up

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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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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: ultimate guide to one of world’s great golf destinations

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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is a world-renowned destination on the Oregon coast, offering a pure links golf experience inspired by the great seaside courses of Scotland and Ireland. With six walking-only courses—including Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald, Sheep Ranch, and the Bandon Preserve—the resort is a pilgrimage for golf purists.…

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Bethpage Black: one of the world’s hardest golf courses

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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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Aroeira combines alluring golf with the magic of Lisbon’s city lights

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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 courses; plans to tinker with the attached hotel; plans to attract more women golfers and plans to take advantage of being just 30 minutes from the centre of Lisbon. Those final three plans…

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From The Great Plains, To The Sandhills – The Best Golf Courses In Nebraska

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Nebraska may not traditionally have been the first place which came to mind when thinking about the world’s great golf destinations, but the Cornhusker State is fast becoming one of the hottest golf destinations in the United States. We’re here to help you find the best golf courses in Nebraska.  From the windswept…

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The enduring Costwolds magic of The Manor House

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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 who hasn’t seen any of those are pretty slim) you will recognise the picturesque Cotswolds village of Castle Combe the instant you wander down its charming High Street. Make a right turn as…

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Hats off Buenaventura – Panama is now a serious golf destination

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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…

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Which are the best Pinehurst golf courses? The ultimate guide

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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 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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The best golf courses on Cape Cod in 2024

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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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10 of the best golf courses in Georgia

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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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