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Details to Relaunch Donnafugata Golf Resort in Sicily

Few golf resorts in the Mediterranean generated as much excitement as Donnafugata Golf Resort when it opened in Sicily. With two championship courses, a luxury hotel and a location surrounded by the island’s history, cuisine and coastline, it seemed destined to become one of Europe’s premier golf destinations. Yet after closing in 2020, the resort […]

Destinations

Your Golf Trip to Phuket: Tropical Fairways, Championship Courses, and Island Adventures

Golf in Phuket offers an unforgettable blend of championship golf, luxury resorts, and breathtaking tropical scenery, making it one of Asia’s premier golf destinations. Whether you’re planning a dedicated golf holiday or adding a few rounds to your Thailand itinerary, Phuket combines world-class courses, exceptional hospitality, and year-round playing opportunities in a stunning island setting. […]

Instruction

How to Read a Championship Course Like a Pro

Watch a tour player stand over an approach shot at a major championship, and you’ll notice something odd: they’re barely looking at the flag. Instead, their eyes drift to the slope behind the green, the direction the grass is growing, the way the wind is bending the flagstick on a nearby hole. Reading a championship […]

Gear

Jackson Koivun WITB: 2026 3M Open

Jackson Koivun announced himself on the PGA Tour in spectacular fashion with a breakthrough victory at the 2026 3M Open, capturing his maiden Tour title in just his third professional start. The 21-year-old produced a composed, bogey-free final-round 66 to finish at a tournament-record 25-under-par, holding off World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by three shots […]

Gear

Ping G440 Family Explained: Inside the Most Complete Game-Improvement Lineup in Golf

Every golf equipment cycle brings its share of noise — new marketing language, recycled promises, and just enough tweaking to justify a new price tag. Ping’s G440 family, launched in January 2025 and expanded through 2026, is a rarer thing: a lineup that actually rethinks how it distributes weight inside the clubhead, and does it […]

Destinations

The Best Golf Experiences Within Two Hours of Paris

Paris rarely tops the conversation when golfers debate Europe’s great destinations, yet the Île-de-France region quietly holds one of the continent’s densest clusters of exceptional courses. Six courses in and around the city sit inside Europe’s top 100, several of them shaped by the same handful of early-twentieth-century architects who defined golf in the sandy […]

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 […]

Lifestyle

10 Common Mistakes When Booking Golf Trips

Planning a golf holiday should be exciting, not stressful. From choosing the right destination to securing the best tee times, every decision plays a role in shaping the overall experience. Yet, after helping golfers book unforgettable golf trips to some of the world’s finest resorts, we’ve seen that many of the same mistakes appear time […]

Course Reviews

Your Golf Vacation in Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez has been seducing artists, aristocrats, and the international jet set since the 1960s, but beyond the yacht-lined Old Port and Pampelonne’s beach clubs lies a quieter, equally seductive pleasure: golf framed by umbrella pines, cork oaks, and views across the Mediterranean. A golf trip here isn’t about ticking off championship layouts in isolation; it’s […]

Gear

TaylorMade Golf Balls Explained: Complete Overview

Few brands have shaped the modern golf ball conversation quite like TaylorMade. From the tour bags of Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa to the weekend foursome at a links course, the company’s ball lineup spans nearly every type of player. With a major 2026 overhaul touching everything from core construction to how the paint itself […]

Destinations

Hidden Golf Paradises in Europe You Haven’t Played Yet

Europe’s golfing reputation is built on a handful of household names: St Andrews, Carnoustie, Valderrama, the Algarve’s resort belt. But scattered across the continent’s edges — Arctic islands, volcanic archipelagos, alpine valleys, and forgotten Mediterranean cliffs — are courses that rarely make it onto a golfer’s radar, despite offering scenery, design pedigree, and golfing history […]

Destinations

From Vineyard to Fairway: Wine-Infused Golf Trips

Golf and wine share more than a reputation for leisurely afternoons. Both reward patience, precision, and an appreciation for terroir — the idea that place shapes character, whether in a Cabernet Sauvignon or a links-style fairway carved into chalky soil. Across Europe, South Africa, and the Americas, a growing number of resorts have built entire […]

Lifestyle

Golf & Bee Sanctuaries: A Surprising Partnership

At first glance, a manicured fairway and a wild beehive seem to belong to opposite worlds. One is the definition of controlled, groomed landscape; the other thrives on chaos, tangled wildflowers and untouched soil. Yet across Europe and beyond, golf courses have quietly become some of the most effective sanctuaries for bees and other pollinators […]

Destinations

Best Multi-Country Golf Tours in Europe

Golf in Europe has never respected borders quite the way its geography suggests it should. A links round in County Down can be followed by a warm-up swing in the Highlands within a day’s travel, and a morning tee time in the Algarve can lead to an afternoon flight that lands you at a Robert […]

Gear

Titleist Golf Balls Explained: A Complete Overview

There is perhaps no name more synonymous with the golf ball than Titleist. Walk any professional tour event in the world, peer into the bags of the world’s best players, and the Titleist logo appears with a frequency that no competitor has managed to seriously challenge in over two decades. But what exactly makes a […]

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

A Golf Trip to the Scottish Highlands

There are golf destinations, and then there is the Scottish Highlands. Few places on earth demand a golfer’s attention quite so insistently — not merely for the courses, which are extraordinary, but for the overwhelming sense that here, the game has always been exactly as it should be: played on natural terrain, beneath wide skies, […]

Course Reviews

A Luxurious Escape to Finca Cortesin

Tucked into the rolling hills of southern Spain, roughly midway between Marbella and Sotogrande, Finca Cortesin is the kind of place that renders superlatives almost inadequate. Opened in March 2006 and sprawling across 532 acres of Mediterranean countryside, it arrived on the Costa del Sol with quiet confidence — and proceeded to redefine what a […]

Clubs

The Titleist Vokey SM11: Refining an Icon That Was Already Winning

There is a particular kind of engineering challenge that doesn’t get enough credit — the challenge of improving something that is already, by almost every measure, perfect. When your product accounts for more than half of all gap, sand, and lob wedges played on the PGA Tour, when players gaming at least one of your […]

Course Reviews

Why Comporta, Portugal, Is the Next Big Golf Destination

There is a stretch of the Portuguese coastline, about an hour south of Lisbon, where umbrella pine forests give way to sweeping sand dunes, rice paddies shimmer in the Atlantic breeze, and the Sado Estuary glitters at golden hour. This is Comporta — and quietly, almost inevitably, it has become the most exciting new address […]

Course Reviews

Your Perfect Trip to The K Club, Ireland

There are golf resorts that are pleasant, and then there are golf resorts that change you. The K Club belongs firmly in the second category. Set within 550 acres of lush Kildare countryside, with the River Liffey threading quietly through the estate, this is a place where the history of European golf is practically woven […]

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 […]

Course Reviews

The Els Club Vilamoura: Golfing Grandeur in the Algarve

In the golden heart of Portugal’s Algarve coast lies a golf course that seamlessly blends championship heritage with contemporary elegance — The Els Club Vilamoura. Known previously as the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course, this revered venue has not only stood the test of time but is now enjoying a brilliant renaissance under the direction […]

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 […]