Search results for "France"

Majors

Amundi Evian Championship: Preview

The penultimate women’s major of the year is set to tee off at Evian Resort Golf Club in France, with Brooke Henderson the defending champion. The first three majors this season have all been won by first-time major champions, Lilia Vu at the Chevron Championship, Ruoning Yin at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and Allisen […]

Travel

Family-friendly golf resorts in Europe

Check out these superb golf resorts in Europe where you’ll be able to play great courses while keeping the kids entertained for a memorable vacation. Some of the best golf resorts in Europe excel when it comes to providing a great blend of golf and family activities. Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Provence, […]

Community

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 […]

DP World Tour

U.S. Open: Preview & FAQs

The 123rd U.S. Open is set to tee off at Los Angeles Country Club with Matt Fitzpatrick defending his title. We preview golf’s third major of the season. We answer some frequently questions and give you the major tee times ahead of what is probably the most brutal of golf’s four majors each year. The […]

Community

Pathway to Stardom: Europe’s Mini-Tours

European golf has a number of mini-tours which offer pathways to the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour for the game’s rising stars. In the men’s game, the DP World Tour, formerly known as the European Tour, is the leading professional golf tour in Europe. The organisation also operates the developmental Challenge Tour, which […]

Travel

PGA Championship: Preview & FAQs

Justin Thomas defends his title as the 105th PGA Championship tees off at Oak Hill Country Club in New York. Here’s the big storylines and FAQs. The second major of the season will be played May 18-21, with world No. 1 Jon Rahm the favourite to win. The Spaniard has six worldwide victories since October, […]

DP World Tour

Best DP World Tour events to attend in Europe

The best tournaments to attend this year include possibly the most stunning venue for any golf tournament in Europe and the host courses for the 2023 Solheim and Ryder Cups. Omega European Masters, Switzerland: Aug 31 – Sept 3 The Omega European Masters, formerly the Swiss Open, is quite possibly the most beautiful setting for […]

Destinations

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, […]

Professional Golf

Sunshine Ladies Tour: Route to stardom

The Sunshine Ladies Tour is South Africa’s leading golf tour for professional and amateur women golfers, providing a route to the global stage for worldwide young talent. Created in 2014, it provides an inclusive and accessible platform for young female professionals to take their careers to the next level and gives amateur players an incredible […]

Destinations

Honeymoon destinations for golfers

Paris, the Italian Lakes and Mauritius are among our romantic choices for honeymooning golfers. Wonderful scenery, indulgent resorts and great courses. Paris Paris, the romance capital of the world, is just one hour north from Domaine et Golf de Vaugouard, a stunning 18th century resort full of charm in the heart of a nature reserve […]

Course Reviews

Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in Europe

Did we leave out any of your favourites in our countdown of the Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in Europe, and how many have you played? 10: Golf Course Eichenheim, Austria Part of Grand Tirolia Hotel & Spa and nestled beneath the majestic peaks of the Austrian Alps is the Eichenheim Championship Golf Course, […]

Professional Golf

Record-breaking LPGA season tees off

The 2023 LPGA Tour season will hold 35 events, including five majors and the Solheim Cup, with a record-breaking purse of over $100 million. Here’s the full schedule and the big storylines. The entire season will be played in the calendar year and players will be competing for a huge record total prize fund of […]

Destinations

Evian Resort – Pure French elegance

Offering the ultimate golf break, Evian Resort is home to luxurious hotels, Michelin-starred food, the famous Evian thermal spa, and one of the five major championships on the LPGA Tour. The resort is part of the spa town of Evian which sits on the border between France and Switzerland, at the foot of the Alps […]

Destinations

Where to play golf in Corsica

Overlooking clear Mediterranean waters in the foothills of verdant mountains, the golf courses on the French island of Corsica are bathed in a warm year-round climate. Here’s a quick tour. With views of picturesque hilltop villages and vineyards, the courses here are natural and unpretentious, and the island’s standout 18-hole course is one of Europe’s […]

Top Itineraries

Combine skiing and golf in the Alps

A few resorts in the Alps offer superb golf in the summer and great skiing in the winter. You might even be able to do both on the same trip late in the ski season. Anyone for apres-tee? Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club, Switzerland Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club in the ski resort of Crans-Montana is set in the […]

Gear

What’s in Ryan Fox’s winning golf bag?

Ryan Fox secured his second DP World Tour title of the season by winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the Old Course at St Andrews. Let’s delve into his golf bag. The New Zealander carded a final round 68 to finish on 15-under, a shot ahead of Sweden’s Alex Noren and Englishman Callum Shinkwin, […]

Travel

WATC 2022: Who won amateur golf’s biggest event?

The World Amateur Team Championships is the biggest event in men’s and women’s amateur golf. Tiger Woods and Minjee Lee are former winners – but who won in 2022? Along with Tiger, some of the biggest names in men’s professional golf have won the amateur game’s flagship event before turning pro, including Bryson DeChambeau, Justin […]