Here are eight courses in Northern Ireland you may not have heard of which will keep you thoroughly entertained. Rack rate green fees for Golf Ireland members start at £25 or below. Ever played them?
Courses & Travel
Rich pickings to the North
Golf resumed play in Northern Ireland on April 1 and given the quality of courses to the north of the Border, players would’ve known exactly what they were missing
Allow your course to stand out with Mel Maclaine of Momentum Golf Photography
In the crowded golf space in Ireland, painting your course in its best light is a no brainer, whether you’re a major championship links or a quiet country parkland
New Gil Hanse Design at Les Bordes one to earmark for the future
This summer, Irish golfers will likely be staying and playing at home bolstering an economy badly in need, however, when the time comes to look further afield, Les Bordes and its New Course in France looks a special place to visit
The Hard Yards
Despite the difficulties presented by 2020, clubs continued to invest for success… and evolution. Here are some changes to look forward to when golf reopens this year, and beyond
Warm weather golf on the horizon with Orizonte golf packages
As the winter chill sets in, what better way to warm the cockles than looking towards a sunny spring and some world class golf venues around Portugal offering exceptional value for money
Golf looking forward to coming Home
Much like our own Fair Isle, Scottish golf has been left to count the cost of a lack of tourism this year but all roads point to a big year ahead in 2021
Clubs to Hire celebrates 10 years in business
2020 hasn’t been an easy year so it’s great to see a small Irish business celebrating such a milestone event
Ireland’s Iconic Golf Sights
Iconic sights are those elements that give a round something extra special. Here’s ten of the best that Ireland has to offer. Did we miss any?
A new era for Costa Navarino in Greece
Costa Navarino in the Greek region of Messinia, is developing two new luxury beachfront eco resorts close to the two José Mariá Olazábal-designed golf courses already scheduled to be completed in 2021
Keep dreaming of that golfing holiday
It might not seem like it but we’re all going to come out of these restrictions one day soon and when we do, paradises like the Algarve will be ready and waiting for our arrival
Rock of Ages
Our man on the ground, Kevin Markham revisits an old favourite in Cork Golf Club – one for the list post-COVID-19 if you haven’t had the pleasure already
A shining light in the golf industry
Irish based company Clubs to Hire is a success story worth supporting once the green light is turned on again post-COVID-19
Strong ‘we’ll be ready’ message from Ireland’s Tour operators
We spoke to North and West Coast Links CEO John McLaughlin to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting business and how Ireland’s golf tourism industry will bounce back when restrictions are lifted
A player’s paradise in Portugal
Amendoeira Golf Resort presents two spectacular examinations of golf under the blanketing year-round sunshine of the Algarve. Take me back!
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