Costa Navarino: Golf in the land of the Gods
Costa Navarino stretches out along the breathtaking Peloponnese peninsula, once the playground of Greek Gods and heroes. Myths and legends brought to life by some of Europe’s earliest communities in these parts have enthralled and inspired mere mortals for centuries. The ancient Palace of Nestor, nestled in the hills overlooking the idyllic Ionian Sea in this stunning corner of south-west Greece is a reminder of one such tale featuring King Nestor of Pylos, grandson of sea god Poseidon. Today, though, the Peloponnese peninsula has become a playground of golfing Gods. Not so much myth, but certainly legends. Their part in…
Hilton Head golf packages: The best couples retreats
The boom in demand for couples’ golf trips shows no signs of abating, with the sector having grown exponentially over the past three years. These trips can be a brilliant way for couples to spend time together, whether they share a love for golf or not and Hilton Head, one of America’s great golf destinations, has put itself right at the forefront of the market. Hilton Head golf courses are known around the world providing an alluring blend of challenge, beauty and adventure, alongside a fantastic off course experience. And now many of the resorts and hotels on ‘golf island’…
‘He gave me the gift of golf’
The odds of being born, let alone being able to read this, are exceedingly slim. Do a little research on this and bask in appreciation, for a moment, at the exceptionalism of your existence. Those odds get ever longer when you bring the ability to play golf into the mix. You need your health for a start, but you also need someone to introduce you to what has become a way of life for me, something that is more than a game, hobby, obsession, job, or competition. For me, golf is a place I transcend to in my waking…
Barnbougle Dunes – a wondrous golf playground like no other
Love at first sight is a fickle concept in golf, but Barnbougle Dunes had me at ‘good morning.’ I had arrived at this fabled golfing destination in the dead of night. Through the darkness I found my way to my bed and fell asleep dreaming of what lay in wait. I was awake at sunrise, pulled back the curtains and was immediately flushed with awe. Towering dunes, a tumbling fairway, wild green complex and gorgeous views of Bass Strait – I had awoken in a cabin next to the 15th hole of the Lost Farm course, which was there to…