Green light for Celtic Manor development
Feb 3rd, 2017
Construction of the new International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) will begin in March after funding details were agreed between the Welsh Government, Celtic Manor Resort and NatWest.
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Verdura Resort celebrates Spring with unlimited golf
Mar 5th, 2019
Unlimited golf in an idyllic setting is the mouth-watering prospect that awaits golfers taking up Verdura Resort’s invitation to book a stay-and-play break at the exclusive Sicilian venue this spring.
La Cala Resort provides stunning stage
Dec 19th, 2018
For a seventh year running, the renowned La Cala Resort played host to some of the rising stars of world golf in December’s Alps Tour Qualifying School.
Adare Manor named Golf Resort of the Year
Oct 23rd, 2018
Having recently claimed Virtuoso’s ‘Hotel of the Year 2018’ award, Adare Manor has received further recognition after being named IGTOA's (Irish Golf Tour Operators Association) ‘Golf Resort of the Year’.
A round of golf at Adare Manor
Sep 13th, 2018
What do paragliding to your hotel in Oman, having breakfast in the shadows of Mount Everest and a round of golf at Adare Manor have in common? They are all considered some of the world’s most unforgettable experiences.
Hotel of the year award for Adare Manor
Aug 16th, 2018
5* hotel and golf resort, Adare Manor, has been declared ‘Hotel of the Year 2018’ in the highly competitive and globally renowned Virtuoso ‘Best of the Best Awards 2018’.
Reunion Resort – Plenty to Do for Everyone
May 28th, 2018
Reunion Resort, an AAA Four Diamond-rated property, is an exclusive 2,200-acre destination which promises a vacation wonderland and is conveniently located six miles from Walt Disney World and only 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport.
Carriage House opening completes Adare Manor reconstruction
May 25th, 2018
Ireland’s newest five-star castle and golf resort in County Limerick, Adare Manor, has officially opened its Carriage House, offering a resort dining destination to complement The Golf Course at Adare Manor.
Chervo Golf Hotel Spa and Resort San Vigilio
Oct 19th, 2017
We sent the Golf Brigadier out to meet and play golf with Chervo at their course in Verona.
Celtic Manor join PlayMoreGolf
Mar 1st, 2017
Celtic Manor Resort has become the latest UK golf venue to introduce a flexible membership scheme, thanks to its new partnership with PlayMoreGolf.
Is this the future of UK golf development?
Feb 26th, 2017
A new golf & property venture, Melior Golf, says that the government’s long–awaited Housing White paper contains encouraging news for golf landowners. Here's why.
Verdura Resort joins European Tour Properties
Jan 16th, 2017
Verdura Resort’s has become the latest addition to the exclusive European Tour Properties network.
Verdura Resort to host new Tour event
Dec 15th, 2016
Verdura Resort, the Rocco Forte hotel in Sicily, is preparing to host a European Tour tournament after it was selected to stage the new event on the professional calendar next spring from May 18-21.
Wirral Council to spend £600,000 on it's Jack Nicklaus resort plan
Dec 8th, 2016
Wirral Council has approved plans to spend an extra £600,000 pursuing its 'golf resort'plan on greenbelt land in Hoylake, which will be designed by Jack Nicklaus Design.
Celtic Manor set to sue Celtic Minor
Nov 16th, 2016
Celtic Manor is looking to sue Celtic Minor, a Welsh golf club that changed its name last year, as it believes that the club is exploiting its good reputation.
Next stage for Hoylake Golf Resort given green light
Nov 9th, 2016
The Wirral’s Cabinet have agreed the next stage in plans to build a championship links golf course, academy and resort at Hoylake. Bring it on.
£60m golf & hotel resort in Northern Ireland gets green light
Sep 14th, 2016
A £60 million development of a championship standard parkland golf course, a luxury hotel and holiday apartments in Hillsborough has been given the green light.
Foxhills Club & Resort to host PGA Cup
Sep 1st, 2016
Foxhills Club & Resort has been announced as the host venue for Great Britain & Ireland’s eagerly anticipated PGA Cup clash with the United States in 2017.
Big plans afoot for Celtic Manor
Apr 16th, 2016
The Welsh Government has agreed to form a joint venture partnership with Wesley Clover, the parent company of Celtic Manor Resort, to construct an international convention centre on the grounds of the resort in Newport.
Tiger Woods' North Carolina Golf Development up for sale
Mar 26th, 2016
The land for what was meant to be the first ever Tiger Woods designed course in the USA is now back on the market, and it could be yours for $24 million.
Albatross Golf Resort
Mar 4th, 2016
Albatross Golf Resort, which hosted the D+D REAL Czech Masters, has been announced as the 19th member of the exclusive European Tour Properties network, becoming an official European Tour Destination.
Arrested Development Headline
Jan 20th, 2016
Double Grammy award-winning hip-hoppers Arrested Development are the new headliners for Friday 29th January at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.
Amanera resort opens
Nov 24th, 2015
Dolphin Capital have just announced the opening of its latest project, the Amanera resort, to include the fully renovated Playa Grande Golf Course and the latest Aman hotel, Amanera.
GolfPorn: Verdura Golf Resort, Sicily
Aug 14th, 2015
Verdura Golf Resort, Sicily West Course 18th hole Par 4 435 yards
GolfPorn: Coeur d'Alene Golf Resort, Idaho
Oct 23rd, 2019
It's GolfPorn time! This time we're at the famous floating green at the 14th hole of the Coeur d'Alene Golf Resort, Idaho.
PGA Catalunya Resort celebrates 20 years of its iconic Stadium Course
Mar 20th, 2019
PGA Catalunya Resort, one of Europe’s finest golf experiences, today begins a year-long celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of its iconic Stadium Course, the No.1* ranked layout in Spain for the last seven years.
Argentario Golf Resort Becomes PGA National Italy
Mar 20th, 2019
The luxurious and picturesque Argentario Golf Resort & Spa (www.argentarioresort.com) has joined The PGA’s growing list of exceptional branded resorts as the ‘PGA National Italy’.
Extra services on offer as refurbished resort opens for ‘Nous’ season
Mar 7th, 2019
New golf and cycling services have been introduced at the popular Lindner Golf Resort Portals Nous, in Mallorca, as it reopened for the new season following a major €6.5m renovation.
Argentario Golf Resort & Spa Opens Stylish New Club House
Mar 5th, 2019
The Argentario Golf Resort & Spa (www.argentarioresort.com), one of the most highly-regarded golf destinations in Tuscany, Italy, has opened a stylish new Club House in time for the 2019 golf season.
Portugal's Troia resort welcomes the Portugal Pro Golf Tour
Feb 26th, 2019
The TROIA Golf Championship Course, one of Europe’s finest courses offering 18 diverse holes and magnificent views, is thrilled to welcome the final stop of the Portugal Pro Golf Tour (PPGT), on 15th – 17th March 2019.
Spring Lake Golf Resort
Feb 5th, 2019
Here's how a retiring couple took the plunge and bought a golf course in Sebring, Florida.
DoubleTree by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort Opens in Murcia
Jan 31st, 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort will open its doors today, boasting lake-front views, and four unique restaurants. The new hotel joins four other DoubleTree by Hilton properties within Spain.
Foxhills Club & Resort kicks off the awards season
Jan 22nd, 2019
Foxhills Club & Resort’s has kicked off the awards season in style with double success.
Mallorcan resort gets €6m Nous look
Nov 16th, 2018
The popular, luxurious four-star Lindner Golf & Wellness Resort Portals Nous, in Mallorca, is to undergo a €6m renovation and expansion during the winter, ahead of the 2019 holiday season.
Popular Lincolnshire golf resort rebrands
Nov 13th, 2018
One of the country's most popular golf-break destinations has a new look after being rebranded as DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort.
La Reserva Club praised in duo of highly regarded golf resort rankings
Nov 12th, 2018
La Reserva Club has been rewarded for its continued investment into outstanding facilities by being named as one of the best golf resorts in continental Europe by two separate specialist review panels.
Bay Harbor Golf Club and Resort
Oct 25th, 2018
The Boyne Resorts offer the most varied collection of golf course architecture anywhere in the US. Designers such as Tom Fazio, Robert Trent Jones and Donald Ross have all lent their names to courses here, but none is more stunning than the Arthur Hills masterpiece at Bay Harbor Golf Club.
Gleneagles voted European Golf Resort of the Year 2019
Oct 19th, 2018
Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish hotel and sporting estate, has added to its growing roster of important accolades after being named 'European Golf Resort of the Year 2019' at the annual IAGTO Awards.
Quinta Do Lago catapulted into European Resort's Top 5
Sep 28th, 2018
Quinta do Lago has further strengthened its world-renowned reputation by climbing to an impressive fifth place in Golf World’s ‘Top 100 Golf Resorts in Continental Europe 2018’ rankings.
The world's Top 10 Must-visit Golf Resorts
Sep 25th, 2018
Let’s check out some of the most authentic corners of paradise that have hosted true golf champions like Tiger Woods, and famous golf passionates like Barack Obama.
Coul Links development gets called in by Scottish Minister
Aug 26th, 2018
Just when it looked like Coul Links had got the all clear, there has been a very significant development in this ongoing tale.
Abama Resorts launches 60 new residences
Aug 2nd, 2018
Las Arcadias is a new development of 60 residences, which have been designed with a rare degree of finesse and refinement. So if you are looking for some luxury living in sunny Tenerfie, then look no further.
Stunning new ‘The Beach’ leisure development opens
Jul 26th, 2018
La Reserva Club in Sotogrande has unveiled its breathtaking new leisure facility, The Beach.
The Shire London’s new look inspired by top USA golf resorts
Jul 4th, 2018
An iconic image of Severiano Ballesteros and a new-look logo now greet visitors to The Shire London’s brand-new website at www.theshirelondon.com, after the Hertfordshire venue unveiled its much-improved online portal.
Foxhills Golf Club & Resort in its prime
Jun 15th, 2018
Foxhills Club & Resort is determined to build on its growing reputation as a top-level tournament venue as it prepares to create the next stern test for the professionals.
Coul Links development moves another step closer
Jun 5th, 2018
Following the decision of the Highland Council’s north planning applications committee today, the developer of the Coul Links golf development has issued the following comments.
Hammock Beach Resort
Jun 4th, 2018
Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast Florida offers the best of many worlds. Whether it's a relaxing spa weekend with the girls, a playcation with the kids or, a mancation golf trip with the boys Hammock Beach Resort has got you covered.
Golf, Gastronomy & Wellness at Argentario Golf Resort & Spa
May 29th, 2018
A relaxing combination of golf, gastronomy and wellness is on offer this summer at the mesmerizing Argentario Golf Resort & Spa (www.argentariogolfresortspa.it) located on the Monte Argentario promontory in the picturesque Maremma region of Tuscany in Italy.
Second statutory body removes key objections to Coul Links golf development
May 28th, 2018
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has removed all but one of its objections to the proposed Coul Links Golf Development at Embo, near Dornoch. Along with the removal of all objections by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), this means there is virtually no statutory opposition to a major investment in jobs for an area facing tough economic conditions.
Homes within golf resorts are worth 19% more
May 22nd, 2018
Homes within golf resorts are worth 19% more on average than equivalent properties outside resorts, a new study has revealed.
PGA Catalunya Resort to host Junior Golf's Major in 2018
May 20th, 2018
The Telegraph Vitality Junior Golf Championship 2018 will be contested at PGA Catalunya Resort, home to Spain’s No. 1 golf course, near Barcelona.
Shots fired at Trump’s Doral golf resort
May 19th, 2018
Shots were exchanged by a gunman and police in the main lobby at Trump’s Doral resort on Friday morning, with the gunman coming off worse as he was shot and wounded by police.
Prime Verdura resort impresses European Tour elite
May 17th, 2018
Sicily's Verdura Resort has further established its place among the most beautiful golf destinations in the world, with 2018 Rocco Forte Sicilian Open winner Joaquim Lagergren leading the plaudits for the multi-award-winning venue.
Ireland offers the best golf resorts in Europe!
May 9th, 2018
Our friends over at Leadingcourses.com love reviews, rankings and statistics. And they love them even more when they are transparent, honest and based on information provided by their readers. Here are their latest findings.....
Ireland's Adare Manor to bid for 2026 Ryder Cup
Apr 21st, 2018
Is the Ryder Cup coming back to Ireland? Rory certainly hopes so: "To play a Ryder Cup at home in front of your home fans would be a dream come true. Even thinking about it makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck."
The golf club at Adare Manor to celebrate grand opening
Apr 6th, 2018
Irish stars Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Shane Lowry are to contest a €500,000 charity match for the official launch of Tom Fazio masterpiece, The Golf Course at Adare Manor.
New beach development at La Reserva Club
Feb 28th, 2018
Major works are underway at La Reserva Club, Sotogrande, to construct a state-of-the-art leisure development called ‘The Beach’, set to be opened in summer this year.
Golf resorts win customer service accolades
Feb 26th, 2018
Seven QHotels’ golf resorts – managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH), the UK’s leading hotel management company – have received prestigious BDRC VenueVerdict accreditations following glowing 2017 customer service feedback.
Finca Cortesin retains title as Best Resort in Europe
Feb 26th, 2018
Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa’s status as one of the world’s elite golf venues has received a ringing endorsement after being named as the ‘Best Golf Resort in Europe’ by users of the respected website Leadingcourses.com for the second year running.
Le Touquet Golf Resort’s Le Manoir voted France’s Best Golf Hotel
Jan 30th, 2018
Le Manoir Hotel at Le Touquet Golf Resort, home of France’s #1 links course, has been voted Best Golf Hotel/Resort in France by readers of Today’s Golfer magazine, for the second successive year.
Try golf for free at Aldwark Manor
Jan 30th, 2018
Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel, the stunning four-star golf resort in Alne, near York, is throwing open its doors to tempt people to return to golf – or, maybe, to try it for the first time.
St Mellion Soars in Top 100 GB&I Resorts rankings
Jan 17th, 2018
The hard-working golf team at St Mellion International Resort in Cornwall is celebrating after being ranked among Great Britain & Ireland’s top 15 golf resorts.
Progress for New Hoylake Golf Resort
Dec 31st, 2017
Plans for a new golf resort in Hoylake have moved closer after councillors agreed to allow plans and site investigations to begin. It looks like this project will eventually get the green light and make the Wirral a must go destination for golfers.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts reinforces its status
Dec 8th, 2017
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, has further reinforced its status as one of the UK’s leading networks of golf venues as Golf World magazine publishes its first ranking of the Top 100 Golf Resorts in the UK and Ireland.
Gleneagles wins best resort in GB&I
Dec 6th, 2017
Gleneagles is the newly-crowned 'No.1 Golf Resort in Britain & Ireland', an important accolade that brings the curtain down on a stellar 2017 that has seen the 850-acre Perthshire estate win a host of golf industry awards.
Finca Cortesin named best golf resort in Europe
Dec 4th, 2017
Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa has been acclaimed as the best golf resort in Europe in the highly respected Square Mile magazine golf awards.
Golf Boarding in La Sella Golf Resort
Oct 27th, 2017
Perhaps the original plan was to use a buggy to get around La Sella. That was until the Golf boards were spotted.
Amendoeira Golf Resort gears up to host
Oct 13th, 2017
Leading Algarve golf destination, Amendoeira Golf Resort, is putting final preparations in place ahead of hosting its first HotelPlanner.com EuroPro Tour Championship, the grand finale of the year-long Race to Amendoeira series.
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort announces new partnerships
Oct 12th, 2017
Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort has announced an exclusive new golf offer in partnership with three of the top courses in the area: Pullman El Jadida, Palmeraie Country Club Casablanca and Green Golf Club Casa Bouskoura.
Adare Manor to become most expensive course in Ireland
Sep 3rd, 2017
The new Adare Manor golf course in Limerick will open in March 2018, and will become the most expensive course in the whole of Ireland.
PGA Catalunya Resort creates its own vineyard
Aug 6th, 2017
PGA Catalunya Resort is creating a new, on–site vineyard, Celler Mas Hereu, which will eventually see the European Tour Destination produce its own wine.
La Mer at Le Touquet Golf Resort
Jun 27th, 2017
France’s #1 links, La Mer at Le Touquet Golf Resort, has undergone a major restoration project as part of long–term plans to restore the course and resort to their 1930s glory.
Gleneagles voted Best Golf Resort in the World
May 27th, 2017
Gleneagles has been voted ‘Best Golf Resort in the World’ for an unprecedented sixth successive year by readers of Ultratravel, the Telegraph’s luxury travel magazine, and visitors to the telegraph.co.uk website.
Verdura Resort praised by Tour stars
May 22nd, 2017
Stars from the European Tour have united in their praise for Sicily’s Verdura Resort, hailing it as one of the best and most spectacular tournament venues in the world, and we would have to agree!
£10 million Musselburgh development announced
May 17th, 2017
A £10million plan has been unveiled to restore a six–time Open Championship venue and the oldest continuously–played golf course in the world.
PGA Catalunya Resort’s Hotel Camiral
Apr 13th, 2017
PGA Catalunya Resort’s five–star Hotel Camiral, located just outside Girona, has been accepted as the latest member of the The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., a curated collection of independent and distinct luxury hotels. Just in the nick of time, GP's Editor is off there on Monday!
Finca Cortesin Hotel wins Best Resort in Europe
Mar 7th, 2017
The Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa is celebrating after being named as the ‘Best Golf Resort in Europe’ by users of the respected website Leadingcourses.com .
Leading coach to head up Verdura Golf Academy Redevelopment
Dec 6th, 2016
Leading European coach Tom Foster is preparing to embark on a new chapter in his golf career after being named as the new director of instruction at Verdura Resort in Sicily.
Yes! Regnum Resort makes roof top tee
Nov 3rd, 2016
All hail the Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya, Turkey, for adding something special to this week's Turkish Airlines Open – a rooftop tee shot over a swimming pool!
Troia Resort makes top 20
Sep 20th, 2016
Troia Resort in Portugal has been rated among the 20 best golf resorts in Continental Europe in an influential new international ranking. And we love the place!
Coul Links development faces conservation campaigners
Aug 30th, 2016
US entrepreneurs Mike Keiser and Todd Warnock are hoping to transform land at Coul near Embo into an 805-acre, 18-hole complex, but they are facing opposition from leading conservation groups.
Tragedy as son drowns after golf buggy incident at Celtic Manor
Jul 5th, 2016
The terrible tragedy of a a young groundsman who drowned after the weed spraying buggy slipped into a lake at the 6th hole at Celtic Manor.
gWest International Resort back on course
Jul 3rd, 2016
Work has started again on the gWest International Resort near Gleneagles in Perthshire, six years after the global crash stopped the project in its tracks.
La Manga voted Top 5 global resort
Jun 1st, 2016
La Manga Club has been voted among the world’s top five golf resorts by one of the UK’s most prestigious travel awards for the third year running.
New resort & Spa opening in the Algarve
May 14th, 2016
There’s a new resort opening in the Algarve, and it’s a bit different. Here’s why.
Danny Lee Donates $90,000 to New Zealand Golf Development
Mar 17th, 2016
New Zealand’s top ranking golfer Danny Lee has donated $90,000 to New Zealand Golf to help progress the development of the game in his home country.
GolfPorn: Saadiyat Beach Golf Resort
Mar 15th, 2016
Saadiyat Beach Golf Resort, UEA 9th hole Par 5 611 yards
Manic Monday
Jan 20th, 2020
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the, PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
Manic Monday
Aug 26th, 2019
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
Ireland to host Ryder Cup in 2026
Jul 25th, 2019
Well it’s been a pretty exciting week for golf on the island of Ireland. First, Shane Lowry’s spectacular win at the 148th Open in Northern Ireland and then the magnificent Adare Manor in County Limerick has been announced as host of The Ryder Cup 2026. Not too shabby!
Golf in Bavaria – Part 2
May 30th, 2019
It’s an early rise for us on day two and a slightly thick head, that Schnapps for the road wasn't a great idea after all! After an excellent breakfast at the hotel we are off to experience two more courses. It will be an entirely different experience from the first day as the courses are located in undulating valley landscapes.
Golf in Bavaria - Part 1
May 28th, 2019
“Fancy playing in Bavaria?” came the call. Visions of steins of beers and shouts of prost from froth moustachioed faces sprung to the mind as I nodded furiously. Ok grab your clubs you’re off to The Quellness Resort.
Paradise Found At Heritage Le Telfair, Mauritius
Nov 27th, 2018
Ever since we started GolfPunk back in the day, we've had a slightly irrational desire to go and play golf in Mauritius. I mean, who wouldn't? But, somehow it never seemed attainable. The very idea of it seems so out of reach, right?... the Indian Ocean, white sands, fancy cocktails and golf shots across the ocean.
Ireland pitching for 2026 Ryder Cup
Nov 27th, 2018
Ireland is actively pitching to host the 2026 Ryder Cup, with Adare Manor set to be the venue.
Dive and drive on Costa Cálida
Jun 21st, 2018
Golfers spend a large part of their time on the course desperately trying to avoid finding the water - but holiday packages in Murcia next year will invite them to dive in for further fun.
It's the Golf Oscars
Mar 6th, 2018
Some of the golf industry’s very best clubs, resorts and individuals gathered at The Grove on February 26 for 59club’s 8th annual ‘Service Excellence Awards Ceremony’. Here are the winners of the Golf Oscars.
Son Gual breaks into European Top 50 for first time
Jan 11th, 2018
Son Gual, Mallorca's number-one golf destination, has risen nine places to 42nd in the popular Top 100 Golf Courses' European ranking - breaking into the website's top 50.
Golfboards set to take off
Apr 6th, 2017
Sol Boards from Orgon has entered into a financing agreement with Golf Capital Group of Oklahoma to fund the rapid expansion of the Company’s golfboard fleet rental program. So it's looks like golfboards could be about to really take off.
PlayMoreGolf adds 8 new venues
Apr 2nd, 2017
PlayMoreGolf, the pioneering points–based flexible membership programme, has been successfully integrated at eight new UK golf venues since February 2017.
