Members of the new Ban Rakat Club, home to the Gil Hanse-designed Ballyshear Links, endured an exquisite form of torture during the month of August. Their new 18-hole course, an anticipated project in a decade, was entirely ready to play. But…
After Europes impressive 15-13 victory at yhe Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. in September, the countdown is already underway to Finca Cortesin. The venue in Southern Spain (hole 12 pictured above, photo by Steve Carr), will be hosting the biggest team competition…
The « World’s greatest holes» TV series, hosted by former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and broadcaster Chris Hollins, premieres on Sky Sports on 11 October to more than 500 million households in 189 countries. The six-part Golf’s Greatest Holes Series…
Located in the north of the region, Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf is offering the country house feel to its five-star resort. The resort boasts an excellent par-71 course, which hosted the 1995 Catalonia Open. The estate is also famous for its wine spa treatment as well as a huge variety of luxuries.…
Empordà Golf Resort is reaping the rewards for a period of substantial investment across its golf and leisure facilities after being chosen to host two of the decisive tournaments in October in the 2021 European Challenge Tour.development, transforming it into a premier European 36-hole…
The life of Tom Morris was extraordinary. He was persuaded at the age of 14 to forget becoming a carpenter and, for a better future, to take up an apprenticeship with Allan Robertson, making feathery golf balls and golf clubs.…
Fresh from the rebranding this spring of its two 18-hole championship courses, Aroeira Pines Classic (2nd hole pictured above) and Aroeira Challenge, the golf management company, Lisbon Golf, has continued its spending by upgrading the golf leisure facilities at the resort. Among the renovations made is the clubhouse for Aroeira Pines Classic, (host…
The 2021 Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open, which takes place mid August on the new Dumbarnie Links course in Fife (pictured above, photo by Kevin Murray) will be the first tier one professional event in Europe ever to be played…
Surrey-based architect says that enhancing the character of the natural landscape is key to plans for Dorset course in England. Golf course architecture firm Lobb + Partners has been hired to renovate the historic Isle of Purbeck Golf Club (pictured…
The first nine holes at Yas Acres, the latest original work from Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, will open hn September in what stands to be a decade-long smorgasbord of Middle Eastern golf course development. A sister property to the…