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Playing Golf on the Edge: Cliffside Courses Worth the Nerves

There’s golf… and then there’s golf on the edge. For many players, the highest thrill isn’t just sinking a long birdie putt — it’s doing it with a crashing ocean at your feet or a sheer drop just beyond the fairway. Across the globe, a handful of spectacular cliffside courses have transformed dramatic natural landscapes […]

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, […]

Inside the Ryder Cup 2031 Venue: Camiral — Stadium Course

When the Ryder Cup lands in Spain in 2031, it won’t be at Valderrama again — it will be played on the Stadium Course at Camiral Golf & Wellness Resort, the resort formerly known to many as PGA Catalunya. The announcement sent a clear signal that Europe wanted a modern, spectator-friendly layout with a genuine […]

Golf & Culture: Pairing Historic Towns with Great Courses

Golf travel has never been only about the fairways — it’s about the landscapes, the traditions, and the stories woven into the destinations themselves. Some of the world’s most rewarding golf trips seamlessly blend exceptional courses with centuries of history, architectural beauty, and vibrant local culture. From medieval seaside villages to Renaissance-era cities, these pairings […]

The Ultimate Golf Road Trip Across Scotland

If you’ve ever dreamed of a pilgrimage across the birthplace of golf, few trips rival a Scottish golf odyssey: a journey across sweeping coastlines, windswept links, and courses steeped in centuries of golfing history. This “Ultimate Golf Road Trip” across Scotland invites you to experience the very soul of the game — from the legendary […]

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Golf Holidays Around Lake Como

Lake Como — nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps — is known worldwide for its shimmering waters, dramatic mountain views, charming villages, and elegant villas. For golf lovers, it offers more than photo‑ops and lakeside strolls: it’s a surprisingly rich and diverse golfing destination. A holiday here can combine memorable rounds on scenic […]

The Best Island Golf Escapes in the World

There’s something impossible to resist about teeing off with the ocean on three sides: wind that insists you earn every shot, salt-scented air, horizon-to-horizon views and holes that hug cliffs, coves and coral. Island golf isn’t just about scenery — many of the world’s most inventive architects and tournament pros have shaped courses on islands […]

Weekend Golf Escapes by Car from Luxembourg

Living in Luxembourg has one particular advantage for golfers: within just a few hours by car, you can access some of Europe’s best golf regions. A 2-to-4-hour driving radius opens the door to Belgium’s wooded Ardennes, Germany’s luxurious resort courses, France’s Lorraine and Alsace regions, and even the Netherlands’ links-style layouts near the coast. Whether […]

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 […]

The Architects Behind Europe’s Most Iconic Courses

Europe’s golfing landscape is defined not only by its centuries-old clubs and dramatic scenery, but by the visionaries who shaped these courses into global icons. From rugged Scottish coastlines to the sun-soaked hills of Southern Spain, the continent’s most beloved golf experiences would not exist without the creativity, engineering skill, and philosophy of its master […]

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 […]

The History Behind the Ryder Cup Courses

Few sporting events carry as much tradition, rivalry, and architectural prestige as the Ryder Cup. Every two years, the world’s finest golfers arrive at a venue that becomes more than just a golf course — it becomes the battleground for national pride and unforgettable sporting drama. Yet behind every Ryder Cup lies a story not […]

How to Choose Between Spain’s Top Golf Regions

Spain has long been one of Europe’s most magnetic golf destinations. With more than 400 golf courses, a mild year-round climate, dramatic landscapes, and easy international access, choosing where to play can feel overwhelming — even for seasoned golfers. The good news: each of Spain’s top golf regions has its own personality, rhythm, and strengths. […]

Europe’s Most Photogenic Golf Holes

Europe is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking golf landscapes — places where the game merges with dramatic coastlines, alpine peaks, castle ruins, and centuries-old terrain shaped by wind and sea. These are the holes that stop golfers in their tracks, where scenery becomes as memorable as the shots themselves. Below is a […]

Top Golf Resorts with Private Villas

If you love golf and value privacy, space, and a home-away-from-home vibe, staying in a private villa at a golf resort turns a great trip into an unforgettable one. Villas combine the convenience and service of a luxury resort (think pro shops, top instructors, spas and great food) with private pools, kitchens, multiple bedrooms for […]

Discover the Underrated Golf Courses of Eastern Europe

When most golfers think of Europe, their minds drift to the rolling links of Scotland, the dramatic cliffside holes of the Algarve, or the storied fairways around Dublin. But tucked into the forested hills, thermal valleys, and seaside cliffs of Eastern Europe are some truly special golf courses — hidden gems that many players overlook. […]

Riviera Fairways: Glamour Golf in the South of France

The French Riviera has long captured the world’s imagination — a region where golden light meets blue seas, where artists, celebrities, and dreamers have gathered for over a century. But beyond the beaches and film festivals lies another form of art: golf. The South of France offers a spectacular blend of coastal charm and mountain […]