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PGA Championship: Future Venues

The PGA of America has chosen the venues for the PGA Championship until 2034, taking in some of the great golf venues in the US such as Southern Hills, Oak Hill and Valhalla. The 103rd edition in 2021 was held at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina. The PGA Championship […]

Your golf trip to Madeira, Portugal

The sub-tropical Madeira archipelago is home to three breathtaking golf courses, and we’ve suggested two stunning accommodation options for the perfect golf trip. Known as ‘the islands of eternal spring’, Madeira is on the same latitude as Morocco with temperatures ranging from 25°C in the summer to 18°C in the winter, ideal for playing golf. […]

Your golf trip to Tenerife & La Gomera, Spain

The Spanish Canary Islands of Tenerife and La Gomera offer year-round warm sunshine, ideal for playing golf. We’ve picked out four top-class courses and excellent accommodation options for the perfect golf trip. Getting there Tenerife has two airports, Los Rodeos in the north and Reina Sofia in the south. The north airport is closest to […]

Meet Marcial Messmer from Switzerland

Golf photographer Marcial Messmer is a researcher who develops algorithms for financial markets. Based in Switzerland, he has magnificent golfing scenery on his doorstep, but he loves to grab his golf bag, camera and drone and escape for a couple of weeks to explore new destinations. During the pandemic he finally found the time to […]

The Hay: Tiger Woods’ new course at Pebble Beach

Famed California golf resort Pebble Beach has announced the opening of The Hay, a stunning new nine-hole course designed by Tiger Woods. Let’s take a look. The 670-yard short course overlooks Pebble Beach Golf Links along the Pacific Coast, one of the world’s most beautiful courses and host of Woods’ first US Open triumph in […]

Masters 2021: Preview & How To Watch

Dustin Johnson will defend the Green Jacket as the 2021 Masters returns to its traditional spring date. Here’s everything you need to know and how you can watch every single shot. The world’s top ranked player established a tournament record 20-under par score last November, as the event was pushed back in the calendar due […]

The Emergence of Golf in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia looks set to follow in the footsteps of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in becoming a world-class golf destination, with new courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. The kingdom hosted the Saudi International in February, now in its third year and the last of three events in the ‘Gulf Swing’ on the […]

Push Trolleys & Pencil Bags

With some golf clubs removing the option to hire a trolley due to Covid-19 restrictions, here’s some affordable solutions to make sure you can still get out on the course. As well as making sure you can play golf if you encounter those restrictions, buying your own golf trolley can save you money in the […]

Future The Open venues confirmed by the R&A

The Open Championship will be played at Royal Liverpool in 2023 and at Royal Troon in 2024, the R&A has announced. The tournaments were rescheduled after the 2020 Open at Royal St. George’s was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Royal St. George’s in Kent, England, will now host The Open from July 11-18, 2021. […]

Discover W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

The city’s most spectacular hotel, the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, is a five-star architectural wonder located at the centre of Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This ‘lap of luxury’ is within walking distance of Yas Links Abu Dhabi, ranked by All Square as one […]

Discover the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa

Located on the fringes of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa is perfect for golf enthusiasts who want five-star treatment. The hotel offers stay-and-play options so visitors can combine a luxurious trip with playing at one of the best golf courses in the Middle East. Luxurious Rooms There are […]

Discover Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas

Located next to the Gary-Player designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the five-star Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas is the epitome of a luxury golf break. This opulent sanctuary set on a 9km stretch of private beach on Saadiyat Island has plenty of stylish accommodation options, fantastic dining, a beautiful spa, gym and swimming […]

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship | With a win…

Rory McIlroy • Would be his 15th European Tour victory in his 210th appearance, surpassing Darren Clarke’s 14 wins to set the record for most wins for a player from Northern Ireland  • Would be his first Rolex Series victory – his best previous finish was runner up at the 2018 BMW PGA Championship  • […]

The best golf courses set to open in 2021

There are some fantastic new courses ready for play in 2021, including Tom Doak’s first design in Ireland and new layouts from stellar names Jack Nicklaus and Gil Hanse.  It’s been a hugely challenging time for everyone, but fingers crossed we can get back on the course on a regular basis and these new courses […]

Greg Norman Design Golf Courses

Several European and PGA Tour events are played on golf courses designed by former world number one and two-time Open champion Greg Norman.  The ‘Great White Shark’, who won 89 titles worldwide and held the number one ranking for an extraordinary 331 weeks in the 1980s and 90s, established Greg Norman Golf Course Design in […]