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Effingham Golf Club New Putting Green and flowers

Effingham Golf Club’s short-game area proves a golfer’s dream

Effingham Golf Club’s short-game facility is a golfer’s dream, perfectly complementing its stunning Colt-designed Downland course.

​​Vilamoura’s iconic Old Course to offer bold new clubhouse experience

Vilamoura’s Old Course has introduced a revamped pub concept that combines classic British dishes with a contemporary twist.

Toroo Golf Club in Fort Portal, Uganda. Credit Joseph Cwinyaai

Visit Uganda Golf tees up for global tourism

Visit Uganda Golf is positioning Uganda as a top global golf destination, with unique courses, breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife.

Real Club de Golf 17th Hole

Real Club de Golf Sotogrande set for DP World Tour showdown

The renowned Real Club de Golf Sotogrande will once again welcome world-class competition to the Andalucían region.

Trump International Golf Links Scotland. New Course, Hole 6 (Jacob Sjöman, August 24)

Trump International Scotland set to open new championship golf course in 2025

Trump International Scotland’s new championship links course in Aberdeenshire is poised to be Scotland’s next great golfing masterpiece.

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The “Finicky” Golfer

Are you a connoisseur of engaging golf designs? M. James Ward provides a discerning architectural roadmap for golf that stirs the blood and honors your…

Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort awarded 2024 Readers' Choice Award

Argentario awarded 2024 Readers’ Choice Award

Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, Autograph Collection recognised with Condé Nast Traveller’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Award.

Cowdray Estate (Credit: James Hogg)

Cowdray Estate: West Sussex’s answer to Sotogrande

Set in the stunning South Downs, Cowdray Estate offers a revamped championship course, a new par-3 layout, and superb stay-and-play packages.

Cabot Collection - Lofoten Links

Arctic Lofoten Links joins the ever-growing Cabot Collection

The Canadian developer is set to add the acclaimed Lofoten Links course to its burgeoning resort portfolio.

Infinitum Lakes Course 8th hole

INFINITUM’s Lakes course reopened after €800,000 renovation project

Catalan golf and lifestyle destination completes enhancement of acclaimed Greg Norman course

Afriyea Golf Academy

The Afriyea Golf Academy: Breaking new ground in Uganda

Isaiah Mwesige is reshaping the future of golf in Uganda by nurturing talent and transforming lives through the Afriyea Golf Academy.

The testing 17th hole at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

Are Dubai and Abu Dhabi the ideal winter golfing getaways?

As the winter months draw near and the gloomy weather takes hold, make the most of year-round sunshine in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Sotogrande to open cutting-edge Almenara Golf Academy

Development is underway for the new Almenara Golf Academy at the SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort, promising world-class practice facilities.

INFINITUM unveils major Hills Course renovation for 2024

A dynamic composite course, featuring the popular nine-hole Ruins course, will be available to play throughout the renovation.

The par-3 18th at Boston Golf Club

Grade “A” Architecture – Boston Golf Club

Hingham, Massachusetts, USA

A view from behind the green on the 469 yards par 4, 18th hole (L) with the 404 yards par 4, 15th hole (R) on the Albatross Course at Le Golf National, host of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Grade “A” Architecture – Le Golf National

2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Men’s golf competition

An aerial view of the 11th hole on the Old Course Vilamoura

Dom Pedro Old Course set for sustainable renovations

Dom Pedro Vilamoura Old Course is set to undergo significant renovations in an effort to rejuvenate the iconic Algarve destination.

Where to play golf in South West France

Golfers looking for an alternative to the hustle and bustle of more popular destinations will find something quite special in Moliets.

The Claret Jug

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Troon Golf Club

152nd Open Championship

TROON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: A general view of the par 3, eighth hole Postage Stamp at Royal Troon on 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

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M. James Ward reviews the tantalizing terror of Troon’s famous short hole and the pressures facing those competing to capture the famed Claret Jug.