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Top 4 “Public” Golf Courses by Gil Hanse

American golf course architect Gil Hanse is known for his minimalist and strategic designs. After working with legendary designer Tom Doak, Hanse formed his own company, Hanse Golf Course Design, in 1993. He has since become one of the world’s most influential golf course architects. All Square takes a look at some of his greatest […]

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Play Golf at Pebble Beach: What to Know Before You Go

Few golf courses have the ability to make a golfer stop thinking about the scorecard and simply look around. Pebble Beach Golf Links is one of them. Set above the Pacific Ocean on California’s Monterey Peninsula, the course combines dramatic coastal holes, historic championship golf and some of the most recognisable views in the game. […]

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 […]

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A Golf Trip to the Scottish Highlands

There are golf destinations, and then there is the Scottish Highlands. Few places on earth demand a golfer’s attention quite so insistently — not merely for the courses, which are extraordinary, but for the overwhelming sense that here, the game has always been exactly as it should be: played on natural terrain, beneath wide skies, […]

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The Masterpiece Reawakens: Aronimink 2026

Golf’s second major of 2026 has arrived at one of Donald Ross’s most extraordinary creations — a course that has been decades in the making, literally. There is a bronze plaque near the first tee at Aronimink Golf Club that stops people in their tracks. Inscribed on it are the words Donald Ross spoke when […]

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Streamsong’s Newest Masterpiece: Why Bone Valley Might Be Its Boldest Statement Yet

For more than a decade, Streamsong has built its reputation on contrast — wild terrain in the heart of Florida, minimalist architecture sculpted from former phosphate mines, and three courses that feel more like the Australian Sandbelt than the Sunshine State. Red, Blue, and Black each brought a distinct identity. But the newest addition doesn’t […]

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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 […]

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The New Wave of Short Courses

Across North America, Europe, and even the Bahamas, a new generation of short courses is emerging—compact, creative layouts that swap distance for fun, strategy, and pure shot-making joy. Some glow under lights after sunset, others can be played in reverse, and many sit beside vibrant practice areas or vast putting greens. Here’s a look at […]

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Best Golf Courses in California and Its Regions

California is not only a land of golden beaches, Hollywood lights, and towering redwoods — it’s also home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the world. From the rugged Pacific coastline of Monterey to the sun-drenched deserts of Palm Springs and the fertile wine country of Napa Valley, the Golden State offers […]

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Top 10 Golf Courses in the Middle East for 2025: All Square Rankings

The Middle East has emerged as a premier golfing destination, offering world-class courses that combine stunning landscapes, challenging designs, and top-tier amenities. Based on All Square’s rankings, here are the top 10 golf courses in the region: 1. Yas Links Abu Dhabi Nestled along the breathtaking coastline of Yas Island, Yas Links Abu Dhabi offers […]

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Where to travel for golf this winter – Florida & the Caribbean

Florida and the Caribbean are blessed with a warm climate during winter, perfect for golf. Here’s our best resort packages for a golfing escape to the sun. Florida Florida is one of the closest states to Europe in terms of travel time, while its warm and sunny climate has attracted golfers from around the world […]

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Golf in Scotland: Top 5 destinations

Scotland has an almost endless choice of legendary courses, so we break it down to the top five destinations to visit on a trip to the birthplace golf. Edinburgh A good place to start is the nation’s capital. With buzzing nightlife and a thriving cultural and comedy scene, it’s little surprise that so many people […]

Destinations

Stay & Play in the USA

TPC Sawgrass, Streamsong Resort and Pebble Beach are three great options for a stay-and-play golf break to the USA. Here’s our quick guide. For many golfers from Europe, Florida is often their first experience of American golf. It’s one of the closest states to Europe in terms of travel time, while its warm and sunny […]

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Stay & Play in Miami

Miami is a great choice for a stay and play trip with superb golf resorts in an exciting city blessed with an enviable climate and beautiful scenery. We’ve picked three of the best resorts. Trump National Doral This five-star resort opened in the 1960s and is home to four championship-level golf courses onsite including the […]

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World’s best Par 3 courses

Tiger Woods’ short track at Pebble Beach features in our list of the world’s best par-3 courses along with layouts in France, Oregon, Bali and New Zealand. The Farm, Arrowtown, New Zealand Set in a glacial valley in the Southern Alps on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, The Hills Golf Resort is blessed with some […]

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Top 20 golf courses in France

France has often flown under the radar as a golf destination, despite being home to many of the finest courses in continental Europe – and with fabulous food and wine, beautiful landscapes and iconic cities, France really does have it all. Le Golf National near Paris provided a memorable Ryder Cup venue in 2018, but […]

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Best public golf courses to play in Florida

Florida‘s warm, sunny climate and manicured fairways attract golfers from around the world – and some of its best golf courses are public-access venues. The Sunshine State has more than 1,250 courses, more than any other state, and many of the most famous are open to the green-fee paying public. TPC Sawgrass: In Ponte Vedra […]