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Rosewood Resorts & Golf vacations

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is an international luxury hotel company operating in 16 countries, offering some of the finest golf vacations across the globe. We pick out some of the best. Rosewood Baha Mar Located in Nassau in the Bahamas, this Rosewood resort is set on the gorgeous white sand of Cable Beach. It’s the […]

European Tour

European Tour becomes DP World Tour

The European Tour will become the DP World Tour from the start of the 2022 season, with 47 events across 27 different countries and a total prize fund that tops $200 million for the first time in the Tour’s history. DP World, the Dubai-based logistics company, has been associated with the European Tour since 2009, […]

Destinations

Discover W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

The city’s most spectacular hotel, the W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, is a five-star architectural wonder located at the centre of Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This ‘lap of luxury’ is within walking distance of Yas Links Abu Dhabi, ranked by All Square as one […]

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Discover the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa

Located on the fringes of Abu Dhabi Golf Club, the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa is perfect for golf enthusiasts who want five-star treatment. The hotel offers stay-and-play options so visitors can combine a luxurious trip with playing at one of the best golf courses in the Middle East. Luxurious Rooms There are […]

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Interview with Tommy Fleetwood at 2021 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, we spoke to two-time winner Tommy Fleetwood about his chances this week and the possibility of winning a major championship this year. Tommy, runner-up here last year, and two-time winner, how happy are you to be back in Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and starting […]

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Interview with Lee Westwood at 2021 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, we spoke to reigning champion and Race to Dubai winner Lee Westwood about his hopes to retain the title. Defending champion at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and starting the year as reigning European Tour Number One, how are you feeling going into this week?  I feel good. […]

Course Reviews

Greg Norman Design Golf Courses

Several European and PGA Tour events are played on golf courses designed by former world number one and two-time Open champion Greg Norman.  The ‘Great White Shark’, who won 89 titles worldwide and held the number one ranking for an extraordinary 331 weeks in the 1980s and 90s, established Greg Norman Golf Course Design in […]

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas to play Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Major champions Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas will play at the 16th edition of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship from January 21-24, 2021. The championship will be the opening tournament of the 2021 European Tour season and is one of four premium events which form the Rolex Series. Contested on the Championship Course at the […]

Interviews

Exclusive Interview with Matthias Widor – General Manager at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa

We spoke to Matthias Widor, General Manager at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, and asked him what measures have been taken to make the resort and Abu Dhabi as a whole a safe place to play golf during the global Covid-19 pandemic. The Westin is one of the most luxurious golf resorts […]

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Golf Entertainment in Dubai

With night-time floodlit courses from the likes of Sir Nick Faldo, as well as the casual fun of TopGolf, Dubai is a great place to enjoy golf long after the sun goes down. Let’s take a look… Dubai TopGolf Dallas-based TopGolf has joined forces with Dubai Golf and will open a venue in Dubai later […]

Travel

Abu Dhabi: Golf & Culture

Once you’ve played a round at one of Abu Dhabi‘s world-class golf courses, there’s incredible cultural attractions and breathtaking architecture to experience including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and Qasr Al Hosn. Here’s our handy guide. 1: Abu Dhabi Golf Club The National course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, designed by Peter […]

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Golf & Dining in Abu Dhabi

Visitors to Abu Dhabi can combine two of life’s great pleasures: golf and gastronomy. As well as world-class golf courses, the city’s golf clubs have superb clubhouses with fantastic dining options. Here’s our guide… Abu Dhabi Golf Club The National course at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club hosts the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship on the […]

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How golf helped transform Abu Dhabi into a leading travel destination

The remarkable transformation of golf in Abu Dhabi over the last 20 years has been a major driving factor in turning the city into a top tourist destination for international travellers. Starting with just one golf course made entirely of sand in 1976, Abu Dhabi now has three world-class courses, nine-hole options, and floodlit golf. […]

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Abu Dhabi’s Best Beaches

Tourists flock to Abu Dhabi for the fantastic golf courses, incredible attractions, and fabulous hotels and restaurants – but its pristine beaches along the coast of the Arabian Gulf are worth the trip alone. The city’s public beaches are either free to visit or incur small fees for entrance and use of sun loungers and […]

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Explore Abu Dhabi from home through its new virtual platform, Stay Curious

Though your travel plans are on hold, you can still daydream about your next holiday destination. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has recently launched a new campaign called Stay Curious, which highlights the incredible attractions the city has to offer international visitors. The online hub also gives travellers an opportunity to […]

Travel

Live Update: Golf Courses Open for Play by Country during Covid-19

With the world currently in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, most golf clubs across the globe remain closed due to lockdown measures. But some countries are slowly lifting their restrictions. Here’s our list of all the nations and regions that are currently open for golf or will be open in the near future. When […]

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Abu Dhabi – Your golf and family retreat

Endless beaches, theme parks, waterparks, family-friendly hotels and fantastic golf courses – Abu Dhabi is the perfect golf and family retreat. Family-friendly golf  Abu Dhabi Golf Club: This is one of the best golf experiences in the Middle East, with 18 exceptional holes emerging from the surrounding desert. There’s also an enjoyable nine-hole option at the Garden […]