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,…
CLICK FOR MOREThe 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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Golf trips are sacred: they’re opportunities to experience new destinations, create lifelong memories and to spend time with your people.…
Here’s an admission to kick off with: I’ve never been on a golf trip before. Golf has been like an…
Plans: everyone I speak to at Aroeira Golf has a plan. Plans to tinker with the two tree-lined 18 hole…
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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New England is one of America’s great golf playgrounds but Massachusetts, in particular, has some of the very best golf…
The boom in demand for couples’ golf trips shows no signs of abating, with the sector having grown exponentially over…
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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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It was 3 in the morning and I was running towards the 1st tee of the Old Course, St Andrews.…
From the 5th tee of the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, I can see it all: the sparkling Mediterranean, the iconic…
Despite its remote location, some 30 miles north of Inverness, Royal Dornoch has been an established fixture in the top…
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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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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Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of our game’s great destinations. This three-mile stretch of golf heaven occupies a grassy…
A 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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Nothing can prepare you for the glorious sense of isolation and escape that envelops you at Silvies Valley Ranch. We…
At the end of a quiet, dead-end in New Jersey, down a road time forgot, lies arguably the greatest destination…
From the moment you step onto the 1st tee of the Bethpage Black Course, you’re left in no doubt as…
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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I could’ve kept playing The Cradle until the men in white coats arrived to carry me away. Pinehurst‘s enchanting short…
Here’s an admission to kick off with: I’ve never been on a golf trip before. Golf has been like an…
Plans: everyone I speak to at Aroeira Golf has a plan. Plans to tinker with the two tree-lined 18 hole…
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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The relaunch of Jameson Golf Links follows a significant and ambitious renovation of Bernhard Langer’s original 1995 design and is…
The beauty of Dumbarnie Links speaks for itself on a morning like this. There’s barely a breath of wind as…
They don’t call it the sunshine state for nothing but with its year-round sunshine and stunning landscapes, where can you…
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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A par-3 opener: 200 yards, into the wind, eight bunkers around the green, Walter Hagen looking on – Southport and…
San Diego, with its stunning coastal scenery, perfect weather and rich golfing heritage, has so much to offer. This vibrant…
Lindrick Golf Club saved the Ryder Cup. By the time 1957 came around, the event was on its knees. The US…
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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Eden Roc Cap Cana, one of the Caribbean’s most luxurious resorts, is introducing golf butlers to help guests with their…
For a for few years, Te Arai Links felt like a myth. Its ultra-exclusive and highly-acclaimed sister property, Tara Iti,…
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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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There’s no escaping that the Bracken Course at Woodhall Spa Golf Club is, like many other fabulous venues the world…
Pennsylvania, with its diverse landscapes and picturesque scenery, boasts some of America’s finest courses. The Keystone State has a storied…
The voice on the other end of the line went quiet while I took it all in – “we want…
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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Bobby Jones hit the nail on the head when he said of Sunningdale Old Course, “I wish I could take…
You might think the sight of a deer scampering down the 5th fairway at Manchester Golf Club would be a…
There are no ocean views, towering dunes, sheer cliffs or plunging valleys and yet, Pine Valley Golf Club in the…
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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The voice on the other end of the line went quiet while I took it all in – “we want…
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It was the music, that damn music that saunters into the living room each April, coercing me into four days…
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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It’s a stiflingly hot summer’s day and our journey to Chart Hills Golf Club is nearing an end, as we…
Augusta National Golf Club is, unquestionably, unique. The vibrant natural beauty, the stunningly manicured fairways and greens, the magic and…
Hebden Bridge Golf Club is a place wonderfully untroubled by the march of time. Golf, at times, feels barely recognisable:…
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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The boom in demand for couples’ golf trips shows no signs of abating, with the sector having grown exponentially over…
It just doesn’t get much better than a golf trip to Pinehurst. The magic of the place is something we…
I could’ve kept playing The Cradle until the men in white coats arrived to carry me away. Pinehurst‘s enchanting short…
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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Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, Park City, is renowned for its world-class ski resorts,…
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San Diego, with its stunning coastal scenery, perfect weather and rich golfing heritage, has so much to offer. This vibrant…
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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A golf trip to Bandon Dunes is one of the great adventures in our game: truly a bucket list moment. …
Here’s an admission to kick off with: I’ve never been on a golf trip before. Golf has been like an…
When someone mentions golf and Georgia in the same sentence minds tend to wander down Magnolia Lane and out onto…
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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New Zealand is in the midst of a golf boom: new courses are being built, existing courses restored and airport…
It was an iconic image which travelled around the world: Bernhard Langer, with a shock of blonde hair, at Fulford…
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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 was an iconic image which travelled around the world: Bernhard Langer, with a shock of blonde hair, at Fulford…
Gone are the days when people travel to Belfast to see a city emerging from a turbulent past. Impressions of…
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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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Talk to any golfer across America, and they’ll eagerly tell you about the best “muni” in their town or city.…
Wisconsin offers a wealth of wonderful places to play golf. In fact, The Badger state is home to some of…
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