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…
The gift-wrapping has been taken off Les Bordes’ eagerly awaited New Course, with architect Gil Hanse taking time out from his busy schedule to unveil his first golf-course design project in continental Europe at the start of July 2021. Hanse travelled from his home in…
As part of Golf Saudi’s efforts to develop the game of golf, a clinic was organised for ten female golfers from The Muslim Golf Association (MGA) as part of an exchange of golfing experience between the U.K. and Saudi Arabia.…
The 10th anniversary of Las Colinas Golf & Country Club (18th hole pictured above) is shaping up to be a year to remember. The renowned Spanish resort is ready to unveil multiple new and improved five-star facilities to celebrate the landmark. The additions at the Costa Blanca venue include two…
Coinciding with the 200th birthday of Old Tom Morris, a new digital platform in Scotland is inspiring golfers near and far to plan golf breaks and make the most of the country on and off the course. «Scotland, Where Golf Began»…
Prince’s Golf Club, host of the 1932 Open Championship, this spring unveiled the completion of a further stage of developments across the 27-hole facility. Once once again it was completed under the stewardship of renowned golf course architects McKenzie &…