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Majors

PGA Tour 2024 season: Big changes

The PGA Tour in 2024 will see new levels of drama with eight ‘signature events’, more no-cut tournaments and a new astronomical prize for the winner of the FedExCup. The golf season is returning to a calendar-year schedule for the first time since 2012 and will be made up of 36 events which includes the […]

Course Reviews

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 […]

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Team USA for the 2023 Ryder Cup

Zach Johnson’s six captain’s picks have completed Team USA for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Here’s the team in detail – and why it proved controversial. The Team USA captain already had his six automatic qualifiers locked in following the conclusion of the BMW Championship on August 20. Those players finished in the top six in […]

Clubs

What’s in Brian Harman’s winning golf bag?

Brian Harman romped to a six-shot victory at The Open at Royal Liverpool in soggy conditions for his first major win. His old-school putter provided an incredible statistic. The American is three-time winner on the PGA Tour and a Titleist staffer. His bag included 13 Titleist clubs, as well as a TaylorMade putter that helped […]

Travel

PGA Championship: Preview & FAQs

Justin Thomas defends his title as the 105th PGA Championship tees off at Oak Hill Country Club in New York. Here’s the big storylines and FAQs. The second major of the season will be played May 18-21, with world No. 1 Jon Rahm the favourite to win. The Spaniard has six worldwide victories since October, […]

DP World Tour

Best DP World Tour events to attend in Europe

The best tournaments to attend this year include possibly the most stunning venue for any golf tournament in Europe and the host courses for the 2023 Solheim and Ryder Cups. Omega European Masters, Switzerland: Aug 31 – Sept 3 The Omega European Masters, formerly the Swiss Open, is quite possibly the most beautiful setting for […]

Destinations

Golf in Alsace, France

With great golf courses, fine wines, Michelin-starred dining and the beautiful city of Strasbourg, the French region of Alsace is the perfect place for an idyllic golf vacation. Between the Rhine Valley and the Vosges mountains and the German and Swiss borders, Alsace is home to around a dozen courses, gorgeous countryside, an array of […]

Majors

All you need to know about The Masters 2023

Scottie Scheffler defends his Green Jacket, Tiger Woods is back, as are LIV golfers, and there’s been a change to Augusta National. Here’s everything you need to know. The 87th edition of this magical event is golf’s first major of the season and will be played between April 6-9. Scheffler won his first major here […]

Gear

Scheffler back at No. 1 with Players win

Scottie Scheffler is back at world No. 1 – and matched Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus – with his five-shot victory at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. The American shot a three-under 69 to finish on 17 under, holing five consecutive birdies midway through his final round. England’s Tyrrell Hatton finished second on 12 […]

Travel

Golf, Sailing and Yachting

Combine your passion for golf with sailing and yachting adventures at these fabulous resorts around Europe. Costa Navarino, Greece Costa Navarino is the prime sustainable luxury golf destination in the Mediterranean, in the Greek Peloponnese. W Costa Navarino has now become the latest 5-star luxury resort to open here, joining The Romanos, a Luxury Collection […]

Destinations

Luxury resorts for golfers visiting Cairo

We have chosen some fantastic resorts in Egypt‘s historic capital Cairo for the most luxurious and exotic of golf trips, with glorious year-round weather and manicured fairways with views of the Great Pyramids. JW Marriott Hotel Cairo The luxury JW Marriott Hotel Cairo offers 5-star accommodation and award-winning service. Located in New Cairo, an upscale […]

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‘Full Swing’ – What to expect from Netflix’s golf series

Netflix’s new docuseries ‘Full Swing’ goes behind the scenes of the PGA Tour and its star players during one of the most dramatic years in the sport’s history. Here’s what to expect. Produced by Box to Box Films, the creators of the hugely popular and acclaimed Netflix series ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’, the highly […]

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Tiger’s early Christmas gifts for golf fans

Tiger Woods is back! Here’s when he’ll be playing in the run-up to Christmas and why golf fans will get to see how his son Charlie is being inspired by Rory McIlroy. The 15-times major winner had been due to play the Hero World Challenge last week before plantar fasciitis became the latest injury to […]

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 […]

Top Itineraries

Combine skiing and golf in the Alps

A few resorts in the Alps offer superb golf in the summer and great skiing in the winter. You might even be able to do both on the same trip late in the ski season. Anyone for apres-tee? Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club, Switzerland Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club in the ski resort of Crans-Montana is set in the […]

Clubs

What’s in Max Homa’s winning golf bag?

Max Homa chipped in for birdie at the 72nd hole and retained the Fortinet Championship on the PGA Tour in dramatic fashion ahead of Danny Willett. Let’s delve into the American’s winning golf bag. The defending champion was a shot behind Willett going up the last, but then holed his chip from off the green […]

Destinations

Your ultimate golf trip to Fife: Part two

Here’s the second part of our quick golfers’ guide to Fife, known as the ‘cradle of the game’ and home to incredible golf courses, stunning coastal countryside and luxurious hotels. Read: Fife: Your Ultimate Golf Trip – Part One Just north of the capital Edinburgh on Scotland‘s east coast, Fife is golfing country from the […]