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Between the Grandstands | Playing Muirfield in an Open year
Finlay Miller was given exclusive access to the links at Muirfield just days before it closed for the 142nd Open Championship
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Spas and Pars at Archerfield Links
Chris Hogben relives his student days golfing in St Andrews and tees it up at The Castle Course, the newest links at ‘The Home of Golf.…
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How to play Merion | Hole by Hole Guide
Thomas Marr played five-time US Open venue Merion thanks to a lifelong friendship stretching back to University days in St Andrews. This is his hole by hole guide to playing…
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Merion Golf Club | Rubber snakes| 1-irons and Wicker Baskets
Matthew Moore takes a look at the colourful history of Merion Golf Club, from its British influences and wicker basket pins to legendary 1-irons and high jinx with rubber snakes.
EUROPE
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5 Must-Play Spanish Golf Courses
Explore the essence of Spanish golf with these five must-play courses. From the rugged coastal setting of Camiral Golf & Wellness to the historic charm of Real Club de Golf…
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Le Touquet – Lost Golf Holes
France’s finest links course, La Mer at Le Touquet Golf Resort, is reviving a number of lost holes dating back to its 1930’s heyday.
ASIA + THE MIDDLE EAST
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Thailand on course to become world’s top golf destination
A leading golf tour operator has predicted that Thailand will become the world’s leading golf tourism destination by 2016 if the current rate of growth in golf holidays continues.
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Indonesia’s Lonely Links – New Kuta Golf
Danny Bowerin travelled to Bali to play New Kuta Golf, Indonesia’s lone links, skirting limestone cliffs and sunset views of Balangan Beach.
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Assoufid named ‘Africa’s Best Golf Course’
Assoufid Golf Club Marrakech has been named Africa and Morocco’s best golf course by judges at The World Golf Awards 2021.
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REVIEW | Macquarie Links International Golf Club | NSW Australia
Danny Bowerin’s trip to review the best golf courses in New South Wales, Australia, didn’t go to plan.
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Matthew Moore
Global Golfer Magazine is written by Matthew Moore, a British golf journalist and member of the IGTWA (International Golf Travel Writer’s Association). He is a lover of golf history & world class golf courses and an avid collector of golf course guidebooks and yardage charts.