(Last updated October 2021.) 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 […]
Be a Member at Ireland’s Adare Manor
September 26, 2012 by
Like most avid North American golfers, you’ve fantasized about becoming a member of a famous Scottish or Irish club. Adare Manor, the renowned castle hotel and golf resort near the Emerald Isle city of Limerick, is now offering that opportunity with its Lifetime International Golf Club Membership. Membership is available to anyone whose principle residence […]
Gary Player’s Secrets of Healthy Golf Travel
September 25, 2012 by
Golf legend Gary Player estimates he has flown an astonishing 15 million air miles during a career that has seen him win 165 tournaments (including nine major championships) around the world. His recipe for healthy travel? Rigorous exercise, proper nutrition, and sticking to a familiar routine.
Inside the Miracle of China’s Mission Hills
September 9, 2012 by
The explosive growth of China’s two Mission Hills golf resorts—with 12 golf courses in Shenzhen and 10 more in Hainan—makes this a must-see golf destination.
Swing Into Autumn Across Canada
August 31, 2012 by
Canada’s courses are at their most spectacular in the fall. From Newfoundland to Northern Ontario to British Columbia, five destinations perfect for savouring the sights and other opportunities of the season.
