Oct 26th, 2015 Article
GolfPorn: Punta Espada, Dominican Republic
Punta Espada Golf Club, Dominican Republic Par 72 6883 yards Jack Nicklaus Design
Punta Espada Golf Club, Dominican Republic Par 72 6883 yards Jack Nicklaus Design
The 6:57 to East Grinstead trundles out of Clapham Junction. I’m on board with my Café Nero’s black americano in hand (other coffee brands were available) and a copy of City AM on the table in front of me. Today’s mission, to seek out a gem of a course that I have known about for years but never played. The course in question is Tandridge Golf Club and I have heard good reports about the course and, in particular, the famous lunch – more of that later!
Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa’s status as one of the world’s elite golf venues has received a ringing endorsement after being named as the ‘Best Golf Resort in Europe’ by users of the respected website Leadingcourses.com for the second year running.
Hell Holes... the ultimate card wreckers. Every course has one. Does yours? Nominate your course's Hell Hole at Greenkeeper@golfpunkmedia.com - label your email 'Hell Holes'.
The other day I had a new Twitter follower. This is always exciting for me (sad but true). What was more interesting was that he lives in Iceland – the land of fire and ice is a country of extremes. Glaziers on one hand with enough volcanic energy to produces tons of geothermal pools. But golf? Well, that's another story...
Bespoke golf travel company Gastro Golf has joined forces with Turismo de Lisboa and Lisboa Golf Coast to promote a selection of tailor-made packages to play and stay at some of the best golf courses and resorts in and around Europe’s westernmost capital city through two separate media campaigns.
Ever since we started GolfPunk back in the day, we've had a slightly irrational desire to go and play golf in Mauritius. I mean, who wouldn't? But, somehow it never seemed attainable. The very idea of it seems so out of reach, right?... the Indian Ocean, white sands, fancy cocktails and golf shots across the ocean.
Saadiyat Beach Golf Resort, UEA 9th hole Par 5 611 yards
The Signature Course Thracian Cliffs Golf Resort Bulgaria
Monte Rei Golf and Country Club, Portugal 5th hole Par 3 190 yards
An international panel of experts has concluded that more people should be encouraged to play golf and enjoy its many health benefits.
The months of September and October are, historically, two of the warmest on the holiday island of Mallorca - so autumn is a great time to combine golf with a bit of culture in the capital city, with the events season in full swing.