Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Monday 14 October 2024
For golfers, the region of Cascais seems to be flying under the radar, but is that all about to change? Regarding golf in Europe, Portugal is high up on the list. The British golf contingent loves some winter sun; often, the Algarve is where to be. Of the 89 golf courses in Portugal, nearly 40 of them exist in the Algarve,...
Written by Chris Bertram on Monday 4 November 2024
The fact it took me a few minutes to think back and work out I had been to 18 countries this year (some more than once) tells you I get about a bit with my job as a golf travel writer. I wanted to share the best golf courses, hotels, and trips I’ve experienced this year. I should probably put the...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Monday 19 August 2024
Brocket Hall has played a part in some iconic films such as Pride and Prejudice, Rocketman, and Jonny English this tranquil location is fit for any golfing getaway. Tucked away in the woods, just 22 miles from Central London and a wedge flick from the A1, Brocket Hall is a true gem. This golf haven is a hidden beauty in the...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Monday 23 September 2024
There is no better time to stay at Dundonald Links! The acclaimed Kyle Phillips course, is the host of Open Championship Final Qualifying and The Women’s Scottish Open This is an advertisement feature in association with Dundonald Links Located in the heart of Ayrshire’s golf coast, Dundonald Links is a spectacular venue that has recently hosted both the men’s and women’s Scottish...
Written by Chris Bertram on Monday 30 September 2024
The winter sun ranking. Our comprehensive travel guide to get the most from your sun-kissed October-March trip Book your Dubai and Abu Dhabi tee times with Viya Golf Regular readers will realize I regularly change the way our Top 100s are presented. This is not done on a whim, but based on what I think is the optimum way to give the...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 11 November 2024
While everyone else was playing 72 holes at their local course on the longest day this year, eight men flew 2,000 miles to play golf for 24 hours at the world’s most northerly links. What awaited them will make you wonder how they ever completed it… “I think we lost over 250 golf balls and we’re all half-decent golfers. That’s literally...
Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 7 January 2025
Belek is one of Europe’s most popular golf destinations thanks to its world-class golf courses, luxurious accommodations, and plethora of cultural and recreational activities This is an advertisement feature in association with Bilyana Golf Book your next golf getaway with Bilyana Golf to Belek, a haven for golf enthusiasts, nestled on the stunning Turkish Riviera, offering unparalleled opportunities to play year-round thanks...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Friday 31 January 2025
Nestled in the serene Eastern Algarve, Monte Rei Golf & Country Club stands proudly as a golfing masterpiece and the undisputed #1 golf course in Portugal, according to experts around the World! This is an advertisement feature in association with Monte Rei For golf enthusiasts, Monte Rei is more than just a course – it’s a destination where world-class design meets stunning...
Written by Rob McGarr on Saturday 13 January 2024
Advertisement feature Turkey’s golfing capital, Belek, has established itself as one of Europe’s premier golf destinations. With a selection of top-drawer courses (some of which rank among the best golf courses in Europe), wonderful weather, fantastic hotels, great food, and beautiful Mediterranean beaches, it’s the perfect place for a golf holiday. It’s a year-round destination, but golfers who fancy a bit of...
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...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 19 April 2018
An unsung hero of golf’s great escapes, Tenerife ticks all the boxes for golfers seeking sun, sand and a setting fit for the world’s rich and famous. Tenerife has long suffered from an identity crisis. Famed for its clubs, bars and theme parks in Playa de Las Americas, the island’s clientele in the south has often been confined to partygoers, sun worshippers...
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...
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...
Written by Chris Jones on 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...
Written by Chris Jones on 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...
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...
Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 11 March 2022
TPC Sawgrass today is a picture-perfect spectacle. But the land upon which The Players’ Championship course stands was originally far from ideal for golf. TPC Sawgrass, the host of The Players Championship, is now considered one of the best golf courses in the USA, but it took a lot of work for it to achieve that status. Immediately following the 1983 Players Championship...
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...
Wednesday 25 January 2023
A series of five-star enhancements to one of the UK’s finest golfing experiences has seen The Grove elevate its offer to new heights. Advertisement Feature Set in 300 acres of rolling Hertfordshire countryside just 18 miles from central London, The Grove’s exquisite 18-hole championship course is just the start, complementing a stylish 5-star hotel, four unique restaurants, an award-winning spa and a...