A journey to the heavenly Hidden Heartlands of Ireland
It’s remarkable how you can grow up on what is, in the grand scheme of things, a pretty small island and yet reach the age of 40 having seen so little of it. In Ireland, we tend to stick to the coastline. That’s where you’ll find all the big cities – Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Belfast. It’s where you’ll find some of the most stunning tourist attractions – the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry or the Giants Causeway. And if golf is your bag, it’s where you’ll find some of the most celebrated golf courses in Ireland,…
A blissful Ayrshire golf odyssey: Royal Troon and Dundonald
There is no doubt that Scotland is golf’s holy land; the birthplace of the game itself as well as some of its greatest players. But for centuries, since golf began here some 400-odd years ago, there has been a question over where in Scotland offers the greatest golf experience. There’s East Lothian, with the likes of Muirfield, Musselburgh, North Berwick and Gullane. The kingdom of Fife can boast the Old Course, St Andrews, Dumbarnie Links and Kingsbarns. The Highlands has Royal Dornoch, Brora, Tain and Golspie, while on the Aberdeenshire coast you will find Cruden Bay, Murcar Links and Royal…
The Best Golf Courses in Pennsylvania 2024
Pennsylvania, with its diverse landscapes and picturesque scenery, boasts some of America’s finest courses. The Keystone State has a storied golfing history, with a lineage of legendary players, prestigious tournaments, and iconic courses. Some of golf’s greatest players have emerged from Pennsylvania, including Arnold Palmer, one of the sport’s most influential figures. Palmer’s impact on the game resonates throughout the state, with his birthplace in Latrobe now home to the renowned Latrobe Country Club. Pennsylvania has also played host to numerous prestigious golf tournaments, attracting the world’s top players to its fairways. The state has welcomed major championships such as…
Amateur Championship: Hillside A fitting venue for world’s best
It’s official, Hillside Golf Club when the wind blows will test even the very best golfers in the game. Reader, I am not one of them. I walk off the 18th green and towards the comforting embrace of the white clubhouse here, a beaten man. Hillside has got the better of me today – the punishing rough, those wonderful tight links fairways, the fantastic bunkers and the slick greens just proved too much. We’re a matter of weeks away from Hillside hosting the R&A’s prestigious Amateur Championship and I comfort myself by imagining even the best amateurs struggling today. I’m…