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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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  • […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Lee Westwood: What’s In The Bag?

Let’s peek inside the golf bag of Race to Dubai winner Lee Westwood. The Englishman has been a Ping staffer his entire career and currently has a bag full of the company’s clubs.  Westwood started the year by winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club in January, and ended it by […]

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Golf Trip to Cairo, Egypt

With a fantastic year-round climate and manicured fairways with views of the Great Pyramids, Egypt‘s historic capital city of Cairo is a world-class golf destination. Now open to international travellers, we have picked out four of the city’s best golf courses and excellent nearby accommodation options for the perfect golf trip. Dreamland Golf Resort Just […]

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Golf Entertainment in Dubai

With night-time floodlit courses from the likes of Sir Nick Faldo, as well as the casual fun of TopGolf, Dubai is a great place to enjoy golf long after the sun goes down. Let’s take a look… Dubai TopGolf Dallas-based TopGolf has joined forces with Dubai Golf and will open a venue in Dubai later […]

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Abu Dhabi: Golf & Culture

Once you’ve played a round at one of Abu Dhabi‘s world-class golf courses, there’s incredible cultural attractions and breathtaking architecture to experience including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and Qasr Al Hosn. Here’s our handy guide. 1: Abu Dhabi Golf Club The National course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, designed by Peter […]

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Dubai’s lesser-known world-class golf courses

The world-class golf venues of Dubai Creek, Emirates Golf Club and Jumeirah Golf Estates are internationally recognised, but Dubai has other golf courses to rival them, as well as some off-the-beaten-track hidden gems. Let’s take a look… Dubai Hills Dubai Hills is part of Dubai Hills Estate, one of the most exclusive residential complexes in […]

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Luxury in Vietnam: Laguna Lang Co

Laguna Lang Co is a luxury golf resort near Lang Co Bay in North East Vietnam, between the cities of Hue and Danang. The resort is home to an 18-hole championship golf course designed by British golfing legend Sir Nick Faldo, the Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co hotels and three residential projects. […]

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Where to Play Golf in Canada: Part Two

In part two of Where to Play Golf in Canada, we pick out the best public golf courses in this vast country. Blessed with incredible scenery, there’s no shortage of candidates. You can read Part One here.  Dakota Dunes Golf Links – Whitecap, Saskatchewan Located at the heights of the South Saskatchewan River Valley Basin, […]

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Where to Play Golf in Canada: Part One

Bordering the golfing behemoth that is the United States, Canada is somewhat of a hidden gem when it comes to hitting the fairways. Blessed with vast open spaces and incredible scenery, it has some of the finest public golf courses in the world. Here’s our pick of the best. Greywolf Golf Course – Panorama, British […]