A favorite of Nicklaus and Trevino, Barseback Golf and Country Club in Sweden won't disappoint
Barseback Golf and Country Club is one of the top golf courses in Sweden, a regular stop on the European Tour and a course played by U.S. luminaries like Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Nancy Lopez and Curtis Strange.
... full article »Sunningdale Golf Club: 2008 Ricoh Women's British Open host exceeds great expectations
Not every course you play lives up to the hype, but Sunningdale Golf Club in England somehow exceeds expectations, Clive Agran writes. Everything about this golf course reeks of class and quality and, no matter how bad your golf, you will find it difficult to contain a smile as you stroll around this outstanding inland challenge.
... full article »Ljunghusen Golf Club in Hollviken, Sweden: A beauty by the Baltic
Ljunghusen Golf Club has what Europeans describe as a "moorland" flavor. It's a very peaceful scene, with the course enclosed within a nature preserve and bordering an area of protected marshland. Several of the holes are close to the beaches of the Baltic coast, Tim McDonald writes.
... full article »Woodenbridge Golf Club in the Vale of Avoca among Ireland's best golf courses
"My wife and I have played lots of courses throughout Ireland and have played this beautiful course about 4 or 5 times now, and we both agree that it is one of the best golf courses in Ireland," GolfEurope.com reader Don Kirkaldy reports.
... full article »Royal North Devon Golf Club: Soak in the history, avoid the sheep at England's oldest links course
Welcome to Royal North Devon Golf Club, also known as "Westward Ho!", England's oldest links, and where to the visitor, nothing seems to have changed since its founding in 1864. These links have a rich history, most evident in the clubhouse, full of old trophies and photos of past visitors like Harry Vardon, James Braid and Herbert Fowler.
... full article »Denmark's Royal Copenhagen Golf Club: Watch out for those Danish deer
Royal Copenhagen Golf Club is in the middle of Dyrehaven, one of Denmark's prettiest natural areas. It was here that King Frederik III in 1669 decided he wanted his own hunting grounds, and so he herded in thousands of deer and fenced off the area. Hence the name Dyrehaven, which means "deer park" or "deer garden."
... full article »Nefyn & District Golf Club: The place for golf 'firsts' in Wales
Ten holes hugging the cliffs, a pub after the 15th, a 'blowhole:' Nefyn & District in north Wales will bring any golfer touring Wales plenty of firsts.
... full article »Clifftop views, strong finish highlight Cardigan Golf Club in SW Wales
Cardigan Golf Club on Wales' southwest coast, when stripped down to the course itself, is simply a joy to play. You may not hear infamous legends of the great ones playing here, or see many plaques or famous faces in black-and-white photographs, but when you leave Cardigan, it may be your most enjoyable round during your Wales golf trip.
... full article »The secret's out at hidden Enniscrone Golf Club in NW Ireland
There's a big secret emerging on the Emerald Isle: a handful of golf courses in its undiscovered northwest are welcoming golfers with open tee sheets and links as fine as anywhere else - but at a fraction of the cost. Among northwest Ireland's budding golf scene, lies one links jostling for the area's top spot: Enniscrone Golf Club.
... full article »El Chaparral Golf Club near Malaga, Spain second to none, reader Greg Blake remarks
Greg Blake: "El Chaparral Golf Club near Malaga, Spain is one of the best golf courses i've played on, the service from breakfast thru to the 19th hole is second to none, scenery is amazing, tees to fairways to the greens are in fine condition too, would recommend here to everyone."
... full article »Pennard Golf Club in southern Wales: A dramatic, old school links course in the sky
Eight miles west of the coastal city of Swansea in Wales is Pennard Golf Club, a timeless links sure to garner strong opinions from any visiting golfer. Experiencing the one-of-a-kind links of Pennard toes the line between driving you mad and blowing you away.
... full article »Ashburnham Golf Club re-emerges as a can't-miss links in southwest Wales
After years of complacency, one of Wales' finest links golf courses, Ashburnham Golf Club, is back on track and is a 'must play' round on the British Isles.
... full article »Playing Open venue Carnoustie isn't pretty (just like Van de Velde's bare legs)
The host sites of so many majors in America are posh privates, open only to members and their guests. But anyone willing to travel to Scotland can play the famous 18th hole at Carnoustie Championship Links, site of the 1999 British Open and Jean Van de Velde's embarrassing triple bogey that found him ankle-deep in a burn as the world watched dumbfounded.
... full article »Ardglass Golf Club: A hidden gem in County Down, Northern Ireland
Just north of Newcastle, where Royal County Down draws in full tee sheets and £125-150 greens fees, sits a can't-miss hidden gem: Arglass Golf Club. If you leave Northern Ireland without seeing this stunningly unique links course, you haven't really seen all the north has to offer.
... full article »Take it from a member: Castle Hume Northern Ireland's best parkland golf course
A GolfEurope.com reader and Castle Hume Golf Club member says this course in County Fermanagh is an underrated parkland gem following a decade of improvements.
... full article »Royal Portrush: Ireland's only British Open venue remains one of golf's best links
Home to Calamity and Big Bertha, Royal Portrush Golf Club's Dunluce Links is one of the finest walks in links golf and perhaps the best play in Northern Ireland.
... full article »Headfort Golf Club's new course: Christy O'Connor brings forth an Irish beast
Just as Christy O'Connor's playing career will forever be linked to his magical 2 iron to the 18th green against Fred Couples that allowed Europe to retain the Ryder Cup in 1989, all his designs will likely be compared to the new course at Headfort Golf Club about 45 minutes northwest of Dublin in County Meath.
... full article »Reader: Amsterdam's Waterlandse Golf Club a Dutch treat
After a disappointing first visit to Waterlandse G.C. near central Amsterdam six years ago, this GolfEurope.com reader returned recently and found a challenging layout with greatly improved conditioning.
... full article »Relax (or not) at the Radisson Roe Park Hotel and Golf Resort in Northern Ireland
Located in Limavady, the Radisson Roe Park Hotel and Golf Resort doesn't compete against Northern Ireland's century-old links. But it offers the region's only four-star golf resort and a golf facility that includes an 18-hole parkland course.
... full article »Play authentic Irish 'castle golf' at Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club in County Kerry
Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club near Tralee in County Kerry, Ireland, is a golf club that plays around an early-19th-century ruin and offers golfers a mix of scenery and history, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »Conditions at La Marquesa Golf Club in Spain impress reader
Connemara Golf Club provides a safe landing in northwest Ireland
Prestwick Golf Club: Too short for a British Open but challenging for the rest of us
Ireland's Lisselan Golf Club no ordinary walk in the parkland in Cork
Kingsbarns in St. Andrews: A 21st-century complement to golf's hallowed ground
Alyth Golf Club makes the A-list in Perthshire
King's Course at Gleneagles outshines PGA Centenary, host of the Ryder Cup Matches
Ballyliffin Golf Club: Golfers find Ireland's northernmost links is well worth the trek
New Course at St. Andrews: Scotland golf's most famous second fiddle
British Open host Turnberry at the top of its game after a century of golf
Estoril Golf Club: Classic European golfing in the birthplace of 007
Praia D'El Rey golf course in Portugal a victim of overdevelopment
Reader applauds Portugal's Alto Golf & Country Club in the Algarve
Historic Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland's Highlands is well worth the drive
London Golf Club features courses with more teeth than an alligator
Hainault Forest golf: The price isn't right, Martin Lumb says
Oitavos Golf Club highlights Lisbon's "Golf Coast" in Portugal
France's Chiberta Golf Club: C'est magnifique
Reader: Peacehaven Golf Club among southern England's toughest courses
Golf Resort Karlstejn in shadows of famous Czech castle fit for a modern-day king
Experience a memorable slice of history at Hever Castle Golf Club
Carton House Golf Club is an Irish challenge, reader says
Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent, England is a Nick Faldo masterpiece
Northern Ireland's Moyola Park Golf Club a disappointment, reader says
Portugal's Golden Eagle Golf Club far from a golden play, reader says
Warrenpoint Golf Club in Ireland maintains high quality
Old Head Golf Links is head of the class in County Cork, reader says
Tuscany's Castelfalfi Golf and Country Club: Odd place, great play
Krakow Valley Golf & Country Club's only competition is itself in southern Poland
Head for the hills of Northumberland's Alnwick Golf Club
A little America and a lot of Ireland make a nice mix at PGA National
Golf at Las Ramblas in Spain leaves a lot to be desired, reader says
Play power golf at stately Powerscourt in Enniskerry, Ireland
Bettystown gives you an affordable, true Irish links golf experience
Wars, wolves and now golf: Don't miss Mt. Temple in Co. Westmeath
Tear yourself away from the Irish links, drink in the scenery at Woodenbridge
Lahinch Golf Club: Two courses, one amazing Irish golf experience
Doonbeg Golf Club: An artful balance of links and resort golf
Tralee Golf Club: The best Irish links course you've never heard of
Kilkee Golf Club: A little pot o' gold in County Clare, Ireland
Ballybunion's Old Course: Historic links punishes modern golfers
Club Castel d' Aviano to be savored like fine Italian wine
Spain's La Manga Club leaves golfers wanting to go back for more
Royal Ashdown Forest is a real treat, but don't be fooled, it's a real test
Budock Vean Hotel offers comforting retreat from modern England
Powerscourt GC unknown to many, but they like it that way
Santana Golf & Country Club delights the senses
Vale do Lobo is Europe's toughest course
Prepare for an authentic Scottish experience at Scotscraig Golf Club
England's Woburn Abbey an unknown gem, but now the secret's out
When in Sevilla, check out the golf, but don't forget the tapas
Old Head and the European Club are the new classics of Ireland
More than just challenging links golf, Royal County Down is a life experience
Doonbeg makes a bold statement on the international scene
Tree-Lined Terrain at Mount Juliet
Lahinch Golf Club is positively enchanting
Feel the history at Monifieth Golf Links
Foxhills Golf Club: A touch of americana in the heart of England
Wentworth Golf Club: One of the jewels of english golf
The Eden Course: Paradise found in St. andrews
Kingsbarns Golf Links: The best of scottish links golf
Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club - East Course: A wonderfully welcoming place for golf
Ireland's literary capital a novel home base for an emerald isle golf vacation
On the Algarve: Palmares Golf
Surreal landscapes at Spain's Costa Ballena Golf
Dehesa Montenmedio Golf and Country Club: Striking natural surroundings
Playing the game in southern Spain
Valderrama Golf Club: Top of the range in spain
Stoke Park Club: Love lends just the right touch
England's Killiow Park: Remember the name
Delamere Forest Golf Club
Stoke Park Club: Love lends just the right touch
A comforting retreat from modernity in england
Portugal Play (Part 2): Northern challenges
Portugal Golf (Part 3): Combines culture and courses
An introduction to golf in Portugal
Spain's First Game: Golf in the Huelva Area
Portuguese Golf Mecca: Lisbon and surrounds
Downfield Golf Club: Featuring length, charm and character
Braid Hills Golf Course Features: A true formula for success
Birchwood Golf Course: Tranquillity amongst the mayhem in england
Kings Acre Golf Course: Quickly maturing into a masterpiece
The Old Course: Even presidents consider ancient links a must-play
Montrose Links Medal Course appeals to every golfer
Put your troubles behind you at Mullion Golf Course
St. Andrews Bay Resort and Golf: Expanding resort offers the best of both worlds
Monifieth Golf Links, Pitlochry Golf Club are worthy stops
An Irish Gem (made in scotland): Mullingar Golf Club
Ireland's European Club
Ireland's K-Club: Ryder cup venue in 2005
Old Head Golf Links: Ireland's seaside treasure
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