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Course Reviews

Bandon Dunes: A Taste of Scotland on the coast of Oregon

Before 1999, the small city of Bandon in the north-western US state of Oregon might not have been on many people’s bucket list of golf vacations. But all that changed at the turn of the century when Bandon Dunes Golf Resort opened to great acclaim. This slice of Scotland on the coast of Oregon is now […]

Course Reviews

Praia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort

Visitors have long flocked to Lisbon to soak up the fabulous architecture, history and cuisine. Head out of capital, onto the glorious Silver Coast and you will find one of Portugal’s finest golf resorts. Home to sun-soaked beaches and world-class golf Praia D’El Rey occupies a privileged position close to the medieval town of Obidos, […]

Justin Rose

Justin Rose Top 5 Career Shots

World number four Justin Rose has been a model of consistency in recent years. He is the only active golfer who has been world number one, has a major title and an Olympic gold medal. His journey to the summit of the sport has been decorated with many unforgettable golf shots. Shot #5 In 2010 […]

Majors

Brooks Koepka is Rewriting the History Books

How does Brooks Koepka’s four major victories in two years measure up to the achievements of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth? Brooks Koepka’s successful PGA title defence, following consecutive US Open wins, made him the first golfer in history to hold two major titles back-to-back simultaneously. His ‘double-double’ also surpasses current players Rory […]

Course Reviews

The Best Golf Resorts in America

When it comes to golf resorts nowhere does it better than the USA. If you’re looking for grand resorts with multiple championship courses onsite then the country is bestowed some truly spectacular offerings. Supersized doesn’t necessarily mean you need to compromise on quality and the resorts below offer some of the best golf on the planet. […]

European Tour

Martin Kaymer Top 5 Career Shots

Martin Kaymer has been one of the most successful golfers of the past decade. Since his debut on the European Tour in 2007, he has won 11 titles, including two majors, and one WGC tournament. The German has represented Europe four times in the Ryder Cup, winning three times, and became world number one in […]

Destinations

7 Must-Play Courses Within 70 Miles of Madrid

Madrid may be more commonly associated with football, but the city is also a great base to explore some of Spain’s finest golf courses. One of Europe’s most magnificent cities, the Spanish capital has it all, with a buzzing nightlife, stunning architecture and world-class golf. From European Tour hosts to lesser-known gems there are over […]

Destinations

Top 10 Golf Resorts in Asia

Asia is home to some of the best new golf courses on the planet. While Thailand has long established its place as a leading golf destination, neighbouring Vietnam is quickly catching up and is home to some of the most breath-taking and luxurious golf resorts on the planet. Meanwhile, the offering in China, Japan and […]

Destinations

7 Must-Play Courses Within 70 Miles of Amsterdam

The Netherlands isn’t synonymous with golf, but visitors will find a wealth of courses within easy reach of Amsterdam. In fact, several of Europe’s top courses are situated close to the capital, including the fabulous links trio on the North Sea coastline. From seaside gems to championship tests there’s something to suit every golfer. We […]

Course Reviews

Undiscovered Golf Destination – Royal Bled

Golf is growing all over the world, and in the future instead of going West most of us will look East for our golfing vacations. There is a star in the middle of Europe which is set to shine a light on the sport in Slovenia. Royal Bled is a golfing heaven on earth, and […]

Destinations

Bergvliet Villa’s – Your Golf Experience in the Netherlands

Think you need to jump on a plane for the perfect Golf and Spa getaway? Well, look no further! Not far from the heart of Europe lies Bergvliet Villa’s, a brand new holiday park with luxurious accommodation where visitors can play a round of golf, relax in the beautiful spa, discover the picturesque forest setting and […]

Course Reviews

Gut Kaden Golf & Country Club

Rural tranquillity combines with world-class golf at Gut Kaden, a former European Tour venue boasting some of the best golf that Northern Germany has to offer. A former home of knights, golfing royalty have also made their mark on the picturesque resort. Tiger Woods is just one of many world-class players who has traversed the […]

European Tour

The Rolex Series

It’s no secret the PGA Tour outranks the European Tour in terms of bigger prize funds and more world ranking points. As a consequence many European players now prefer to play on the other side of the Atlantic, including Rory McIlroy who gave up his European Tour card this season. To stay competitive and keep […]

Destinations

The Best Golf Resorts in Germany

Germany is home to an array of fantastic golf courses. Nestled amid the country’s beautiful landscape these courses are often coupled with fabulous resorts, making for an ideal relaxing getaway. We take a look at five of the best golf resorts in Germany: Winston Golf WINSTONopen is ranked 5th in Germany and 84th in Continental […]

European Tour

European Domination on the PGA Tour?

The US PGA Tour has long been considered the leading professional golf tour on the planet. It hosts the tournaments with the biggest prize funds, the most world ranking points, and the biggest sponsorship deals. It attracts the best golfers in the world and in recent years an increasing number of European players have made […]

Justin Rose

Justin Rose – From Silver, to Gold, to Green

When the time came in 2016 for the twenty-year wait for an English winner of The Masters to be ended, it was, in truth, a spectacular shock that it was Danny Willett who provided the fourth Masters victory for that nation. Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Luke Donald and Paul Casey have all been in contention […]

European Tour

All Square Users at The Masters

Justin Rose Justin Rose comes into the year’s first Major as one of the favourites to claim a first Green Jacket. The 2013 US Open Champion and 2016 Olympic Gold Medallist finished as runner-up to Sergio Garcia in the 2017 Masters. The All Square user has won on every continent, reached World Number One and […]