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 under tougher conditions become small but very flavorful grapes that
Vilnius weekend – Golf and history on a budget
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Lazy days, relaxed swing on Aruba
It took 92 million years from the ‘birth’ of the volcanic island of Aruba until Walter J. Wiggins walked from the landing strip where his
A weekend of classic golf
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
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
Pärnu Bay Golf Links – Best new course in Europe?
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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,