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Golf in Scotland: Top 5 destinations

Scotland has an almost endless choice of legendary courses, so we break it down to the top five destinations to visit on a trip to the birthplace golf. Edinburgh A good place to start is the nation’s capital. With buzzing nightlife and a thriving cultural and comedy scene, it’s little surprise that so many people […]

Destinations

10 Best Capitals for a Golf Getaway

We’ve chosen 10 European capital cities which not only offer visitors world-famous attractions, culture and cuisine, but nearby world-class golf courses for the ultimate city golf break. Edinburgh With buzzing nightlife and a thriving cultural and comedy scene, it’s little surprise that so many people make this historic city their base for a trip to […]

Course Reviews

Costa del Sol: Exclusive Golf Delight

We’ve chosen some luxurious stay-and-play resorts and nearby world-class courses on Spain’s Costa del Sol for the ultimate golf vacation. Going south from Malaga, past Marbella to Sotogrande, the Costa del Sol is more than just a holiday destination packed with luxury resorts with one of the best selections of championship golf courses in the […]

Travel

Tour Championship: Preview

Scottie Scheffler starts top of the leaderboard followed by Viktor Hovland and defending champion Rory McIlroy as the season-ending Tour Championship tees off at East Lake Golf Club. The grand finale of the FedExCup Playoffs will be played Aug 24–27 at East Lake in Atlanta, with the winner earning a whopping $18 million and the […]

Majors

AIG Women’s Open 2023: Preview

Ashleigh Buhai defends her title as the AIG Women’s Open, the final major of the season in women’s golf, tees off at Walton Heath. Here’s our preview. The 47th edition of the championship will see 144 players, including all the Rolex World Golf Rankings’ Top 50 players, tee it up in the fifth and final […]

Travel

Northern golf: Escape the heat this summer

With record temperatures hitting the traditional golfing locations of southern Europe, here’s some great options for a golf break in the cooler north. We pick some excellent courses and accommodation options around northern Europe where you can avoid the heat. Munich, Germany Münchener Golf Club / Hotel Bayerischer Hof Located close to the heart of […]

Course Reviews

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 […]

Destinations

Belek, a golfer’s Turkish delight

The coastal town of Belek in Turkey‘s southern Mediterranean region of Antalya is the country’s golfing capital with a host of world-class golf courses and luxury resorts. Let’s take a quick tour. Known as the Turkish Riviera, this stretch of coastline enjoys a superb climate for golf with over 300 days of sunshine per year […]

All Square

Your ultimate golf trip to Fife: Part one

Here’s our golfers’ guide to the county of Fife in east-central Scotland. Known as the ‘cradle of the game’, Fife is home to over 50 golf courses including Tiger Woods’ favourite, St. Andrews. Located on Scotland‘s east coast, just north of the capital Edinburgh, Fife welcomes visitors from all over the world making their pilgrimage […]

Destinations

Perfect weekend golf getaways: Part two

Munich, Brussels and Copenhagen are ideal cities for a quick break. We pick out some great golf courses and nearby hotels for the perfect weekend golf trip. Munich Play: Münchener Golf Club Stay: Hotel Bayerischer Hof Located close to the heart of the city, Münchener Golf Club offers a quiet oasis. The oldest course in […]

Course Reviews

Greece’s best golf destination: Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino is the prime sustainable luxury golf destination in the Mediterranean, set in an unspoiled seaside landscape in the Greek Peloponnese.  Boasting 5-star hotels, luxury residences and incredible facilities, it’s home to the country’s four best golf courses designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, Robert Trent Jones Jnr, and Bernhard Langer. Getting there Costa Navarino […]

Course Reviews

The Emergence of Golf in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia looks set to follow in the footsteps of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in becoming a world-class golf destination, with new courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. The kingdom hosted the Saudi International in February, now in its third year and the last of three events in the ‘Gulf Swing’ on the […]

Lifestyle

Interview with Evan Schiller – World Renowned Golf Photographer

Thirty years ago Evan Schiller had no plans of becoming a professional photographer, let alone establishing himself as one of the premier golf course photographers in the world, but in fact, that is exactly what happened.  Evan started out with a love for the game of golf, a game he excelled at from a very young […]

Course Reviews

Your golf trip to Spain: Between Sotogrande & Estepona

The 15km stretch of Andalusian coastline between the residential resort of Sotogrande and the charming town of Estepona is Spain‘s premier location for golf. The 5-star resort of Finca Cortesin, with its championship-level golf course, is the jewel in its crown.  Visitors lucky enough to stay at this Costa del Sol resort are also within a few […]

Destinations

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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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, […]

Destinations

The Surprising Choices of Golf in Hong Kong

Golf in Hong Kong has a long history. The Royal Hong Kong Golf Club was founded way back in 1889, which places it among a prestigious group of the 100 oldest clubs outside of Scotland. The club, now known as Hong Kong Golf Club, certainly emanates tradition and history. Therefore, no trip for any golf aficionado […]