Course Reviews

A New Chapter on an Old Fairway: Inside the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve

For more than three decades, the hotel at the heart of Vilamoura’s golfing quarter was known simply as the Dom Pedro. In early 2026, that chapter closed and a new one began: following a top-to-bottom renovation, the property reopened as the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, ahead of its original schedule. It’s a rebrand with real […]

Course Reviews

Beyond the Autobahn: Germany’s Best Golf Experiences

Golf in Germany rarely gets the attention it deserves. Talk of European golf trips tends to gravitate toward Scotland’s links, Spain’s Costas, or Portugal’s Algarve, while Germany quietly sits on one of the continent’s most varied golf landscapes: heathland courses shaped by the same designers who built England’s finest clubs, a genuine North Sea links […]

Amateur Golf

Should Your Child Turn Professional? What the World’s Best Golfers Can Teach Us

Every year, thousands of talented junior golfers dream of reaching the PGA Tour, DP World Tour or LPGA Tour. Parents invest countless hours—and often hundreds of thousands of dollars—supporting that dream. The difficult question is always the same: “When is the right time to turn professional?” While there is no formula that guarantees success, there […]

Clubs

What’s In The Bag: Michael Thorbjornsen’s Winning Clubs at the 2026 Rocket Classic

Michael Thorbjornsen captured the biggest victory of his career by winning the 2026 Rocket Classic, securing his maiden PGA Tour title after a composed and confident performance at Detroit Golf Club. One of the most highly regarded young talents in American golf, the former Stanford standout showcased the all-around game that made him one of […]

Destinations

Details to Relaunch Donnafugata Golf Resort in Sicily

Few golf resorts in the Mediterranean generated as much excitement as Donnafugata Golf Resort when it opened in Sicily. With two championship courses, a luxury hotel and a location surrounded by the island’s history, cuisine and coastline, it seemed destined to become one of Europe’s premier golf destinations. Yet after closing in 2020, the resort […]

Destinations

Your Golf Trip to Phuket: Tropical Fairways, Championship Courses, and Island Adventures

Golf in Phuket offers an unforgettable blend of championship golf, luxury resorts, and breathtaking tropical scenery, making it one of Asia’s premier golf destinations. Whether you’re planning a dedicated golf holiday or adding a few rounds to your Thailand itinerary, Phuket combines world-class courses, exceptional hospitality, and year-round playing opportunities in a stunning island setting. […]

Instruction

How to Read a Championship Course Like a Pro

Watch a tour player stand over an approach shot at a major championship, and you’ll notice something odd: they’re barely looking at the flag. Instead, their eyes drift to the slope behind the green, the direction the grass is growing, the way the wind is bending the flagstick on a nearby hole. Reading a championship […]

Gear

Jackson Koivun WITB: 2026 3M Open

Jackson Koivun announced himself on the PGA Tour in spectacular fashion with a breakthrough victory at the 2026 3M Open, capturing his maiden Tour title in just his third professional start. The 21-year-old produced a composed, bogey-free final-round 66 to finish at a tournament-record 25-under-par, holding off World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three shots […]

Gear

Ping G440 Family Explained: Inside the Most Complete Game-Improvement Lineup in Golf

Every golf equipment cycle brings its share of noise — new marketing language, recycled promises, and just enough tweaking to justify a new price tag. Ping’s G440 family, launched in January 2025 and expanded through 2026, is a rarer thing: a lineup that actually rethinks how it distributes weight inside the clubhead, and does it […]

Destinations

The Best Golf Experiences Within Two Hours of Paris

Paris rarely tops the conversation when golfers debate Europe’s great destinations, yet the Île-de-France region quietly holds one of the continent’s densest clusters of exceptional courses. Six courses in and around the city sit inside Europe’s top 100, several of them shaped by the same handful of early-twentieth-century architects who defined golf in the sandy […]

Clubs

WITB: Ryan Fox’s Winning Clubs at the 2026 Open Championship

Ryan Fox etched his name into golf history with a dramatic victory at the 2026 Open Championship, capturing the Claret Jug with a birdie on the 72nd hole at Royal Birkdale. The New Zealander became just the second player from New Zealand to win The Open and only the fourth Kiwi to claim a men’s […]

Community

How Modern Golf Courses Conserve Water and Protect Wildlife

For decades, golf courses have often been criticised for their environmental impact, particularly regarding water consumption and land use. While some older facilities still face sustainability challenges, the reality is that many modern golf courses are becoming leaders in environmental stewardship. Advances in irrigation technology, habitat restoration, water recycling, and ecological course design are transforming […]

PGA Tour

Changes on the PGA Tour from 2028

The PGA TOUR is preparing for one of the biggest transformations in its history. Beginning with the 2028 season, professional golf’s premier circuit will introduce a completely new competitive structure designed to reward consistent performance, create clearer storylines for fans, and ensure the world’s best players compete against one another more frequently. Rather than making […]

Lifestyle

10 Common Mistakes When Booking Golf Trips

Planning a golf holiday should be exciting, not stressful. From choosing the right destination to securing the best tee times, every decision plays a role in shaping the overall experience. Yet, after helping golfers book unforgettable golf trips to some of the world’s finest resorts, we’ve seen that many of the same mistakes appear time […]

Course Reviews

Your Golf Vacation in Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez has been seducing artists, aristocrats, and the international jet set since the 1960s, but beyond the yacht-lined Old Port and Pampelonne’s beach clubs lies a quieter, equally seductive pleasure: golf framed by umbrella pines, cork oaks, and views across the Mediterranean. A golf trip here isn’t about ticking off championship layouts in isolation; it’s […]

Gear

TaylorMade Golf Balls Explained: Complete Overview

Few brands have shaped the modern golf ball conversation quite like TaylorMade. From the tour bags of Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa to the weekend foursome at a links course, the company’s ball lineup spans nearly every type of player. With a major 2026 overhaul touching everything from core construction to how the paint itself […]

Destinations

Hidden Golf Paradises in Europe You Haven’t Played Yet

Europe’s golfing reputation is built on a handful of household names: St Andrews, Carnoustie, Valderrama, the Algarve’s resort belt. But scattered across the continent’s edges — Arctic islands, volcanic archipelagos, alpine valleys, and forgotten Mediterranean cliffs — are courses that rarely make it onto a golfer’s radar, despite offering scenery, design pedigree, and golfing history […]