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Porthmadog Golf Club in North Wales
12/23/2008
Porthmadog Golf Club in north Wales course features two very distinct styles. The front nine plays on parkland ground, while the 10th hole begins a stretch of holes that are as good of links terrain as you'll find. [...] more »
Holyhead Golf Club on Wales' Isle of Anglesey
12/08/2008
Holyhead Golf Club is located on Wales' Isle of Anglesey and is the town where ferry's transport between Wales and Ireland. Holyhead is a traditional heathland golf course playing just over 6,000 yards from the championship tees and overlooks the Irish Sea. [...] more »
Conwy Golf Club in North Wales
09/09/2008
Conwy Golf Club in North Wales has come a long way in recent years, thanks to significant renovations and upgrades. Bunkers were added, others deepened, making it one of the most challenging links in Wales, with more than 80 traps today. [...] more »
Ljunghusen Golf Club in Hollviken, Sweden
08/21/2008
Ljunghusen Golf Club sits exposed out on a little spit of land jutting into the Baltic Sea, on the Falsterbo Peninsula. It's nearly hidden in a quaint little fishing village, past a quiet, shady neighborhood. Some describe Ljunghusen as a true links course, while others say Falsterbo, its neighbor to the west, is the only true links in Sweden. If Ljunghusen isn't a true links course, it certainly looks the part. [...] more »
Bull Bay Golf Club on Isle of Anglesey in north Wales
08/15/2008
One of the most outstanding heathland golf courses in Wales is Bull Bay Golf Club on the Isle of Anglesey on Wales' north coast. The club was established in 1913 and was designed by Herbert Fowler, his only golf course in Wales. It sits high above the sea and overlooks blue water at most vantage points, while the course rolls through hilly, gorse-laden terrain. There are plenty of blind shots and elevated greens, making for a stern test of your game. [...] more »
The Church Course at St. Enodoc Golf Club in Cornwall
08/05/2008
The Church Course at St. Enodoc in southwest England is a real 19th century gem of a links course. Built around the St. Enodoc church, the golf course has many unique features. The "Himalaya" bunker is one of the largest in the United Kingdom and the par-3 15th hole's green sits right behind a paved road, making for some unusual bounces. [...] more »
Royal North Devon Golf Club near Westward Ho! in southwest England
06/10/2008
Located in England's southwest near the resort town of Westward Ho!, Royal North Devon Golf Club is England's oldest links club, established in 1864. It was given its "Royal" designation from the Prince of Wales in 1867. The golf course is a very unique one. The land is public and shared with sheep, horses and pedestrians, so it can be a little crazy at times. [...] more »
Nefyn & District Golf Club in north Wales
06/06/2008
Nefyn & District Golf Club in north Wales is a one-of-a-kind golf course, that's for sure. It's set on a breathtaking peninsula where the sea is visible from just about every spot. The original final eight holes play along "The Point," a slim stretch of land where holes are squeezed in so tight you're almost always tiptoeing along the cliffs, none more so than the 13th hole. [...] more »
Pennard Golf Club in South Wales
11/13/2007
Little has changed at Pennard Golf Club in Wales since it was established in the 19th century. It's one of Wales' most shocking golf courses and a favorite of the game's purists. Architect Tom Doak puts it among his five best undiscovered links courses in the British Isles. It's rugged and quirky with a fairway that's barely defined in most spots, and free-range animals have been known to make their way onto the course from time to time. [...] more »
St. David's City Golf Club in southwest Wales
09/24/2007
St. David's City Golf Club sits perched far out on Wales' most southwestern coast. It's a little out-of-the-way, relatively speaking. But those who make the visit will enjoy a special, overachieving nine-hole golf course with some of Wales' best coastal views. [...] more »
Montgomerie course at Ryder Cup host Celtic Manor Resort in Wales
09/06/2007
The Montgomerie is the newest of the three golf courses at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales. Actually, it comprises many holes from its old Wentworth course. But it's also been renovated, with new holes being created. It's a shockingly mountainous course, nowhere more so than on the par-5 third hole, which plays straight downhill from about 300 yards in. [...] more »
Wales' most prestigious links: Royal Porthcawl
09/05/2007
Located on Wales' south coast near the capital city of Cardiff, Royal Porthcawl is this tiny country's most prestigious links. The golf course hosted the 1995 Walker Cup (when Tiger Woods competed) as well as numerous other top golf tournaments. [...] more »
Ashburnham Golf Club in Wales
08/30/2007
One of the finest links golf courses on Wales' south coast is Ashburnham Golf Club. It was originally established toward the end of the 19th century, and the course was upgraded by H.S. Colt in 1910. Since then, it's been host to some of Wales' top national tournaments, including the British PGA Championship. [...] more »
Cardigan Golf Club in southwest Wales
08/28/2007
Cardigan Golf Club is set on a cliff top overlooking the sea at every turn. From most points, you can see Cardigan Bay, the River Teifi estuary and the Preseli Hills in the distance. The course features firm, rolling fairways filled with gorse and tall heather you might find in a down land links. [...] more »
Northern Ireland golf in pictures: Castlerock Golf Club in County Derry
05/15/2007
In the shadows of famed Royal Portrush, century-old Castlerock Golf Club in County Derry is a fine Northern Ireland course on fine links terrain and conditioning to match its better-known neighbor. [...] more »
Ireland golf in pictures: Lisselan Golf Club in West Cork
04/26/2007
More than just a cheap play (just €20-€30 for 18), Lisselan G.C. in southwestern Ireland is an overachieving little parkland course with pretty scenery, some fine holes and fun touches like funiculars between holes and a raft ride to a peninsula green. [...] more »
Ireland golf in pictures: Enniscrone Golf Club' Dunes course
04/23/2007
Opened in 1918 and extensively modified since, Enniscrone Golf Club belongs to the first rank of northwest Ireland courses thanks to six holes added in 2000 courtesy of architect Donald Steele that take fullest advantage of the property's rugged links terrain. [...] more »
Ireland golf in pictures: Connemara Golf Club
04/19/2007
A relative newcomer to the Irish links scene, Connemara Golf Club's Championship 18 plays on a mix of rolling and flat terrain in the historic, rocky landscape near Clifden in northwest Ireland. [...] more »
Golf and sights along Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route
04/19/2007
The scenic A2 road in Northern Ireland is a can't miss blend of on- and off-course attractions, strung with charming villages, scenic wonders and great golf clubs, including famed Royal County Down and Royal Portrush. [...] more »
Ireland golf in pictures: The Old Course at Lahinch Golf Club
04/11/2007
Known as the "St. Andrews of Ireland, the Old Course at Lahinch Golf Club is a century-old links masterpiece in County Clare on the Emerald Isle's western shores. Both Old Tom Morris and Alistir Mackenzie had hands in crafting this famous track. [...] more »
Northern Ireland golf in pictures: Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim
04/10/2007
The Emerald Isle's only British Open site, Royal Portrush is a stern championship test set amid dramatic links terrain guarded by the magnificent Curran Strand and famously featuring "Big Bertha," Ireland's largest bunker. [...] more »
Radisson Roe Park Golf Resort, Northern Ireland
04/05/2007
The Radisson Roe Park resort 60 minutes from Belfast has its own 18-hole parkland golf course set on rolling countryside with views of the neighboring mountains and the sea to the north. There's also a covered and flood-lit driving range, a short-game area and an enclosed training facility. [...] more »
The best of Ireland golf
04/02/2007
Ireland is rife with spectacular coastal terrain and rich history, not to mention world-class links golf. Your eyes will be stimulated off the course as well, with castle ruins and natural wonders dotting the landscape. [...] more »
Old Course at Ballyliffin Golf Club, Ireland
03/30/2007
Ireland's northernmost golf club, Ballyliffin isn't easy to get to, but the Old Links and its sister course, Glashedy Links, amply reward the trek. This is links golf as pure as you'll find anywhere, laid out over sweeping dunes, guarded by rocky terrain, overseen by looming peaks. [...] more »
Glashedy Links at Ballyliffin Golf Club, Ireland
03/30/2007
Ballyliffin Golf Club is Ireland's northernmost club, but those who make the trek are amply rewarded. Glashedy Links is the more modern of Ballyliffin's two golf courses, offering an atypical but memorable Irish links experience. [...] more »
Ardglass Golf Club - Northern Ireland
03/19/2007
Ardglass Golf Club isn't on most British golf-trip agendas, but it's a hidden gem, as unique a club as you'll find anywhere. The clubhouse is set in a 13th-century castle, and the course plays through jagged rocks and constant Irish Sea views. [...] more »
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club - Scotland
03/17/2007
Touted as the sixth oldest golf club in the world, Royal Aberdeen is also regarded as one of the most difficult of Scotland's classic courses. The exposed North Sea coastline gives way to dramatic dunes that provide a more visually stunning setting than Fife's primarily flat links. [...] more »
Nairn Golf Club - Scotland
02/23/2007
A links course at the edge of Moray Firth, Nairn Golf Club in the Highlands is a collaboration between three of the legends of Scottish golf: Old Tom Morris, Ben Sayers and James Braid. [...] more »
Kingsbarns Golf Links Course - St. Andrews, Scotland
02/14/2007
Modern Kingsbarns Golf Links has wider, easier-to-identify landing zones than its older St. Andrews neighbors, but that doesn't mean it's easy. The challenge here is in the greens, which feature a variety of subtle slopes, ridges, tiers and false fronts. [...] more »
The Duke's Course in St. Andrews, Scotland
01/03/2007
Opened in 1995, the Duke's Course got a thorough makeover after U.S. golf mogul Herb Kohler bought the Old Course Hotel and decided the Duke's would be the official play for guests. The upscale heathland golf course overlooks the town of St. Andrews. [...] more »
New Course at St. Andrews - Scotland
12/27/2006
Though overshadowed by the Old Course, the New is still an incredible play and one of the finest links golf courses in Scotland. The greens are smaller here, but just as firm, and the par-3 10th hole playing uphill along the back of the course is a dandy. [...] more »
Best of Lisbon's Golf Coast - Portugal
12/21/2006
The Lisbon "Golf Coast," continental Europe's westernmost edge, is home to about two dozen golf courses, with plenty more to do when you're not teeing up. Here's a look at some of GolfEurope.com staff writer Brandon Tucker's best shots (off the course) from his recent Portugal trip. [...] more »
Praia D'El Rey Golf and Beach Resort - Portugal
12/14/2006
Marriott's Praia D'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort is located about an hour north of Lisbon on the shores of the Atlantic. Stretches of the back nine are as visually stunning as you'll see on any course - as long as you keep your eyes left, away from the ever-present construction. [...] more »
Carnoustie championship course - Scotland
12/08/2006
Mostly flat and protected from the sea by dunes, Carnoustie isn't the most scenic golf course in Scotland, but its incredible James Braid bunkering and large, firm greens are things of beauty in themselves. The back nine is a killer, especially the final five holes. [...] more »
Oitavos Golf Club - Cascais, Portugal
12/06/2006
Oitavos Golf Club is was the first overseas design by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates, and the best golf course in the Lisbon area. The first five holes play inland through woods before the course opens up to a wide expanse of links overlooking the Atlantic. [...] more »
Estoril Golf Club - Lisbon, Portugal
12/05/2006
Host of the Portuguese Open from the early '50s to the early '70s, Estoril Golf Club in Lisbon is a shortish parkland golf course with a Mackenzie Ross design, set away from the ocean but still boasting plenty of Atlantic views. [...] more »
Best of Scotland golf courses
11/22/2006
Brandon Tucker brought his camera along for his journey to Scotland. From Turnberry to the Highlands, from herds of sheep to pints of Tennants, here are some of the sights of the cradle of golf. [...] more »
King's Course at Gleneagles - Perthshire, Scotland
11/21/2006
The King's Course at the five-star Gleneagles resort in Perthshire is a classic James Braid design that features heavy bunkering and a challenging layout. Blind shots are in play at times, as are elevated greens. Fairways are moderately generous, but where there's one bunker there's usually others. [...] more »
Prestwick Golf Club - Scotland
11/14/2006
Even in golf-cradle Scotland, Prestwick Golf Club stakes some serious historic claims to fame. Acclaimed as one of Old Tom Morris' finest designs, Prestwick hosted the first British Open in 1860 (and 23 more through the 1920s). [...] more »
The Carrick at Cameron House - Loch Lomond, Scotland
11/10/2006
The Carrick course at the Cameron House in Loch Lomond is one of Scotland's most anticipated new golf courses. It's the centerpiece of a massive development, including a large clubhouse featuring a spa and restaurants, as well as luxurious condominiums and lodges overlooking the loch. [...] more »
Montgomery golf course - Green Hotel - Fife
11/09/2006
The Montgomery (originally the "Blue" course) is one of two rebranded courses at the Green Hotel, located in the Kingdom of Fife in the town of Kinross. It is a fairly flat, easy course just off the shores of Loch Leven and plays 6,400 yards from the back tees and 6,000 from the middle tees. [...] more »
Old Course - St. Andrews, Scotland
11/07/2006
It's golf's Mecca, its holiest of holies: the Old Course at St. Andrews. It's also an extremely fun course to play. You won't find bigger greens anywhere in the world, and the holes are generally wide open, especially to the left. [...] more »
Plzen Golf Park - Pilsner Urquell - Czech Republic
11/05/2006
Following the golf at Plzen Golf Park, check out the Pilsner Urquell brewery, which offers daily tours and tastings of the world-famous beer. The brewery is a short walk from the center of Plzen, which oozes Pilsner at every corner. [...] more »
Ailsa golf course at Westin Turnberry Resort in Scotland
10/30/2006
The Ailsa course is most famously known for the Open Championship's 1977 "Duel in the Sun", where Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus had an epic duel coming down to the 72nd hole on the sun-scorched links, where Watson prevailed matching Nicklaus' birdie. [...] more »
Off course in Edinburgh - Scotland Travel Photos
10/26/2006
There are plenty of fascinating cathedrals and enough interesting architecture to keep you busy for a day off the golf course in Edinburgh, Scotland. And don't forget the countless pubs that feature a lively atmosphere and live music. [...] more »
Golf Resort Karlstejn - Czech Republic
10/16/2006
A former European Tour site, Golf Resort Karlstejn is considered by many to be the best golf course in the Czech Republic thanks to its wide hole variety and stunning views of the Karlstejn Castle, built in the 14th century during Emperor Charles IV's reign. [...] more »
Off course in Krakow, Poland - Travel Photos
09/19/2006
Krakow Valley Golf & Country Club is located about 30 kilometers from the center of Krakow, Poland's third-largest city. It's an easy, inexpensive taxi/bus ride from the club to Krakow's many historic and cultural attractions, [...] more »
Krakow Valley Golf and Country Club - Poland
09/12/2006
One of only eight 18-hole golf courses in Poland, where golf is slowly recovering from a longtime ban under the communist regime, Krakow Valley Golf & Country Club is an enjoyable American-style course designed by California architect Ronald Fream. [...] more »
Woodenbridge Golf Club, Wicklow, Ireland
06/08/2006
Take an Irish golf dream, sprinkle it with some Guinness stout and add a dose of fine mist from the Irish Sea and you might come up with something like the Woodenbridge Golf Club. [...] more »
K Club in County Kildare - 2006 Ryder Cup Host
05/29/2006
The K Club, in County Kildare, Ireland, is the site of the 2006 Ryder Cup Matches. There are two courses at the facility, the Palmer course and the Smurfit. Both courses were designed by Arnold Palmer. [...] more »
Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club, County Meath - Ireland
05/08/2006
The Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club is an affordable links golf course in County Meath, Ireland, 25 miles north of Dublin. Bettystown is a true links course, in that it is on a piece of land between the Irish Sea - sometimes almost in the Irish Sea - and inland. The front nine plays up and down and through grass-covered sand dunes soaring to 20- to 30-feet high. [...] more »
Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club in County Meath
05/05/2006
A golf course with the odd name of Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club is one of those Irish links courses most Americans - or Europeans for that matter - may have never heard about. But, the course is a great, affordable way to play a true Irish links course without the high cost associated with some of the more famous ones. [...] more »
PGA National Ireland in County Kildare
04/26/2006
PGA National Ireland in County Kildare was conceived with a grand idea: to be one of the top Irish golf courses. The owners of the course have poured - and are pouring - money into the facility, and it shows, from the sumptuous clubhouse to the well-conceived course itself. They have spent already six million pounds on landscaping alone. [...] more »
Powerscourt Golf Club quickly reveals character
04/24/2006
The Powerscourt Golf Club is one of those courses that reveals its character on the drive in, before you can even see the bag drop. You arrive at the club, first through the large, stone gate that sits up the hill from the little town of Enniskerry. You then pass through a tunnel of pale, stately beech trees, with the land falling and rising dramatically to each side. [...] more »
Mt. Temple Golf Club in Moate, Ireland
04/18/2006
Mt. Temple Golf Club is located in the heart of Ireland, literally. A 30-foot spire designating the center of Ireland can be seen from the golf course. It is a family-owned, family-run operation whose owner has owned the land for generations. Mike Dolan is the owner, architect, general manager and barkeep. [...] more »
