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…
CLICK FOR MOREA golf trip to Bandon Dunes is one of the great adventures in our game: truly a bucket list moment. Six distinctive links courses await you, on a piece of South Oregon coastline it seems Mother Nature had set aside for golf. Each Bandon golf course has been brought to life in harmony…
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New England is one of America’s great golf playgrounds but Massachusetts, in particular, has some of the very best golf…
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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The highly-anticipated Tom Doak design, will be the first original golf course at Pinehurst Resort for nearly 30 years. Its…
I could’ve kept playing The Cradle until the men in white coats arrived to carry me away. Pinehurst‘s enchanting short…
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of our game’s great destinations. This three-mile stretch of golf heaven occupies a grassy bluff 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean and stands as a celebration of natural wonder, wilderness, and the finest traditions of our game. You won’t find cart paths here, or millionaire mansions lining…
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As I walk towards the 18th green at Royal St George’s Golf Club, through the funnel of Open Championship grandstands…
Royal Portrush Golf Club is, without question, one of the world’s great links. It has, of course, grown accustomed to…
It was 3 in the morning and I was running towards the 1st tee of the Old Course, St Andrews.…
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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The highly-anticipated Tom Doak design, will be the first original golf course at Pinehurst Resort for nearly 30 years. Its…
It’s not often golf can reach beyond the sport and capture the imagination of a new audience. The Ryder Cup,…
San Diego, with its stunning coastal scenery, perfect weather and rich golfing heritage, has so much to offer. This vibrant…
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 5th tee of the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, I can see it all: the sparkling Mediterranean, the iconic…
The UK and Ireland may be home to some of the world’s most historic and revered golf courses but continental…
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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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Ganton Golf Club is a truly extraordinary place. There is a stillness to it, a timeless elegance. It’s as if…
It was an iconic image which travelled around the world: Bernhard Langer, with a shock of blonde hair, at Fulford…
My first year of High School was an absolute blur, I barely remember a thing. However, looking back there is…
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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It’s early on another stunning summer morning at Woburn Golf Club. Having finished a hotel breakfast overlooking the pitch at…
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Like Rome, Sheffield is built on seven hills. High on one of them, on the cusp of the Peak District…
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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It was the music, that damn music that saunters into the living room each April, coercing me into four days…
The voice on the other end of the line went quiet while I took it all in – “we want…
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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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In 2023, Italy will host its first Ryder Cup. The Marco Simone Golf Club, just outside Rome, is staging the…
During its celebrated history, Moortown Golf Club has grown accustomed to hosting the greats of the game and providing the…
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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We have put together our list of Pinehurst golf courses ranked from 1 to 10 and we’ll keep updating it…
New England is one of America’s great golf playgrounds but Massachusetts, in particular, has some of the very best golf…
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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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They don’t call it the sunshine state for nothing but with its year-round sunshine and stunning landscapes, where can you…
It just doesn’t get much better than a golf trip to Pinehurst. The magic of the place is something we…
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A few hours in Pinehurst is all it takes to understand why so many who come here leave their hearts behind. This is, of course, the Cradle of American Golf and with good reason: the game is delightfully inescapable here, it’s everywhere your eye falls, it’s woven into the fabric. In Pinehurst, golf…
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The scale - both in terms of size and ambition - of PGA Frisco is jaw-dropping and from the moment…
New England is one of America’s great golf playgrounds but Massachusetts, in particular, has some of the very best golf…
A golf trip to Bandon Dunes is one of the great adventures in our game: truly a bucket list moment. …
I could’ve kept playing The Cradle until the men in white coats arrived to carry me away. Pinehurst‘s enchanting short course had won me over and then some. And the only surprise was I hadn’t seen it coming, I hadn’t expected the whole experience to be so laid back and so, well, fun. …
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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…
Eden Roc Cap Cana, one of the Caribbean’s most luxurious resorts, is introducing golf butlers to help guests with their…
Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, Park City, is renowned for its world-class ski resorts,…
Picture yourself amid rolling hills, surrounded by breathtaking views and with a gentle breeze whispering encouragement as you prepare to begin your round. Wales, with its enchanting charm and natural wonder, is home to some of the most exquisite golf courses in the world. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer seeking a new challenge…
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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…
There’s a rare sense of stillness and tranquillity as you walk Woodhall Spa’s iconic Hotchkin Course. This secluded, unassuming corner…
Sean Connery stands in front of me having just emerged from his dressing room at Pinewood Studios after a heated…
Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, Park City, is renowned for its world-class ski resorts, vibrant culture, world-famous film festival and its plethora of incredible outdoor activities. However, it’s also home to a selection of exceptional golf courses that combine stunning landscapes with challenging routings and genuine variety.…
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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…
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St. George in Utah is one of the most densely populated golf destinations in the entire United States. It boasts no fewer than 20 courses within a 15-mile radius of St George, making it the kind of destination that attracts golfers from all over the world. It is no more than an 1hr…
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Love at first sight is a fickle concept in golf, but Barnbougle Dunes had me at ‘good morning.’ I had…
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It’s hard to imagine ever growing tired of long sultry, summer evenings at resplendent Rockliffe Hall. We’ve been watching the Oystercatchers dancing in the night air and rabbits scampering across the sprawling lawns from our terrace overlooking the golf course and life feels good. On a normal day I might complain about weary…
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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…
Alwoodley Golf Club is a place where loyalty is par for the course. Ever since the great Dr Alister MacKenzie…
From the moment you enter The Lodge at Prince’s Golf Club it’s clear you’re following in the footsteps of champions.…
Nothing can prepare you for the glorious sense of isolation and escape that envelops you at Silvies Valley Ranch. We made the journey to this spectacular corner of eastern Oregon, in search of a truly unique golf experience. And yet long before a putt had dropped, I knew our time would be about…
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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…
Ganton Golf Club is a truly extraordinary place. There is a stillness to it, a timeless elegance. It’s as if…
You might think the sight of a deer scampering down the 5th fairway at Manchester Golf Club would be a…
As a golfing destination, Costa Navarino has it all: attractive accommodation, striking scenery, fabulous food and, as I’ve written elsewhere, ecotourism at the forefront of its plans. But what about the golf? Despite starting in the final knockings of the 19th Century, when British soldiers fashioned a rudimentary layout on Crete, the sport…
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The War on the Shore, The Battle of Brookline, The Miracle at Medinah: Ryder Cups past, and monikers which inspire…
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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…