Jan E. Espelid

Jan E. Espelid

Jan has been a golf writer since 1986, and is the founder and Editor of MigrantGolfer.com. Also in his portifolio of golf web sites are Golferen.no, Golfbuzz.no and Golfbuzz.eu. Jan is a member of Moss & Rygge GK in Norway and Humewood GC in South Africa.

Santo da Serra Upgrade Highlights Commitment to Sustainability

The island destination of Madeira has taken its sustainability credentials to new heights, with all three golfing venues embracing the tourist board’s long-term commitment to preserving the environment. Clube de Golf Santo da Serra (pictured above) has become the latest club in the  Portuguese islands to implement a new eco-strategy, following Palheiro Golf and Porto Santo Golf in making a series of course improvements to enhance the overall playing experience for members and guests. Club de Golfe…

Greg Norman’s Iconic Ranch Sells to CEO

Greg Norman

Two massive Colorado ranches with astronomical price tags have sold in the past week to well-known CEOs. Both deals were brokered by Hall and Hall, a real estate company specializing in ranch brokerage in America.  Seven Lakes Ranch, (pictured above) Greg…

A true jewel on the island of Islay

Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides in the southwest corner of Scotland, is known as “The Queen of The Hebrides”. The fame of the fifth largest Scottish island is mainly based on its peat-smoked malt whisky. Islay with its…

Thailand Outlines Plan to Restart Tourism

Thailand

With the vaccine rollout in different stages and at different speeds across the world, we do see the end in sight. Asia are starting to get some positive signs, with some countries easing restrictions and looking at travel bubbles. Thailand, Vietnam…