Golf Guides
In-depth guides to golf courses, golf breaks and the game across the UK – written by golfers, for golfers.
Best Golf Courses in Scotland
St Andrews, Royal Dornoch, Muirfield, Turnberry – Scotland is home to the world's greatest golf. Our complete guide covers the finest courses by region, with green fees, best times to visit and planning tips.
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Best Links Golf Courses in the UK
Links golf is the original form of the game – firm fairways, pot bunkers and the wind as your fourth opponent. We rank the finest links courses across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Best Golf Courses in Wales
Wales punches well above its weight for golf. Royal Porthcawl, Pennard, Tenby and Aberdovey offer world-class golf with spectacular scenery at a fraction of the cost of their Scottish equivalents.
Golf in Portugal — Algarve & Lisbon Guide
Europe's best-value winter-sun golf. The finest Algarve and Lisbon courses, green fees, the best time to play and a ready-made 7-day Algarve golf trip itinerary.
Golf in Dubai — Championship Desert Golf
Floodlit night golf, European Tour venues and five-star resorts. The best Dubai and UAE courses, green fees and a sample winter-sun golf break.
Golf in Turkey — Belek Value Golf
A dozen championship courses within minutes of each other and all-inclusive five-star resorts. The best Belek courses and a ready-made trip itinerary.
Golf in Italy — Ryder Cup Courses & Lakes
Home of the 2023 Ryder Cup. Marco Simone, Lake Como and Tuscany — the best Italian courses, green fees and how to plan a golf-and-wine trip.
Golf in the South of France
Championship golf among the vines and pines of Provence and the Riviera. Terre Blanche, the Côte d'Azur and Languedoc — courses, fees and planning.
Golf in Egypt — Red Sea Golf
Year-round warmth and excellent value beside the Red Sea. The best courses in El Gouna, Soma Bay and Hurghada, plus how to plan a Red Sea golf holiday.
Golf Breaks in the UK – The Complete Guide
Planning a golf break in the UK? Whether it's a weekend away with mates or a week-long golf tour, this guide covers the best destinations, how to organise group travel and the best value for money.
Best Golf Courses for Beginners in the UK
Just starting out? Don't let intimidating private clubs put you off. This guide highlights the most welcoming, affordable and beginner-friendly courses across England, Scotland and Wales.
Dog-Friendly Golf Courses in the UK
More golf clubs across the UK now welcome dogs on the course – but the rules vary enormously. We've compiled the definitive guide to dog-friendly golf in England, Scotland and Wales.
How to Plan a Golf Trip – Step-by-Step Guide
From choosing your destination and booking tee times to organising transport and accommodation, this step-by-step guide covers everything your group needs for a stress-free golf trip.
Golf Handicap Explained – The Complete WHS Guide
What is a handicap index? How is playing handicap calculated? What do slope rating and course rating mean? Everything you need to know about the World Handicap System, explained clearly.
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