Golf in Bulgaria – A work in progress
Golf is still a young sport in Bulgaria, a work in progress. We decided to spend a long weekend to see how far the country has come since the humble
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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.
True links golf in Estonia
This week we explore the fairly unknown golf country of Estonia. We are pleasantly surprised by what we find. Small grapes often lead to better wines. Those that have grown
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 fourball with three men and
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One last hurrah
2019-02-20
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
Marrakech – The new Belek?
2019-02-14
Marrakech has been at the crossroads of travel and trade for several millennia. Caravans from the interior of Africa would congregate here and goods would change
A weekend of classic golf
2020-07-11
Often when you plan for a long golf weekend you try to start out with a good golf course, then a better course, and then
Tranquility in Tenerife – Golf in the quiet north
2020-08-06
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
Rugged Ireland - Links golf at its very best
Ireland is truly the land of golf. With over 400 courses to choose from, picking…
Golf in Bulgaria - A work in progress
Golf is still a young sport in Bulgaria, a work in progress. We decided to…
Live Twice - Golf in Costa Brava
“Live Twice” is the official motto of the Costa Brava tourist board. What they mean…
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.
True links golf in Estonia
This week we explore the fairly unknown golf country of Estonia. We are pleasantly surprised…
Atlantic Links - Rugged links golf in Cornwall
“You’re up” I said to Kaia on the first tee. But Kaia wasn’t ready, as…
Vilnius weekend - Golf and history on a budget
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True links golf in Estonia
2023-06-09
This week we explore the fairly unknown golf country of Estonia. We are pleasantly surprised by what we find. Small grapes often lead to better
Discovering golf in Normandy
2020-08-06
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,
Pärnu Bay Golf Links – Best new course in Europe?
2020-08-07
Pärnu Bay Golf Links is an ambitious project, one that has been in the works for almost ten years. This summer it was finally ready
Links of Cornwall
2020-07-11
How do the links courses of southwest England compare to those of Scotland and Ireland? If you’re used to ordering haggis or black pudding after
Barcelona – The unknown golf destination
2023-11-23
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.
Sun City – African fantasies
2020-08-06
The ‘legend’ of The Lost City is that before the dawn of western civilization a tribe from northern Africa brought their mighty architecture to a
Live Twice – Golf in Costa Brava
2023-12-10
“Live Twice” is the official motto of the Costa Brava tourist board. What they mean is that in Costa Brava you don’t have to forsake
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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
Half the course, twice the fun?
Through the years I’ve had the privilege to play many of world’s best golf courses, and it is indeed a spectacular experience. It is exciting
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My all-boys secondary school recently held a reunion to celebrate “Forty Years On”. Thanks to the internet, nearly everyone was traced and, somewhat surprisingly, most
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 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
Aberdeen – On top of Scottish golf
When Phil Mickelson played the Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen, he decided to come early and prepare, staying at the MacLeod House at Trump International
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
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