Tag: Golf Courses
10 Winter Golf Holiday Deals to Book Right Now
Playing winter golf at home can be rewarding, but there is no denying the temptation to embark on a holiday to warmer and more pleasant surroundings. If you would like to plan an escape from the depths of winter in the UK, then we can share ten offers that you can book right now! read more ...
Iconic Lisbon Golf Resort Receives Major Rebrand
Aroeira has long been considered among the jewels of golf in Portugal, and the iconic Lisbon venue is embarking on a significant rebrand after been given the new identity of PGA Aroeira Lisboa. read more ...
Golf Courses To Consider Playing In Winter
Winter golf shouldn't mean you simply pack away your golf clubs, there are many golf courses that still have so much to offer and still provide a viable playing experience in the colder winter months. Here are 55 worth considering! read more ...
The Beauty of Playing Golf in South West France
Not many golfers from the UK venture to South West France, but Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple explains why you should, following his break to the region, where he visited some fine cities, notably Biarritz and Bayonne, and smart towns such as Hosseger, and played three superb golf courses. read more ...
Why Municipal Golf Courses Are So Important
Municipal courses have been a valuable starting ground for millions of golfers and a vital lifeline for the sport for those people who cannot afford to join a golf club - or simply don’t want to. But their existence is being constantly threatened, and that is damaging for the game. read more ...
The Best Regions For Golf in Spain
Spain has long been a huge draw with golfers from across Europe and beyond - there are around 400 courses to choose from - with the climate, accessibility and quality of its layouts being attractive to those who want to play immaculately conditioned designs in superb weather. But what are the best regions in the country to experience? read more ...
Play Golf in The Paradise of Mauritius
Mauritius is a true paradise, renowned for its tropical climate, spectacular landscapes, tranquil beaches, beautiful lagoons, and, increasingly, its stunning golf courses. Should you wish to discover it all for yourself, our travel partners Golfbreaks have recommended Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa as the perfect starting point. read more ...
Cowdray Golf Club Review
If jaw-dropping scenery, excellent accommodation, wonderful locally-sourced food and superb golf facilities are your thing you should be checking out Cowdray Golf Club. Golfshake's Derek Clements reviews the venue for us. read more ...
Are Golfers Being Priced Out of Some Golf Courses
Are golfers being priced out of some golf courses? It's a question that many of us are asking in this age of rampant green fee inflation, when once-accessible layouts are charging eye-watering sums and those most prized venues are residing on another planet entirely. And we now have the answer. read more ...
Rockliffe Hall Golf Course Review
Rockliffe Hall is a five star luxury retreat featuring a historic hotel, spa, three restaurants and a Championship golf course. The course is playing host to events of increasing significance as a result of its high quality design and immaculate presentation. Golfshake sent Ambassador Rob Treanor on a short break to discover this gem of the North East. read more ...
Heacham Manor Hotel & Golf Resort Stay & Play Review
Heacham Manor near Hunstanton in Norfolk has recently opened an incredible new multi-storey clubhouse called The Pavilion. Golfshake dispatched Ambassador Rob Treanor to discover whether this was now the perfect venue for a golf break on the North Norfolk Coast. read more ...
Where to Visit For a UK Winter Golf Break
We hate to admit it, but winter is creeping towards us, but that doesn't mean your golf season has to end! Our travel partners Golfbreaks have picked out a range of venues across the UK that you can play at this time of year, with exclusive savings being available to offer you tremendous value for money. read more ...
New Golf Course to Open at Trump International Scotland in 2025
It has now been confirmed that the second championship links golf course at Trump International Scotland, located in Aberdeenshire, is set to open during the summer of 2025. read more ...
Last Chance to Play Turnberry Before Course Refurbishment
The Ailsa Course at Turnberry is on the bucket lists of many a golfer, and the next few weeks represent your last chance to play this incredible layout before it undergoes a significant £1million refurbishment. read more ...
Transformed Golf Courses That You Must Play
The best golf courses are always looking for ways to improve themselves, and it's not something that goes unnoticed by visitors when they reflect on their experiences at the venue. Here are a selection of golf courses that should now be on your list to play! read more ...
Bishop Auckland Golf Club Review
During a recent visit to Durham, Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken played Bishop Auckland Golf Club, which features a unique and distinctive layout. You can see his detailed thoughts by reading this new review. read more ...
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club Review
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club was designed by the world-renowned golf course architect Harry Colt in 1924 - and Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken was excited to play it. This is what he thought. read more ...
Crans Montana - More Than Just Golf
You will likely be familiar with the spectacular Crans-sur-Sierre golf course situated in the Swiss Alps, but how much do you know about the town itself, Crans Montana? Following a recent visit, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook describes everything you need to know. read more ...
The Best Spanish Open Golf Courses
The Open de Espana is one of the most historic tournaments in the game, having been established back in 1912. But have you played any of the layouts on which the event has been staged? We've counted 28 venues during its long history, many of which are among the most celebrated golf courses to be found in Spain. read more ...
Would You Consider These Golf Courses to Be Iconic
Which golf courses would you consider to be iconic? That's a question that we put to a trio of experienced minds, and we can now reveal what they came up with. Do you agree with their selections - and which courses do you think should be added to the list? read more ...
Begin Your Love Affair With Scotland at Rosneath Castle Park
How much time have you spent in Scotland? Golfshake's Derek Clements has recently fallen back in the love with the nation of his birth, returning to experience Rosneath Castle Park in the west of the country, which could be an unlikely base for golf and more. read more ...
Carden Park Golf Resort Review
Golfshake's Derek Clements has played golf everywhere, but it's Carden Park near Chester that recently blew him away. Derek provides a detailed review of the venue, describing the facilities, courses and service that you could enjoy there. read more ...
Have You Played These European Tour Golf Courses
Many golfers get a thrill from playing a course that has staged a professional tournament, and for those of you who love taking on that challenge, there is no shortage of options in the UK & Ireland. Have you played many golf courses that have hosted events on the European Tour? read more ...
Heacham Manor Golf Course Review
Has Heacham Manor become the best destination for a golf break in Norfolk? We dispatched Golfshake Ambassador Rob Treanor to experience the venue for himself to discover the answer to that very question. read more ...
Membership Numbers Rise at Exceptional Scottish Golf Club
We have recently seen courses like The Hirsel and Torrance Park close their doors, but Perthshire's Murrayshall Country Estate is bucking the trend in Scotland, having reported a 16% increase in new members this year and a rise in the number of rounds played. read more ...
What It's Like to Play Golf at Wentworth
Wentworth is synonymous with European Tour golf, but what is it like to play this highly exclusive venue as a visitor? We have received several reviews during the past few years from lucky members of the Golfshake Community who have experienced the place. These fortunate people describe it all for us. read more ...
The Top 50 UK Golf Courses in 2024
As golfers, we all love to rank courses, listing our favourites in a particular order, while many of us also keep a note of the places that we most want to play. Being a little different, at Golfshake, we leave all of that up to you, the keen golfers who submit thousands of reviews each year to our popular Course Section. read more ...
Royal County Down Golf Club Review
Irish golf writer, photographer and blogger, Kevin Markham wrote this review of Royal County Down on Golfshake in November 2013, which we are republishing now to coincide with the Irish Open in 2024. This will give you an insight into a golf course that many believe is the finest in the world. read more ...
The Perfect Base For a Golf Break in The Algarve
The Algarve is a magnet for golfers from across Europe and beyond, but where should you start? Tivoli Marina Vilamoura overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and offers genuine, five-star luxury and our travel partners Golfbreaks recommend it to be the perfect base for a golf holiday in southern Portugal. read more ...
25 of The Best Golf Courses to Play in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is home to some of the finest golf courses that you will find on these islands. There is no doubt that there is a stunning collection of gems to be played here, and there is an attractive sense of variety too, whether you experience those famed links or the scenic parklands of Belfast and its surrounding counties. read more ...
The Coolest Golf Course That You Can Ever Play
Norway's Lofoten Links has developed quite a reputation for itself - with its unique location and dramatic scenery captivating golfers around the world, and that status will be further enhanced now that the Cabot Collection, renowned for its portfolio of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, has announced a strategic investment in the venue. read more ...
Plans Made to Save Historic Golf Course in England
Established in 1869, Northumberland's Alnmouth Village Golf Club is England's oldest nine-hole links, but that story spanning over 150 years could be threatened by coastal erosion. read more ...
INFINITUM Lakes Golf Course Reopens Following Renovation
The superb Lakes course at INFINITUM in Spain has now reopened following the completion of an exciting €800,000 renovation project, which has taken this acclaimed layout to another level ahead of it once again hosting the DP World Tour’s Qualifying School Final Stage in November. read more ...
Is This The Best Golf Course in The World
What is the best golf course on the planet? For many, Royal County Down, host of the 2024 Irish Open, is the answer, but that question might just be impossible to answer definitively. read more ...
20 Golf Courses To Play This Autumn
With the change in seasons this will inevitably mean a change in what we wear, a change to the course conditions and potentially a change to the golf courses that we play. To help you plan where to play this Autumn we have listed 20 golf courses that come highly recommended and rated favourably for this time of year. read more ...
Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Review
Golfshake ambassdor Matt Holbrook recently had the opportunity to play and experience the icon Golf Club Crans-Sur-Sierre in Switzerland. An iconic venue and location and host of the Omega European Masters. Find out what he thought in his review. read more ...
Things That All Golfers Can Do to Help Greenkeepers
While they are to be praised for the work that they do, perhaps we as club golfers should be asking ourselves what we can do to help the greenkeepers. Golfshake's Derek Clements has come up with some basic things that should all do on the golf course. read more ...
9 Hole Golf Courses That You Simply Have to Play
We absolutely love nine-hole golf courses - they are fun, accessible, varied, and are quite often located amid truly spectacular surroundings. Here are some nine-holers that you simply have to play! read more ...
Hayling Golf Club Review
Former Ryder Cup player, Peter Dawson, who represented Great Britain & Ireland in 1977, continues his series of reviewing golf courses for Golfshake, this time visiting Hayling Golf Club. read more ...
Robinson Quinta da Ria is Among Portugal's Best Golf Resorts
If you haven't heard of Robinson Quinta da Ria, then you are definitely missing out, as this should be a place at the forefront of your mind when planning a golf break to the Algarve. read more ...
The Best Golf Society Venues to Visit in 2025
Do you run a golf society? Are you part of a golf society? You may already be planning where to stop next season, but if you want to find an additional element of variety, why not visit somewhere new in 2025? read more ...
The Best Golf Courses to Play in The Dominican Republic
A jewel in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has become a hugely popular holiday destination, drawing in thousands of people each year worldwide, many of whom are there to play some of the 26 golf courses that you will find here. Following his visit to the country in May 2024, Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple describes some of the best. read more ...
10 Reasons to Visit Puntacana Resort & Club
Occupying 15,000 acres of prime land near the airport, the upscale gated beachside residential and holiday venue of Puntacana Resort & Club has absolutely everything a visitor could ask for. Here are some of the essential reasons to experience this fantastic destination in the Domincan Republic. read more ...
What You Need to Know About Playing Golf in The Dominican Republic
The tropical haven of the Dominican Republic has been luring tourists seeking fabulous beaches, a relaxed vibe and great resorts since the 1930s. Golf is of huge importance and the Dominican Republic now boasts 26 courses, most of them featuring awesome Caribbean backdrops. Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple describes them for us. read more ...
The Most Expensive Golf Green Fees in The World
Turnberry's new peak green fee of £1,000 went viral, and that got us thinking about how the iconic Ayrshire layout compares to other eye-watering prices in the world. On the face of it, peak Turnberry is the highest on the planet, but others are even more restrictive to those who don't possess the deepest pockets. read more ...