The War on the Shore, The Battle of Brookline, The Miracle at Medinah: Ryder Cups past, and monikers which inspire memories of…
MoreHame Golf: Sustainability and storytelling at heart of success
Storytelling is at the heart of what makes us human. It helps us know who we are, it puts things into context and add sentiment and emotion to places and possessions. It’s very much at the heart of what’s important to us at The Wandering Golfers, and it was that which drew our attention to a small golf company based in the Home of Golf, or the Hame of Golf, as it’s known in Scotland. Hame is the brainchild of Robbie Spriddle. In his workshop in Fife he creates beautiful handmade head-covers, accessories and golf products with storytelling weaved into…
Stunning Sotogrande a jewel in Costa Del Sol’s crown
Here’s an admission to kick off with: I’ve never been on a golf trip before. Golf has been like an old friend to me; floating in and out of my life, squeezing in time together when we can and picking up where we left off after long periods of separation. It’s constantly in the back of my mind; I wonder how it is, follow its stories on the internet and keep telling myself I MUST check in with it when life is a little less hectic. But I’ve never thought to take it on holiday, just me and golf. Languishing…
Woodhall Spa’s beautiful Bracken Course should not be missed
There’s no escaping that the Bracken Course at Woodhall Spa Golf Club is, like many other fabulous venues the world over, will always exist in the shadow of its more celebrated big brother. The New and The Old Course, St Andrews. The Cashen Course and The Old, Ballybunion. The Castle Course and The Old at Lahinch Golf Club – the list goes on and on. When golfers hear the words Woodhall Spa, they immediately think of the iconic Hotchkin Course – it is, after all, rated the 54th best on earth. But the Bracken need not be defined or limited…
Tom Coyne: in search of the great American golf course
Tom Coyne has chased a golf ball around the globe for much of his adult life, embodying the essence of a true wandering golfer. In doing so, he has carved out a niche as a golf travel writer with a connection to the soul of our game and to the people who bring it to life. His unique brand of storytelling focuses on the humour, heart and history of golf, and his writing is brought to life by the memorable characters he meets along the way as much as it is about the places he visits. His books have all…