Classic Heathland & Atlantic Links is a short golf blog post that looks at my recent trip, discovering some hidden gems in the South of England. Trading the historic turf of St Andrews for a grand tour across the South of England is always an exciting prospect. Having spent over 30 years in the golf industry and building tailored golf itineraries, I am constantly seeking out routes that seamlessly blend world-class course architecture with top-tier hospitality.
Spey Valley Golf is a short golf blog post that takes a look at one of the greatest hidden gems, found in Scotland. When planning a Scottish golf itinerary, the pull of the coast is undeniable. Golfers flock naturally to the iconic links of Fife, East Lothian, or the brilliant stretches up north near Dornoch and Nairn. But if you pack up your clubs and bypass the Highlands without pulling off the A9 at Aviemore, you are missing out on one of the most spectacular, sprawling modern masterpieces in the country: Spey Valley Championship Golf Course.
The Best Par 3 Opening Holes is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the toughest, shortest opening holes in golf. There is a distinct kind of nervous energy that only a first tee box can produce. Most of the time, you're standing up there with a driver in hand, looking down a sweeping fairway, knowing you have at least a little bit of margin for error. But opening your round with a par 3? That is an entirely different mental game. There is no "warming up into the round" with a loose tee shot. You are cold, your swing isn't locked in yet, and you are immediately asked to carry hazards, judge precise wind, and find a target from your very first swing. While it is one of the rarest architecture choices in the game, the UK holds some of the absolute best, most intimidating, and most beautiful opening par 3s in the world.
My Top 5 Scottish Links Courses is a short golf blog post that takes a look at my favourite Links courses in Scotland. Scotland is the ancestral home of golf, and for any enthusiast, playing the historic links of the north is a pilgrimage. I’ve had the privilege of walking these fairways many times, and while Scotland is spoiled for choice, these five stand out as the definitive "must-plays" for any serious golfer.
England’s Historic Golf & Stately Homes is a short golf blog post that combines two destinations into an excellent adventure. After the great response that I had to my recent Scotland & Ireland Historic Golf & Castles posts, I have been asked to do an England version. England has many castles,
Ireland’s Historic Golf and Castles is a short golf blog post that looks at combining two activities into an excellent experience. I can highly recommend visiting one of Ireland’s iconic castles when on a golf trip. There are more castles than golf courses, but here are a few great combi
Golf in the Algarve is a short golf blog post that highlights the best golf courses and accommodations in the south of Portugal. The southern area of Portugal has always been famous for its seafood restaurants, cliff tops and sandy beaches. But did you know they also have some of the world’s t
Golf in Aberdeenshire is a short golf blog post that looks at my favourite places to stay and play on the East Coast of Scotland. Most golfers that plan a trip to Scotland often don’t get past Fife, Ayshire or East Lothian. These are significant golf areas, but some fantastic courses are being
