Course Reviews

World’s best Par 3 courses

Tiger Woods’ short track at Pebble Beach features in our list of the world’s best par-3 courses along with layouts in France, Oregon, Bali and New Zealand. The Farm, Arrowtown, New Zealand Set in a glacial valley in the Southern Alps on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, The Hills Golf Resort is blessed with some […]

WannaHaves: Top 5 destinations this winter

We pick the best places to stay and play in Abu Dhabi, Marbella, Morocco, South Africa and Tenerife for a golfing getaway to the sun. Abu Dhabi Temperatures around 25°C from January to April make Abu Dhabi the perfect winter golf getaway. The fantastic golf courses here include The National at the Abu Dhabi Golf […]

Top 20 golf courses in Italy

Italy is home to some truly outstanding golf courses. Add in the culture, cuisine, and plethora of beautiful accommodation choices, and you have a destination that rivals the best that Europe has to offer. Here’s All Square’s countdown of the top 20 golf courses in Italy. 20: Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club Menaggio Menaggio & […]

Top 20 golf courses in France

France has often flown under the radar as a golf destination, despite being home to many of the finest courses in continental Europe – and with fabulous food and wine, beautiful landscapes and iconic cities, France really does have it all. Le Golf National near Paris provided a memorable Ryder Cup venue in 2018, but […]

Top 20 golf courses in Portugal

Portugal is one of the capitals of European golf and a firm favourite with holidaymakers, with layouts designed by Seve Ballesteros, Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones Jnr. But which golf course comes out on top? From The Algarve to Lisbon, Porto, and the idyllic island of Madeira, here’s All Square’s countdown of the top […]

Golf in the Netherlands

Home to around 250 courses with many accessible to visitors, golfers are spoilt for choice from the excellent links courses on the North Sea coast to great heathland layouts. Although many golf courses in the Netherlands are member’s clubs, it’s usually easy to book a tee-time as even the most exclusive clubs are mostly welcoming […]

Real Club de Golf El Prat

Combine a memorable city break to Barcelona with golf at Real Club de Golf El Prat, less than half an hour away with 45 world-class holes designed by Greg Norman. El Prat is wonderfully located in the natural beauty of Llorenc del Munt l’Obac National Park, a peaceful nature reserve only 20km or so from […]

World’s most beautiful clubhouses

We list the world’s most beautiful clubhouses, from Abu Dhabi’s Falcon and Wentworth’s historic castle to a space-age design originally intended to be the home of Marilyn Monroe. Abu Dhabi Golf Club, UAE The dramatic Falcon clubhouse at this Peter Harradine-designed course pays homage to the United Arab Emirates’ national birds and the importance of […]

Why Cyprus is perfect for a Golf Break

Cyprus is blessed with a perfect Mediterranean climate for golfers and the best golf courses are less than an hour of each other, close to world-class hotels and resorts. The island enjoys a warm climate that’s perfect for year-round golf. Temperatures generally range from winter lows of 17°C to warm highs of 31°C in the […]

PGA Tour Pros’ Favourite Golf Courses

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm are among the biggest names in golf to have revealed their favourite golf courses. Tiger Woods won two of his three Claret Jugs at the Old Course at St. Andrews and loves the place. “Playing at St Andrews is literally the best. It’s like going back […]

Discovery Land Company: Luxury golf communities

Discovery Land Company operates private high-end golf communities in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and the UAE, attracting celebrities and connoisseurs of golf, wellness, and luxury homes. The American real estate development company and hospitality operator, based in Arizona and founded in 1994 by Mike Meldman, offers superb golf courses and clubhouses, family-forward high-end homes […]

Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses: UK & Ireland

Did we leave any of your favourites out? Here’s our countdown of the Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in the UK & Ireland. 10: Staley Hall (Hunting), England Sometimes called the ‘Augusta of the North’ thanks to its blooming rhododendrons, undulating greens and towering Pines, this manicured and beautiful parkland course in the north […]

Glorious golf around Lake Garda

The stunning landscape around the largest of the Italian lakes, midway between Milan and Venice, is reflected in the region’s fabulous golf courses and resorts. Here’s our quick tour. Visitors to Lake Garda’s 90 miles of shoreline can enjoy the local wine and cuisine and soak up the historic charm of towns such as Peschiera […]

Cape Verde: Viveiro Golf & Country Club

The archipelago of Cape Verde off the west coast of Africa is an unspoiled year-round holiday destination – and it now has its first international standard golf course. The remote string of small islands are home to stunning beaches, pretty seaside towns and mountainous interior. With year-round sunshine and warm weather and a fascinating mix […]

World’s most difficult golf courses

Bethpage Black and Carnoustie are among our picks of worldwide golf courses which have gained a reputation for being exceptionally challenging. With treacherous terrains, devilish bunkers and testing conditions, these courses push even the most skilled and patient golfers to their limits. Bethpage Black, New York Let’s start with the course that infamously has a […]