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Top 5 Golf & Fishing Spots

Indulge in two of life’s great pleasures: a round of golf and a spot of fishing. Combined with top-class accommodation and you have the perfect trip. Here’s our guide. Scotland: Aberdeen Stay: Maryculter House 40 en-suite bedrooms, all decorated in an elegant style with modern luxuries and fabulous views over the River Dee or private […]

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The Top 5 Tom Fazio Golf Courses

American golf course architect Tom Fazio is world renowned for combining playability and difficulty across designs of aesthetic grandeur. Perhaps best known for his improvements at Augusta National, the 74-year-old also renovated Kasumigaseki Country Club’s East course, host layout for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. All Square reviews five of his greatest designs. Waterville Golf Links, […]

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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 […]

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Coore & Crenshaw’s Must-Play Courses

The partnership of Americans Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw is one of golf’s most respected architectural teams. Their shared philosophy of combining artistry with traditional, strategic golf has produced some of the game’s most revered designs over the last 30 years. All Square reviews five of their greatest golf courses. Cabot Cliffs, Canada Ranked by All Square […]

Destinations

Malaysia’s World Class Golf Courses

Malaysia is home to many world class golf courses, designed by some of the world’s leading architects. Additionally, Malaysia is still affordable and offers excellent value for money. Japan and China also offer wonderful golf courses, but compared to Malaysia green fees there have risen sharply over recent years. Kota Permai Golf and Country Club Ranks #6 in Malaysia on All […]

Travel

Top 5 “Public” Golf Courses by Rees Jones

The son of legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones and brother of course designer Robert Trent Jones Jr, Rees Jones has worked on over 100 golf courses during his career after forming his own firm in 1974.  Jones is known for his brutally penal and strategic layouts. All Square reviews five of his greatest works. […]

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Top 5 “Public” Golf Courses by Tom Doak

With the world renowned Pacific Dunes and Barnbougle among his credits, American golf course architect Tom Doak is one of the most sought-after designers in the business. A former pupil of legendary architect Pete Dye, Doak has gained worldwide respect for his natural, minimalist style. His company, Renaissance Golf Design, is one of the world’s leading […]

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The Top 7 Golf Experiences in Shanghai

Shanghai’s booming economy has placed it centre stage in China‘s rapidly growing golf industry. The city hosts one of the four prestigious World Golf Championships on the PGA Tour and is home to some excellent courses. Here’s our guide to 7 of the best. Sheshan International Golf Club This 7,226-yard, par 72 Nelson & Haworth […]

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Top 4 “Public” Golf Courses by Gil Hanse

American golf course architect Gil Hanse is known for his minimalist and strategic designs. After working with legendary designer Tom Doak, Hanse formed his own company, Hanse Golf Course Design, in 1993. He has since become one of the world’s most influential golf course architects. All Square takes a look at some of his greatest […]

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The 8 best golf courses in China

Before the 1980s there were no golf courses in China. Today there are over 500 and hundreds more are in the pipeline. Many are of fantastic quality, designed by some of golf’s most legendary names including Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Tom Weiskopf. Here’s our guide to 8 of the best.  Spring City Golf and […]

Travel

The Top 5 Robert von Hagge Golf Courses

During six decades as a golf course architect, Robert von Hagge is credited with the design of more than 250 courses in over 20 countries. His designs are known for punishing, demanding layouts, tight fairways and precise shot making. All Square takes a look at five of his greatest courses. Le Golf National Home to the annual […]

Destinations

Escape the Winter: Top 5 Golf Trips

If you want to keep playing golf this autumn and winter, here’s five fantastic golf resorts offering you an escape route to sunshine.  West Cliffs Golf Links Obidos, Portugal (50 mins north of Lisbon Airport) Golf course West Cliffs is rated by All Square as the second best course in Portugal. Opened in 2017, it’s […]

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The Top 5 Pete Dye Golf Courses

Arguably no other golf course designer has had more influence on modern course architecture than Pete Dye. With his preference for island greens, pot bunkers and heavy mounding, the American transformed the way we look at golf courses. Legendary venues like Kiawah Island and Whistling Straits feature regularly on the PGA Tour. Let’s have a […]

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The Top 5 Jack Nicklaus Golf Courses

Jack Nicklaus is now revered as much for his work off the course as he was on it. Nicklaus Design, the global design company he founded, is widely regarded as the world’s leading design firm. The company has designed 415 courses in 39 countries. Over 150 of them have provided the venue for more than 1,000 […]

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Singapore swing: The island’s five best golf courses

With a population of nearly six million crowded into just 720 square kilometres, the island city-state of Singapore is a surprisingly rewarding destination for golfers. Just a few minutes from the central business district you can find yourself on the immaculate fairways of some of the best courses that south-east Asia has to offer. Here’s […]

Destinations

Top 5 Golf Destinations in the USA

Wondering where to go on your next golf trip? The USA has a total of 15,372 golf courses including a lot of great golf destinations so picking just a handful is a challenge. We took a look at the quality, quantity, price, and overall area to compile our All Square Top US Golf Destination list. […]

European Tour

Top Picks for The Open at Portrush

As the best golfers on the planet gear up for The Open, All Square picks the main contenders to take home the world famous Claret Jug.  Rory McIlroy No one will be looking forward to the 148th Open more than Rory McIlroy, as the championship returns to his home country of Northern Ireland for the […]