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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Tee off on a trip to Australia

Golfers looking to hit the fairways during a trip to Australia are spoilt for choice with plenty of great courses to go with the glorious climate and beautiful landscapes. Here’s a quick tour. The most popular tourist destination is the wonderful city of Sydney, home to golf courses which provide a true taste of Australian […]

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Horse Riding & Golf Experiences in Europe

We’ve picked out four superb resorts in the Algarve, Sardinia, Andalucia and Scotland where you can combine world-class golf and accommodation with fantastic horse riding experiences. Quinta do Lago, The Algarve Quinta do Lago is located in the Algarve within the Ria Formosa nature reserve. It’s a 5-star retreat, home to three world-class golf courses […]

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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 […]

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Golf in Serbia

Serbia in recent years has become a fashionable tourist destination, and its two best golf courses just happen to be close to its vibrant cultural centres. The Balkan country, which became independent in 2006, dates back to the 7th century and has a diverse history combined with an energetic modern culture, beautiful mountainous countryside and […]

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Golf in Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin is not just a tropical paradise for beachgoers and foodies, but also a magical place for golfers with some of the most scenic courses in south-east Asia. Two hours south of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin is a palm-fringed seaside resort city famous for its picturesque beaches such as Khao […]

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Golf in Bulgaria

Golf in Bulgaria is relatively new in European terms, but Gary Player‘s Thracian Cliffs and BlackSeaRama resorts and Ian Woosnam’s Lighthouse resort have put it firmly on the golfing map. In recent years the country is making significant investments in the sport, with more courses and facilities being developed, and the lower cost of living […]

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Golf & Wine Experiences in Spain

Combine your passions for golf and wine at these superb Spanish golf resorts. Surrounded by vineyards, they offer world-class wine tours and tasting experiences. Peralada Resort in Catalonia is known for its exceptional wine tourism experiences and offers a 5-star hotel, an 18-hole golf course, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. The golf course is one of […]

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Golf in Alsace, France

With great golf courses, fine wines, Michelin-starred dining and the beautiful city of Strasbourg, the French region of Alsace is the perfect place for an idyllic golf vacation. Between the Rhine Valley and the Vosges mountains and the German and Swiss borders, Alsace is home to around a dozen courses, gorgeous countryside, an array of […]

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Golf & Wine Tasting in Bordeaux

Golf du Medoc is just one of several resorts in the Bordeaux region of south-west France that is perfect for lovers of wine and golf. Possibly the world’s most famous wine region, Bordeaux has nearly 6,000 wineries, 57 appellations, and approximately 110,000 hectares of vineyards. The region is synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon and red wine, […]