Clubs

Hideki Matsuyama WITB Behind His 2025 Hero World Challenge Victory

When Hideki Matsuyama walked off the 18th green at Albany Golf Club with the 2025 Hero World Challenge trophy in hand, the victory felt like both a statement and a continuation of his renewed momentum. After a tightly contested week and a one-hole playoff against Alex Noren, Matsuyama sealed the win with a composed birdie […]

Amateur Golf

Europe’s Best Pro-Am Golf Events for Amateurs

If you’re an amateur golfer who’s dreamed of teeing off alongside a touring pro (or a movie star), Europe has a surprisingly rich calendar of pro-am opportunities — from world-famous links weekends on the Fife coast to sun-soaked charity weeks in the Algarve. Here you’ll find a selection of standout events, what makes each one […]

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 […]

Course Reviews

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 […]

Destinations

Europe’s Best Resorts for Couples

For couples who love golf — but also care about beauty, comfort, and a little romance — Europe offers a dazzling array of resorts where fairways meet fairy‑tale settings. From sun‑drenched Mediterranean coastlines to serene Alpine lakes, here are some of the best golf escapes for two. Royal Bled Golf & Country Club — Alpine […]

Contests

The Skins Game: Results & Overview

For decades, The Skins Game was one of golf’s most entertaining and unconventional events. First staged in 1983, it stood apart from traditional tournaments by using a match format where four invited players competed hole by hole for cash “skins.” A player won a skin only by taking a hole outright; ties caused skins to […]

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 […]

Course Reviews

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 […]

Destinations

Golfing the Mediterranean: From Costa Brava to Sicily

Stretching from the rugged Catalan coast of northeastern Spain to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily, the Mediterranean offers one of Europe’s most enchanting — and varied — backdrops for a golf holiday. From pine-forest fairways with Pyrenean peaks as backdrop to coastal links teetering on cliffs above turquoise seas, this route connects contrasting but equally […]

Destinations

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. […]

Clubs

Sami Välimäki’s Breakthrough WITB at The RSM Classic

Finland’s rising star Sami Välimäki delivered a statement win at The RSM Classic, becoming the first Finnish player to triumph on the PGA Tour. His composed final-round 66 at Sea Island sealed a 23-under finish and showcased a player whose confidence is clearly catching up with his talent. While his victory was fueled by sharp […]

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

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 […]

Accessories

Renting vs. Bringing Your Own Golf Clubs: What’s Best?

For many golfers, planning a trip isn’t just about picking the destination — it’s about deciding whether to bring their trusted set of clubs or rely on a rental set at their resort or golf course. It’s a question that blends convenience with performance, and cost with comfort. The right choice depends on your travel […]

Destinations

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 […]

Clubs

Adam Schenk’s WITB Behind His Breakthrough Bermuda Win

Adam Schenk’s long-awaited PGA Tour breakthrough finally arrived at the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, where he navigated Port Royal’s swirling coastal winds with a calm, composed game — and a bag filled with trusted, familiar models. Relying on a Ping driver, a blend of Ping and Mizuno irons, and Titleist wedges, Schenk leaned into consistency […]

Course Reviews

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. […]