Thursday 27 March 2025
A golf holiday at Costa Navarino is hard to beat. Allow us to explain why… This is an advertisement feature in association with Costa Navarino. In any given industry, there’s no bigger accolade than being ranked number one. This is especially true in the golf travel sector, where an ever-increasing number of golf and lifestyle experiences in countries covering the length and breadth...
Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 25 March 2025
The North Shore Hotel & Golf Club is a fantastic location for a stay-and-play golf break, with a seaside location that’s hard to beat. This is an advertisement feature in association with the North Shore Hotel & Golf Club If you fancy a stay-and-play break at a superb golf course and hotel, both offering stunning sea views, all within a mile of...
Friday 21 March 2025
Check out these incredible offers for Korineum Golf & Beach Resort – one of Europe’s leading destinations. This is an advertisement feature in association with Korineum Golf & Beach Resort. Korineum Golf & Beach Resort will never fail to impress. The undulating topography and breathtaking views make it one of the most dramatic courses in Continental Europe, while the stunning 5*, all-inclusive...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 14 March 2025
In his own words, celebrated course designer Pete Dye tells us what really influenced the famous island green at the home of The Players Championship. Pete Dye was one of the most influential course designers of his generation. He brought us celebrated venues like TPC Sawgrass, Whistling Straits and the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, host of this year’s PGA Championship. Together...
Written by James Hogg on Friday 14 March 2025
England prides itself on being home to many outstanding heathland golf courses, with one of the premier destinations being Sherwood Forest Golf Club This is an advertisement feature in association with Sherwood Forest Golf Club Sherwood Forest Golf Club is frequently placed on our list of the best golf courses in England – this year the heathland course ranked number 45. England...
Written by TG staff on Wednesday 12 March 2025
Tuning into the PGA Tour’s flagship event and want to get to know the course a bit better? Allow us to help with our TPC Sawgrass hole-by-hole guide. The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most iconic annual stops on the PGA Tour circuit and boasts one of the best fields in golf playing for the largest prize...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 7 March 2025
Disneyland meets golf and gastronomy at The Grove, the No.1 golf resort in England. The Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Bentleys hint at the kind of company you keep in this playful corner of Hertfordshire. A popular haunt among the rich and famous, Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Kylie Minogue have all set foot on the 300-acre estate in Watford at one time...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 28 February 2025
So good that it featured on the BBC series: Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby, Glenapp Castle sets the standard for old-world luxury, service and extravagant experiences. One of the best things about working in the industry is the amount of incredible places you get to experience. I’ve stayed at some of the best hotels in the world, which means I’ve...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 20 February 2025
Why Matfen Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne ranks second behind The Grove as the best golf break I’ve experienced in England over the last decade. A romantic retreat for golf-obsessed couples, Matfen Hall is all about peace, pampering, and attention to detail. It starts as soon as we arrive outside the 200-year-old double doors, where porters swoop in to pick up...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 20 February 2025
Ideal for couples and societies, Oulton Hall delivers a cosseting retreat of affordable luxury and parkland golf, secreted in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and ancient woodlands in Yorkshire. Ranked No.28 on our list of the Best Golf Resorts in England, Oulton Hall stands alone as the only multi-course property in West Yorkshire with a Trackman driving range on site and...
Written by Alex Perry on Saturday 1 February 2025
Set among the glorious dunes of Scotland’s north-east coastline, Trump International guarantees the golf experience of a lifetime. This is an advertising feature in association with Trump International Scotland. Set amidst The Great Dunes of Scotland, Trump International Golf Links, embraces mile after mile of spectacular Aberdeenshire coastline and guarantees the golf experience of a lifetime. Opening its doors in 2012 to...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Friday 31 January 2025
Nestled in the serene Eastern Algarve, Monte Rei Golf & Country Club stands proudly as a golfing masterpiece and the undisputed #1 golf course in Portugal, according to experts around the World! This is an advertisement feature in association with Monte Rei For golf enthusiasts, Monte Rei is more than just a course – it’s a destination where world-class design meets stunning...
Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 7 January 2025
Belek is one of Europe’s most popular golf destinations thanks to its world-class golf courses, luxurious accommodations, and plethora of cultural and recreational activities This is an advertisement feature in association with Bilyana Golf Book your next golf getaway with Bilyana Golf to Belek, a haven for golf enthusiasts, nestled on the stunning Turkish Riviera, offering unparalleled opportunities to play year-round thanks...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 11 November 2024
While everyone else was playing 72 holes at their local course on the longest day this year, eight men flew 2,000 miles to play golf for 24 hours at the world’s most northerly links. What awaited them will make you wonder how they ever completed it… “I think we lost over 250 golf balls and we’re all half-decent golfers. That’s literally...
Written by Chris Bertram on Monday 4 November 2024
The fact it took me a few minutes to think back and work out I had been to 18 countries this year (some more than once) tells you I get about a bit with my job as a golf travel writer. I wanted to share the best golf courses, hotels, and trips I’ve experienced this year. I should probably put the...
Written by James Hogg on Monday 14 October 2024
Outstanding golf courses, rich history, and spectacular scenery make Lombardia, Veneto, and Friuli Venezia Giulia ideal destinations for your next golf break This is an advertisement feature in association with Italy Golf & More Italy is home to more than 400 golf courses, with nearly 150 of those being championship courses. Is Italy the perfect golf break destination? With 20 regions...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Monday 14 October 2024
For golfers, the region of Cascais seems to be flying under the radar, but is that all about to change? Regarding golf in Europe, Portugal is high up on the list. The British golf contingent loves some winter sun; often, the Algarve is where to be. Of the 89 golf courses in Portugal, nearly 40 of them exist in the Algarve,...
Written by Chris Bertram on Monday 30 September 2024
The winter sun ranking. Our comprehensive travel guide to get the most from your sun-kissed October-March trip Book your Dubai and Abu Dhabi tee times with Viya Golf Regular readers will realize I regularly change the way our Top 100s are presented. This is not done on a whim, but based on what I think is the optimum way to give the...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Monday 23 September 2024
There is no better time to stay at Dundonald Links! The acclaimed Kyle Phillips course, is the host of Open Championship Final Qualifying and The Women’s Scottish Open This is an advertisement feature in association with Dundonald Links Located in the heart of Ayrshire’s golf coast, Dundonald Links is a spectacular venue that has recently hosted both the men’s and women’s Scottish...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Monday 19 August 2024
Brocket Hall has played a part in some iconic films such as Pride and Prejudice, Rocketman, and Jonny English this tranquil location is fit for any golfing getaway. Tucked away in the woods, just 22 miles from Central London and a wedge flick from the A1, Brocket Hall is a true gem. This golf haven is a hidden beauty in the...