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Europe’s Best Pro-Am Golf Events for Amateurs
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Top 10 Par‑3s You’ll Never Forget
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The Architects Behind Europe’s Most Iconic Courses
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Europe’s Best Resorts for Couples
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The Skins Game: Results & Overview
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Rewilding the Rough: Nature-First Golf Design
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The History Behind the Ryder Cup Courses
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Golfing the Mediterranean: From Costa Brava to Sicily
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How to Choose Between Spain’s Top Golf Regions
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Sami Välimäki’s Breakthrough WITB at The RSM Classic
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Essential Etiquette for International Golfing
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Europe’s Most Photogenic Golf Holes
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Aaron Rai’s Winning WITB at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
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The Best Golf Courses Near Pinehurst That Aren’t Pinehurst No. 2
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The Els Club Vilamoura: Golfing Grandeur in the Algarve
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Ryan Fox’s RBC Canadian Open Win: What’s in the Bag
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La Cala Golf Resort, Spain
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What’s In Sepp Straka’s Winning Golf Bag?
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Riviera Fairways: Glamour Golf in the South of France
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Ireland’s Ring of Kerry: A Legendary Golf Journey
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Course Reviews
Top 10 Par‑3s You’ll Never Forget
Golf is a game of precision, patience, and moments that take your breath away. While long par‑4s and par‑5s often steal the spotlight, there’s something uniquely memorable about a par‑3. These holes condense all the drama of golf into a single, often nerve‑wracking shot. One swing can make or break your round, testing not only […]

Course Reviews
The Architects Behind Europe’s Most Iconic Courses
Europe’s golfing landscape is defined not only by its centuries-old clubs and dramatic scenery, but by the visionaries who shaped these courses into global icons. From rugged Scottish coastlines to the sun-soaked hills of Southern Spain, the continent’s most beloved golf experiences would not exist without the creativity, engineering skill, and philosophy of its master […]

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Europe’s Best Resorts for Couples
For couples who love golf — but also care about beauty, comfort, and a little romance — Europe offers a dazzling array of resorts where fairways meet fairy‑tale settings. From sun‑drenched Mediterranean coastlines to serene Alpine lakes, here are some of the best golf escapes for two. Royal Bled Golf & Country Club — Alpine […]

Contests
The Skins Game: Results & Overview
For decades, The Skins Game was one of golf’s most entertaining and unconventional events. First staged in 1983, it stood apart from traditional tournaments by using a match format where four invited players competed hole by hole for cash “skins.” A player won a skin only by taking a hole outright; ties caused skins to […]

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Rewilding the Rough: Nature-First Golf Design
For more than a century, golf-course architecture largely pushed the landscape toward manicured uniformity — closely mown turf, sculpted bunkers, irrigation systems working overtime and roughs that behaved more like semi-fairways than natural habitat. Today, a very different design philosophy is gaining momentum. “Rewilding the rough” invites nature back in, restoring the textures, unpredictability and […]

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Golfing the Mediterranean: From Costa Brava to Sicily
Stretching from the rugged Catalan coast of northeastern Spain to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily, the Mediterranean offers one of Europe’s most enchanting — and varied — backdrops for a golf holiday. From pine-forest fairways with Pyrenean peaks as backdrop to coastal links teetering on cliffs above turquoise seas, this route connects contrasting but equally […]

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Essential Etiquette for International Golfing
Golf may be a global sport, but how it’s played — and more importantly, how players are expected to behave — can vary subtly or significantly from country to country. Whether you’re teeing off on a seaside links in Scotland, navigating the precision of a Japanese private club, or enjoying resort golf in the Caribbean, […]

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Top Golf Resorts with Private Villas
If you love golf and value privacy, space, and a home-away-from-home vibe, staying in a private villa at a golf resort turns a great trip into an unforgettable one. Villas combine the convenience and service of a luxury resort (think pro shops, top instructors, spas and great food) with private pools, kitchens, multiple bedrooms for […]

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Discover the Underrated Golf Courses of Eastern Europe
When most golfers think of Europe, their minds drift to the rolling links of Scotland, the dramatic cliffside holes of the Algarve, or the storied fairways around Dublin. But tucked into the forested hills, thermal valleys, and seaside cliffs of Eastern Europe are some truly special golf courses — hidden gems that many players overlook. […]

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Riviera Fairways: Glamour Golf in the South of France
The French Riviera has long captured the world’s imagination — a region where golden light meets blue seas, where artists, celebrities, and dreamers have gathered for over a century. But beyond the beaches and film festivals lies another form of art: golf. The South of France offers a spectacular blend of coastal charm and mountain […]

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Golf & Gastronomy: Pairing Michelin Stars with Perfect Swings
There’s a unique alchemy when the precision of a well-struck iron meets the artistry of a Michelin-starred dish. For aficionados of both sport and superb cuisine, the worlds of golf and fine dining are no longer siloed pleasures — they’re perfectly aligned. This article explores how the realms of greens and gastronomy intertwine, why the […]

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The Top 10 Greatest Upsets in Golf Tournament History
Throughout golf’s long and storied history, certain tournaments have become legendary not only for the brilliance of their champions but for the shocking nature of their victories. When underdogs triumph against the odds, it reminds fans that golf — despite its reputation for patience and precision — can still deliver moments of pure, unpredictable drama. […]

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The New Wave of Short Courses
Across North America, Europe, and even the Bahamas, a new generation of short courses is emerging—compact, creative layouts that swap distance for fun, strategy, and pure shot-making joy. Some glow under lights after sunset, others can be played in reverse, and many sit beside vibrant practice areas or vast putting greens. Here’s a look at […]

Amateur Golf
How to Build Strength for Golf
Golf may seem like a game of finesse and precision, but behind every smooth swing lies a foundation of strength. Building physical power doesn’t just increase your driving distance — it also improves your control, balance, and endurance throughout a round. Whether you’re an amateur trying to hit straighter shots or a professional refining consistency, […]

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Top Golf Books Every Player Should Read
If you love the game of golf — whether you’re a weekend hacker, a competitive club player, or simply someone who dreams of lowering your handicap — there’s something uniquely satisfying about turning the pages of a great golf book. Good writing can walk you through swing mechanics, sharpen your mental game, whisk you into […]

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Rovos Rail Experience
Step aboard Rovos Rail, and you immediately feel transported to a different age of travel. Founded in 1989 by Rohan Vos, Rovos Rail has become a symbol of elegance, heritage, and timeless adventure across Southern Africa. Each carriage has been lovingly restored to its original 1920s and 1930s splendour, with polished wooden panels, antique details, […]

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Golf & Gastronomy at Ombria: Where Fairways Meet Flavour
In the gently rolling hills of the Algarve, Ombria Resort presents a fusion of two pleasures many travellers seek in equal measure: challenging, beautifully designed golf and a culinary journey grounded in local culture, ingredients and sustainability. For those who believe 18 holes and a good meal make the perfect day, Ombria delivers in spades. […]