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La Hacienda Links Golf Resort

La Hacienda Links Golf Resort on the Costa del Sol offers the unique opportunity of playing one of the only coastal links courses in southern Europe, as well as a superb heathland layout. The two outstanding and recently renovated 18-hole courses, La Hacienda Links and La Hacienda Heathland, are not just superb in quality but […]

18 most beautiful golf holes in Europe

St. Andrews, Les Bordes, Lofoten Links and Crans-sur-Sierre are among the courses on our list. How many of these beautiful holes have you played? 4th hole: Old Head Golf Links, Ireland Old Head Links is located on a spectacular narrow peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The course plays out among the cliffs and […]

Tropical Golf in Bali

Golf on the Indonesian island of Bali includes a superb 18-hole course set in an extinct volcano and one of the best par-3 courses in Asia. One of the many provinces that forms Indonesia, the mountainous island of Bali has become a tourist hotspot, blessed with white sandy beaches, tropical jungles and historic temples. The […]

Mauritius: Stay & Play in Luxury

This picture-perfect paradise in the Indian Ocean is blessed with luxury resorts and a selection of world-class layouts from the likes of Ernie Els and Bernhard Langer. With a subtropical climate, there are only two seasons – summer and winter – yet there’s only a four-degree difference in average yearly temperature. Perfect for a golf […]

WannaHaves: Top 5 destinations this winter

We pick the best places to stay and play in Abu Dhabi, Marbella, Morocco, South Africa and Tenerife for a golfing getaway to the sun. Abu Dhabi Temperatures around 25°C from January to April make Abu Dhabi the perfect winter golf getaway. The fantastic golf courses here include The National at the Abu Dhabi Golf […]

Faldo’s Elea Club in Cyprus

Sir Nick Faldo’s 18-hole layout at Elea Club has taken Cypriot golf to a new level and is ranked by All Square as the best golf course in Cyprus. The island is blessed with a perfect Mediterranean climate for golfers and the best golf courses are less than an hour from each other, close to […]

Why Cyprus is perfect for a Golf Break

Cyprus is blessed with a perfect Mediterranean climate for golfers and the best golf courses are less than an hour of each other, close to world-class hotels and resorts. The island enjoys a warm climate that’s perfect for year-round golf. Temperatures generally range from winter lows of 17°C to warm highs of 31°C in the […]

Discovery Land Company: Luxury golf communities

Discovery Land Company operates private high-end golf communities in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and the UAE, attracting celebrities and connoisseurs of golf, wellness, and luxury homes. The American real estate development company and hospitality operator, based in Arizona and founded in 1994 by Mike Meldman, offers superb golf courses and clubhouses, family-forward high-end homes […]

Golf in Hua Hin, Thailand

Hua Hin is not just a tropical paradise for beachgoers and foodies, but also a magical place for golfers with some of the most scenic courses in south-east Asia. Two hours south of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin is a palm-fringed seaside resort city famous for its picturesque beaches such as Khao […]

Golf in Bulgaria

Golf in Bulgaria is relatively new in European terms, but Gary Player‘s Thracian Cliffs and BlackSeaRama resorts and Ian Woosnam’s Lighthouse resort have put it firmly on the golfing map. In recent years the country is making significant investments in the sport, with more courses and facilities being developed, and the lower cost of living […]

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 […]

Comporta Dunes to open in Portugal

David McLay-Kidd’s new links course is set to open at the resort of Terras da Comporta in southern Portugal, predicted to become of Europe’s finest golf venues for tourists. The acclaimed designer of Machrihanish Dunes, Bandon Dunes and the Castle Course at St Andrews, McLay-Kidd’s highly anticipated Comporta Dunes will be his first course in […]

Play golf in the sun this winter

Thinking about escaping to the sun this winter? We pick some of the best golf resorts around the world for the perfect warm-weather golf break. Abu Dhabi Year-round sunshine and temperatures of around 25°C from January to April make Abu Dhabi the perfect winter golf getaway. The fantastic golf courses here include The National at […]

Sun, sea and sinking putts in Mallorca

We’ve picked out our favourite golf courses to play on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca along with some excellent accommodation options. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the largest of the Mediterranean Balearic islands has great food, wonderful beaches, and the capital Palma is steeped in historic charm. It’s the perfect choice […]

Trip of a lifetime: Golf & Safari

Move over Tiger Woods, it’s time for lions! Combine a once-in-a-lifetime safari with playing at world-class golf courses designed by the likes of Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus at these incredible resorts. Sun City Resort – Situated on the outskirts of Pilansberg National Park north of Johannesburg, Sun City is one of South Africa‘s premier […]

Boutique luxury at Fancourt Resort, South Africa

Home to three Gary Player golf courses, Fancourt Resort in South Africa has now added an incredible five-star English country-style boutique hotel. Let’s check it out. Located in the Garden Route region on South Africa‘s south coast, Fancourt Resort covers over 600 hectares and is surrounded by mountains, forests and the Indian Ocean. It’s widely […]

Golf vacation to Rio, Brazil

Since the 2016 Rio Olympics, the city has emerged as an exciting option for an adventurous golf vacation. We pick some of the best golf courses and hotels in this fabulous city. Golf is relatively new to Brazil, but the future looks bright following the Olympics, the first time since 1904 that the sport had […]