A favourite stop of royalty and high society, Montego Bay’s posh Half Moon, A Rock Resort, hosts both amateurs and pros in a prestigious and fun annual championship dating from 1953.
Start Planning Now for Ireland’s The Gathering 2013
October 21, 2012 by
There are more than 70 million people with Irish ancestry. With McAuley as a surname, I’m one of them. And even though our last Irish family connection dates back to the 1840s, I’ve discovered that the allure and romance of the Old Country is surprisingly strong. Especially if you’re a golfer.
When Tour Guides Become Friends, Playing Partners and Even Instructors
October 19, 2012 by
As much as tasty food and comfy beds, a key ingredient of a successful golf tour in a foreign land is a qualified driver who doubles as a convivial tourist guide. I’ve had the good fortune to meet several such godsends during my travels.
Wales Primed for 2025 AIG Women’s Open
October 11, 2012 by
(Last updated February 2025.) It’s no exaggeration to say that the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor Resort, a thriller won by the Europeans, finally established Wales as a golf destination to rival Scotland and Ireland. Revenue from golf tourism in Wales increased 21 percent over the previous year to more than US$66 million. And in the subsequent boom years […]
Casa de Campo Luxury at a Discount
October 6, 2012 by
Casa de Campo, one of the world’s elite golf properties, is offering stay-and-play packages for as little as $285 per day until December 20. Based on double occupancy, the Casa Golf Legends promotion includes breakfast and a daily round on one of the Dominican Republic resort’s three Pete Dye-designed courses, Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and […]
