Live the good life in Friuli Venezia Giulia
You’ve heard of— and probably been to— Venice. But did you know that right next door is one of Italy’s most exciting gastronomic regions? We went to Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Live Twice – Golf in Costa Brava
“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 one experience over another; you
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 fourball with three men and
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The bars and restaurants at golf clubs are usually nicknamed “The 19th hole” because that’s where you usually end up after a good 18 hole round
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
Budersand – Links golf in Germany
Germany is not the first country that comes to mind when thinking about links golf. But all rules have exceptions, and Golf Budersand is a
Costa Brava – The second Riviera
The sun-drenched ”Costas” on the south coast of Spain, from Costa Blanca to Costa del Sol, are perennial golf holiday favorites. Costa Brava, the Catalan
Live the good life in Friuli Venezia Giulia
You’ve heard of— and probably been to— Venice. But did you know that right next…
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…
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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
Thracian Cliffs – Drama on the Black Sea
Thracian Cliffs on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria is one of the most spectacular golf courses you’ll ever play. It came out on top
Hainan is the heart of golf in China
On the island of Hainan in China, they can’t seem to build golf courses quickly enough to meet the demand. Mission Hills Haikou’s ten courses
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.
Chantilly – a fine place for French golf
Chantilly has been home to high society wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris since the 18th century. After all, it
Golf in the Czech Republic – More than Prague
You may have been to Prague. It is a stunning city, full of cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and magnificent views. It’s also a party city,
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
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Bermuda or billions
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
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.
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
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New horizons at Castle Stuart – Arnold Palmer’s Scottish Highland design
When Arnold Palmer, at 85, announced that he was going to design his first course in Scotland at Castle Stuart he made the Highlands resort
Costa del Sol – A magnet for sun-starved golfers
Costa del Sol has been a magnet for sun-starved golfers for half a century. The competition is getting tougher – other ‘Costas’ such as Costa
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
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