A lot of golfers safely store their clubs away for the winter, but there are some amazing deals to experience when the weather takes a turn for the worst. Whether you’re looking to play that bucket list course at a reduced rate or on the hunt for a hidden gem, winter golf breaks provide a welcome change of scenery. read more ...

Through warm weather, golden beaches and a tantalising cuisine, Portugal is one of the most popular countries for an overseas golf break. Dotted throughout the country are numerous brilliant golf courses, but did you know the capital is home to some of the very best? read more ...

What is the perfect base for a golf break in Portugal? Golfshake Travel Editor, Andy Waple believes that Cascais - within reach of Lisbon - is among the very best destinations in the country, as he explains in these reflections following a recent visit. read more ...

Situated away from the heart of Vilamoura, the Western Algarve is comparatively untouched by travelling golfers, but there is no doubt that Palmares is among the highlights in this beautiful part of the world. read more ...

A buzz of excitement among the UK travelling golf community inevitably follows news of a new golf course opening in Portugal. The noise that has followed the June launch of the Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta is as loud as that which followed the unveiling of West Cliffs on the Silver Coast in 2008, as Golfshake Travel Editor Andy Waple discovered. read more ...

For many golfers throughout Europe, the Algarve is their home from home, the place where they return to play numerous immaculately presented courses in the most fabulous of climates that also delivers peace and tranquility and Pestana Gramacho Residences is the perfect gateway from which to experience it. read more ...

Madeira is a serene, visually breathtaking and welcoming paradise for all visitors, but many keen golfers are now also taking advantage of its incredible climate and fabulously scenic courses. David J Whyte of Linksland Golf Travel Magazine has described several standout destinations that you must have on the list! read more ...

We have now seen a new glimpse of the breathtaking Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta in Portugal, which has been designed by respected architect David McLay-Kidd and will open for play this summer. read more ...

As the red-hot summer starts to become a distant memory it might be time to start thinking about a winter golf break in the sun - and there are plenty of options to choose from to suit all budgets. We look at the USA, Dubai and the beautiful island of Mauritius, each coming recommended by our friends at Golfbreaks. read more ...

You don’t get a much better setting in Portugal than at the Penha Longa Resort where a luxurious hotel and accompanying 27-hole golf course nestles in the middle of one of Europe’s most spectacular parks. read more ...

There’s good news for golfers travelling to Lisbon looking to play a group of courses in the vicinity. The nearby town of Cascais, just 40 minutes along the coast from the Portuguese capital and home to several top courses, is launching a Golf Passport to make multi-round tee-time bookings faster and cheaper. read more ...

Embarking on a golf holiday may be an objective for 2020. Sampling the game in a fresh environment, with the sun on your back, is something to be savoured whether it's done in a small or larger group. We help you find the perfect destination. read more ...

Italy has been declared the finest 'up and coming' destination in Europe, with the innovative Italy Golf & More - the first pan-Italian international promotional golf project - having been a major factor behind the raising of the country's emerging profile as a golf break option. read more ...

Italy is fast growing in popularity as a golf destination, and following encouraging survey data with travelers, new figures have shown that the number of international green fees booked as increased by 40% during the past three years. read more ...

Italy has enjoyed a significant increase in the number of golf visitors in recent times, with international bookings having risen by an impressive 25% over the last two years of growth. read more ...

If you're looking for a European golf break this year, Italy is just the destination you need, with the stunning island of Sardinia joining up with the growing number of regions supporting the forward-thinking Italy Golf & More project. read more ...

Following a momentous 12 months that saw the country establish itself as one of Europe's leading golf destinations, Italy Golf & More, the first pan-Italian international project for golf, is ready to hit the ground running in 2017. read more ...

Italy's reputation as one of Europe's leading golf tourism destinations will only increase after ten of its venues were included as part of Golf World magazine's inaugural 'Top 100 Resorts in Continental Europe 2017'. read more ...