Playing Royal County Down: A Pilgrimage to the World’s Greatest Links
Royal County Down Golf Club isn’t just one of the world’s greatest links courses — it’s a place of myth, beauty, and challenge. This immersive first-person story captures the drama, history, and emotion of playing RCD for the first time — a round that becomes a lifelong memory.…
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…