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Top 20 golf courses in Portugal

Portugal is one of the capitals of European golf and a firm favourite with holidaymakers, with layouts designed by Seve Ballesteros, Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones Jnr. But which golf course comes out on top? From The Algarve to Lisbon, Porto, and the idyllic island of Madeira, here’s All Square’s countdown of the top […]

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Comporta Dunes to open in Portugal

David McLay-Kidd’s new links course is set to open at the resort of Terras da Comporta in southern Portugal, predicted to become of Europe’s finest golf venues for tourists. The acclaimed designer of Machrihanish Dunes, Bandon Dunes and the Castle Course at St Andrews, McLay-Kidd’s highly anticipated Comporta Dunes will be his first course in […]

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Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in Europe

Did we leave out any of your favourites in our countdown of the Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in Europe, and how many have you played? 10: Golf Course Eichenheim, Austria Part of Grand Tirolia Hotel & Spa and nestled beneath the majestic peaks of the Austrian Alps is the Eichenheim Championship Golf Course, […]

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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

Golf Resorts with Michelin-Starred dining

There’s nothing quite like a round of golf to work up an appetite. For those who appreciate world-class golf and gastronomy, there are several golf resorts in Europe where you can enjoy both. We pick our favourites across the continent. Penha Longa Resort, Portugal Set in the beautiful National Park of the Sintra Mountains, Penha […]

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Best Destinations for Winter Training with a Teaching Pro

All Square has compared leading golf holiday locations, including Abu Dhabi in the UAE, the Algarve in Portugal, Belek in Turkey, the Spanish island of Mallorca, and Cyprus, to find the destination that’s best for winter training with a teaching pro. For our extensive study, we based our comparison on seven criteria which we believe […]

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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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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, […]

Interviews

Interview with Salvador Macedo, Director of Golf at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort

Our team caught up with Salvador Macedo. After 14 years in the golf industry, Salvador has now been the director of golf at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort for one year. He discussed the Algarve region with our team as well as what is next for the golf industry. To start, how did you first […]

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Six Exciting Real Estate Golf Resorts

For those looking to enjoy a life of luxury, on and off the course, purchasing real estate at one of Europe’s most exciting golf destinations may be just what you need. If teeing it up in the morning on a world-class golf course, before kicking back to enjoy the glorious views of the course as […]

Contests

Meet Ulf Karaker from Sweden

Interview with All Square Ambassador Ulf Karaker from Sweden We met Ulf Karaker during the All Square Nations Cup in Turnberry last year (find out more about the 2018 edition) where he was representing Sweden with three of his friends. As founders of All Square, we were very impressed by the passion Ulf has for […]

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The Best 36-Hole Golf Resorts in Europe

What could be better than playing a round at one of Europe’s top golf courses? How about 36-holes of world-class golf at the same venue. That is exactly what these ten marvellous golf resorts have to offer. We take a look at ten of the best resorts with more than one course in Europe. PGA […]

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The Six Best Golf Hotels in Portugal

Beautiful landscapes, a fascinating culture, and an abundance of world-class courses ensure Portugal is one of golf’s most popular destinations. Whether you travel to the ever-popular Algarve, the country’s mesmerising Silver Coast, or the historic town of Obidos, you will not only find great golf but a selection of Europe’s finest golf hotels. To ensure […]

Destinations

Obidos, The Must Visit Golf Destination

Obidos is a charming Portuguese town, located close to Portugal’s beguiling capital. Sitting on the shores of the Atlantic, the opening of the majestic West Cliffs has elevated the town to a whole new level in the eyes of golf fans. Destined to be one of the world’s best courses, the Cynthia Dye design has […]

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Top 6 Robert Trent Jones Sr. Design Courses in Europe

Robert Trent Jones Sr is among the most influential golf course designers of all-time. The architect boasts an incredible 500 courses in over 35 countries in his impressive portfolio. Real Club Valderrama, Spyglass Hill, and Mauna Kea are just a few of Trent Jones Sr’s iconic venues. He would also have a hand in the renovations […]

Interviews

Interview with Tiago Carneiro, General Manager at Royal Obidos Spa and Golf Resort

Tiago Carneiro recently joined the golf industry, when starting working for Royal Obidos Spa and Golf Resort. All Square met with him in order to understand what a young mind thinks of the golf industry and its future. To start, how did you first get into golf? I’ve started working on golf when doing my […]

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Top 10 Golf and Gastronomy Destinations

The average round of golf burns around 1,500 calories which is the caloric equivalent of three burgers. When we go on a golf holiday we like to spoil ourselves and what better way to do this than to combine two of lives greatest pleasures, golf and gastronomy. Today we set-out to show you some of […]