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Playing golf is such a thing: Some people do not consider it a sport at all, others are very determined to play it, but it is a source of inspiration and quite a challenge for us…
Whether for lack of practice or talent, our playing strength has been swinging a little above handicap 30 for years. Nevertheless, we (Katja and Walter) have fun and so we usually fight hard fought duels for the day’s victory or sometimes even the “tournament victory” when we play several places in a row.
In any case, golf usually takes place under very beautiful scenic conditions.
And if you are anything like us, you maybe want to read this article on golferpros.com how to play golf.
Or take tips from the golf pro with you…
And for anything else, there’s Golfers Authority. The father and son team provides unbiased reviews, buyer guides, tips, and advice that can and will help you improve your golf game.
Here are our golf tips and reviews on eventful golf trips.
The Lofoten Islands are a Norwegian archipelago north of the Arctic Circle. Here, dramatic mountain peaks rise directly out of the sea. Colorful fishermen's huts stand on stilts in idyllic harbors, and the light is so changeable that you can sometimes experience all four seasons in the space of an hour.
Sardinia has plenty of golf facilities, but only four are 18-hole courses. Only Pevero Golf in the north truly delivers.
The Basque Country in Spain beckons with 11 varied golf courses. Together with the La Rioja area it offers a fascinating region for golfers, wine lovers and gourmet lovers.
When the cool weather starts in our latitudes and the fog rolls in, we golfers head for warmer climes. This time around, Katja and I resumed our “running duel” in Cyprus. When it was all over, it couldn’t have been any closer…
Sylt. Legendary celeb island playground. Endless sand and wicker beach chairs. Gourmet restaurants at every turn. 360 degree wind and weather.
It’s not for nothing that Mallorca is one of the most popular golfing destinations for Europeans: the weather on Spain’s largest island is dependable, the island is easily reached by air in a couple of hours and it sports spectacular golf courses… This time around we took a look at Mallorca’s northeast.
When autumn approaches we usually look for a destination to spend some more sunny days to extend the summer. Autumn is the perfect season to travel to Portugal since it offers visitors a wealth of culture, beautiful landscape and great golf courses! Besides from stellar boutique hotels, of course…
Onyria Marinha Edition Hotel & Thalasso is a luxurious five star boutique hotel in Cascais, just a 20 minutes’ drive East of Lisbon. The hotel stands out for its spectacular architecture and dreams (with Onyria meaning “dreams” in Greek).
Portugal is well known for its stellar golf courses. The wide range of golf resorts in Portugal will appeal to all golfers. Most of the renowned courses are in the South of Portugal, in the Algarve. However, Portugal’s centre, and the Lisbon coast offer some exceptional places, too! We had a close look…
Located near Cascais, one of the most richest municipalities in Portugal, The Oitavos Hotel is only a 20 minute drive from Lisbon. One reads, on the hotel website, that the Oitavos seeks to “embrace rather than compete with nature,” and it succeeds in doing just that — the ambiance of the hotel seamlessly merges ultra modern interior design with the wild natural surroundings, including the lush Oitavos Dunes golf course and the rippling Atlantic oceanfront.
Lavish Finca Cortesin Hotel & Golf Club is located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, the Costa del Sol aka Costa del Golf. The hotel’s palatial design is inspired by traditional Andalusian architecture and gives every area a big, bright and luxuriously spacious feel. Check out our full travelogue!