Clubs
What’s in Chris Kirk’s winning golf bag?
Chris Kirk used a mixed bag of clubs to win The Sentry in Hawaii, with the entire field joining Sungjae Im in setting incredible records. It was the first of eight PGA Tour Signature Events this year, with more ranking points and prize money on offer. The American took home the whopping $3.6m first prize. […]
TaylorMade has launched the Qi10 family of drivers, fairways woods, hybrids and irons, designed to be the brand’s most advanced and forgiving clubs yet. Here’s a quick rundown.
Tiger Woods recently had the Qi10 LS driver in the bag at the Hero World Challenge, while Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood have also had the Qi10 LS in play.
TaylorMade has in recent years released the innovative Stealth and Stealth 2 lines, and this continues in 2024 with the Qi10 family which the brand says offers the ultimate blend of distance and forgiveness. Most attention has been given to new levels of forgiveness – which will be a benefit to golfers of all skill levels.
The term MOI, or ‘Moment of Inertia’, is a measure of a club’s resistance to twisting at impact. The higher the MOI, the more forgiving the club. The Qi10 Max driver in this new range of clubs achieves a total MOI of 10,000 g-cm² (10K). All models in the range, though not quite this high, have an increased MOI when compared to the Stealth 2 range which had an MOI around the 8K mark.
The TaylorMade Qi10 Family features a new level of technology in four main areas:
The 2024 DP World Tour season will see more prize money, more champions and a blockbuster first-ever play-off double-header. Here are the details.
The DP World Tour in 2024 will see a brand new play-off double-header to finish the season. Two Play-Offs will be played in November in the United Arab Emirates, where the year’s number one player will be crowned.
The Abu Dhabi Championship has moved from its usual January date to become the penultimate event and the first DP World Tour Play-Off, featuring the leading 70 players on the Race to Dubai rankings.
The top 50 at the end of that event will then qualify for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, played in Dubai on November 14-17. Nicolai Hojgaard won the 2023 tournament, with Rory McIlroy finishing as the season’s number one golfer for the fifth time.
There will be 45 events on this season’s Race to Dubai played in 24 countries, with an increased overall prize fund. The Race to Dubai is the season-long race to crown the DP World Tour’s number one player. Players will be competing for a fund of $148.5m (not including the majors).
Professional Golf
ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open
After an exciting season opener at the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA classic, the LPGA Tour is heading down under for the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open. This weeks event will see a stellar field, including the defending champion Haru Nomura. Royal Adelaide, one of Australia’s finest layouts, is the host course for the $1,300,000 tournament. The […]
St. Andrews, Les Bordes, Lofoten Links and Crans-sur-Sierre are among the courses on our list. How many of these beautiful holes have you played?
Old Head Links is located on a spectacular narrow peninsula jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. The course plays out among the cliffs and caves along the coastline. The aptly named ‘Razor’s Edge’ hole is one of the most photographed golf holes in Ireland. With the Old Head Lighthouse as a backdrop and the waves of the Atlantic crashing against the left side.
This club has two fabulous 18-hole courses, The Stadium Course and The Castle Course, both designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr. The Stadium Course northwest of Stockholm opened in 2007 and is stunningly beautiful, situated directly on Lake Malaren by Bro Hof Castle. The par 3 17th is much like the famous island green at TPC Sawgrass.
This club in the ski resort of Crans-Montana in the spectacular Swiss Alps boasts courses designed by Seve Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus. Seve’s course has jaw-dropping views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn and hosts the Omega European Masters on the DP World Tour. The 7th hole perhaps its most iconic. As golfers emerge from the 6th green through dense woodland they are treated to one of the most awe-inspiring views in all of golf of the huge snow-capped Alps.
This stunning course, designed by Sir Henry Cotton, is famous for this iconic par-3 signature hole. One of the most photographed holes in Europe, you can play out sideways and chip into the green. But for those who love a challenge, going for the green requires a tee shot of an extremely daunting 230 yards over the cliffs across the ravines. It’s arguably the most famous hole in the Algarve with incredible views.
La Cala Golf Resort is a fantastic option for a golf holiday with a hotel and spa and three championship courses situated on Spain’s Costa del Sol.
In the peaceful region of Mijas, around 30 minutes from Malaga Airport and a 20 minute drive from Marbella, the resort is surrounded by the Sierra de Mijas National Park and the Mediterranean.
There’s a high-quality four-star hotel and spa, three excellent championship golf courses by one of the world’s best course designers and a golf academy. One of Spain’s leading Hydrotherapy Health Spas, four restaurants and multiple bars add to the world-class experience.
The 107 rooms of this tranquil low-rise escape are tastefully decorated in a traditional Andalucian style and provide a comfortable base for your golf holiday. Room amenities include air conditioning, LCD TV, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi and a private balcony or terrace to soak up the Spanish sun, with views of the mountains, golf courses and swimming pool. There’s Classic, Superior and Family rooms.
La Cala Spa – The spa is set in a lovely location at the resort, surrounded by manicured green gardens, trees and a variety of indigenous plants. Facilities include a sauna, steam baths, aromatic showers and a tepidarium. There’s also hydrotherapy jacuzzis and an indoor swimming pool. A lovely place to unwind and enjoy the indulgent treatments and relaxing massages.
New York City has some great golf courses you can book and play within easy reach of Manhattan. Here’s our guide. In terms of private clubs where members and their guests can play, the city is close to some legendary venues such as Shinnecock Hills, National Golf Links of America, Winged Foot and Oak Hill Country Club. For those visiting the city, you can also get to some world-class public-access courses easily within a couple of hours. Here’s what we think are the best.
Located in Long Island close to New York City, Bethpage is home to five of the best public golf courses in the United States including the world famous Bethpage Black, one of the most notoriously difficult courses in the country. Black has hosted the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship and will host the 2025 Ryder Cup.
The best of the other courses, Yellow, Green, Blue and Red, is probably the Red course. More suited to a higher handicap than Black, this course deserves to step out of the shadow of its illustrious neighbour with many believing it to be just as good.
Jack Nicklaus Signature Design links course in the Bronx which was built on top of an old garbage dump. Formerly known as Trump Golf Links and opened in 2014, this is anything but trash. There’s stunning views of the famous New York skyline and it’s just minutes from Manhattan. At the foot of the Whitestone Bridge, where New York’s East River meets the Long Island Sound, this is a tournament worthy links with rolling mounds of fescue alongside pristine fairways and greens with a state-of-the-art 20,000 square foot clubhouse.
A Pete Dye design 40 miles northeast of Manhattan with perfectly manicured undulating fairways and greens. One of the most beautiful courses in the state, there’s woods, wetlands, water hazards, rocks and boulders with expansive views of the surrounding countryside from the highest points. Though it’s public-access, it feels and plays like a high-end private club and it’s a tranquil escape from the big city.
Home to some of Europe’s most revered golf courses, luxurious villas and apartments, and a brand new 5* hotel, Sotogrande in southern Spain is one of the most prestigious leisure developments in Europe.
Set in the glorious Andalusian hills and close to the beaches of the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande is within easy reach of Gibraltar Airport and just over an hour from Malaga Airport. It’s a chic, exclusive lifestyle community spanning over 2500 hectares.
One of Europe’s finest, private residential clubs – La Reserva Club, with elite amenities including a luxurious inland beach club with a magnificent freshwater sandy lagoon, a dazzling variety of water sports, a racquet club, two excellent restaurants.
Luxury brand SO/ Hotels & Resorts opened SO/ Sotogrande in Andalusia this summer, promising a new one-of-a-kind 5* resort. Based on the traditional cortijo, the historic rural dwellings of southern Spain, SO/ Sotogrande brilliantly merges together the history and feel of its Andalusian heritage with the high-fashion and contemporary lifestyle-led approach of the SO/ brand.
Guests can choose from 152 stunningly-styled rooms and suites, all featuring terraces or balconies, located around beautifully landscaped gardens in the form of cottages and lofts. There’s four high-level restaurants serving Andalusian and international cuisine, and guests can enjoy meals on the outdoor terraces or relax with a drink in one of two stylish bars.
Infinitum, located on Spain’s Costa Dorada coastline, 100km south of Barcelona, is Europe’s newest lifestyle resort with championship golf facilities, modern gastronomy, bespoke cultural activities, and a contemporary beach club featuring state-of-the-art facilities, a tapas bar and one of the region’s best restaurants.
The Resort is home to three golf courses – Hills, Lakes, Ruins – each with their own distinct design and layout, with the latter two designed by Former World No.1 Greg Norman. Named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ for three consecutive years, its award-winning facilities play host to the European Tour’s Final Qualifying Stage, delivering championship conditions across its rolling fairways and undulating greens. Its championship golf course, Hills, has recently been ranked inside Golf World’s ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe’ for the first time, elevating its position as one of the most exciting courses in Spain.
The golf courses are complemented by two state-of-the-art clubhouses, designed to make the most of the region’s breath-taking views, modern practice facilities, a fully equipped pro shop, and a bespoke fitness centre.
Located 10 minutes from Tarragona, Infinitum offers direct access to the beach with panoramic sea views. Explore a range of endless experiences, discovering centuries of protected landscapes, cultural destinations, and historic landmarks. As the gateway to Barcelona, Infinitum opens the imagination for all, whether its discovering the region’s famous vineyards, oyster-tasting amongst the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean or riding a hot-air balloon across the Ebro Delta.
Infinitum Beach Club presents a peaceful escape, 100 feet above the sea, perched amongst spectacular pines. One of the finest beach experiences in Europe, a relaxing setting awaits including infinity pools and Flamma, the signature restaurant at Infinitum, connecting the sounds of the sea with unique flavours from local fresh produce. The modern gastronomy offering continues with Gusto, the home to Mediterranean tapas, a more casual alternative; The Lakehouse, an ideal setting to sample healthy and traditional dishes overlooking the golf courses from a panoramic terrace, and Terra, a brand-new gourmet shop, exhibiting a selection of local, high-quality products.
One of Europe‘s premier destinations for golfers, Spain‘s Costa del Sol is a safe place to travel to for those planning a golf break. Here’s why.
Going south from Malaga, past Marbella to Sotogrande, the Costa del Sol is more than just a holiday destination with one of the best selections of championship golf courses in the world, including Valderrama, La Reserva and Finca Cortesin – and it’s open and ready for you to enjoy your next golf trip.
Spain is one of the top European holiday destinations with the highest percentage of the adult population having already received the full dose of the vaccine. This means the territory is becoming increasingly safer. The priority is for 70% of the population to have been fully vaccinated by the end of the summer.
As of July 2021, Spain is open to vaccinated travellers, EU residents and anyone from an EU safe-list country.
Spain has now adopted the EU digital Covid-19 certificate which facilitates the return of free movement across the EU. It’s a digital or paper certificate that says the holder meets the conditions for travel: fully vaccinated (the last dose administered at least 14 days before departure), or has recovered from Covid-19, or holds a negative Covid-19 result from a PCR or antigen test taken within 48 hours of travel. Children under 12 years old are exempt from the testing or quarantine requirements.
All Square Golf has partnered with the luxurious La Reserva Club in southern Spain to deliver exclusive golf vacation packages for you to stay, play and enjoy all that Sotogrande has to offer.
Sotogrande, on the western edge of the Costa del Sol, is home to three of Spain’s most legendary golf courses – and with the opening of the brand new 5* SO/Sotogrande hotel, you can stay in the heart of this enviable destination, play the pristine fairways and enjoy a wealth of VIP benefits over three days.
Sotogrande is within easy reach of the airports in Malaga, Gibraltar and Jerez, and the cosmopolitan and cultural hotspots of Marbella and Malaga. It’s a chic, luxurious destination set in the glorious Andalusian hills, made up of low-rise gated communities of upscale villas and residences with incredible views out to the Mediterranean.
At the heart of Sotogrande is one of Europe’s finest country clubs – La Reserva Club, and you’ll get to enjoy its elite facilities such as the iconic inland beach club complete with magnificent freshwater sandy lagoon, a dazzling variety of water sports, a racquet club, two excellent restaurants, and the prestigious Santa Maria polo club.
This vacation package includes playing at three of Europe’s most revered golf courses: Real Club de Golf Sotogrande is a beautiful layout with elevated tees and was the former home of the European Tour Qualifying Finals; La Reserva Sotogrande has incredible ocean views and rivals its neighbour Valderama as Spain’s premier golf course; and Real Club Valderrama is one of Europe’s best golf courses and hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup.
Thinking of escaping to the sun for your next golf vacation? Here’s why you need to check out Spain’s newest luxury resort in the heart of Andalucia, one of Europe’s leading destinations for golfers.
Tourists travelling to Andalucia, the birthplace of Spanish golf, will have the opportunity to play at some of the world’s best golf courses, such as La Reserva Sotogrande, Almenara Golf Course, Real Club Valderrama, host of the 1997 Ryder Cup, and Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, all within a four kilometre radius of this new resort.
So, this new luxury destination is perfectly located for visitors to explore this sun-kissed playground for golfers, and guests staying here can benefit from special rates at these nearby golf courses.
This new resort itself is set within Sotogrande, the exclusive lifestyle community set on the western edge of the Costa del Sol. It’s the area’s first 5-star resort and it’s also just three miles from the stunning Costa del Sol coastline. So, let’s check out this brand new haven for golfers.
Luxury brand SO/ Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of SO/ Sotogrande this summer, promising a new one-of-a-kind 5-star resort – and it has lived up to the billing. There’s quite a few world-class resorts in this part of Spain, but SO/ Sotogrande offers a new, stylish way to enjoy Andalucia and its culture, through food, wellness experiences, design, and fashion.
Known for its gorgeous year-round climate and spectacular golf courses, a golf break to Tenerife also offers breathtaking natural attractions, fun activities, superb hotels and gastronomic delights.
Just a handy 3-4 hours from central Europe, Tenerife enjoys year-round warm sunshine, perfect for playing golf. But there’s more to this island than great weather. From treks up the mighty volcanic Mount Teide, stargazing, waterparks and animal parks, to lively resorts like Playa de las Americas, vibrant beaches and bar-lined strips, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Tenerife is blessed with a variety of great accommodation options with everything from quaint hotels to large resorts, and there’s plenty on offer for different budgets, as well as all-inclusive and long-stay options.
If you’re looking for luxury, the Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa is an outstanding 5-star resort located in Adeje on the south coast and close to most of the island’s golf courses. The Ritz-Carlton Abama, set high above Tenerife’s western coastline, also offers a 5-star experience, and you can play at the resident Abama Golf Club which we rate as the island’s best golf course.
Another great option is Vincci Tenerife Golf Hotel. Close to Reina Sofía airport, it offers exclusive four-star services and an exceptional location, right by the sea and only one kilometre from one of Tenerife’s best golf courses, Golf del Sur.
© 2024 GolfLynk.com, a division of Outdoorsmen.com, Inc. Contact Us: 1 (888) 838-3396
