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
Walking with the animals – Golf in Kenya’s Rift Valley
“It’s just them again.” The zebras look bored. They’ve seen it all before. They ignore us as we putt out on the 3rd hole of
Tunisia down to a tee
Golf has been played in Tunisia since Carthage Golf Club opened in 1927, when the country was still a French colony. Today Tunisia is a
Marrakech – The new Belek?
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
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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Golf in Belgium – On the fairways in Flanders
Belgium may not be the first place that comes to mind when someone says, ’golf holiday.’ But after a trip to Flanders, I’m starting to
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
Golf above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway
”Our first hole has been named the most beautiful starting hole in all of Norway”, brags our Norwegian golf partner Johnny Bolle. But Norsemen don’t
A golf weekend on the French Riviera
Who can resist a weekend on the French Riviera – Sunshine and beachside bars, gourmet dinners, mixing with the jet set, and lots of culture?
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.
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
Vipingo Ridge in Kenya – A golf course with a view
Most people associate Kenya with going on safari to see the Big Five. But there is much more to Kenya than wildlife. We traveled to
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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
Around the World in 80 Rounds
Have you ever felt like you need to start a new life? Ditch your job, sell all your possessions (except your golf clubs) and just
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
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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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
Tranquility in Tenerife – Golf in the quiet north
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
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
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