Thursday, 21 September 2017
In three areas on the mainland and in its islands in the Atlantic, Portugal has something for everyone Portugal is not a huge country, yet has as many as five different areas to consider for a golf break. They vary in style, cost and accessibility but there are several themes that connects them all. These three theme help to make Portugal...
Written by David Burrows on Thursday, 31 August 2017
Find out why Sotogrande is a long-established Spanish hotspot with some of Europe’s finest courses But for the vision of a former US army colonel called Joseph Rafael McMicking, the world-class resort of Sotogrande would not exist. McMicking, who served alongside General MacArthur throughout World War II, wanted to create the perfect retreat with unspoilt beaches, good airport access and quality golf...
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
We've managed to narrow it down to 10 secretly brilliant trips in Continental Europe you might not have heard of, starring Estonia, Belgium, Sweden and the Czech Republic We might be divorcing mainland Europe politically, but the British golfer has never had closer ties with the continent. Whether Brexit is hard or soft and whatever shades of red, white and blue it...
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
With 54 holes and a luxury hotel on site, it’s hardly surprising that Fancourt Golf Estate is renowned globally Fancourt is located in George, part of the captivating Garden Route region in the Western Cape of South Africa. It stretches for 400km along large expanses of panoramic Indian Ocean beaches, with beautiful mountain ranges and natural forests. Fancourt has become a global...
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
Our verdict on the best Spain has to offer, from family holidays to winter breaks and seaside escapes How do you sum up the myriad options of such a large, diverse country so steeped in golf? You decide eight categories and award prizes accordingly. Whether you're in need of a perfect winter break, want to plan a last minute holiday or start...
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
The Czech Republic has serious golf pedigree, but now has a better offering to the travelling golfer than ever before. Looking for a different destination for your golf weekend or holiday? The Czech map is overflowing with beautiful cities marked as UNESCO world heritage sites underlining historical landmarks and events which have become renowned getaway destinations and synonymous with charm, character,...
Monday, 21 August 2017
The Insiders guide to Mauritius: Sun, sea, sand... and an awful lot of golfing pedigree, as it happens Would you be surprised to learn that golf was first played on the island of Mauritius 173 years ago? This paradise destination in the Indian Ocean conjures up visions of sprawling luxury resorts, still sparkling from being built little more than two decades...
Monday, 21 August 2017
Inside Morocco: A splendid climate, plenty of intrigue away from the fairways and a wide variety of courses... and all just four hours from Britain Morocco was our ‘One to Watch’ in last year’s Golf Escapes and developments since then have borne that suggestion out to be a prescient one. It wasn’t exactly a declaration from left field, because Morocco already...
Monday, 21 August 2017
Seeking winter sun without a long-haul flight? Head for the four courses on the island of Cyprus Cyprus is the short-haul golf destination with long-haul attractions. Blessed with one of the most consistently good climates in the world – with along summer season extending in to late October – this is patently a year-round destination. Even in the winter months, temperatures...
Monday, 21 August 2017
Enjoy Tuscany’s delights – the weather, food, and scenery – from exquisite Argentario Golf Resort & Spa. For many decades, Tuscany has been revered as a holiday detination for holidaymakers seeking history, culture, art, and beautiful scenery. In the past few years it has also started to establish itself as a favourite for golfers too – not least due to the...
Monday, 21 August 2017
Heading to France for a golf holiday? We help narrow down your array of choices for a golf holiday over the channel. France has quality golf courses in every corner of the country, so finding out which area or resort is most suited to you - it can seem quite daunting. Admittedly, it's not an easy choice because the options are both extensive...
Monday, 21 August 2017
Inside Abu Dhabi: Just three courses... but one extremely attractive year-round golf holiday destination Dubai began the UAE golf adventure, but Abu Dhabi has caught up quickly. Not in terms of numbers, for it has only three courses we're focusing on, but in terms of calibre. And at the top of its high-class list is undoubtedly Yas Links. This Kyle Phillips design, host...
Written by Chris Bertram on Monday, 21 August 2017
Why go abroad? Top 10 British Golf Breaks We'd argue Britain has better courses than anywhere in the world. Chris Bertram selects his favourite areas for a long weekend (and, yes, we are aware there is a links bias...) We didn't forget the Home of Golf, St Andrews - which is indeed a phenomenal UK golf break - but we felt it...
Monday, 7 August 2017
Dream Destination: Play links golf in The Bahamas at The Abaco Club The pot bunkers were all neatly raked. The sloping fairways immaculately groomed. The roly-poly greens were set to run at 10 on the Stimpmeter – as fast as anyone would ever want them. And the wind was up – gusting to 40 knots. At first glance, it may have looked...