TRAVEL
Riding Shotgun in Thailand
It’s always nice to stamp the passport in a faraway place, even better to play golf there. Golf is formal in Bogota, Colombia. Long pants and a collar are required, caddies are mandatory and an hour-plus sit-down lunch at the turn is a must. The pace is faster in...
WBGD in Thailand: We Remember the Little Things Forever
The small things in travel typically leave the greatest impressions. We went to Thailand to play golf, but it’s a Tuesday lunch we'll remember forever. Every meal during our time in Thailand was sensational, but it’s the Laem Sai Seafood Restaurant in the Thalang...
Golf People Places E5: 2023 PGA Buying Summit with Richard Wiget, Made By Real Hippies Golf Shirts
The PGA of America packed their bags and relocated from Palm Beach, Florida to Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. As part of their grand opening – the PGA hosted the PGA Buying & Education Summit where the golf industry converged for three days of networking,...
WBGD plays at the 13th Oldest Club in the World, Scotscraig GC, near St. Andrews
History and Location Scotscraig Golf Club is the 13th oldest club in the world. At 206 years old, it was founded in 1817 by members of the St Andrews Society of Golfers, which later became the Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrews. The course is located in the north...
WBGD Plays the Most Southerly 18 Hole Links Course in Scotland, Southerness Golf Club
Heading Down Memory Lane When we got the opportunity to go and play at Southerness Golf Club for WBGD, it took us back to a place where we first played in a National Tournament. In 1995, our handicap was finally low enough (3.4) to enter the Scottish Amateur...
A fabulous golf venue in the South of Scotland, Dumfries and County GC
At World's Best Golf Destinations, we don't just write about the experience of playing the marquee courses, we write about great golf courses that, in our humble opinion, are worth you spending your hard-earned cash to visit. You might not have heard about them. You...
Killeen Castle, a “Field of Dreams” in the Irish Countryside
Now, many of you will be wondering why we didn't include Killeen Castle in our articles on our recent mini-tour of Ireland. Well, the truth is we didn't play there on this trip, we played it late last year. We did pop in during the trip to see the progress on the...
TECHNOLOGY
The Claw Golf Glove. Superior grip, wet or dry!!
Every so often, the team at Worlds Best Golf Destinations receive golf-related products to review for our readers, followers and subscribers. We have 100,000s of those across our social media channels and website. This time, we were sent golf gloves by a company...
Italy’s Duca del Cosma Bench-Made Leather Shoes Launch In U.S.
Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is launching in the U.S. golf market with a new range of shoes for men and women golfers. The Italian brand specializes in bench-made leather shoes that offer style and comfort both on and off the golf course. They include a...
Long Haul Flight Strategies and Helpful Gear
Transatlantic and transpacific flights are exhausting. The savvy traveler is prepared for time changes and equipped for ultimate comfort in transit. It's a must to get some sleep when flying from U.S. to Europe. No sleep when flying ahead in time zones can hurt the...
Color Theory Iron Sets by Miura And LinkSoul: Best Iron Set?
Those that love the soft, butter feel from Miura irons have noticed subtle changes since 2017 when distribution rights for the Japanese golf equipment company were acquired by billionaire Howard Milstein. A descendant of Japanese samurai sword makers, Katsuhiro Miura...
New Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5 Putter
Scotty Cameron has added a new model to the 2019 Phantom X family – the Phantom X 12.5 – to meet the needs of players seeking a stable mallet with more toe flow and a new alignment option. A left-handed Phantom X 12.5 model also joins the lineup. Available beginning...
The Softest Titleist Golf Ball for Only $23 a Dozen
I've tried them all: Vice, Bridgestone golf ball, Callaway golf ball, Noodle and Taylormade golf ball, and keep coming back to the #1 ball in golf. Comfort is critical to making good golf swings and hitting solid putts. It's important to believe in your equipment....
FASHION
Solheim Cup Gear Preview: Q&A with Jofit CEO Joanne Cloak
This summer, WBGD received a special sneak peak at Jofit’s Firecracker collection – the look that was inspired by the brand’s official uniforms for Team U.S.A. at the 2019 Solheim Cup. With play beginning this week, WBGD had the opportunity to chat with brand founder...
New from FootJoy for 2016
In meeting the increasing demand for spikeless shoes that can be worn seamlessly on and off the golf course, FootJoy has launched a premium model named VersaLuxe™, take a look.
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Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida is an Absolute Game Changer
A Korn Ferry Tour member last year, now on the PGA Tour, we asked Vincent Norrman about the Golden Bear-improved Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Florida following his second round at the 2022 Veritex Open in Texas. “It’s sooo good,” he beamed. “Really,...
Corales Bring Your “A Game” and Your Camera
The Corales Golf Course is a championship course that plays 7,650 yards from the tips and is one of the most challenging courses in the Caribbean. Not least of which is because of the constant trade winds. The course was designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, who...
Iberostar Golf & Club is The Perfect Resort Course
The Iberostar Golf & Club is an 18-hole golf course in Bavaro, a convenient twenty-minute drive from Punta Cana airport. Designed by the renowned golf architect P.B. Dye it opened in 2010. The course is the perfect resort course in that while there is no shortage...
Ushuaia – Mountains, Rivers, Glaciers, Hiking, Steam Trains, and Golf at the End of the Earth
Located at the southern tip of Argentina, Ushuaia is known as the southernmost city in the world. This unique and charming destination has become increasingly popular in recent years, attracting adventurers, nature lovers, curious travelers, and even golfers from...
On the Road with the Korn Ferry Tour: John Pak at the Vertix Bank Championship in Texas
For easy watching, comfortable galleries and friendly pro golfers, the Korn Ferry Tour is an incredible fan experience. It's often suggested that the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour could send their respective top 125 off the first on a Thursday and a Korn Ferry pro...
MORE NEWS
In a World of Dull Promotions, this One from Fuzzy’s Vodka is a Winner
Perhaps their tag, "Make every shot more fun," is a bit cheesy, but that's the only weakness in this vodka's game--it's rock-solid from tee to green. Fuzzy’s...
Like Nike Married Michael Jordan and Jumpman, Ashworth Presents Tom Hoge and Golfman
If LIV Golf was the story of 2022, here's this year's leader in the clubhouse. World No. 30 Tom Hoge has joined Fred Couples on the Ashworth Golf team as part...
Lunch After Golf — Five Global Favorites
It's a common theme here at World's Best Golf Destinations: golf travel is about so much more than just golf. Especially when you don't play worth a damn --...
2022 Legends Tour Schedule: Ryder Cup Captains and Major Winners
Golf is the ultimate travel companion and the game offers a unique opportunity for world travel. For travelers and touring professionals, golf is the ultimate...
Royal St. Georges, venue for the 149th Open Championship.
WBGD were this week given privileged access to interview Paul Larsen, Head Greenkeeper at the upcoming Open Championship venue. Listen to Paul discuss the...
TRENDING
The Players Championship Is On, Refunds Available
Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19 AKA Coronavirus. And with approximately 21% of the schedule remaining -- the NBA is on hiatus. Major League Soccer followed, the ATP did too, it appears the NHL will follow and the Big Ten,...
Topgolf at Doak Campbell Stadium, Home of Florida State Football
Non-Americans are often shocked to learn how insanely popular college football is in the USA. A few college coaches make more than $10 million a year which certainly indicates a high-level of commitment for a student athlete league. Alumni and fans regularly make...
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Final Round of the The Korn Ferry Tour Veritex Bank Championship, Conversation with Colombia’s “Nico” Echavarria [VIDEO]
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Final Round of the The Korn Ferry Tour Veritex Bank Championship, a Quick Chat with Luke Kwon [VIDEO]
https://youtu.be/UCuufXLugHI Luke Kwon is one of the best YouTube follows in golf: click here. To wear golf Black Quail shirts like Luke Kwon and Abraham Ancer: go here. To drink Flecha Azul Tequila like WBGD Editor Elvis Anderson: go here. ...
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Round Two: The Veritex Bank Championship Rebounds In a Mighty Fashion and a Quick Chat with Sam Saunders [VIDEO]
Texas' wild weather put on a show here at the Veritex Bank Championship in Arlington, Texas. Tornado horns howled, lightning crashed and rain came down in buckets on Friday. Then today (Saturday), the clouds parted and the sun came a blazing. In a leaderboard up for...
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From the Tips in Saudi Arabia [Video]
Less than 24 hours after Dustin Johnson won the Saudi International for a second time -- I was first off the back nine and teed it up from the European Tour tees. Golf can be evil and it was on this Monday morning, but that's golf. Some days everything goes your way...
Video: Interviews Following the Final Round of the Saudi International
WBGD Editor Elvis Anderson spoke with several players from the field after their final round on Sunday -- we spoke about golf in Saudi Arabia and the Super Bowl. Perhaps Tom Brady will make Dustin Johnson eat his words? https://youtu.be/pxWZzc8lJjs...
Video: Ernie Els After Round Two at the Saudi International and His Plans In Saudi Arabia, “We Are In Negotiations”
No one in this week's Saudi International field has more European Tour wins than Ernie Els -- he's seventh all-time with 28 -- second best is Lee Westwood with 25. "The Big Easy" goes way back with the Middle East -- his first European Tour was at the Dubai Desert...