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Destinations

10 Best Capitals for a Golf Getaway

We’ve chosen 10 European capital cities which not only offer visitors world-famous attractions, culture and cuisine, but nearby world-class golf courses for the ultimate city golf break. Edinburgh With buzzing nightlife and a thriving cultural and comedy scene, it’s little surprise that so many people make this historic city their base for a trip to […]

Clubs

What’s in Nelly Korda’s history-making golf bag?

Nelly Korda clinched her second major title and fifth successive tournament win at the Chevron Championship. Here’s her equipment set-up. The world No. 1’s win at The Woodlands in Texas meant she tied the record for the most consecutive LPGA wins, equalling Nancy Lopez in 1978 and Annika Sorenstam between 2004-05. The American, whose first […]

Course Reviews

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 […]

DP World Tour

DP World Tour 2024: What’s in store?

The 2024 DP World Tour season will see more prize money, more champions and a blockbuster first-ever play-off double-header. Here are the details. What’s new? The DP World Tour in 2024 will see a brand new play-off double-header to finish the season. Two Play-Offs will be played in November in the United Arab Emirates, where […]

Destinations

Play Golf on your Stag or Hen Weekend

There’s plenty of great options if you want to include a round of golf during your trip to one of Europe’s stag and hen party capitals. Prague The capital of the Czech Republic is regularly voted among the best stag and hen do destinations in the world. It’s got some of the best beer in […]

Course Reviews

Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses: UK & Ireland

Did we leave any of your favourites out? Here’s our countdown of the Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in the UK & Ireland. 10: Staley Hall (Hunting), England Sometimes called the ‘Augusta of the North’ thanks to its blooming rhododendrons, undulating greens and towering Pines, this manicured and beautiful parkland course in the north […]

Clubs

History of Titleist: An X-ray vision

Titleist, maker of the PGA Tour‘s most popular ball used by Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas, dates back to the 1930s, an amateur golfer, a missed putt and an X-ray. The American golf equipment brand, also known for manufacturing clubs and bags, is owned by the Acushnet Company, with its headquarters in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Acushnet […]

Destinations

Tee off on a trip to Australia

Golfers looking to hit the fairways during a trip to Australia are spoilt for choice with plenty of great courses to go with the glorious climate and beautiful landscapes. Here’s a quick tour. The most popular tourist destination is the wonderful city of Sydney, home to golf courses which provide a true taste of Australian […]

Course Reviews

Best Golf Courses set to open in 2023

Among the world’s best new golf courses set to open in 2023 is a replica of a long-lost legend, while a potential world-beater from Jack Nicklaus in Scotland continues construction. The Lido, Wisconsin This ‘new’ course is a replica of The Lido, C.B. MacDonald’s long-lost legendary Long Island masterpiece, re-made in Wisconsin. Opened for play […]

Destinations

Where to stay & play in Australia

Australia is now fully open for overseas visitors following the lifting of Covid-19 travel restrictions. We pick some of the country’s best golf resorts. Across this vast continent there are great places to stay and play, blessed with natural beauty and wonderful weather.  New South Wales Bonville Golf Resort – Built over 600 acres on […]

Clubs

Titleist launches new TSR Drivers & Fairway Metals

Titleist has launched their new TSR range of drivers and fairways metals, which have proved popular among Tour pros including Justin Thomas, Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Smith. The new TSR Drivers feature three new models for every type of golfer, while the new fairway metals help improve what Titleist call the ‘Four ‘F’s’: flight, feel, […]

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 […]

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Golfers with the most Instagram followers

We count down the top 10 golfers with the most followers on Instagram. Can anyone beat Tiger Woods? Paige Spiranac, Rory McIlroy? Let’s find out. Here’s the top 10 countdown… 10: Lucy Robson 998K Lucy Robson is a British-born Instagram golf influencer, who became famous for her training videos, fashion content and golf equipment endorsements […]

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Interview with Stephan Vogl, General Manager of Diamond Country Club

We spoke to Stephan Vogl, General Manager of Diamond Country Club in Atzenbrugg, about what makes it one of Austria‘s best golf resorts and how he sees the future of the golf industry. What makes Diamond Country Club one of the best clubs in Austria? The Diamond Course in terms of the daily maintenance quality […]

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What’s in JT Poston’s winning golf bag?

JT Poston secured his place at the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews after winning the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour. Let’s take a look at his club set-up. The 29-year-old carded a two-under 69 in the final round to finish on 21-under at TPC Deere Run in Illinois to claim his second […]

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 […]

Travel

Best new golf courses set to open in 2022

We have picked out the best new golf courses set to open in 2022, featuring superb new layouts in France, Portugal, St. Lucia, Thailand, and New Zealand. Let’s take a look. Les Bordes Golf Club – New Course Now open to play, Les Bordes Golf Club – New Course, south of Paris, is a boldly […]