Costa Del Sol Golf: Wonderful La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links on the up
From the 5th tee of the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links, I can see it all: the sparkling Mediterranean, the iconic rock of Gibraltar, the Atlas Mountains in Morrocco and a golf course I could never tire of. This stunning destination sits on an idyllic stretch of Spain’s south coast, not far from Marbella, and within touching distance of Costa Del Sol golf royalty in the shape of Sotogrande, Almanera and Real Club Valderrama. This trip to the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort is about renewal, the chance to mark the start of a new era here on the Cadiz coast…
Grandeur and growth at the heart of Woodsome Hall success story
The grandeur of Woodsome Hall Golf Club speaks for itself. From the moment you drive through the gates of this handsome 134-acre estate and sweep up towards the 16th century grade-1 listed clubhouse, you get a sense of what this place is all about. The Woodsome Hall experience begins long before you step onto the 1st tee of this James Braid-designed golf course and it is one to be savoured. There’s simply too much at Woodsome to relish for it to be a ‘change your shoes in the car park, dash onto the golf course and disappear off home quickly…
Murcar Links Golf Club: spectacular links delivers challenge and reward
From bubble wrap terrain to ocean side views, Murcar Links brings the challenge all gofers want and dangles the rewards all golfers need. Just 10 minutes from Aberdeen, Murcar was originally designed in 1909 by Archie Simpson, professional and keeper of the greens at neighbouring Royal Aberdeen with James Braid adding his Midas touch in the 1930’s. A strong combination of clever and thought provoking design for this Championship golf course, where the East Coast of Scotland meets the North Sea. Testimony to such a strong design is the course has changed little since conception. Murcar started life with some…
East Lothian Golf Courses: explore Scotland’s stunning golf coast
This is a stretch of coastline so rich in golf heritage, so blessed with world-class links, it has come to be known simply as Scotland’s Golf Coast – in short, East Lothian golf courses are the envy of the world. Just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, this compact region is home to some of the finest golf courses in the world — from Open Championship venues like Muirfield to beloved classics like North Berwick, Gullane, and Dunbar. The beauty of East Lothian lies not just in the quality of its courses, but in the variety: historic links carved through dunes, clifftop…