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The Ultimate Guide to Scottish Links Golf
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The Ultimate Guide to Scottish Links Golf

Scotland invented golf, and its links courses remain the purest expression of the game. This guide covers the courses, regions, logistics, and everything you need to plan a Scottish links pilgrimage.

10 min readMay 23, 2026
Best Golf Courses in Ireland: A Curated Guide
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Best Golf Courses in Ireland: A Curated Guide

Ireland's links courses rank with the finest on earth, and its parkland offerings add depth that surprises first-time visitors. Here's where to play across the island — north and south.

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Planning Your First Golf Trip to the United States
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Planning Your First Golf Trip to the United States

The US offers an extraordinary range of golf experiences — from Pacific cliffs to Carolina sandhills to Oregon links. Here's how to navigate the world's largest golf market as an international visitor.

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Heathland vs Links vs Parkland: Understanding Golf Course Types
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Heathland vs Links vs Parkland: Understanding Golf Course Types

What separates a links course from a heathland or a parkland? Understanding the three classic course types will change how you plan golf trips and play the game.

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Top Golf Courses in Spain: From Costa del Sol to Catalonia
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Top Golf Courses in Spain: From Costa del Sol to Catalonia

Spain offers year-round sunshine, world-class golf, and a depth of courses that rivals anywhere in Europe. Here are the courses worth flying for.

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Australia and New Zealand: The Underrated Golf Destinations
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Australia and New Zealand: The Underrated Golf Destinations

From the Melbourne Sandbelt to Tasmania's wild coast and New Zealand's clifftop courses, the Antipodes offer some of the world's finest golf in settings you won't find anywhere else.

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Rory McIlroy Wins Second Consecutive Masters — 2026 Review
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Rory McIlroy Wins Second Consecutive Masters — 2026 Review

Rory McIlroy held his nerve on a dramatic Sunday at Augusta National, edging Scottie Scheffler by a single stroke to claim back-to-back green jackets and cement his place among golf's all-time greats.

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How to Plan a Multi-Course Golf Holiday
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How to Plan a Multi-Course Golf Holiday

Planning a golf trip across multiple courses? Here's how to build the perfect itinerary — routing, pacing, booking, and using trip planning tools.

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Southeast Asia's Hidden Golf Gems
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Southeast Asia's Hidden Golf Gems

Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines offer world-class golf at a fraction of the price — plus caddies, sunshine, and incredible food.

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Best Golf Courses in the USA for a Buddies Trip
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Best Golf Courses in the USA for a Buddies Trip

From Bandon Dunes to Pinehurst, these are the best American golf destinations for a group trip with friends.

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Golf Trip Packing List: Everything You Need
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Golf Trip Packing List: Everything You Need

The definitive packing list for a golf trip — what to bring, what to leave behind, and gear tips that'll save you money and headaches.

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Championship Courses You Can Actually Play
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Championship Courses You Can Actually Play

Think major championship venues are off-limits? These famous courses welcome visiting golfers — here's how to get on.

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The Ultimate Algarve Golf Guide
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The Ultimate Algarve Golf Guide

Portugal's Algarve region offers 300 days of sunshine, 40+ golf courses, and green fees that make it Europe's best-value golf destination.

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The World's Most Scenic Golf Courses
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The World's Most Scenic Golf Courses

From cliff-edge fairways above the Pacific to volcanic mountain backdrops and turquoise Caribbean coastlines — these are the most visually stunning golf courses on the planet.

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Best Golf Courses Under $100
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Best Golf Courses Under $100

World-class golf doesn't have to break the bank. These courses offer championship-quality golf for under $100 a round.

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Planning Your First Golf Trip to Ireland
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Planning Your First Golf Trip to Ireland

Everything you need to know before booking your first Irish golf trip — from the best time to visit and what it costs, to must-play courses and getting around.

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Top 10 Links Courses in Scotland
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Top 10 Links Courses in Scotland

From the Old Course at St Andrews to the remote beauty of Machrihanish, here are the ten Scottish links courses every golfer needs to experience.

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