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MALE ONLY GOLF CLUBS? KEEP YOUR NOSE OUT!
Published on 2012-04-15 11:46:48
The over-blown row about the all-male Augusta National Golf Club generated almost as much editorial mileage as the Masters' Championship staged there. As usual it gave me a pain where I should have pleasure: political correctness always has that effect on me. I tend to switch off when such misguided campaigners use major events to climb aboard a hobby horse but in this instance, because golf is involved, a response is appropriate. > read more
Searching for The Perfect Links? Look no further...
Published on 2012-04-05 10:39:34
A Guide to Lytham and the 2012 Open Championship
Published on 2012-03-30 11:22:52
First class golf is only one of the attractions of Lytham St Anne’s. To visit this quintessentially English resort on the Lancashire coast is to experience the best of domestic tourism. It wants for nothing in terms of facilities, services and ambience. Solid, peaceful and unchanging, it is easy to imagine life here in a pre-war era, when families and golfers would arrive by train for their annual holidays by the seaside. > read more
Try Lisbon for a golfing holiday with a difference.
Published on 2012-03-20 07:20:11
Lisbon has long been one of our favourite cities -- and that is discounting the great golf to be found there. Scenic, historic and enchanting are three adjectives that sum up the capital of Portugal. With top class golf resorts hidden away along the Lisbon coast-line, and only a short drive from the city centre, there's something for everyone here. > read more
Think golfing holidays; think Cyprus and two of the best
Published on 2012-03-13 09:20:05
It's that time of year again, when golfers start pondering upon sunshine holidays and other pleasures of the flesh. If you are one of this lucky group we have a suggestion that will leave you smiling in eager anticipation. We're talking about Cyprus, a grand resort and two peerless golf courses. Read more here. > read more
Marrakech: where your holiday dreams come true
Published on 2012-02-08 09:46:49
If your version of an ideal golfing holiday involves playing in a 72 hole tournament over top class courses at an exotic and fascinating location in the sun then we have just the one for you. It's good value, too, at an all-in price including return flights, a week of five star B&B accommodation, five rounds of golf, all transfers, cocktail parties, prize giving dinner... the works, including a guided tour for non-golfers. > read more
Kingsbarns Golf Links voted No. 1 Modern Course by GolfWeek magazine
Published on 2012-01-25 09:54:15
Kingsbarns Golf Links has had a flying start to 2012 by being ranked by the prestigious American magazine GolfWeek as the No. 1 Modern Course (built after 1960) in Great Britain and Ireland.The eye-popping Kyle Phillips-designed links near St Andrews pipped Scottish rivals Castle Stuart and Loch Lomond, which took second and third place respectively. > read more
The 2012 Open Championship: Your guide to Lytham St Anne's.
Published on 2012-01-24 08:20:33
First class golf is only one of the attractions of Lytham St Anne’s. To visit this quintessentially English resort on the Lancashire coast is to experience the best of domestic tourism. It wants for nothing in terms of facilities, services and ambience. Solid, peaceful and unchanging, it is easy to imagine life here in a pre-war era, when families and golfers would arrive by train for their annual holidays by the seaside. > read more
Golf projects fund fresh water plant for Marrakech
Published on 2012-01-23 10:29:35
Golf development is playing a major role in improving the quality of life for the million-plus inhabitants of the Moroccan city of Marrakech. > read more
DARREN'S BIG WIN HIT THE BOOKIES WHERE IT HURTS!
Published on 2011-11-09 09:04:44
The bookies took a hammering in the Irish town of Dungannon (pop 14,000) when Darren Clarke won the Open Championship at Royal St George's in July. > read more
How introducing the tee brought about golf course architecture
Published on 2011-11-08 09:59:48
There was no such thing as "a teeing ground" until about 1875. Before then our golfing forebears teed up on the putting green, using a pinch of sand. > read more
RE-LIVING DREAMS OF GREAT COURSES I KNOW AND LOVE
Published on 2011-11-08 04:49:23
As a golf writer I am frequently asked to name my favourite golf course. It's a question that's impossible to answer. Heck, after more than 55 years travelling the world writing about golf I'd be pushed to name my favourite 50! > read more
Winter golf in Italy with a stay in Venice? Dream no more...
Published on 2011-10-25 08:23:04
Fancy a winter golfing holiday in the sun that also includes a stay in dreamy Venice? Can do, by staying at the Tenuta Primero resort in north eastern Italy and an easy motorway drive to Venice. > read more
For that winter golf holiday think Lisbon and Oitavos.
Published on 2011-10-13 09:42:03
Lisbon is one of our favourite cities and Cascais is it's most elegant locality, not least because of the top flight golf you'll discover there. So a tournament golf holiday thereabouts promises to be a bit special and when the name Oitavos is added to the mix this becomes a gilt-edged guarantee. > read more
Or how about Cyprus for a winter golfing get-away?
Published on 2011-10-13 09:40:25
Here's another offer to set the golfing pulses racing! How about seven nights half board (that's B&B and dinner) at an exquisite 5* hotel overlooking the Mediterranean, plus four rounds of golf on a new Faldo-designed links course that's winning raving reviews, plus a Group B rental car for seven days, plus all taxes and porterage, plus a bunch of other goodies, like free use of the hotel's sauna and hamam, plus late check-out on departure day, plus free use of golf lockers? > read more
Best holiday golf package offers this week
Published on 2011-07-05 06:20:28
Times are tough around the world: penny counting and belt tightening are polular pastimes these days but we all need a holiday now and again, right? Well, our many friends in the resort business are finding things equally tough so to fill their rooms > read more
Tournament Golf: A Bonus For All Abilities
Published on 2011-05-23 14:48:23
For those who enjoy serious tournament golf while on holiday we have a suggestion or two that will strike a chord. If the concept it new then you don't know what you've been missing: it's a great way to make new friends and discover outstanding > read more
Golf Tourism is Booming in Exotic Morocco
Published on 2011-05-23 11:09:52
Morocco is arguably the world's most exotic golfing holiday destination and a 40 per cent increase in golfing visitors over the past three years suggests it is rapidly becoming the most popular. The growth is easily rationalised: currently there are > read more
HISTORIC CASTLE TO BECOME SCOTLAND'S ULTIMATE RESORT
Published on 2011-05-13 11:52:32
The majestic 16th century Taymouth Castle on the banks of the great River Tay in Perthshire is about to undergo a major programme of restoration to convert it into a luxurious Highland community and golfing resort. > read more
Tournament golf: a holiday bonus for all abilities
Published on 2011-04-28 05:37:24
For those who enjoy serious tournament golf while on holiday we have a suggestion or two that will strike a chord. If the concept it new then you don't know what you've been missing: it's a great way to make new friends and discover some outstanding > read more
Tournament golf: a holiday bonus for all
Published on 2011-04-28 05:37:24
For those who enjoy serious tournament golf while on holiday we have a suggestion or two that will strike a chord. If the concept it new then you don't know what you've been missing: it's a great way to make new friends and discover some outstanding > read more
Glittering Pristine Bay Resort gets ready to open...
Published on 2011-04-12 11:06:43
For the foot-loose golfer who has seen it all here's a new jewel to challenge the imagination. The glittering new Pristine Bay Resort in the western Caribbean is chilling the champagne and laying down the red carpet preparatory to welcoming its f > read more
TAKE THE HIGH ROAD FOR GOLF'S GOLDEN TRAILS
Published on 2011-03-24 12:30:01
A major initiative has been launched in North East Scotland with the objective of increasing the region's share of the £220 million Scottish holiday golf market. > read more
Take The High Road For Golf's Golden Trails
Published on 2011-03-22 10:41:27
A major new initiative to attract more golf tourists to north-east Scotland was launched this week (March 21) with the objective of increasing the area’s share of the lucrative £220 million Scottish holiday golf market. > read more
Golfing Couples Ahoy! Here's Something Special...
Published on 2011-03-17 03:49:10
Our old friends at PerryGolf have launched their 2011 Couples Golf & Travel Collection offering opportunities to combine a love of golf with a passion for travel in seven countries renowned as enticing golf, cultural and sightseeing destinations. > read more
Our Editor, Modest as Always, Bares All
Published on 2011-03-15 11:26:17
When the subject is golf-travel, Barry Ward, our founding editor, says he's got all the tee shirts (he's a modest fellow...). He has spent most of his life in the game, travelling the world to play and write about it. At last count his tally was 43 > read more
Changes afoot at Carnoustie links
Published on 2011-03-04 09:26:00
The Carnoustie Golf Links Management Committee (CGLMC) has appointed the renowned golf course architectural company Mackenzie & Ebert to advise upon the improvement of all three courses at the famous links. > read more
Let's hear it for poor old, dear old Ireland.....
Published on 2011-03-03 05:06:26
Most countries these days are pushing rocks up-hill with their noses, economically speaking, but poor old, dear old Ireland has once again drawn the shortest straw. It's a truism that we all get the politicians we deserve but you wonder what the hec > read more
Tales from an epic journey in golf
Published on 2011-02-27 04:26:22
Imaginative and authoritative books on golf travel are as rare as hens' teeth but here's one for golf lovers and travellers to treasure. Golf Journeys & Culture is the story of an epic journey to some of the most beautiful and interes > read more
Tales From an Epic Journey in Golf
Published on 2011-02-22 04:58:07
Imaginative and authoritative books on golf travel are as rare as hens' teeth but here's one for golf lovers and travellers to treasure. Golf Journeys & Culture is the story of an epic journey to some of the most beautiful and interesting > read more
Golf du Medoc resort named "Best in France"
Published on 2010-11-30 04:56:31
Golf du Médoc Hotel & Spa, the popular four-star resort near Bordeaux, was named as the best golf resort in France at the recent World Travel Awards in London. The resort offers a selection of hotel rooms and suites, two championship golf course > read more
The Golf World Gathers in Valencia For Our Version of The Oscars
Published on 2010-11-29 11:35:07
Many of the lucky people who work in world golf held their annual get-together in Valencia, Spain, in November. Officially known as the International Golf Travel Market and held in a different venue each year, it was the 13th version of what has beco > read more
How I landed the best job in the world – by accident!
Published on 2010-11-26 02:42:45
My old Grannie reckoned it was better to be born lucky than rich or handsome and she’d be tickled pink, bless her, at how her homily has worked out for me. I’m no oil painting and I’m far from wealthy but Lady Luck has been a live-in girl fr > read more
It's the ball, stupid! Reflections by Pete Dye.
Published on 2010-05-20 05:40:34
At 78 years of age Pete Dye has been around the block a few times. As an amateur he once played 72 holes in the US Open, out-scoring Arnold Palmer in the process, so he knows a thing or two about our game. > read more
How An Invalid Carriage Changed The Face Of Florida
Published on 2010-05-17 13:13:32
Like the charming story of the founding of Pinehurst as the world's first golf resort, the history of how Florida became Golf State USA also has remarkable beginnings. It all started because of an invalid... > read more