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Instruction

Links vs Parkland vs Heathland: What’s the Difference?

Golf courses can look dramatically different from one another, even when they share the same par, length and basic layout. Some unfold across windswept dunes beside the sea, others weave through mature woodland, while some sit on sandy inland terrain surrounded by heather and pine. These landscapes are more than scenery. The land beneath the […]

Clubs

The Best Irons on the Market in 2026

Choosing a new set of irons in 2026 is less about finding one club that is universally “the best” and more about finding the right combination of distance, forgiveness, feel, consistency and playability for your game. The latest generation of irons shows just how broad the market has become: traditional forged players’ irons now sit […]

Clubs

Austin Smotherman WITB: The Clubs Behind His 2026 Bank of Utah Championship Win

Austin Smotherman finally reached the breakthrough moment he had been chasing for years at the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship. Playing at Black Desert Resort in Utah, the Californian produced an outstanding four-round performance of 63-62-65-68 to finish 26-under par and claim his first PGA Tour title. His 258 total set a new tournament scoring […]

Destinations

Barrière Golf Properties: French Golf Escapes Where the Resort Is Part of the Experience

Golf in France can mean many different things: a morning round beside the Atlantic, a historic course cut through Normandy countryside, dramatic links-style scenery on the Emerald Coast, or a winter escape beneath the Atlas Mountains. Few hospitality groups bring such a broad selection together under one name as Barrière. With a history in golf […]

Destinations

Conrad Algarve Renovations: A New Chapter of Luxury in Quinta do Lago

In the heart of Quinta do Lago, one of the Algarve’s most prestigious resort destinations, Conrad Algarve is entering a new chapter. Following an extensive programme of renovations and enhancements, the luxury resort is combining its distinctive palace-inspired architecture with warmer interiors, stronger connections to the Algarve and a renewed focus on outdoor living, dining […]

Gear

Garmin Golf Watches Guide: Which Garmin Watch Is Right for Your Game?

A golf watch used to be a fairly simple proposition: glance at your wrist, check the distance to the green and choose a club. Garmin has turned that idea into something considerably more sophisticated. Today, its golf watches can map tens of thousands of courses, adjust distances for elevation and environmental conditions, track shots, analyse […]

PGA Tour

Presidents Cup 2026 Results & Winners: Team USA Completes Historic Comeback

The 2026 Presidents Cup delivered exactly what makes team match play so compelling: momentum swings, unexpected heroes and a final day that completely changed the story. Played from September 24–27 at Medinah Country Club in Illinois, the 16th edition of the Presidents Cup saw the United States face the International Team over four days of […]

Course Reviews

Cullinan Golf Links Resort, Belek: Where Golf Meets the Mediterranean

There are plenty of golf resorts around Belek, but few combine coastal golf, a luxury all-inclusive resort, 36 holes and floodlit play quite like Cullinan Belek. Set on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, the resort is home to Cullinan Links Golf Club, where the Mediterranean Sea lies on one side of the property and the Beşgöz River […]

Course Reviews

New Opening: Limassol Greens — Cyprus’ New Golf Destination

Cyprus has a new name on the Mediterranean golf map. Limassol Greens brings a brand-new 18-hole championship course, modern practice facilities, luxury residences and a growing lifestyle offering together in one destination, just minutes from the centre of Limassol. Set on a former citrus plantation beside the Akrotiri Salt Lake, the development is designed around […]

PGA Tour

Presidents Cup 2026 Preview: Everything to Know Before Medinah

The 2026 Presidents Cup arrives at Medinah Country Club in Chicago from September 24–27, bringing together 24 of the world’s best golfers for four days of intense match play between the United States and International Team. The Americans are looking to continue their remarkable dominance, while the International Team will attempt to claim the trophy […]

Clubs

Jacob Bridgeman WITB: The Clubs Behind His 2026 Biltmore Championship Victory

Jacob Bridgeman produced one of the standout performances of the 2026 PGA TOUR season at the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, overcoming a five-shot deficit with a spectacular final-round 61. Playing at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, the South Carolina native finished at 26-under par to claim a two-shot victory and his second PGA TOUR title […]

Course Reviews

Play Golf at Pebble Beach: What to Know Before You Go

Few golf courses have the ability to make a golfer stop thinking about the scorecard and simply look around. Pebble Beach Golf Links is one of them. Set above the Pacific Ocean on California’s Monterey Peninsula, the course combines dramatic coastal holes, historic championship golf and some of the most recognisable views in the game. […]

Professional Golf

Solheim Cup Results & Winners 2026: Europe Reclaims the Trophy

The 2026 Solheim Cup had everything a team golf event should have: momentum shifts, unexpected heroes, dramatic comebacks and a final day that completely changed the picture. Played at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, the Netherlands, from 11–13 September 2026, the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup brought Team Europe and Team USA together for 28 […]

Clubs

This Year’s Best Drivers on the Market: A 2026 Buyer’s Guide

Driver season has been unusually busy in 2026. Every major manufacturer released a new flagship family in the first half of the year, Titleist replaced an entire two-year-old range mid-cycle, and prices have spread further apart than they have in years — from clearance models around €390 to a new premium tier pushing past €800. […]

Course Reviews

Fancourt: The Garden Route Estate Where South African Golf Grew Up

There are golf resorts, and then there is Fancourt. Spread across 613 hectares beneath the Outeniqua Mountains in George, on South Africa’s Garden Route, Fancourt has spent three decades building a case as the most complete golf destination on the continent. It has hosted a Presidents Cup that golf historians still talk about in hushed […]

Course Reviews

Best Golf Courses Around Madrid

Spain’s golf reputation tends to orbit the coasts — the Costa del Sol, Valderrama, the Balearics. Madrid rarely gets top billing, yet the Spanish capital and the wooded, mountain-fringed countryside surrounding it hold one of the deepest concentrations of golf history anywhere in continental Europe. This is where Spanish golf itself was born, where a […]

Clubs

TaylorMade Spider ZT Putter Review: What It Is, How It Performs, and Whether It’s Worth the Upgrade

If you’ve stood over a putt in the last year and watched your playing partner square up an oddly shaped, toe-heavy mallet before rolling in a 15-footer, there’s a decent chance it was TaylorMade’s Spider ZT. Zero-torque putters have become the fastest-growing category on tour and in pro shops over the past two seasons, and […]

Course Reviews

Your Golf Trip to Tunisia: Courses, Costs, and What to Actually Expect

Tunisia rarely comes up first when European golfers plan a winter escape – Morocco and the Algarve get the marketing budgets – but it has quietly hosted Alps Tour events for years and offers some of the cheapest green fees on the Mediterranean. This guide covers the courses worth playing, what they actually cost, how […]

Clubs

WITB: Ryan Fox’s Winning Clubs at the 2026 Open Championship

Ryan Fox etched his name into golf history with a dramatic victory at the 2026 Open Championship, capturing the Claret Jug with a birdie on the 72nd hole at Royal Birkdale. The New Zealander became just the second player from New Zealand to win The Open and only the fourth Kiwi to claim a men’s […]

Community

How Modern Golf Courses Conserve Water and Protect Wildlife

For decades, golf courses have often been criticised for their environmental impact, particularly regarding water consumption and land use. While some older facilities still face sustainability challenges, the reality is that many modern golf courses are becoming leaders in environmental stewardship. Advances in irrigation technology, habitat restoration, water recycling, and ecological course design are transforming […]

PGA Tour

Changes on the PGA Tour from 2028

The PGA TOUR is preparing for one of the biggest transformations in its history. Beginning with the 2028 season, professional golf’s premier circuit will introduce a completely new competitive structure designed to reward consistent performance, create clearer storylines for fans, and ensure the world’s best players compete against one another more frequently. Rather than making […]

Course Reviews

Tee Off in Tuscany: Golfing Italy’s Most Picturesque Countryside

There is a particular kind of golf that only Tuscany can offer — a round where the scenery competes so fiercely with the game itself that you might find yourself pausing on the fairway, putter in hand, just to stare. Cypress trees rise like green sentinels against a burnt-sienna sky. Rolling vineyards border the rough. […]

Course Reviews

The Best Golf Courses Near Pinehurst That Aren’t Pinehurst No. 2

When golfers think of North Carolina, one name inevitably comes to mind — Pinehurst No. 2. Designed by the legendary Donald Ross, it’s a course that’s hosted U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and countless bucket-list rounds. But what many players overlook is that Pinehurst’s golf magic doesn’t end there. Just beyond the gates of No. 2 […]

Media & Press

What to Know About the 2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point

A Historic Stage: Cypress Point Returns to the Spotlight The 50th Walker Cup unfolded on September 6–7, 2025, at the iconic Cypress Point Club in Pebble Beach, California. Designed by Alister MacKenzie and Robert Hunter, the course is celebrated for its dramatic seaside holes and exclusivity. This was the first Walker Cup held at Cypress […]

Accessories

Mastering Golf Course Style: What to Wear for a Winning Look

Golf is a sport steeped in tradition, and proper attire is a crucial part of respecting the game and its decorum. Whether you’re a golf professional or stepping onto the course for the first time, dressing the part can elevate your experience. Let’s break down how to strike the perfect balance between comfort, style, and […]

Clubs

Introducing the TaylorMade Qi35: Revolutionizing the Driver Game

TaylorMade has set a new benchmark in golf technology with the release of the Qi35 series. This innovative line of drivers delivers unparalleled performance, precision, and customization, catering to golfers of all levels. With four distinct models – Qi35 LS, Qi35, Qi35 MAX, and Qi35 MAX LITE – the Qi35 lineup offers something for everyone. […]

Course Reviews

World’s 10 Best Golf Resorts

Trump Turnberry and Pebble Beach feature in our list of the 10 best golf resorts around the world, from Europe to the United States, Asia, Dubai and New Zealand. Trump Turnberry, Scotland Set on the beautifully rugged Firth of Clyde along the Ayrshire coastline in southwest Scotland, Trump Turnberry provides 5-star facilities with the main […]

Destinations

The Best of Portuguese Golf: Exclusive Stay & Play Offers

Portugal’s stay & play options combine luxurious resorts with Michelin-starred dining and golf at some of Europe’s best courses including a Jack Nicklaus signature design. Conrad Algarve Hotel with golf at Quinta do Lago Golf + Monte Rei Golf & Country Club Conrad Algarve is a 5-star hotel located in the resort town of Quinta […]

Course Reviews

Apes Hill Resort, Barbados

Apes Hill Resort on the Caribbean island of Barbados boasts a palm-fringed championship golf course, luxurious villas, nature trails and a host of 5-star amenities. Located 1,000 feet above sea level across 470 acres of lush tropical forest, the resort enjoys breathtaking panoramic views of both the east and west coasts of the island. Just […]

Course Reviews

Golfing Paradise in Mauritius

Stay at one of these four luxury resorts in the Indian Ocean paradise of Mauritius and play unlimited golf at courses designed by Bernhard Langer and Ernie Els. Luxury hotel group Sunlife has four incredible resorts in Mauritius to choose from, each with privileged access to a Bernhard Langer golf course on its very own […]

Course Reviews

Exotic Golf Getaways to Morocco

Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech and Tikida Golf Palace Agadir offer guests 5-star relaxation as well as great golf including playing a Jack Nicklaus design in Morocco. On the North African coast, Morocco is hot and sunny during the summer months and averages around a pleasant 20°C over the winter period, ideal for year-round golf. Places […]

Course Reviews

Greek Golf Odyssey: Discover Costa Navarino

Stay at luxury resorts W Costa Navarino, The Westin Resort or The Romanos and play at four golf courses designed by Jose Maria Olazabal, Bernhard Langer and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Costa Navarino in the Greece Peloponnese is one of Europe‘s premier destinations for golfers, home to a collection of five-star resorts and world-class golf […]

Destinations

Golf in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana on the east coast of the Dominican Republic is one of the most beautiful regions of the Caribbean and is home to luxury hotels and golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio and Pete Dye. The region offers crystal clear waters, stunning beaches and a glorious tropical climate. It’s also close to […]