Golf in Bulgaria – A work in progress
Golf is still a young sport in Bulgaria, a work in progress. We decided to spend a long weekend to see how far the country has come since the humble
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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.
True links golf in Estonia
This week we explore the fairly unknown golf country of Estonia. We are pleasantly surprised by what we find. Small grapes often lead to better wines. Those that have grown
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
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Myrtle Beach – Golf Town, U.S.A.
The only thing I knew about Myrtle Beach before I arrived for a week’s worth of golf, was that my pro here in Norway owns
Lykia Links – The best course in Belek?
Belek has seen a fantastic explosion of golf projects over the last decades. A large number of great courses have been developed, but they are
Marrakech – The new Belek?
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
Golf on Kiawah’s playful Cougar Point
“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
Golf in Bulgaria - A work in progress
Golf is still a young sport in Bulgaria, a work in progress. We decided to…
Live Twice - Golf in Costa Brava
“Live Twice” is the official motto of the Costa Brava tourist board. What they mean…
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.
True links golf in Estonia
This week we explore the fairly unknown golf country of Estonia. We are pleasantly surprised…
Atlantic Links - Rugged links golf in Cornwall
“You’re up” I said to Kaia on the first tee. But Kaia wasn’t ready, as…
Vilnius weekend - Golf and history on a budget
If you want to make the most out of your European golf travel budget while…
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Exploring the top Swedish links courses
Quickly: When you think of Sweden, what comes first to mind? Was it IKEA, or maybe Volvo? Or did you think of the fjords? Or
Minnesota – Land of golf
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.
The pinnacle of luxury
As you follow the highway southwest of Marrakech the landscape is predominantly flat, not unlike what you would see on the plains of the US
Sun City – African fantasies
The ‘legend’ of The Lost City is that before the dawn of western civilization a tribe from northern Africa brought their mighty architecture to a
Palm Golf Ourika – Just barely open
First out of the new courses on this trip is Palm Golf Marrakech Ourika. Situated just south of Marrakech, this is a sister course to
Costa Brava – The second Riviera
The sun-drenched ”Costas” on the south coast of Spain, from Costa Blanca to Costa del Sol, are perennial golf holiday favorites. Costa Brava, the Catalan
True links golf in Estonia
This week we explore the fairly unknown golf country of Estonia. We are pleasantly surprised by what we find. Small grapes often lead to better
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Golf bag woes
Stockholm Arlanda Airport, a cold winter morning at 7.30 AM. The dark side of any golf trip, the early morning departure. We are on our
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
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
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Costa del Sol – A magnet for sun-starved golfers
Costa del Sol has been a magnet for sun-starved golfers for half a century. The competition is getting tougher – other ‘Costas’ such as Costa
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
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