Golf in New Mexico: High-Desert Golf with a View
New Mexico is one of America's most underrated golf destinations. Its high-desert courses sit among mesas, mountains and canyons, the light is extraordinary, and the ball flies further at altitude…
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Golf in Alabama and Mississippi: Southern Value Golf
Alabama and Mississippi are among the best-value golf destinations in the American South. Alabama has a long-standing tradition of high-quality public golf spread across the state, while the Gulf…
Golf in Tennessee: Mountains, Music Cities and Value
Tennessee combines good-value golf with some of America's best music, food and mountain scenery. Courses range from rolling parkland around Nashville and Memphis to hilly mountain layouts near the…
Autumn Golf: How to Play Well as the Seasons Change
Autumn can be the best time of year to play golf: courses are often in great condition after summer, temperatures are comfortable and the colours can be spectacular. But conditions change quickly…
Golf Photography: How to Take Great Photos on the Course
Golf courses are among the most photogenic places on earth: rolling fairways, dramatic bunkers, ocean views and beautiful light at the start and end of the day. Whether you want to capture a…
Tipping in Golf: Caddies, Bag Staff and Clubhouse Staff
Tipping in golf can be confusing. Should you tip the caddie, and how much? What about the person who loads your bag onto a cart or cleans your clubs? Customs vary enormously between countries and…
Golf at Altitude: How Elevation Changes Your Distances
If you've ever played golf in the mountains, you'll know the feeling: your 7-iron sails over the green, and drives seem to fly for ever. At high elevation, the air is thinner, so the ball meets less…
Jet Lag and Golf Trips: How to Arrive Ready to Play
Long-haul golf trips to destinations such as Australia, Asia, the Middle East or across the Atlantic can be the trip of a lifetime, but jet lag can spoil the first few days. Tiredness affects your…
Best Golf Destinations by Month: Where to Play All Year
There's always somewhere in the world with perfect golf weather. The trick is knowing where to go each month: winter sun destinations when it's cold at home, northern links and mountain courses in…
Golf Cruises: How Golf at Sea and in Port Works
A golf cruise combines the relaxation of a cruise holiday with rounds at courses in the ports you visit. Some cruise lines offer dedicated golf programmes with arranged tee times, transfers and…
Golf Weekend Breaks: How to Plan the Perfect Short Golf Trip
Not every golf trip needs a week and a long-haul flight. A golf weekend, two or three days within a few hours of home, can be the perfect way to play new courses, spend time with friends and…
Golf in Greece: Crete, the Peloponnese, Corfu and Beyond
Greece has only a small number of golf courses, but the best of them are set in spectacular Mediterranean landscapes, among olive groves, hills and turquoise bays. It's an ideal destination for…