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.
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
Vilnius weekend – Golf and history on a budget
If you want to make the most out of your European golf travel budget while discovering new courses and a historic town, check out a
Toward the Causeway Coast – Links golf in Northern Ireland
At Bushmills, Northern Ireland, you’ve got your work cut out for you. First day, 18 holes at classic Castlerock. Take selfie. Drink Guinness. Next day,
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Golf above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway
”Our first hole has been named the most beautiful starting hole in all of Norway”, brags our Norwegian golf partner Johnny Bolle. But Norsemen don’t
Walking with the animals – Golf in Kenya’s Rift Valley
“It’s just them again.” The zebras look bored. They’ve seen it all before. They ignore us as we putt out on the 3rd hole of
Fusing Moroccan architecture and golf
I have to preface this review by mentioning that our visit to Noria didn’t start off very well. “Who are you, and why are you
Royal treatment playing golf in Northern Ireland
We headed to Northern Ireland to figure out how such a small country has been able to produce so many world class golfers – the
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Tough times for “old” clubs
Today we headed to one of the “older” golf clubs in Marrakech, Amelkis Golf Club, which first opened in 1995. Eons ago in Marrakech golf
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
A golf weekend on the French Riviera
Who can resist a weekend on the French Riviera – Sunshine and beachside bars, gourmet dinners, mixing with the jet set, and lots of culture?
One last hurrah
Today we return to the northern latitudes, but with a late afternoon flight, we had some spare time. What to do? Play more golf, of
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
Discovering golf in Normandy
Stepping up to the 10th tee at Golf d’Etretat in Normandy, the world is laid out at our feet: the chalk cliffs, the Needle Rock,
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
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It’s my way or the Thai way
“Take it easy,” the Dane said. We were waiting for our tee times at Palm Hills in Hua Hin, Thailand. “Relax. Everything will work out.
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
Ireland’s Premier Golf Nut
If you ever go across the sea to Ireland, look out for my good friend Ivan Morris. Here’s a man who is so incredibly steeped
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
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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
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
