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

Nick Bayly pays a long overdue return visit to the sporting oasis that is La Manga Club to find a much-changed resort whose centrepiece hotel, the Grand Hyatt, has recently undergone an impressive renovation One of the few upsides to the global pandemic – and I grant that there were very few – was that it caused a hiatus in international travel that was sufficiently long to not only give the earth’s atmosphere a chance to draw breath, but it also afforded golf clubs, hotels and resorts around the world the opportunity to carry out some long overdue renovations to their valued assets. While hav ..read more

Dubai Creek Resort has been named as one of the world’s best golf resorts, placing at #43 as a new entry in the Golf World Top 100 World Resorts ranking in 2023. The announcement comes as the resort recently played host to the DP World Tour’s action-packed Dubai Invitational which saw Tommy Fleetwood claim victory over Rory McIlroy in a dramatic Sunday shootout. Following a recent merger, the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, with its iconic sail-shaped clubhouse, sits within the Dubai Creek Resort alongside the luxurious Park Hyatt Dubai. This recent ranking positions Dubai Creek Resort as the ..read more

Golf News editor Nick Bayly pays a flying visit to the always sunny south of Portugal to check out the Wyndham Grand Algarve, a five-star venue in the heart of the legendary Quinta do Lago estate that offers all the facilities and services of a luxury hotel combined with the flexibility offered by self-catering apartments, and is right on the doorstep of some of Europe’s finest golf courses As someone who has spent the last 15 years or so going on holiday with a wife and two boys in tow – or me rather unwillingly in tow with them – I am fully conversant with the needs of parents with young fam ..read more

SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel in Spain has unveiled a selection of new stay and play packages designed to offer guests an incredible golfing experience on Spanish and European top 100 golf courses while enjoying winter sunshine in the Mediterranean. The headline act of the new collection of packages is the Sotogrande Golf Tour Classic – designed for golfers seeking the ultimate golfing experience. Guests will experience a tee time at three legendary courses, former Ryder Cup, current LIV Golf host and #1 course in Spain, Real Club Valderrama; #2 course in Spain and home of the DP Wo ..read more

An exciting golf year kicks off at Costa Navarino – the sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean – in February, with more on offer for guests and players than ever before.   Golfers can enjoy a round across four signature 18-hole courses – The Dunes Course, The Bay Course, alongside The Hills Course and the world’s first International Olympic Academy Golf Course, from February 19. In addition, professionals and amateurs can also participate in an array of prestigious golf tournaments and events such as the popular Aegean Messinia Pro-Am, on November 18-24. The destination recen ..read more