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…
CLICK FOR MOREWater, railroad ties, a bunker sunk twenty feet below the green and an island called Alcatraz. Pete Dye was asked to build the hardest golf course in the world and very nearly managed it. Our round on the Stadium Course at PGA WEST, and what it actually asks of you…
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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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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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It may well be the most celebrated short hole in Open Championship golf. At 123 yards, the Postage Stamp hole…
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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 Troon Golf Club is a place of quiet drama and incredible championship pedigree. From the iconic short-hole, The Postage…
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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 Mountain Ranch, this strategic desert layout rewards thoughtful play over spectacle, blending challenge, walkability and mountain views with a relaxed, golfer-first atmosphere that keeps laid back players coming back time and again…
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Education City Golf Club, which is locate in the heart of Doha in Qatar, is a quiet masterpiece — a golf course where ambition meets elegance, where a championship course of genuine bite sits comfortably alongside one of the best practice facilities in the Gulf. It is a must visit for winter golf…
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Castle Pines Golf Club, just south of Denver, is a mountain masterpiece by Jack Nicklaus. Set at 6,300 feet, it combines breathtaking Rocky Mountain views with a layout of tumbling fairways and subtle greens. Private and exclusive, it remains one of America’s most elusive and unforgettable golf experience…
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Just minutes from the heart of Ireland's vibrant capital, lies a different world entirely. Royal Dublin Golf Club offers pure links golf on a windswept island rich in history, character, and challenge. It’s a place of quiet permanence — shaped by wind, built on tradition, and never far from the sea.…
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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 coastal beauty of Palmares in the Algarve. Blending world-class golf with family-friendly travel, this immersive journey proves why Portugal is home to some of the very best golf courses in Europe.…
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