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MALE ONLY GOLF CLUBS? KEEP YOUR NOSE OUT!

2012-04-15T16:46:48Z

The over-blown row about the all-male Augusta National Golf Club generated almost as much

editorial mileage as the Masters' Championship staged there. As usual it gave me a pain where I should have pleasure: political correctness always has that effect on me. I tend to switch off when such misguided campaigners use major events to climb aboard a hobby horse but in this instance, because golf is involved, a response is appropriate.

Searching for The Perfect Links? Look no further...

2012-04-05T15:39:34Z

Those golfers aspiring to a deeper knowledge of course architecture should read what will probably become the Golf Book of The Year for 2012. It's a visual and intellectual delight that will open the eyes, lift the spirits and bring a new interpretation to what most players regard as golf course management.

Entitled "The Perfect Golf Links" and written by Pat Ruddy, Ireland's foremost golf writer and course architect, it provides a technical insight into his design masterpiece that is the links of The European Club at Brittas Bay, near Dublin.

A Guide to Lytham and the 2012 Open Championship

2012-03-30T16:22:52Z

First class golf is only one of the attractions of Lytham St Anne’s. To visit this quintessentially English resort on the Lancashire coast is to experience the best of domestic tourism. It wants for nothing in terms of facilities, services and ambience. Solid, peaceful and unchanging, it is easy to imagine life here in a pre-war era, when families and golfers would arrive by train for their annual holidays by the seaside.

Try Lisbon for a golfing holiday with a difference.

2012-03-20T12:20:11Z

Lisbon has long been one of our favourite cities -- and that is discounting the great golf to be found there. Scenic, historic and enchanting are three adjectives that sum up the capital of Portugal. With top class golf resorts hidden away along the Lisbon coast-line, and only a short drive from the city centre, there's something for everyone here.

Think golfing holidays; think Cyprus and two of the best

2012-03-13T14:20:05Z

It's that time of year again, when golfers start pondering upon sunshine holidays and other pleasures of the flesh. If you are one of this lucky group we have a suggestion that will leave you smiling in eager anticipation. We're talking about Cyprus, a grand resort and two peerless golf courses. Read more here.

Marrakech: where your holiday dreams come true

2012-02-08T15:46:49Z

If your version of an ideal golfing holiday involves playing in a 72 hole tournament over top class courses at an exotic and fascinating location in the sun then we have just the one for you. It's good value, too, at an all-in price including return flights, a week of five star B&B accommodation, five rounds of golf, all transfers, cocktail parties, prize giving dinner... the works, including a guided tour for non-golfers.

Kingsbarns Golf Links voted No. 1 Modern Course by GolfWeek magazine

2012-01-25T15:54:15Z

Kingsbarns Golf Links has had a flying start to 2012 by being ranked by the prestigious American magazine GolfWeek as the No. 1 Modern Course (built after 1960) in Great Britain and Ireland.The eye-popping Kyle Phillips-designed links near St Andrews pipped Scottish rivals Castle Stuart and Loch Lomond, which took second and third place respectively.

Golf projects fund fresh water plant for Marrakech

2012-01-23T16:29:35Z

Golf development is playing a major role in improving the quality of life for the million-plus inhabitants of the Moroccan city of Marrakech.

DARREN'S BIG WIN HIT THE BOOKIES WHERE IT HURTS!

2011-11-09T15:04:44Z

The bookies took a hammering in the Irish town of Dungannon (pop 14,000) when Darren Clarke won the Open Championship at Royal St George's in July.

How introducing the tee brought about golf course architecture

2011-11-08T15:59:48Z

There was no such thing as "a teeing ground" until about 1875. Before then our golfing forebears teed up on the putting green, using a pinch of sand.