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Latest Course News
Rory McIlroy's former manager believes Donald Trump will get The Open at Turnberry
Rory McIlroy's former manager Chubby Chandler believes the UK government needs to keep US President Donald Trump onside, and therefore let him host The Open at Turnberry.
Fraud probe leads to takeover as local golf club acquires nearby course
Popular UK golf club changes hands after shock fraud probe and gets snapped up by local rival.
Latest Course Reviews
Muirfield Course Review
GolfMagic reviews magical Muirfield in Scotland, home to 16 Open Championships.
Royal Birkdale Golf Club Course Review
GolfMagic reviews Royal Birkdale, which will host its 11th Open Championship in July 2026.
Royal Portrush Golf Club Course Review
GolfMagic reviews Royal Portrush, home to its third Open Championship this year.
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All Course News and Reviews
Best Golf Courses to have ever hosted the U.S. Open
Best Golf Courses to host a U.S. Open: GolfMagic takes a look at what we deem to be the best five courses to have hosted the famous U.S. Open.
Multi-million pound irrigation investment at the Home of Golf
World-famous Old Course at St Andrews upgrades are part of plans to improve playing experience and promote a more sustainable future in golf.
Golf legend Sir Nick Faldo makes Turnberry announcement
England's greatest golfer of all time, Sir Nick Faldo, will be on hand to give golfers some personalised coaching at Trump Turnberry this August.
R&A confirms Prince's will stage historic golf match in 2030
The R&A has confirmed Prince's, the famed golf links in Sandwich, will host the 53rd Walker Cup match.
'Turnberry next for The Open?' Golf fans excited as Trump course added to DP World Tour schedule
DP World Tour confirms Trump International Golf Links Scotland will host its 2025 Scottish Championship, as golf fans now urge the R&A to consider adding Trump Turnberry to The Open.
The Masters: your hole-by-hole guide to golf's first major of the season at Augusta National
The Masters: your quick hole-by-hole guide to all 18 holes at famed Augusta National in Georgia.
Toptracer announces virtual competition on Old Course Reversed at St Andrews Links
Toptracer announces exclusive competition around the globe featuring the Old Course Reversed in April 2025.
Legends Tour leads exciting golf season at Costa Navarino in 2025
The Costa Navarino Legends Tour Trophy is one of the headline events that players and their families can enjoy this year at the sustainably driven destination in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese.
Surrey golf course to have more than 200 homes built in 'disaster for the local community'
The council has approved developers to build more than 200 homes on a golf course in Surrey despite many objections.
Bryson DeChambeau fails in his efforts to save Glasgow golf course
Popular Scottish golf course is set to close despite efforts by U.S. Open Champion Bryson DeChambeau.
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Best Golf Courses in Wales
GolfMagic takes a closer look at five of the best golf courses you can possibly play in Wales.
Best Golf Courses in England
GolfMagic picks out five of the best golf courses we believe you can play in England right now.
Gloria Hotels & Resorts to host finals of world's biggest corporate golf event
Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Finals sponsored by Gloria Hotels & Resorts to return to Belek in 2025 and 2026.
Quinta do Lago North Golf Course Review
GolfMagic tests out the impressive Quinta do Lago North Course in Portugal.
Golf legend Sir Nick Faldo makes announcement: "I cannot wait..."
Golf legend and six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo has lauded the site of his hotly anticipated new course at Ponta do Pargo in Madeira.
Quinta do Lago South Golf Course Review
GolfMagic tests out the stunning Quinta do Lago South Course in Portugal.
Seaton Carew Course Review
GolfMagic reviews Seaton Carew Golf Course, one of the finest Links courses in the North East.
Scotland’s No.1 Golf Destination
With 21 golf courses along 30 miles of stunning coastline, Scotland’s Golf Coast is golf paradise.
Scotland’s Golf Coast partners with the Scottish Borders and Northumberland
Scotland's Golf Coast partners with fantastic golf courses in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
Quinta Do Lago Laranjal Course Review
GolfMagic reviews the beautiful Laranjal Course at Quinta do Lago.
Golf legend Ernie Els unveiled as architect of first private golf club in the Algarve
Who Els but Ernie? Four-time champion and golf legend Ernie Els is unveiled as the architect of first private golf club in the Algarve.
Al Areen Holding Company appoints Olazabal to design a world-class golf course at Al Areen
Al Areen Holding Company, a leading real estate developer in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has entered into an agreement with Olazabal Design to design a modern 18-hole golf course as part of the Al Areen masterplan.
Prince’s Golf Club unveils major clubhouse upgrade plans
Prince's GC - host of the 1932 Open - has unveiled fresh plans for major upgrades to its clubhouse.