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
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Golf in paradise at the Els Club Teluk Datai on Langkawi
“Where are all the bunkers? We’re on the fourth hole, and I haven’t seen a single one”, my opponent wondered. As we played on we
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True links golf in Estonia
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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
Sun City – African fantasies
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
Minnesota – Land of golf
Most people can name the three big US golf states; Florida, California, and Arizona. But which state is number four? The answer may surprise you.
Links of Cornwall
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
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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
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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
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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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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Life should be like this. Sitting on a terrace with a view of the glittering Bay of Biscay, with a local Basque Pagoa beer in