TRAVEL
Torn Between Two Lovers – Banyan or Black Mountain?
In the mid-seventies, Mary McGregor had a big hit with a song called Torn Between Two Lovers. I think of it every time someone asks what my favorite course in Hua Hin is? Because my loyalties are torn between two great choices, each with its special elements. ...
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...
The State of Nayarit is the Official Mexican Tourism Destination of the Dallas Cowboys—Alas, “America’s Team” Miss On Another Free Agent
Mexico has more tourism options than the Cowboys defense has points allowed in ’24, but there’s only one official Mexico destination of the Dallas Cowboys—it’s the State of Nayarit. A state in western Mexico, Nayarit is situated between the Sierra Madre Occidental...
A Club Reborn and Looking Forward to a Bright Future, Newburgh on Ythan
Now, to be honest, we hadn't heard of Newburgh-on-Ythan Golf Club until we got an alert on LinkedIn to say that Robbie Stewart, formerly Director of Golf at Cruden Bay and Nairn Dunbar, was moving there. Robbie played with us last year when we wrote an article about...
Midway between Dublin and Belfast, Our Final Course of This Trip is Dundalk Golf Club
The final destination on our 2024 Tour of Ireland was Dundalk Golf Club, located in the village of Blackrock, County Louth. Dundalk was the perfect location to finish this tour as it's midway between Dublin, where we had just left and Belfast, where we would catch the...
The Perfect Base Close to Dublin City Centre, the Castleknock Hotel
We needed a base near Dublin City Centre for a few days on our recent Tour of Ireland. The Castleknock Hotel was a perfect choice. Situated just outside Dublin, it's only 6 1/2 miles from the city centre. Close enough for you to enjoy the short trip into town but far...
The Biggest Surprise on our 2024 Tour of Ireland, Beautiful Blainroe in County Wicklow
We hadn't heard of Blainroe Golf Club before our trip to Ireland. It was added to our itinerary by Gerard Kelly of Carr Golf and we can't thank him enough for what was a wonderful surprise. Blainroe opened in 1978 and was originally designed by Fred Hawtree. Fred's...
TECHNOLOGY
How Many Putters Have You Owned?
How many putters have you owned in all the time you have played golf? Or are you one of those lucky people who can putt with just about anything? I am certainly not one of those lucky ones. As someone who has played golf for 50 years, once to an elite level now to a...
Grab Yourself a Bargain with Island Green Golf Clothing
As European Editor at World's Best Golf Destinations, I get to visit the best golf courses in the UK and Europe. I know that I am fortunate to write articles about the experience of playing and staying at these venues. The Strand Course at Portstewart Golf Club Dress...
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...
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Grab Yourself a Bargain with Island Green Golf Clothing
As European Editor at World's Best Golf Destinations, I get to visit the best golf courses in the UK and Europe. I know that I am fortunate to write articles about the experience of playing and staying at these venues. The Strand Course at Portstewart Golf Club Dress...
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...
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The State of Nayarit is the Official Mexican Tourism Destination of the Dallas Cowboys—Alas, “America’s Team” Miss On Another Free Agent
Mexico has more tourism options than the Cowboys defense has points allowed in ’24, but there’s only one official Mexico destination of the Dallas Cowboys—it’s the State of Nayarit. A state in western Mexico, Nayarit is situated between the Sierra Madre Occidental...
Costa Navarino – Playground of the Gods
For over forty years, I have traveled the world playing golf. I've visited 79 countries and played many of the world's top courses, but never have I been anywhere with as much to offer in a single place as Costa Navarino. I know Greece is not the first place you think...
LIV Golf League First Look: Goat Milk, “It’s a Startup!” and the Carlos Ortiz Frat House
Carlos Ortiz’s Dallas home is a golf frat house this week. He’s hosting Joaquin Niemann and other non-Texan buds as the LIV Golf League wraps up its third season in the Lone Star State at Maridoe Golf Club. Unconfirmed, but Ortiz, a Mexico native is likely a generous...
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Tail of the Whale Included, Here Is Every Par 3 on the Pacifico Course at Punta Mita Golf Club in Nayarit, Mexico [Video]
The best golf itinerary is one with several golf courses because after all, variety is the spice of life, especially in golf travel. However, if only one golf course can make the Nayarit, Mexico golf schedule—it should be the Nicklaus-designed Punta Mita Golf Club,...
It’s Hard to Understand Why Anyone Would Choose a Golf Vacation in Cold Rain Over Nayarit, Mexico
What they say about golfers is true—they’re a crazy group of folks, and gluttons for punishment. Anyone who would consider cold sideways rain in Ireland or Scotland over Mexico’s sunny beaches surely needs a medical evaluation. Golfers rave about pints of Guinness...
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LIV Golf League First Look: Goat Milk, “It’s a Startup!” and the Carlos Ortiz Frat House
Carlos Ortiz’s Dallas home is a golf frat house this week. He’s hosting Joaquin Niemann and other non-Texan buds as the LIV Golf League wraps up its third...
The Argentario Golf and Wellness Resort, a Slice of Tuscan Heaven
As you drive into the grounds of the Argentario Golf and Wellness Resort, you notice the rustic sculptures at the roadside. There are various local wildlife...
Wednesday: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson Pro Am Starring NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith
For amateurs, a PGA Tour event pro-am is one of the greatest days of their golf lives. For pros, it’s an opportunity to get another look at the golf course....
Tuesday at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Mike Browne Gets Third G4D Tour Win
Tuesdays are quite sleepy at PGA Tour events. Maintenance golf carts scurry around making final preparations ahead of the Wednesday pro-am and Thursday...
Tiger Woods’ Tech Golf League Adds a Sixth Team, the Jupiter Links Golf Club
Some may wonder, "What is the Tech Golf League?" Owned by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and partners with the PGA Tour, at its essence, it’s competitive indoor...
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Five Star Golf and Accommodation at the “Augusta of Europe”, Druids Glen
Druids Glen is a five-star golf resort located in County Wicklow, an hour's drive south of Dublin. It has 36 holes of golf, the more famous Glen course, designed by Irish course designers Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock, opened in 1995. It was met with such acclaim that...
If You Love Links Golf Then You Will LOVE The Island Golf Club
History The Island Golf Club has long been recognised as one of the best links courses in Ireland. It was founded in 1890 by a group made up of mostly Royal Dublin GC members, known as the Syndicate. Not much is known about the designer of the original layout. All...
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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...