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Tag: Golf Courses

25 Must Play Golf Courses You Didn't Know About

Showcasing a selection of layouts from our Alternative Top 100 - these golf courses are must plays that there is a fair chance you didn't know about in the first place. Why not pick one or two of these and discover somewhere memorable for a fraction of the cost seen elsewhere?! read more ...


How You Can Play The Best PGA Tour Golf Courses

If you're someone who has followed the PGA Tour through the years, then you will instantly recognise many of the venues. Whether you have the desire to embark on your own Players Championship experience or wish to walk in the footsteps of legendary US Open champions, then here is how you could play some of the best golf courses on the circuit. read more ...


12 of The Best Golf Courses in Ayrshire

Through the many regions and the gorgeous natural landscapes, there is a vast collection of magnificent golf courses located in Scotland. Ayrshire is a brilliant area that is brimming with championship golf courses that have been dipped in rich history. read more ...


The Grove Championship Golf Course Review

After celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, The Grove has risen to the top of many must play lists for golfers across the country. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook was among them and describes his experience of playing this superb layout. read more ...


25 Golf Courses You Won't Have Considered Playing Before

Are you looking for somewhere different to play this year? Maybe you've already ticked off the most revered layouts or don't believe they are worth the extortionate cost to visit. Studying venues that aren't regularly seen in conventional Top 100 lists - we can reveal 25 golf courses that you likely won't have considered playing before. read more ...


10 of The Best Golf Courses in Oxfordshire

The county of Oxfordshire has played host to important competitions previously, with both the European Tour and Ladies European Tour visiting. A lot of the venues dotted around the area are home to multiple courses too, which highlights the variation found in this part of the country. read more ...


Quinta do Lago South Course Review

Complemented by the North Course and Laranjal, the South Course at Quinta do Lago is regarded as one of Portugal's premier layouts. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook had the opportunity to discover why and shares his thoughts after playing this wonderful design. read more ...


Quinta do Lago North Course Review

The North Course at Quinta do Lago was totally redesigned back in 2014 by renowned American architect Beau Welling - in collaboration with 2014 European Ryder Cup captain, Paul McGinley. Golfshake's Matt Holbrook shares his thoughts after playing here. read more ...


INFINITUM Golf Resort Prepares For Exciting Year Ahead

Spain's INFINITUM Resort, which enjoys an enviable location on Spain's Costa Dorada, is ready to enhance its award-winning destination even further this year, with a €800,000 improvement of its Greg Norman-designed Lakes course being the highlight. read more ...


Quinta do Lago Laranjal Golf Course Review

Surrounded by the grounds of an orange grove, Laranjal is one of three outstanding courses situated in the ever popular Quinta do Lago Resort in the Algarve. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook describes the experience of playing this wonderful layout. read more ...


Why You Need to Play Golf at The Vale Resort

Wales is home to some magnificent golf facilities that entices visitors to travel to the country on an annual basis, including The Vale, which provides an excellent experience of championship golf. We provide more information on the sensational resort in this feature article. read more ...


Stunning Short Game Facility Coming to Effingham Golf Club

Designed by the legendary Harry Colt in 1927, Effingham Golf Club has a rich history to draw upon, but its acclaimed offering will only be enhanced once one of the UK's most impressive short game practice areas comes to the Surrey venue in May. read more ...


The Best UK Spring Golf Breaks You Must Experience

It's been a tough winter. For even the most enthusiastic of golfers - getting out there has been a hard sell. But, thankfully, better days are coming, the hours of daylight are gradually stretching, and we're only now a matter of weeks away from when we can genuinely declare that springtime has arrived. read more ...


Unique New Golf Course Coming to London This Summer

There is a brand new golf course coming to London this summer - and it's set to be a cracker. The Inspiration Club will be launched on June 1, 2024 and this unique golf course is set to offer an unparalleled golfing experience in the heart of London. read more ...


Book a Group Golf Holiday With Golfbreaks Now For Big Savings

Golfbreaks are offering gigantic savings for any golfers who book before the 29th February and travel at any time during 2024. Some incentives include groups receiving a new Callaway driver or bonus Breakpoints on selected bookings. Golfers will be able to choose from more than 2,000 resorts, hotels and courses worldwide. read more ...


You Should Play These Underrated Golf Courses in 2024

We don't know about you, but we're already counting down the days until the height of the golf season hits us, bringing with it warmer weather and long days spent on the course. But where are you going to play this year? We think that the following are just some of the courses that you should play in 2024! read more ...


Royal Golf Marrakech Old Course Review

Father and son duo Kevin and Freddie Paver complete their review of some of the finest golf courses in Morocco by reflecting on their experience at the Royal Golf Marrakech Old Course. If you fancy walking in their footsteps, then our travel partners Golfbreaks offer golf packages to Morocco. read more ...


Noria Golf Club Review

Father and son duo Kevin and Freddie Paver recently embarked on a memorable holiday to Morocco where they had the chance to play some of the finest golf courses in the country. Moving to Noria Golf Club, the guys review the place for us. read more ...


Assoufid Golf Club Review

Father and son duo Kevin and Freddie Paver recently enjoyed a memorable trip to Morocco where they had the opportunity to play several of the leading golf courses in the country. Starting with Assoufid Golf Club, the guys review the course for us. read more ...


Is it Time For More 9 or 12 Hole Golf Courses

Farrington Park and Chiddingfold are just two golf courses that are being reduced to 12 holes. The question is whether these individual stories reflect a wider shift in the landscape. Could introducing more shorter layouts be the future of the game? read more ...


New Links Golf Course Coming to Ireland in 2026

Ireland is home to many of the greatest links golf courses on the planet - and those will soon be joined by a new creation next to the white sands of Curracloe Beach. read more ...


Scottish Links Golf Courses You Can Play For Under £100

Scotland is home to many legendary courses, but they are becoming prohibitively expensive for most of us to play. However, there are thankfully some exceptions to that current landscape. If you want to play Scottish links golf - here are places that offer green fees during the peak months of summer for less than £100. read more ...


Discover The Ultimate Championship Links Golf Experience

How do you fancy the ultimate championship links experience? That's just what is being offered by revered Kent venues, Prince's, Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports, who have joined forced to deliver a unique package - the Hagen 54. read more ...


The Best Countries Where You Can Play Golf

Where are the best places that you can play golf? It's a big old world out there - and that is reflected in a golfing sense too. Here are some countries that we reckon you should aim to experience during your lifetime. read more ...


Begin Your Golf Year at Dundonald Links

If you're looking to begin your 2024 in style on the golf course, then we can recommend the fabulous Dundonald Links in Ayrshire, which offers luxury accomodation, delightful food and a spectacular layout to make for the perfect winter getaway. read more ...


Which Type of Golf Holiday is Right For You

If you have the desire to make 2024 an unforgettable season on the golf course - then embarking on a special holiday or weekend away is a valuable ingredient. It's worth remembering that not every break is the same, and that packages can be tailored to exactly suit your needs and preferences. read more ...


Why Have Golf Courses Been Closing More This Winter

One of the things that emerged loud and clear from our recent membership survey is just how many of us have lost valuable playing time because so many courses have been closed as a result of flooding. And this is a problem that has arguably reached unprecedented levels throughout this winter. read more ...


Is This The Most In Demand Golf Course On The Planet

Thousands make the pilgrimage to The Old Course at St Andrews each year, while many more are left disappointed after failing to qualify through the many ballots that allocate tee times at the Home of Golf. However, when it comes to arguably the most in-demand golf course on the planet, then you might be surprised to see that it can be found in Nebraska. read more ...


30 of The Best Golf Courses to Play in 2024

Where are you hoping to play golf this year? It's probably about time that you started planning and considering which courses you would most love to visit - and we have some exciting recommendations for you! read more ...


The Best Winter Destinations To Play Golf In The Sun

Playing golf in the winter in the UK can be a challenge due to the unpredictable weather conditions, with thick frost, heavy rain and soggy courses. As a result, golfers often look to travel abroad for some golf during the winter months but where to? read more ...


Make 2024 Your Best Golf Year Yet

As we start the new year, it's time to start thinking about our goals and aspirations for the upcoming year. And for golfers, what better goal to set than making 2024 your best year on the course yet? read more ...


25 of The Most Read Golfshake Articles in 2023

It was a year packed with articles, features and unique content. But outside of the main storylines, what most connected with the Golfshake readers? It was the stories that impacted regular golfers that most engaged our audience.  Here we reveal 25 of the most popular articles that related directly with everyday golfers who are focused on visiting new courses, travelling to play golf, buying new clubs and spending time chatting all things golf. read more ...


The Best Golf Photos of 2023

One of the clear benefits of the smartphone era has been the ease in which everyone can capture images of what you have accomplished throughout 2023. We asked our followers to share their favourite snaps from the past year - and we have added some of our own, which we have brought together below to provide an overview of the Best Golf Photos of 2023.
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The Most Reviewed Golf Courses on Golfshake in 2023

Naturally, Golfshake readers have been playing a lot of golf over the last 12 months, with several venues popping up more frequently than others. There are some big names amongst the 15 most reviewed golf courses on Golfshake in 2023; a few surprises made the list too!
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The Golf Courses You Should Have Played in 2023

Studying the Course Section and its many thousands of newly submitted reviews during the past 12 months, we have identified the venues in the UK that most impressed and resonated with the Golfshake Community. These are the golf courses that you really should have played in 2023 - so why not rectify that during the coming year! read more ...


The Golf Courses That Other Golfers Think You Should Play

If you're looking for inspiration about where to play in 2024, then here are just some golf courses that other golfers think you should play! read more ...


Are These Your Favourite Golf Course Designers

Considering there are over 35,000 golf courses throughout the world, what enables the very best to stand out from the rest? They could be positioned in an envious location or the routing of the layout has been carved so perfectly. Throughout history there have been notable designers who are attached to highly revered and historic golf courses. read more ...


The Most Popular Golf Courses on Golfshake in 2023

The year of 2023 was as busy as ever and these are 15 venues that acted as the most popular for Golfshake readers during the calendar year. read more ...


The Top Rated Golf Courses on Golfshake in 2023

As we slowly approach the New Year, we have identified the 15 top rated golf courses on Golfshake for 2023. To celebrate those venues who have performed exceptionally well, we have provided a short synopsis on each facility and a review comment that one of you has left. read more ...


Gloria Serenity Resort in Turkey Completes Multi-Million Upgrade

Visitors to Turkey will relish these enhancements made by Gloria Hotels & Resorts, which has revamped the golf and leisure experiences it offers by completing its refurbishment of the five-star Gloria Serenity Resort and new Gloria Golf Training Academy. read more ...


Review Golf Courses on Golfshake to Win Prizes

Thousands of you also have been adding reviews into the Golfshake Course Section this year, charting where you have played and what you thought about the venues. Providing an even greater incentive to share your thoughts - and as a little thank you to the Golfshake Community - we have launched a prize draw giveaway! read more ...


Win an Unforgettable 7 Night Stay at Heritage Resorts in Mauritius

Experience golf and elegance like never before at the stunning Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort in Mauritius, by taking part in their competition to win a once-in-a-lifetime prize. read more ...


Salgados Palm Village Offers The Perfect Algarve Golf Break

Golf and the Algarve are a match made in heaven, with a stunning climate complementing the selection of championship courses that reside in the region. The Salgados Palm Village Apartments & Suites is located in Albufeira and the 4* resort is the perfect base for a week in paradise. read more ...


Take Advantage of These Brilliant GolfNow Deals

No matter where you are located in the country, GolfNow provides information on the very best golf courses in your local area. We have selected 30 clubs around the UK that are currently offering tee times at a favourable rate - will you play any before the New Year? read more ...


Al Zorah Golf Club & The Oberoi Beach Resort Launches Stay And Play Package

Golfers and travellers looking for great winter weather in luxury surroundings have a new opportunity to get away from the gloomy UK. Al Zorah Golf Club and The Oberoi Beach Resort in Ajman, the smallest of the Emirates, has launched a stay-and-play package which remains available until the end of March 2024. read more ...


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