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Tag: golf holidays

Is There More Golf in The Algarve Than You Thought

The Algarve in Portugal is a well renowned hot spot for golf in the sun. However, what you might not know is how many courses and resorts there are aside from the well-known ones, such as courses around Vilamoura. Following the stunning Atlantic Coast west towards Albufeira, you'll find some stunning world-class courses and resorts perfect for your next golfing holiday. read more ...


Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Hosts Prestigious Events in The Algarve

Palmares Ocean Living & Golf has underlined its status as one of the leading gems in the Algarve after it was chosen to stage a series of prestigious tournaments this winter. read more ...


What Makes Lisbon The Ultimate Golf And City Break Destination

Almost guaranteed sunshine, several world class quality courses and a city packed with excitement and culture, Lisbon is the ultimate golf and city break. Fin Tait takes a closer look at this destination and describes everything that you need to know. read more ...


Famous Vilamoura Golf Courses Have Been Rebranded

The famous golf courses of Vilamoura have become iconic, but it's a fresh era for these prestigious layouts as they have unveiled a bold, new identity. read more ...


9 Tips For Travelling Abroad With Your Golf Clubs

All golfers flying abroad will be familiar with the hassle that travelling with your golf clubs brings, so Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple shares a few tips to take some of the pain away and allow you to look forward to your trip with less stress. read more ...


The Best UK Spring Golf Breaks For 2025

As we edge closer to March and we get more sunlight, it’s time you start booking your next golf break for this spring. Before the chaos of the summer crowds, spring is the perfect time for you to capitalise on some bargain deals at world class golf venues. Here are some of the best deals we found, courtesy of Golfbreaks. read more ...


What It's Like to Play Pebble Beach Golf Links

Pebble Beach is one of the most iconic and famous golf courses on the planet, but what is it like to play this revered layout? Golfshake's Derek Clements had that experience back in 2008 and he shares his memories of that day. read more ...


The 50 Best Winter Golf Holiday Deals Right Now

Are you becoming tired of winter weather and would grasp the opportunity to begin your golf season early in a warmer climate? There is still time for you to book a golf break to many spectacular destinations throughout Europe and beyond.  read more ...


Why You Need to Experience Quinta do Lago Resort

The Algarve is a paradise for golfers who are drawn by the attractive climate and the many superb courses and venues that can be experienced - and Quinta do Lago is arguably the jewel in that crown. read more ...


Visitor Revenue at Golf Courses Reaches New Heights

The golf industry in the UK & Ireland saw a record high for visitor revenue in 2024, with business growth agency, The Revenue Club, reporting from over 200 clubs to reveal that the average venue generated £170,462 in casual green fee income during the year, an 11% increase on the previous 12 months. read more ...


Rockliffe Hall Stay & Play Review

Rockliffe Hall is a five-star luxury retreat featuring a historic hotel, spa, three restaurants and a Championship golf course. The course is playing host to events of increasing significance as a result of its high quality design and immaculate presentation. Golfshake sent Ambassador Rob Treanor on a short break to discover this gem of the North East. read more ...


Costa Navarino Golf Resort Becomes a Major Award Winner

The reputation of Costa Navarino has been gradually evolving, but it went to another level in 2024, which has become a landmark year for the venue as it secured a range of coveted global accolades. read more ...


38 of The Best Golf Courses to Play in 2025

When you reflect on your past year playing golf, the quality of the courses you visited will be among your instant thoughts. Did you uncover a true gem or finally tick off that dream layout that you had long been desperate to experience? Here are the places that our team managed to visit throughout 2024, all of which you should consider playing yourself. read more ...


The Best Golf Courses to Play in Vilamoura

Vilamoura is a highly popular destination in the central Algarve and will soon have even more to offer regular holiday golfers, with upgrades to its courses going on with more to come. Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple recently visited the area and describes what you need to know. read more ...


Victoria Golf Course in Vilamoura to Become Europe's First Els Club

The well-known Victoria course in Vilamoura, Portugal, is to reopen next year as the centre piece of a private members only club under the Els Club banner. read more ...


Is There a Better Golf Destination in The UK Than This

When golfers start talking about the golf of their dreams, iconic courses come to mind, often links, but when you move inland, it doesn't get better than the heathland layouts of Surrey and Berkshire, as Kevin Diss found out during a recent visit. read more ...


The Best Golf Courses to Play on The Perfect Scotland Golf Trip

If you are considering a proper golf vacation and you want to follow in the shadow of giants, then Scotland should be right at the very top of your list. In case you need convincing, here are some of the courses that you need to play. read more ...


Lucrative Golf Tourism Jobs to Explore

Golf tourism is an industry that attracts millions of enthusiasts each year. Keep reading to discover some lucrative golf tourism jobs and their requirements.  read more ...


The Best Dining Options at Quinta do Lago Resort

Earlier this season, the Golfshake Team visited the stunning Quinta do Lago Resort in the Algarve region of Portugal to sample everything that the resort had to offer - including its many restaurants and bars. Ryan Rastall provides a full overview of the many great dining options to discover. read more ...


Quinta do Lago Expands Offering With Exciting New Purchase

Quinta do Lago is undeniably one of Europe's greatest golf resorts, as we discovered during a visit earlier this year, but its offering is only going to become more impressive into the future following its acquisition of Conrad Algarve. read more ...


Have You Stayed in England's Best Golf Hotel

Have you stayed at The Grove? Well, if you have, then you have experienced England's newly crowned Best Golf Hotel, following the World Golf Awards in Madeira, Spain, last month. read more ...


Discover The Best Golf Hotel in Portugal

Portugal is home to many incredible golf resorts and venues, so it was quite a moment when Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort was named Portugal’s Best Golf Hotel at the 2024 World Golf Awards, an honour received following a period of large investment into the hotel’s facilities. read more ...


Have You Experienced Scotland's Best Golf Hotel

If you've been reading Golfshake for a while, you'll probably be aware that Dundonald Links is among our favourite places, and that opinion was backed up at the 2024 World Golf Awards with the venue being named Scotland’s Best Golf Hotel for the second year in a row. read more ...


Meet The Best New Golf Course in The World

What is the best golf course that you haven't played? You probably haven't thought of this place before, as it hasn't been around for long, but it might just be The Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta. read more ...


Is This The Best Halfway House in The World

Halfway houses are a common feature at both historic golf courses and resort venues, and many of them have gone down in legend, but there is a new kid on the block at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort, whose halfway house was named the World's Best at the 2024 World Golf Awards just 15 months after it opened. read more ...


25 UK Golf Resorts You Must Visit in 2025

We have been looking at recommendations to see which destinations throughout the UK should be on your list to experience in 2025. From venues with championship history to tranquil and scenic corners of the country that you hadn't considered before, whether it be in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you have our guarantee that there will be a place to whet your appetite. read more ...


DP World Tour Qualifying School Will Remain at INFINITUM

The DP World Tour's Qualifying School Final Stage once again delivered drama, joy and agony, and this marathon six-round event will remain at INFINITUM in Spain for another three years. read more ...


Stunning Yas Links Praised by DP World Tour Stars

Last week's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship was a thriller and the players unanimously praised the condition of the stunning Yas Links golf course. read more ...


Why Dubai is a Must Visit For Golfers And Sports Fans

Those of you looking to play some iconic bucket list golf courses or be thrilled by fantastic sporting events should take a look at Dubai, the best-known of the United Arab Emirates. read more ...


30 Dream Golf Courses That You Have to Play

It's surely time to start planning where you're going to play golf in 2025. We all have courses that we'd love to experience and destinations that we'd relish discovering, and thinking of these is enough to get us all dreaming. read more ...


Why You Should Play Golf in Tunisia

Should you consider playing golf in Tunisia? The answer is a resounding yes, as there are ten courses in the country with more planned for construction. Located in North Africa and resting alongside the Mediterranean Sea, the climate here is known for its hot summers and warm winters, meaning that it could be the ideal destination to visit during the cooler months back home. read more ...


INFINITUM is Ready to Host DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage

It's a week full of pressure and opportunity as the DP World Tour Qualifying School Final Stage makes a return to Spain and the Costa Dorada's stunning INFINITUM for a sixth successive year. read more ...


12 of The Best UK Golf Break Deals to Book Today

Now that we're entering the apparent darkness of winter, you might think it's the moment to pack away the golf clubs for a few months, but that would be a mistake, especially when you consider the exceptional value for money breaks that you can book at this time of the year. read more ...


10 Winter Golf Holiday Deals to Book Right Now

Playing winter golf at home can be rewarding, but there is no denying the temptation to embark on a holiday to warmer and more pleasant surroundings. If you would like to plan an escape from the depths of winter in the UK, then we can share ten offers that you can book right now! read more ...


Iconic Lisbon Golf Resort Receives Major Rebrand

Aroeira has long been considered among the jewels of golf in Portugal, and the iconic Lisbon venue is embarking on a significant rebrand after been given the new identity of PGA Aroeira Lisboa. read more ...


The Beauty of Playing Golf in South West France

Not many golfers from the UK venture to South West France, but Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple explains why you should, following his break to the region, where he visited some fine cities, notably Biarritz and Bayonne, and smart towns such as Hosseger, and played three superb golf courses. read more ...


The Best Regions For Golf in Spain

Spain has long been a huge draw with golfers from across Europe and beyond - there are around 400 courses to choose from - with the climate, accessibility and quality of its layouts being attractive to those who want to play immaculately conditioned designs in superb weather. But what are the best regions in the country to experience? read more ...


Play Golf in The Paradise of Mauritius

Mauritius is a true paradise, renowned for its tropical climate, spectacular landscapes, tranquil beaches, beautiful lagoons, and, increasingly, its stunning golf courses. Should you wish to discover it all for yourself, our travel partners Golfbreaks have recommended Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa as the perfect starting point. read more ...


Where to Visit For a UK Winter Golf Break

We hate to admit it, but winter is creeping towards us, but that doesn't mean your golf season has to end! Our travel partners Golfbreaks have picked out a range of venues across the UK that you can play at this time of year, with exclusive savings being available to offer you tremendous value for money. read more ...


The Perfect Base For a Golf Break in The Algarve

The Algarve is a magnet for golfers from across Europe and beyond, but where should you start? Tivoli Marina Vilamoura overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and offers genuine, five-star luxury and our travel partners Golfbreaks recommend it to be the perfect base for a golf holiday in southern Portugal. read more ...


The Coolest Golf Course That You Can Ever Play

Norway's Lofoten Links has developed quite a reputation for itself - with its unique location and dramatic scenery captivating golfers around the world, and that status will be further enhanced now that the Cabot Collection, renowned for its portfolio of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, has announced a strategic investment in the venue. read more ...


INFINITUM Lakes Golf Course Reopens Following Renovation

The superb Lakes course at INFINITUM in Spain has now reopened following the completion of an exciting €800,000 renovation project, which has taken this acclaimed layout to another level ahead of it once again hosting the DP World Tour’s Qualifying School Final Stage in November. read more ...


Robinson Quinta da Ria is Among Portugal's Best Golf Resorts

If you haven't heard of Robinson Quinta da Ria, then you are definitely missing out, as this should be a place at the forefront of your mind when planning a golf break to the Algarve. read more ...


The Best Golf Courses to Play in The Dominican Republic

A jewel in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has become a hugely popular holiday destination, drawing in thousands of people each year worldwide, many of whom are there to play some of the 26 golf courses that you will find here. Following his visit to the country in May 2024, Golfshake's Travel Editor Andy Waple describes some of the best. read more ...


10 Reasons to Visit Puntacana Resort & Club

Occupying 15,000 acres of prime land near the airport, the upscale gated beachside residential and holiday venue of Puntacana Resort & Club has absolutely everything a visitor could ask for. Here are some of the essential reasons to experience this fantastic destination in the Domincan Republic. read more ...



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