Golf News Editor Nick Bayly bypasses the busy streets of Lisbon in favour of more sedate but equally enjoyable trip to Cascais, a charming seaside town located just 30 minutes west of Portugal’s capital, where a collection of excellent golf resorts gently mingle between sandy coves and stunning seafood restaurants While Portugal has been a popular holiday destination for British golfers for almost 60 years, most club-toting travellers head for the country’s southern Algarve coast, where dozens of golf courses cling tightly to the cliff tops that look out towards North Africa. While there’s muc ..read more

The stand-up comedian and author has travelled the world with golf clubs in tow, but finds nothing beats a round with his boys at Coombe Wood My first holiday was to… Pontins Holiday Camp in Wick Ferry, Dorset. We went every year, renting the exact same chalet and loved every minute. They had a ballroom which in my head was incredibly glamorous. I entered a talent competition doing comedy for the first time. I finished second, which had a prophetic feel to it now. I first picked up a golf club in… Too late is the honest answer – to be a good golfer, anyway. I used to caddie for my dad, who was ..read more

Nestled in the stunning Usk Valley, the Celtic Manor Resort is the epitome of golfing excellence and luxury in Wales. Renowned for hosting the 2010 Ryder Cup, this world-class destination continues to attract golfers from around the globe, offering an unparalleled blend of challenging courses, luxurious accommodations, and breathtaking scenery. The Celtic Manor Resort boasts three championship golf courses, each offering a unique experience. The Twenty Ten Course, designed specifically for the 2010 Ryder Cup, provides a unique challenge with its strategically placed water hazards and strategic ..read more

Matt Nicholson joins an exclusive group of invited guests to experience the full five-star experience at Finca Cortesin in Spain, from facing Solheim Cup-style course conditions and pin placements, to enjoying the stunning hotel and hospitality on offer to pampered guests While Ryder Cup venues traditionally grab all the headlines thanks to the huge global audiences that the biennial matches have long enjoyed, the growing appetite for the Solheim Cup, and the rise in interest in women’s professional golf across the board, has led to an increasing demand from golf travellers seeking out venue ..read more

Golfers looking to enjoy some of the best golf that the continent can offer, without having to head to the airport, should take a look at the stunning array of courses located on the northern shores of France’s Côte d’Opale. So named by 20th century French painter Édouard Lévêque after he became enchanted by this coastline’s iridescent and ever-changing light – the Opal Coast stretches over 75 miles, from Dunkerque and the Belgian border in the east to Berck-sur-Mer in the west, taking in the bustling port cities of Boulogne and Calais, famous for their hypermarkets, superb fish restaurants an ..read more

Golfers who making an equipment rental booking with Clubs to Hire this week stand to get all of their money refunded if Rory McIlroy finally manages to get his hands on the green jacket. The Irish-based company is offering a full refund of the cost of hiring a set of clubs from any of its outlets across the world if McIlroy wins the 88th Masters, which tees off at Augusta on April 11. Bookings have to be made between April 10 (today) and 10pm (UK time) on Saturday, April 13. McIlroy tees off at 3.42pm on Thursday afternoon in the company of world no.1 Scottie Scheffler and reigning Olympic cha ..read more

Whether you’re looking to tee it up at some of the most exclusive private golf clubs in the world or walk the fairways of some of America’s most highly rated public courses and resorts, the Garden State of NEW JERSEY has it all, plus world-class entertainment and generous hospitality It is somewhat apposite the state that is home to the United States Golf Association – which sets the Rules of Golf and runs many of America’s leading amateur and professional tournaments, including the US Open – should have chosen to base its headquarters in New Jersey. The Garden State, as it is known, has a l ..read more

Clubs to Hire, the market leading golf club rental provider, is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Engel & Völkers, a globally recognised real estate brand specialising in luxury properties. Tony Judge, CEO of Clubs to Hire said – “We are excited to be working with one of the World’s most regarded and reputable real estate firms. Having previously worked in property for many years I fully understand what the customer is looking for and we intend to bring that experience and service to our 54,000 members. I meet hundreds of our clients every year and very often the conversation ..read more

The 1991 Masters champion and former world no.1 likes to kick back in Barbados when he’s not competing on the Legends Tour, and is partial to a freshly cooked steak and chips from his favourite restaurant in Madrid. Interview Matt Nicholson  How old were you when you first picked up a golf club?I must have been around seven, so 1965. My dad took us down to Llanymynech Golf Club, which is famous for having 15 holes in Wales and three holes in England. On the fourth hole, you tee off in Wales, putt in England and return to Wales three holes later. My dad, Harold, used to play local club foo ..read more

Clubs to Hire, the company which offers high quality rental sets at 26 destinations across the world, has launched a new service which enables golfers who have tried their clubs while on holiday to rent them for an extended period when they return home. The new rental option, Infinity, enables golfers to rent new or pre-used sets from Clubs to Hire for as little as £70 per month. Golfers can simply pick the set they like and they will be shipped to their home, where they can enjoy the set for a minimum of six months. Sets can be shipped to anywhere in the EU and customers pay the rental fee on ..read more