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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Crail – Where age meets beauty
One February day in 1786, a group of golfing enthusiasts gathered in the local coaching inn at Crail in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland.
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,
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The pinnacle of luxury
As you follow the highway southwest of Marrakech the landscape is predominantly flat, not unlike what you would see on the plains of the US
The heart of Denmark
Once upon a time, there was a very flat country that had lots of fun-loving people in it who also happened to make famous beers.
Golf in Egypt – A long tradition
Egypt has a long golf tradition, going back all the way to 1882, when the first course in the country, Gezira Sporting Club, was founded.
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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
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
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
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.
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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