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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Course Reviews

Golf in Bordeaux: A Guide to Cabot Bordeaux

There is a particular kind of golf trip that transcends the game itself — one where the fairways are just the beginning and every hour away from the course is equally rich with discovery. A golf trip to Bordeaux is exactly that kind of experience. Woven through vine-draped landscapes, flanked by grand châteaux and filled […]

Course Reviews

Sustainability in Golf: The World’s Most Environmentally Conscious New Courses

Golf is in the middle of a quiet revolution. Once criticised for heavy water use and chemical dependency, the sport is now embracing a new identity — one where world-class design meets environmental responsibility. And nowhere is this shift more evident than in the newest generation of courses built with sustainability at their core. From […]

Course Reviews

Bernardus Golf: Europe’s Modern Masterpiece

In a golfing world constantly chasing the next “must-play” destination, few venues have made an impact as immediate and as convincing as Bernardus Golf. Opened in 2018, it may not yet have decades of history — but what it lacks in age, it more than compensates for in vision, execution, and ambition. Often described as […]

Destinations

Mindful Golf: How Meditation Improves Your Game

Golf has long been considered “a mind‑game wrapped in a physical sport.” A perfect swing isn’t just about technique; it’s about calm nerves, sharp focus, emotional resilience, and presence in each moment. This is where mindfulness and meditation come into play — not as a fad, but as a science‑supported way to cultivate a mental […]

Course Reviews

Europe’s Best Golf Resorts with Exceptional Practice Facilities

For many golfers, a great European golf trip is no longer just about ticking famous courses off a list. More and more, it’s about choosing destinations that allow you to train, improve, and truly immerse yourself in the game. The best resorts in Europe now rival professional training centers, offering expansive practice grounds, cutting-edge technology, […]

Instruction

Recovering Like a Pro: Post-Round Wellness Tips

A great golf round doesn’t end on the 18th green. For professionals, recovery is just as important as ball striking, driving distance, and putting accuracy. Modern players treat their bodies like high-performance machines, knowing that consistent recovery reduces fatigue, lowers injury risk, and enhances performance for the next tee time. Whether you’re a weekend golfer […]

Gear

Best New Golf Balls in 2025

Golf ball tech in 2025 is a study in small margins that add up: manufacturers keep pushing multi-layer constructions, tuned cores and “speed” layers to squeeze more distance without sacrificing feel and greenside spin. At the same time, brands are offering clearer fits for different swing speeds and shot shapes (distance-first vs. spin/control), plus smart […]

Clothes

How to Pack Smart for a Golf Holiday

A golf holiday is one of the most rewarding trips you can take — sun-drenched fairways, new courses, and the simple pleasure of combining travel with your favourite sport. But unlike a typical getaway, a golf trip requires a bit more strategy when it comes to packing. Airlines have specific rules for sports equipment, weather […]

Clubs

The Most Popular Driver Shafts on the Market?

When golfers talk about “popular,” they usually mean three things at once: what tour players actually use, what wins events, and what regular golfers are buying after a proper fitting. On all three fronts in 2025, a few families clearly lead the conversation: Fujikura Ventus, Mitsubishi’s Tensei/Diamana lines, Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX, Graphite Design […]

Destinations

Explore Adare Manor — 2027 Ryder Cup Destination

Nestled along the banks of the River Maigue in County Limerick, Adare Manor is a place where Irish history, architectural grandeur, and world-class golf converge. With its sweeping parkland, 19th-century neo-Gothic manor house, and meticulously restored course, the estate has captured the imagination of golf enthusiasts worldwide. In 2027, it will take center stage as […]

Course Reviews

The Best 36-Hole Golf Resorts Around the World

There’s something deeply satisfying about arriving at a resort where one golf course simply isn’t enough. The best 36-hole destinations around the world offer variety, rhythm, and the rare chance to test your game against two distinct layouts without ever leaving the property. Whether it’s coastal links shaped by wind and salt spray, or modern […]