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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
St Andrews Links Trust marks 50th year with commemorative brochure launch
Celebrating 50 years at the Home of Golf: St Andrews Links Trust marks 50th year with commemorative brochure launch.
200 golfers tee off at the AEGEAN Messinia Pro-Am at Costa Navarino
The destination wins ‘World’s Best Golf Venue’ at the World Golf Awards 2024.
Yas Links Course Review
I visited Abu Dhabi recently and was lucky enough to play the stunning Yas Links.
Rory McIlroy piles praise on Yas Links Abu Dhabi: 'It's absolutely incredible...'
Rory McIlroy and other DP World Tour stars give glowing verdicts on Yas Links after hosting the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Cabot Highlands Old Petty opens for preview play summer 2025
Bookings are now open for preview play tee times at the highly anticipated new Tom Doak design.
Elevate Golf hailed as golf's elite meet at St Andrews
More than 3,000 face-to-face business meetings took place across the five days of Elevate Golf 2024.
Sotogrande crowned World’s Finest Residential Golf Development
Luxury Spanish resort crowned No.1 in latest Golf World rankings for residential golf developments.
Ryder Cup host Marco Simone Golf & Country Club joins Pin Vision revolution
Iconic venue becomes the latest course to adopt GPS app Pin Vision.
Iconic Aroeira to scale new heights with prestigious PGA partnerhsip
Historic Lisbon venue renamed as PGA Aroeira Lisboa.
The Cabot Collection announces investment in Lofoten Links
Canadian developer to add acclaimed Scandinavian property to burgeoning resort portfolio.
Dundonald Links Review
Like most Kyle Phillips courses, Dundonald Links pulls no punches. From the back tees, this is a stern test, and proud of it.
What's new this year at IGTM (International Golf Travel Market) 2024?
This year’s International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) is set to redefine the golf tourism industry with a host of exciting new developments within its host city of Lisbon.
Madeira: is this golf’s most underrated destination?
Swing into paradise with a trio of exceptional golf courses in postcard-perfect surroundings of Madeira.
Sotogrande unveils plans for new Almenara Golf Academy at SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort
This transformative project will see the existing 9-hole Alcornoques Course reimagined into a cutting-edge golf academy, setting a new benchmark for golf training facilities in the region.
Palmares targets top European accolade at World Golf Awards
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf’s landmark clubhouse has been shortlisted for the coveted accolade of ‘Europe’s Best Clubhouse’ at the annual World Golf Awards.
Inaugural Al Zorah City Pro-Am confirmed for 2025
Al Zorah Golf Club has unveiled exciting plans for the inaugural ‘Al Zorah City Pro-Am’.
Turnberry Ailsa Course Review
GolfMagic visits one of the jewels in Scotland's golfing crown, Turnberry's Ailsa Course.
Turnberry King Robert the Bruce Course Review
GolfMagic visits Turnberry's second course, the mighty King Robert the Bruce.
Turnberry Arran Course Review
Turnberry's nine-hole Arran course might just be the best short circuit in Europe.
Cowdray Golf Club Course Review
GolfMagic visited Cowdray Golf Club in West Sussex for a round at the picturesque parkland layout.
Dundonald Links Review: Scotland's Luxury Golf Resort
Dundonald Links: a natural golf beauty that is one of Scotland's must-play venues.
Cowdray opens par-3 course as part of £1m improvement plan
New Academy Membership to encourage golf participation as part of elevated golf experiences available at Cowdray.
Trump Turnberry – three days at a legendary golf resort with 118 years of history
On the glorious Ayrshire coast, Rory Anderson gets a taste of golfing greatness – with plenty of five-star luxury mixed in…
Dom Pedro Hotels and Golf Collection Review
GolfMagic visited Vilamoura to sample the stunning golf and hospitality offered by Dom Pedro Hotels and Golf Collection.