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Travel

Interview with David Perez, CEO for the Tenerife Tourism Board

We spoke to David Perez, CEO for the Tenerife Tourism Board, and asked him what measures have been taken to make Tenerife Destination a safe place to visit, explore and play golf during the global Covid-19 pandemic. How did you deal with the COVID-19 situation initially? From the outset, Turismo de Tenerife sought to obtain […]

PGA Tour

Golf Returning to the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil

For the first time since 1904, golf will return to the Olympics at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016 and will feature women and men’s individual events. Both events will have 60 players competing in a 72-hole stroke play format competition for the medals. There will be no cut after 36 […]

Course Reviews

A New Chapter on an Old Fairway: Inside the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve

For more than three decades, the hotel at the heart of Vilamoura’s golfing quarter was known simply as the Dom Pedro. In early 2026, that chapter closed and a new one began: following a top-to-bottom renovation, the property reopened as the Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, ahead of its original schedule. It’s a rebrand with real […]

Destinations

Golf Resorts Perfect for a Proposal or Honeymoon

There are a few places in the world where romance and golf blend as naturally as at a great resort. A perfectly struck iron shot at sunset, dinner overlooking a coastal fairway, or a quiet walk between palm-lined holes can turn a golf trip into something far more meaningful — sometimes even the beginning of […]

DP World Tour

DP World Tour 2026: The Full Calendar & Race to Dubai Journey

The DP World Tour 2026 season is a truly global spectacle — a minimum of 42 Race to Dubai tournaments played across more than 25 countries from late November 2025 to mid-November 2026. This wrap-around calendar blends desert precision, high-altitude chaos, classic links battles, major championship drama, and elite Rolex Series showdowns, all feeding into […]

Course Reviews

Europe’s Best Golf Resorts with Exceptional Practice Facilities

For many golfers, a great European golf trip is no longer just about ticking famous courses off a list. More and more, it’s about choosing destinations that allow you to train, improve, and truly immerse yourself in the game. The best resorts in Europe now rival professional training centers, offering expansive practice grounds, cutting-edge technology, […]

Clothes

How to Pack Smart for a Golf Holiday

A golf holiday is one of the most rewarding trips you can take — sun-drenched fairways, new courses, and the simple pleasure of combining travel with your favourite sport. But unlike a typical getaway, a golf trip requires a bit more strategy when it comes to packing. Airlines have specific rules for sports equipment, weather […]

Course Reviews

Top 10 Par‑3s You’ll Never Forget

Golf is a game of precision, patience, and moments that take your breath away. While long par‑4s and par‑5s often steal the spotlight, there’s something uniquely memorable about a par‑3. These holes condense all the drama of golf into a single, often nerve‑wracking shot. One swing can make or break your round, testing not only […]

Community

Rewilding the Rough: Nature-First Golf Design

For more than a century, golf-course architecture largely pushed the landscape toward manicured uniformity — closely mown turf, sculpted bunkers, irrigation systems working overtime and roughs that behaved more like semi-fairways than natural habitat. Today, a very different design philosophy is gaining momentum. “Rewilding the rough” invites nature back in, restoring the textures, unpredictability and […]

Community

Essential Etiquette for International Golfing

Golf may be a global sport, but how it’s played — and more importantly, how players are expected to behave — can vary subtly or significantly from country to country. Whether you’re teeing off on a seaside links in Scotland, navigating the precision of a Japanese private club, or enjoying resort golf in the Caribbean, […]

Course Reviews

Rovos Rail Experience

Step aboard Rovos Rail, and you immediately feel transported to a different age of travel. Founded in 1989 by Rohan Vos, Rovos Rail has become a symbol of elegance, heritage, and timeless adventure across Southern Africa. Each carriage has been lovingly restored to its original 1920s and 1930s splendour, with polished wooden panels, antique details, […]

Course Reviews

The Open Championship: History and Heritage

In the world of golf, no tournament carries the gravitas or time-honoured tradition quite like The Open Championship. Known simply as “The Open,” it is the oldest golf tournament in the world, first contested in 1860 on the rugged links of Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland — the birthplace of golf itself. More than a […]

Amateur Golf

Mastering the Wind: How to Play Better Golf in Blustery Conditions

Golf is a game of finesse, patience, and adaptability. While a calm, sunny day may be every golfer’s dream, reality often brings wind, sometimes just a breeze, other times a howling challenge. But rather than seeing wind as a nuisance, seasoned players treat it as a test of skill, strategy, and mental toughness. Learning how […]

Course Reviews

Open Championship: Upcoming Courses and Charm

The Open Championship, golf’s oldest and most storied major, is synonymous with windswept links, rugged coastlines, and the unpredictable drama of seaside golf. Organised by The R&A, the championship rotates among a select group of elite courses, primarily in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. Unlike other majors with longer-term schedules, The Open’s future venues are […]

Course Reviews

The Best Golf Courses in Northern Ireland: Where Legends Play

Northern Ireland, a land of rugged coastlines, rolling green hills, and ancient castles, offers more than just breathtaking landscapes and storied history — it’s a golfer’s paradise. This relatively small corner of the British Isles is home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the world, many of which have hosted global tournaments […]

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 […]

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 […]