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Tom Weiskopf Design Golf Courses

Legendary American golfer Tom Weiskopf recently passed away and left a lasting legacy of superb golf courses featuring his trademark drivable par 4s. We take a look at his best designs. The Ohio native claimed 16 PGA Tour events between 1968 and 1982, with his best year coming in 1973 when he won seven tournaments […]

All Square

The 150th Open 2022: FAQs

The 150th Open Championship is set to tee off at St. Andrews, with Collin Morikawa defending his title and Tiger Woods back playing on his favourite golf course. We answer some frequently asked questions about the golf season’s final and most historic major. When is the tournament being played? July 14-17, 2022. Where is it […]

Course Reviews

The world’s most famous golf holes

What a round of golf this would be. Here’s the 18 most iconic holes in all of golf, including signature designs at St Andrews, Augusta National, TPC Sawgrass, Royal Troon and other legendary golf courses. 17th, St Andrews Perhaps the daddy of them all, ‘The Road Hole’, the world famously difficult 495-yard par 4 penultimate […]

European Tour

Ryder Cup 2023: Henrik Stenson named Team Europe captain

Known as ‘The Iceman’ for his cool, focused persona and dry sense of humour, here’s why Team Europe’s new captain Henrik Stenson could be the perfect choice to reclaim the Ryder Cup in 2023. The 45-year-old will be the first Swede to lead Team Europe when they tee off against Zach Johnson’s Team USA at […]

European Tour

The Open 2021: Preview

The final men’s major championship of the season is upon us with Shane Lowry set to defend the Claret Jug on the links of Royal St. George’s in Kent, England, for the 149th Open Championship. Here’s our preview. The tournament will be played between July 15-18. Lowry, who won in 2019 at Royal Portrush, has […]

Course Reviews

Future The Open venues confirmed by the R&A

The Open Championship will be played at Royal Liverpool in 2023 and at Royal Troon in 2024, the R&A has announced. The tournaments were rescheduled after the 2020 Open at Royal St. George’s was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Royal St. George’s in Kent, England, will now host The Open from July 11-18, 2021. […]

Travel

Revised 2020 Tour Schedule

A new golf schedule for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic will mean three of golf’s majors will be moved to late summer and autumn, while The Open has been cancelled. The Open will not be played, while the Masters, US PGA Championship and US Open have issued new dates for 2020. The Ryder Cup […]

Course Reviews

The best golf courses set to open in 2020

There are currently over 500 new golf courses either in advanced planning or under construction in over 100 countries across the globe. Here’s our picks for the best new courses set to open in 2020. Dumbarnie Links, Scotland Surprisingly, only 20% of golf courses in Scotland are true links, so Dumbarnie will be a welcome […]

Destinations

Top 10 Golf Courses in Scotland

No place can inspire golfers quite like Scotland. The home of golf, visitors will encounter extraordinary golf courses wherever they decide to travel. The heart of a Scottish experience is a visit to the country’s hallowed links and from St Andrews to Turnberry golfers will be spoilt for choice. We countdown the best golf courses […]

Course Reviews

Trump Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scotland

Trump Turnberry is one of the most iconic settings in the game.  The scene of the notorious Duel in the Sun, both the resort and the links have received major refurbishments over the past four years, and many are now positioning the Open Championship venue as the best golf course on the planet. With the […]

Interviews

Meet Stephane Castella from Switzerland

Golf & Country Club de Bossey member and All Square ambassador Stephane Castella has been lucky enough to travel throughout the world playing golf. We caught up with him to talk about the courses he loves to play and the layouts that are still at the top of his bucket list. How did you get […]

Interviews

Meet Eric Dreyfus from Switzerland

All Square ambassadors play an important role in connecting golfers from across the world. We caught up with Golf & Country Club Zurich-Zumikon member Eric Dreyfus, to find out his passion for golf! How did you get into golf? My cousin was a passionate golfer and had a 6 handicap at that time. He took […]

Destinations

Discover the Best Courses in Glasgow, the Birthplace of Golf

As the tag line for the city goes ‘people make Glasgow’ and it is very true. A city with an interesting past and an exciting future, Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland and a great destination. From one of the world’s premier shopping destinations, Buchanan St, to a host of art galleries and […]

Destinations

The Scottish Open and It’s 2017 Homecoming at Dundonald Links

Some golf tournaments have homes. Think of The Masters and Augusta National or The PLAYERS Championship and TPC Sawgrass. Well the Scottish Open used to have a home too, Loch Lomond Golf Club, and this year saw somewhat of a homecoming for the event. The Scottish Open Many may not be aware of the connection […]

Destinations

Is It Time to Expand The Open Championship Rota?

The Open Championship is arguably the most special golf event in the world, just ask Henrik. It sums up the sport better than any with its firm roots in tradition but appeal to golfers and sports fans of all ages.The Open Rota is made up of some of the finest links golf courses that the […]

Gear

The All Square 2017 Golf Ball Guide

The golf ball industry has been in the news a lot lately. Tiger certainly helped that with the announcement that he’s been secretly playing Bridgestone for years. Also Bubba is now using Volvik balls. What do you use? Should you think about changing? Here’s what’s out there. Golf balls make up around 20% of all […]

Destinations

Discover Scotland’s Hidden Gems

Scotland, the home of golf and the nation that invented the best sport in the world, is the place to go for a golfing holiday. Having just had the Men’s and Ladies Scottish Open and The Open Championship played out on their shores it’s time to look at some of the amazing courses that call […]