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Course News
10/12/24
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.
Els Club Vilamoura
Course News
10/12/24
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.
Al Areen gives Olazabal Design green light

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Golfers SLAMMED by clubs for not repairing pitch marks
Course News
19/04/21
Golfers SLAMMED by clubs for not repairing pitch marks
Golfers across the country waited months to be able to return to the course, but it seems that some have neglected their on-course responsibilities.
Messinia Pro-Am 2021 to feature BRAND NEW golf course
Western Europe
13/04/21
Messinia Pro-Am 2021 to feature BRAND NEW golf course
Navarino Hills won the ‘World’s Best New Golf Development’ at the 2020 World Golf Awards and will feature at this year's Messinia Pro-Am. 
Course News
01/04/21
5 of the Best Golf Formats for you and your mates to try on the golf course
If you are looking for a new way to make your round more interesting, we have found five formats to spice things up...
Costa Brava tests out ROBOT GREENKEEPERS at Golf de Pals
Western Europe
01/04/21
Costa Brava tests out ROBOT GREENKEEPERS at Golf de Pals
Robots are being put to the test in the Costa Brava as the destination continues its drive to reduce carbon emissions.
St Andrews receives plans for multi-million-pound golf resort
Course News
01/04/21
St Andrews receives plans for multi-million-pound golf resort
A new golf resort designed by a former Open champion is set to open near St Andrews, providing golfers and holidaymakers with a memorable experience.
Some golf clubs are increasing fees by up to 70 PER CENT
Course News
27/03/21
Some golf clubs are increasing fees by up to 70 PER CENT
Post lockdown rush for golf leads to green fee and membership hikes up and down the country...
Modest! Golf partners with The Condor Club at Château du Coudreceau
Western Europe
22/03/21
Modest! Golf partners with The Condor Club at Château du Coudreceau
Modest! Sports Marketing and Modest! Golf Group become the official agency for the renowned Condor Club at Château du Coudreceau estate in France.
How many 'ROYAL' golf clubs have actually been given the Royal seal of approval?
Course News
11/03/21
How many 'ROYAL' golf clubs have actually been given the Royal seal of approval?
We wonder how many Royal golf courses Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have played before? 
Quinta do Lago eco-blueprint shines light to path after lockdown
Western Europe
21/02/21
Quinta do Lago eco-blueprint shines light to path after lockdown
Leading Portuguese resort has laid the foundations for life after the pandemic...
Free Unlimited Golf Introduced at Heritage Awali in Mauritius
Rest of the World
26/01/21
Free Unlimited Golf introduced at Heritage Awali in Mauritius
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort introduces free unlimited golf for guests until June 2022...
Ranked: 10 of world’s most picturesque golf courses as golf holidays rise
Course News
19/01/21
RANKED: 10 of world’s most picturesque golf courses according to Instagram data
The Top 10 most picturesque golf courses around the world according to Instagram data...
“Golf Clubs Still On Us”: Algarve extends free golf bag booking window
Western Europe
08/01/21
“Golf Clubs Still On Us”: Algarve extends free golf bag booking window
The Algarve extends a Christmas present to you all in the shape of free golf clubs on all flights to Faro until the end of May. 
BIGGA provides update regarding golf course maintenance during UK lockdown
Course News
05/01/21
BIGGA provides update regarding golf course maintenance during UK lockdown
Following the rapidly-escalating situation regarding a return to full national lockdown restrictions for England, which followed on the heels of similar restrictions in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has sought cla
Algarve’s Portugal Masters puts a spring in the step for European Tour
Western Europe
15/12/20
Algarve’s Portugal Masters puts a spring in the step for European Tour
Portugal Masters returns to Dom Pedro's stunning Victoria Golf Course from April 28 to May 2 in 2021...
Delight for English golfers as QHotels golf resorts to be open all hours again
Course News
03/12/20
Delight for English golfers as QHotels golf resorts to be open all hours again
Following the reopening of its golf courses on December 2, the UK’s largest hotel and resort golf operator has revealed that all six of its golf resorts in England will be welcoming overnight guests again.
Stoke Park teams up with Sky Media and Chiefs Digital Media to drive sales
Course News
02/12/20
Stoke Park teams up with Sky Media and Chiefs Digital Media to drive sales
Innovative addressable TV campaign drove 588% growth in website traffic.
New Gil Hanse course to elevate member experience at Les Bordes
Western Europe
01/12/20
New Gil Hanse course to elevate member experience at Les Bordes
Europe’s most eagerly anticipated new golf design project will officially be unveiled in the heart of France’s famed Loire Valley...
Spring golf on the horizon with new Orizonte golf packages
Western Europe
25/11/20
Spring golf on the horizon with new Orizonte golf packages
Four-night, three-round packages available for €397 per person...
Madeira enjoys a European high-five at World Travel Awards
Course News
18/11/20
Madeira enjoys a European high-five at World Travel Awards
Madeira named ‘Europe’s Leading Island Destination’ at the 2020 World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year.
La Manga Club crowned Europe's Leading Sports Resort for a third time
Western Europe
06/11/20
La Manga Club crowned Europe's Leading Sports Resort for a third time
La Manga Club receives top honours at the 2020 World Travel Awards...
Make your Masters pick to win QHotels bumper prize
UK and Ireland
05/11/20
Make your Masters pick to win QHotels bumper prize
‘The QHotels Masters Challenge’ prize includes three rounds of golf per person, as well as bed-and-breakfast accommodation and dinner each night.
The Manor House: the very best golf staycation in the South West
UK and Ireland
03/11/20
The Manor House: the very best golf staycation in the South West
GolfMagic heads to The Manor House to experience a golfers' haven in the Cotswolds...
La Finca Resort solidifies position at the top with double award win
Course News
03/11/20
La Finca Resort solidifies position at the top with double award win
La Finca Resort has solidified its position as the leading Spanish golf and gastronomy resort with double award win.  
Turnberry Lighthouse shines bright at World Golf Awards
Course News
30/10/20
Turnberry Lighthouse shines bright at World Golf Awards
Turnberry’s iconic lighthouse is glowing with pride after it was named as the World’s Best Halfway House at the prestigious World Golf Awards.