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Aug 02
OLYMPIC STARS FLOCK TO TRUST GOLF WOMEN’S SCOTTISH OPEN

Thirty-two Olympic stars will make their way from Tokyo to take their place in the field at this year’s star-studded Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open at Dumbarnie Links from 12-15 August 2021. Headed by Minjee Lee, golf’s most recent Major winner, the field is shaping up to be the strongest to date as new title […]

Jul 28
SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT PUTS LAS COLINAS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY IN HIGH DEMAND

Golfers and families are showing an increased urgency to buy property in a location that promotes a healthy outdoor lifestyle as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to one of Europe’s golf residential and real estate destinations. Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, which is nestled in a 330-hectare valley south of Alicante in […]

Jul 23
ORIZONTE AUTUMN BREAKS TO DELIVER A RYDER CUP TO REMEMBER

Golfers have been given a double incentive to visit Lisbon this autumn with the chance to combine a holiday offering the best-value golf in Europe with a ringside seat to watch the leading players in the world at the 43rd Ryder Cup. ORIZONTE – Lisbon Golf – Portugal’s leading golf management company – is serving […]

Jul 19
QUINTA DA MARINHA PREPARES FOR TOURISM TRENDS WITH €1.5M VILLA RENOVATION

Quinta da Marinha is offering golfers the perfect balance of privacy, Portuguese authenticity and contemporary décor after investing €1.5m into the refurbishment of its 27 villas. With self-contained accommodation set to be the trend this summer and beyond as people ease themselves back into international travel and busy hotels following the Covid-19 pandemic, the Lisbon […]

Jul 19
Ireland open to fully vaccinated British visitors with no quarantine or Covid tests required in either direction

From today (19 July), Ireland is the first country in Europe that fully jabbed British citizens can visit without the need for any Covid tests into or out of the country. There will also be no requirement to self-isolate if fully vaccinated. Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said: “We are pleased to confirm this […]

Jul 19
£1m boost to the local economy follows South Moor Golf Club hosting prestigious junior competition a decade ago

When South Moor Golf Club was given the honour of hosting the McGregor Trophy in 2011 no-one knew the legacy would run for a decade and beyond. It was the first time the English Boys Under 16 Open Amateur Stroke-Play Championship, whose previous winners include Justin Rose, Graeme Storm and Edoardo Molinari. had been hosted […]

Jul 16
TELFORD TWINS LEADING SHROPSHIRE GOLF FROM THE FRONT

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort will be well represented at county level this year after twins Xyra and Djalece van der Merwe were given the proud honour of being named as captain and vice-captain of the Shropshire Women’s Junior Team. The 16-year-old sisters, from Harberdasher’s Adams Sixth Form, are looking forward to leading from the […]

Jul 14
Antognolla Golf receives second nomination as Italy’s Best Golf Course at World Golf Awards

Antognolla Golf has once again been nominated as ‘Italy’s Best Golf Course’ by the World Golf Awards after collecting this accolade last year. Now in its 8th year, the World Golf Awards celebrates world-class golf courses and excellence in golf tourism. The awards are widely considered to be the Oscars of the golf tourism industry. […]

Jul 11
YOUNG SCOTS TEAM UP WITH OPEN CHAMP

Three young Scottish golfers have experienced the thrill of a lifetime by playing a round with former Open champion Henrik Stenson during the 2021 abrdn Scottish Open pro-am.14-year-old Grace Crawford, 17-year-old Ruben Lindsay and 17-year-old Calum Scott were given an insight into the challenges of golf at the highest level teeing it up alongside Stenson […]

Jul 11
SLALEY HALL CRAMS IN CHARITY GOLF EVENT

Star names from the sporting world including England all-rounder Ben Stokes and former Great Britain athlete Kriss Akabusi headed to Slaley Hall this month for the annual Steve Cram Celebrity Golf Day. Stokes and Akabusi were part of a line-up of 25 teams at the Hexham resort and helped to make the event a huge […]