Written by Chris Bertram on Wednesday, 29 November 2023
I’ve long thought that unless you want guaranteed sun on your back, there is no point traveling abroad to play golf. We have the best courses in the world in Britain and Ireland, in terms of those accessible by the public. As a result, there are very, very few bucket-list overseas trips for even the intrepid British golfer. The Melbourne sand...
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Carden Park isn’t your typical country hotel. Calling it that would be underselling what is essentially a sport-lover’s theme park, deep in the south Cheshire countryside. It’s the kind of place you bring the family for an activities-filled break, centered around two golf courses, a world-class spa, and an aerial obstacle course that looks like it’s been transported from Go Ape. The...
Written by Chris Bertram on Thursday, 26 October 2023
There is no doubt there is a bit of snobbery around courses that are part of resorts. And with decent reason. We’ve all played courses that are little more than flags stuck in the middle of fields. I personally find even the most basic of course is fun to play. It’s still golf. But there are definitely plenty of rudimentary...
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Blending premium links golf with history, heritage, and Irish culture, the Jameson Golf Links and Portmarnock Resort is a warming golfing experience like no other. A mere 20-minute drive from Dublin International Airport lies the coastal settlement of Portmarnock, the gateway to a spectacular, uninterrupted, sandy peninsula stretching south into the Irish Sea. And nestled proudly at the northern end of this...
Thursday, 28 September 2023
Discover the amazing golf, experiences, and culture the Algarve has to offer on your next break in the sun The Algarve stands as one of Europe’s best golfing destinations, drawing visitors from far and wide. Offering an array of enticing features, this remarkable place caters to all preferences. Whether you seek energetic nightlife, vibrant bars, and restaurants, or prefer...
Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Heythrop Park offers one of the best stay-and-play golf breaks in the UK. With a superb championship golf course and a luxurious adult-only hotel, this Cotswolds playground is the ideal destination for a getaway. Whether it’s high-quality golf, incredible views, beautiful food, or the ultimate leisure and spa facilities, Heythrop has it all. What to expect from the golf course Heythrop Park’s...
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Ayrshire is a mouth-watering cake of golfing riches. It is often said that you could hit a drive down the coast, from West Kilbride in the north of the county to Girvan in the south, and you’ll end up on a golf course. There are close to 50 of them in this south-west corner of Scotland’s Golf Coast, including 13 which...
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Tucked away in the corner of the prettiest village in England, The Manor House is unlike any golf resort you’ve ever visited. This is a place for couples, rather than your Sunday roll-up, and it blends golf and gastronomy with cozy cottages and picture-perfect views of Castle Combe, a popular location among filmmakers. Justin Rose stayed at the 14th-century hotel...
Wednesday, 16 August 2023
There is a new kid on the block amongst the star-studded names of Ayrshire’s golf coast. We take a look at what it’s like to stay and play at Dundonald Links. In the heart of Ayrshire’s golf coast lies Dundonald Links – one of Scotland’s best golf courses. Located near some of the world’s most iconic layouts – Turnberry, Royal Troon,...
Thursday, 3 August 2023
St Mellion Estate is the place to stay when venturing to this Cornish corner of England. You’ve voted it the Best Golf Course and Resort in the South West in our TG Travel Awards many times over the years – and we regularly feature St.Mellion in our Top 100 rankings because of its heritage and exceptional facilities. The 450-acre estate in...
Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Murcia is an exceptional location for a golf holiday in Spain which won’t break the bank Spain is a very popular destination for golf breaks with many different regions offering amazing golf experiences. The Murcia region has long been providing incredible golfing experiences for those working to a budget without a single compromise on quality. Home to the famous six-course Nicklaus...
Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Portugal’s capital is an amazing golf destination to consider as well as the popular Algarve Plenty of golfers will have heard of golf in the Algarve or even had the luxury of enjoying golf in the Algarve. But what if Portugal has more to offer? Fancy combining the best elements of a lively city break with playing some incredible bucket list...
Tuesday, 4 July 2023
Centurion Club have ripped up the playbook for how a golf club should be run. Now, they are about to showcase two of the most lucrative – and controversial – events in the men’s and women’s games. Michael Catling paid a visit ahead of the club’s 10-year anniversary. It’s mid-morning and a noticeable hush has descended across the bowels of the...
Friday, 16 June 2023
When we talk golf in Turkey, we really mean Belek. Nestling on the Mediterranean in what is colloquially known as the Turkish Riviera, Belek is primarily a seaside resort that discovered golf and is now almost certainly the fastest-growing European golf destination. It’s all thanks to a sizeable strip of real estate just inland from the beach, which is simply perfect...
Monday, 5 June 2023
Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey has begun work on a major golf course modernization project that has seen £1.5 million already invested as the club continues to grow from strength to strength. Following the opening of its dedicated short game area, The Practice Den, and significant driving range enhancements, the Surrey venue is mid-way through a major investment and golf...
Friday, 2 June 2023
Bolton’s Deane Golf Club was formed in January 1906, before receiving approval and having its Official Opening Day on June 20, 1906. Fast-forward to the present day and Deane Golf Club is still going strong, and with its popular 18-hole course and a busy playing schedule, it has a great reputation among the golf community. To uphold this reputation, the committee...
Monday, 15 May 2023
Patrick Koenig is attempting something no other golfer has ever done before. And he’s gone to extreme lengths to make sure as many golfers as possible can be part of his world record attempt… Patrick Koenig is living every golfer’s dream. Today he is out walking the Old American golf course in Texas, taking in the views, and capturing pictures with...
Thursday, 16 March 2023
Brandel Chamblee, one of the most erudite and respected voices in the game, offers a wonderful appreciation of golf in Scotland. I first visited Scotland in the summer of 1982. My roommate in college, Paul Thomas (whose father Dave tied for The Open in 1958), had arranged for us to tour Scotland for a month and play some of the most...
Thursday, 16 March 2023
We joined renowned architect David McLay Kidd for the first round on the brand-new Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta in Portugal… “That’s what I want to hear, roars like that. That’s the excitement I think this course will create.” David McLay Kidd is walking down the 14th of Terras da Comporta’s Dunas course talking about the reactions in the group to...
Monday, 30 January 2023
Five world-class courses, stunning scenery, easy access, and a year-round climate that’s perfect for golf – Sotogrande has it all. Sotogrande can be found at the southern tip of Spain, around 40 minutes from Marbella, 50 minutes from Malaga airport, and 20 minutes from Gibraltar. This location puts it within easy reach of all major European cities by air, and...