The whole point of Hybrid clubs is that they are easier to hit and more forgiving than long irons. In this article we find out exactly which one is the most forgiving. How do we define “the most forgiving hybrid”? Not the longest, not the straightest, not the most workable, but the hybrid that delivers the best results from all surfaces, all lies and from all over the club face.The most forgiving hybrid is the one that  will get you out of the do-do and back in play the game every time! There are a dizzying array of Hybrids on the market in 2023, all of which are excellent clubs each of w ..read more

Here we test the 2023 Hybrid offerings to discover which is the best hybrid golf club for high handicappers.  Why use a hybrid over a mid or long iron? In short, high handicappers benefit from using hybrids over mid and long irons in two vital areas. They are easier to hit and they are more accurate! In fact studies have shown that from 180 yards high handicappers double their chances of hitting the green with a hybrid over an iron. Think about that – twice as many greens hit, double the number of birdie putts, and we would like to hope double the number of pars recorded,  simply re ..read more

Golf is the reason we are at the Fairplay Golf Resort, however there is so much more to keep you busy and entertained. The Spa and Wellness centre is an oasis of pampering and grooming. Numerous treatments and experiences are available  The gym is well equipped. Other activities also include horse riding, tennis, a beauty salon, hairdresser, bicycle rental, swimming pools, guided cultural and gastronomy tours. There is so much to keep the mind and body stimulated. A week’s stay will flash by in no time! Arrival The view was the first thing that struck me when we arrived in the car park ..read more

Fuengirola is a hugely popular year round resort. In the summer time it is a haven for watersports, families and Spanish golfers. In the autumn, winter and spring Fuengirola becomes a golfing paradise to sun seeking golfers, offering some of the best golf courses along the Costa del Sol along with a wide range of great value hotels. In this article we share with you how to book budget golf holidays in Fuengirola. You will be amazed at the low cost but high quality packages that can be put together! When are the hotel and golf costs at their lowest? As a long time resident in Spain I love the ..read more

Flushed with our success at recently identifying the Best Golf Iron for 2023 we continued our flirtation with science in pursuit of lower handicaps. In this review we share with our research in to the best golf hybrids for 2023. The question at hand, “What is the hardest shot that we encounter frequently in our weekly golfing lives?” The unanimous answer: A long iron into a green. Each of us have a weak spot when it comes to hitting 5 irons or longer onto a green. We all have the same issue, we just don’t hit the green! The question posed was should we change our long irons and 5 wood for more ..read more

Golf on the Costa del Sol is the best golf in the world and is the preferred golf holiday destination for more than 600,000 sun seeking golfers annually. Malaga city is the capital city of the region and is quite simply fabulous. In this article we will share with you an array of cheap golf packages in Malaga.  Three Nights and 2 Rounds of Golf form 188 Euros! Using the towns and golf courses around Malaga city will give you a memorable experience for a low cost. This article will help you to build your custom golf holiday around Malaga at the cheapest price. To give you an idea of ..read more

The lads and I were discussing which were the best golf irons available today. It was a warm evening after a game of golf, we countered the warm air with cold beer and so the discussion gained momentum. I play blades. I have always played blades, as thin as fish knives as forgiving as a scorned mother in law. Pete, a 24 handicap golfer, has a beautiful set of Taylor made SIM 2 irons with Ventus 60g R flex graphite shafts custom fitted for him 18 months ago. He swears by them. Oddly, just a few hours earlier he had been swearing at them. JW, seasoned golfer with a gift for collecting tenners on ..read more

The month of May on the Costa del Sol is close to utopia. As we arrive in the car park at the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort we take a moment to appreciate the stunning beauty of our location. The infinite blue sky seamlessly blends with the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea to create a vista that quickens the pulse. Walking into the club house your gaze is taken across the symmetrical atrium towards  a water feature that appears to flow directly into the sea. The bar and terrace enjoy a fabulous location looking over the putting green and beyond utilizing the Mediterranean ..read more

Baviera Golf Club is a thriving club located close to the wonderful coastal towns Caleta de Velez and Torre del Mar just 20 minutes east of Malaga almost exactly halfway between Malaga and Nerja. The club President, Carlos de la Vega took ownership of the Baviera Golf Club immediately prior to the Covid crisis and has lost no time in improving the golf course and its facilities whilst maintaining its exceptional value for money. The Baviera Golf Club is a jewel! The golf course is in great condition, the greens especially noteworthy for their blemish free appearance and true running nature. Th ..read more

Our friends at Holiday Golf based in Marbella sent us the new Caddytalk Minimi Laser range finder to try out. So we thought we would pit it against a selection of devices currently in use to find which is the best golf rangefinder on the market today. Designed in Korea, this new pocket sized device is the smallest golf laser range finder available on the market and  gives the same accuracy and features of the current market leaders in a pocket sized package.  Having recently been launched in the Korean market it has been selling like hot cakes. Holiday Golf expects to sell 15,00 ..read more