Course Reviews

Ireland’s Iconic Golf Courses & Historic Hotels

The K Club and Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links, both close to Dublin, are among the incredible options for a golf break to Ireland. Here’s our quick guide. Ireland is home to some of the most iconic and historic golf destinations in the world and a few are just a short journey from its […]

Course Reviews

Château de la Bégude Hotel, French Riviera

Château de la Bégude Hotel is a boutique destination for golfers, tucked away in the heart of the Cote d’Azur on the French Riviera with a beautiful 18-hole golf course. This 4-star haven of relaxation, converted from a 17th-century country house, is located just 10km north of Cannes and combines Provencal charm and state-of-the-art facilities. […]

Clubs

New: Callaway Opus wedges

Callaway’s new Opus wedges, in Xander Schauffele’s bag when he won the Open Championship, are for golfers who want more spin and lower launch. Here’s a quick breakdown. Schauffele also used the new Opus wedges while winning this season’s PGA Championship. Callaway says they are their most tour-validated wedges to date with a new and […]

Majors

What’s in Xander Schauffele’s Open winning bag?

Xander Schauffele held off Justin Rose to win his second major of the season at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon. Here’s his club set-up. The American hit four birdies in six holes on Troon’s punishing back nine to card a closing round 65 for a two-stroke victory. He finished on 9 under, with […]

Course Reviews

Le Manoir Hotel at Le Touquet Golf Resort

Le Manoir is a cosy boutique hotel just minutes from the charming seaside town of Le Touquet where guests can play at five of the best golf courses in France. Le Manoir is located about 50km south of Calais in northern France. Built in 1911, it’s a quaint English-style building that serves as the four-star […]

Majors

The Open 2024: FAQs & Tee Times

The 152nd Open tees off at Royal Troon in Scotland with American Brian Harman defending the Claret Jug. We answer some frequently asked questions and reveal the tee times. The 2024 Open will be played between July 18-21 at Royal Troon Golf Club in South Ayrshire. The last time Troon hosted The Open was in […]

Course Reviews

Greek Golf Odyssey: Discover Costa Navarino

Stay at luxury resorts W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort or The Romanos and play at four golf courses designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, Bernhard Langer and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Costa Navarino in the Greece Peloponnese is one of Europe‘s premier destinations for golfers, home to a collection of five-star resorts and world-class golf […]

Clubs

What’s in Robert MacIntyre’s winning golf bag?

Robert MacIntyre birdied his final hole at The Renaissance Club to win the Genesis Scottish Open on home soil. Here’s his club set-up. It was redemption for the Scot who lost out to Rory McIlroy’s birdie-birdie finish at this event last year. The 27-year-old posted a three-under 67 to finish on 18-under, topped off by […]

Course Reviews

Terre Blanche Hôtel Spa Golf Resort, Provence

Terre Blanche is a five-star resort less than an hour west of Nice among the vineyards of Provence, with two championship-level golf courses and Michelin-starred dining. Beautifully set in rolling Provencal hills, this haven for golfers is only 45 minutes from Nice International Airport and 35 minutes from Cannes station. Close to the stunning coastline […]

Course Reviews

Stay and play in Scandinavia

Sweden and Finland have several brilliant options for golfers with excellent golf courses and top-quality nearby hotels. Here are our picks for a Scandinavian golf break. Sweden With some of Europe’s most beautiful and varied landscapes, Sweden is home to some truly exceptional golf courses. Many of these are located close to the country’s charming […]

Course Reviews

Two world-class courses at Camiral Golf & Wellness

Camiral Golf & Wellness on the Costa Brava is home to two of the best golf courses in Spain as well as a five-star luxury hotel and state-of-the-art Wellness Centre. Less than an hour from Barcelona and just 15 minutes from the historic town of Girona, this is one of the world’s leading golf and […]

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Best Golf Resorts in Southeastern Europe

Greece and Bulgaria are home to golf resorts such as Costa Navarino and BlackSeaRama which rival the best resorts in western Europe. Here’s our quick guide. Greece Costa Navarino in the Greece Peloponnese is one of Europe’s premier destinations for golfers, home to a collection of five-star resorts and world-class golf courses designed by former […]

Clubs

What’s in Bryson DeChambeau’s winning golf bag?

Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open by a single shot ahead of Rory McIlroy carrying a unique bag that includes 3D-printed ‘face bulging’ irons. The American, who joined LIV Golf in 2022, won his second U.S. Open title after first winning it at Winged Foot in 2020. He finished on 6-under at Pinehurst No. 2 […]

Majors

U.S. Open: FAQs & Tee Times

The 124th U.S. Open tees off at Pinehurst No. 2 with Wyndham Clark the defending champion – but can anyone stop world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler? Here’s our preview and tee times. The U.S. Open is arguably the most brutal of the men’s four majors each year. The USGA, which run the tournament, usually set […]

Lifestyle

Roger Federer’s golf swing goes viral

Roger Federer posted a video of his golf swing on social media, catching the attention of his famous sports friends including women’s world No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda. The tennis icon shared the video of him teeing it up on the golf course on Instagram this week, writing “trying to take up a new hobby”. […]