Barcelona – The unknown golf destination
You flew into Barcelona. You played golf. But did you really play golf in Barcelona? You may think you did, but you could be wrong.
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Atlantic Links – Rugged links golf in Cornwall
“You’re up” I said to Kaia on the first tee. But Kaia wasn’t ready, as she assumed she would be teeing off last in our fourball with three men and
Vilnius weekend – Golf and history on a budget
If you want to make the most out of your European golf travel budget while discovering new courses and a historic town, check out a long weekend in Vilnius. The
Toward the Causeway Coast – Links golf in Northern Ireland
At Bushmills, Northern Ireland, you’ve got your work cut out for you. First day, 18 holes at classic Castlerock. Take selfie. Drink Guinness. Next day, Portstewart and the amazing stepping
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Minnesota – Land of golf
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Most people can name the three big US golf states; Florida, California, and Arizona. But which state is number four? The answer may surprise you.
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Today we headed to one of the “older” golf clubs in Marrakech, Amelkis Golf Club, which first opened in 1995. Eons ago in Marrakech golf
Rugged Ireland - Links golf at its very best
Ireland is truly the land of golf. With over 400 courses to choose from, picking…
Barcelona - The unknown golf destination
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This week we explore the fairly unknown golf country of Estonia. We are pleasantly surprised…
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Atlantic Links - Rugged links golf in Cornwall
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Bermuda or billions
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Golf in Belgium – On the fairways in Flanders
2020-08-06
Belgium may not be the first place that comes to mind when someone says, ’golf holiday.’ But after a trip to Flanders, I’m starting to
Royal treatment playing golf in Northern Ireland
2020-08-06
We headed to Northern Ireland to figure out how such a small country has been able to produce so many world class golfers – the
One last hurrah
2019-02-20
Today we return to the northern latitudes, but with a late afternoon flight, we had some spare time. What to do? Play more golf, of
Escape to some great golf in the Alps
2020-08-06
Seventy years ago, during World War II, the local French resistance group Maquis du Vercors used the scenic but rugged Vercors Plateau in the French
Golf on Kiawah’s playful Cougar Point
2020-08-06
“Have fun. You will have lots of birdies,” was the message from Gary Player on Twitter when we told him we were heading to his
Pärnu Bay Golf Links – Best new course in Europe?
2020-08-07
Pärnu Bay Golf Links is an ambitious project, one that has been in the works for almost ten years. This summer it was finally ready
Marrakech – The new Belek?
2019-02-14
Marrakech has been at the crossroads of travel and trade for several millennia. Caravans from the interior of Africa would congregate here and goods would change
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Golf travel in an uncertain world
There are many things to consider when planning a golf trip. First and foremost is probably the quality of the golf courses, the hotel, and
Bermuda or billions
My all-boys secondary school recently held a reunion to celebrate “Forty Years On”. Thanks to the internet, nearly everyone was traced and, somewhat surprisingly, most
The historian who delved into The Valley of Sin
At the renowned Jigger Inn at the Home of Golf we met with the hottest golf historian on the planet: Roger McStravick, the Irishman of
Half the course, twice the fun?
Through the years I’ve had the privilege to play many of world’s best golf courses, and it is indeed a spectacular experience. It is exciting
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Tranquility in Tenerife – Golf in the quiet north
If you have ever been to the tourist areas in the south of Tenerife, tranquility may not be the first word that comes to mind
Golf in Marrakech – Assoufid gets a new release
There was only one golf course in Marrakech 20 years ago. Spurred by successive golf-loving monarchs, course architects from around the world have descended upon
Aberdeen – On top of Scottish golf
When Phil Mickelson played the Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen, he decided to come early and prepare, staying at the MacLeod House at Trump International
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