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Aug 09
QUINTA DO LAGO AWARDED GEO FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION AFTER THREE-YEAR SUSTAINABILITY DRIVE

Quinta do Lago’s commitment to sustainable golf course and environmental practices has been reaffirmed with the Algarve’s premier resort being awarded GEO Foundation certification following a three-year sustainability push. An international distinction overseen and managed by the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, the coveted industry accolade is presented to clubs and venues across the world who have […]

Aug 05
ECCO® GOLF UNVEILS CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE TWIST IN NEW STREET 720 MODEL

Global golf footwear pioneers, ECCO GOLF, have once again pushed the boundaries of comfort, style and innovation with the introduction of the sneaker-style ECCO GOLF STREET 720 as part of the Danish brand’s Autumn/Winter 2024 collection. A golf shoe designed to be worn all day and night, the fresh new model offers big city vibes […]

Aug 05
Sotogrande Cements Its Position as Europe’s Elite Golf Destination with Latest Golf Digest World Top 100 Ranking

Sotogrande, renowned for its picturesque Andalusian coastline and prestigious facilities, has further solidified its status as Europe’s premier golf destination with the most recent Golf Digest World Top 100 ranking. The only two Spanish courses making the list are within the Sotogrande estate, with Real Club Valderrama securing 29th place, and neighbouring Real Club de […]

Jul 24
 Inaugural Vilamoura Pro-Am targets Europe’s elite

 PGA Professionals and amateur golfers will have the chance to compete in the stunning surroundings across three of the Algarve’s best golf courses following the unveiling of a new tournament, the Vilamoura Pro-Am, set to take place in February 2025. At the inaugural edition, an initial prize fund of €70k will see each participating PGA […]

Jul 10
Mar Hall Charity Golf Day Raises Over £6,000 for Ardgowan Hospice

Martin Compston, Frank McAvennie, Rafa Cabrera-Bello Gordon Dalziel and Jim Melrose were among the VIP names competing at the charity event Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort has raised £6,303 in aid of Ardgowan Hospice through a Charity Golf Day on its Earl of Mar Scottish championship golf course.68 golf enthusiasts played alongside celebrities […]

Jul 10
54 set for rapid European growth with office expansion and key leadership appointment

Global sports and enterainment agency, 54, has strengthened its footprint and industry-leading service offering within the European market with the opening of a new office in Sotogrande, Spain – its first on the continent. Its ninth location worldwide will be led by Francisco de Lancastre David, who joins 54 as Director of Operations from highly […]

Jul 09
Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura to rejuvenate iconic Old Course with significant renovation

 Dom Pedro Golf Vilamoura, recently crowned 2024 IAGTO Portugal Golf Resort of the Year, is undertaking an extensive renovation of the iconic Old Course to cement its place among the best courses in Europe. The second oldest course in the Algarve has undergone a fundamental and sustainable series of updates over the last few months, with a new […]

Jul 03
Loch Lomond Whiskies unveils Scotland’s first whisky golf trail in celebration of The Open

Loch Lomond Whiskies, The Official Spirit of The Open, has launched Scotland’s first whisky golf trail ahead of The 152nd Open at Royal Troon this summer.   Inviting golf fans to enjoy the build-up to the sport’s most prestigious championship, the distiller has partnered with 10 bars in Glasgow and Troon, mapping a trail to the […]

Jul 01
PALMARES WELCOMES SUMMER WITH SPORTS AND LIFESTYLE TREAT FOR GUESTS

Palmares Ocean Living & Golf is offering a traditional authentic Portuguese experience for golfers and guests to enjoy when they head to the award-winning golf resort on Portugal’s famous Algarve this summer. Golf clinics, daily wine-tasting sessions, live cooking demonstrations and traditional Algarve nights feature amongst a wide and varied sports and lifestyle events programme that […]

Jun 18
LA HACIENDA LINKS HALFWAY HOUSE SET TO MAKE INSTANT GLOBAL IMPACT

Offering uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and the distant coast of north Africa, the new halfway house at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort features one of the most memorable settings in European golf and is in contention for global acclaim after being shortlisted for the ‘World’s Best Halfway House’ accolade at the 2024 World Golf Awards. Calma, which […]