Tag: Golf

Turkey might not be the first place you’d think of when it comes to a golf trip abroad. But its position under the golfing tourism radar makes it a great place for a couple of rounds off the beaten track.   Only around four hours by air from the UK, it’s a much more accessible […]

In golfing terms, what have you and Tiger Woods got in common? Neither of you have ever scored an albatross in competition.   One of the rarest and therefore most prized achievements in golf, completing a hole three strokes under par has long fascinated golfers all over the world, whether top professionals or enthusiastic amateurs. […]

If you’ve had a long, dull winter pinging balls down the driving range, or staring wistfully out of the golf club window, then it’s time to get yourself abroad for some golf in some sunnier climes.   There are plenty of options out there across Europe and beyond, and one of our favourite choices is […]

If you’re a newcomer to golf, it’s natural to think that investing in the best possible equipment might help mitigate some of your limitations in experience. But in the case of your driver, one of the most important clubs in your bag, it doesn’t really work that way.   How beginners play golf is quite […]

A long, reliable drive is one of the cornerstones of any good golfer’s game, and it’s something that can take a lot of time to perfect. Taking 18 tee shots over the course of a round doesn’t always do the job, and this is where a driving range can be so useful.   By visiting […]

If you think about playing golf at night, then you’re probably thinking about heading to the driving range to work on your swing. But this doesn’t have to be the only way to enjoy your favourite pastime after the sun goes down.   Night golf offers you a fun alternative way to play, and is […]

If you’re an experienced golfer, then you’ll probably have noticed that membership fees have risen substantially in recent years. Fees of over £100 a month are not uncommon at many clubs, and while many golfers have been able to stomach the price rises, the cost of living crisis has made these costs unsustainable for many […]

Imagine the setting: you’re playing a 480-yard par 5 and you have the chance to make the green in two. Only problem is that you’ve shanked your second shot left off the fairway and it’s gone sailing into the bunker to the left of the green.   So out comes the wedge and you’ve managed […]

Winter has set in, the weather has very much turned, and you’re faced with a few months without golf until things warm up again… right?   Wrong. Golf really can be an all-year-round sport, even in the UK (although if you’d much rather play somewhere warm, check out our guide to the best winter golf […]

If you’ve been getting bored of playing the same old courses in your local area, it’s natural that your mind will start to wander further afield. The chances are that you’ve already been exploring some of the amazing courses showcased on YouTube, and that’s given you some food for thought about a golfing holiday somewhere […]