The World’s Top Golf Locations: your ultimate guide
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, the rugged coastlines of Ireland, or the sun-kissed fairways of the United States, we have put together a list of the top golf locations on the planet, all of which are must-visits for avid golfers, wherever you are based. Enjoy.
Vilamoura Golf ushers in new era as luxury destination
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 balcony windows I can hear the clip of golf balls being struck, as the breeze claps in the palm branches overhead. I’ve left winter behind. In shorts and a jumper (it is November after all, and late afternoon…) we head out for the first round of what’s
TPC Harding Park at 100: this is America’s greatest ‘muni’
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 more than a place to play; it’s a shared sanctuary, where every golfer feels a sense of ownership. Sure, their taxes fund it, but the sentimental connection to these grounds—the countless tee shots, the shared laughs, the occasional triumphs—is what they truly cherish. Not all munis are
The Open 2025: Portrush ready to welcome the world back
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.
Is timeless Royal Portrush the greatest golf course in Northern Ireland?
*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 Portrush forecaddie Eamonn before my scruffy tee shot had even travelled 50 yards through the air. My ball half disappeared into the gloom, its wayward trajectory accentuated by the 30mph crosswind, and as I squinted into the distance, I glimpsed a white speck scuttle beyond the white
The Grove: why top 100 resort is London’s lavish country retreat
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