Destinations

From the TGG Archive: Rory McIlroy’s extraordinary 2011 Burj Al Arab helipad bunker shoot becomes a practical lesson in bunker technique, plugged lies, long bunker shots and the value of practice.

Golf destinations worldwide — from Scotland’s links to Pebble Beach, from the Algarve to Royal Melbourne. The Global Golfer’s complete destinations hub.

Plan a Turkey golf break in Belek, Bodrum or Istanbul with championship courses, five-star stays, hammam recovery and AI Concierge itineraries.

Costa Navarino Dunes, Aphrodite Hills Cyprus, Crete Golf Club and Corfu’s Ropa Valley — the definitive guide to golf in Greece and Cyprus.

Les Bordes Loire Valley, Golf National (2018 Ryder Cup), Golf d’Étretat’s Normandy cliffs and Château des Vigiers Dordogne — France’s greatest golf beyond the Riviera.

Golf Club Castelfalfi, Marco Simone (2023 Ryder Cup host), Villa d’Este Lake Como and Golf Club Ugolino Florence — the definitive guide to golf in Italy.

Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, La Moraleja, Real Club La Herrería — golf in Spain’s capital combines Javier Arana’s masterpieces with the Prado and Europe’s finest food culture.

Plan a Canary Islands golf break across Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, with year-round golf, premium stays and AI Concierge itineraries.

Golf Son Gual, Arabella Son Muntaner and the Tramuntana mountains — the definitive guide to golf on Mallorca, Spain’s most sophisticated Mediterranean island.

Plan a Costa del Sol golf break around Marbella, Sotogrande or Casares, with championship courses, premium stays, recovery and AI Concierge itineraries.

Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo, Punta Espada, Playa Grande and Sandy Lane Barbados — the Caribbean’s greatest golf in the sun.

Plan golf in Morocco by region: Marrakech for multi-course depth, Rabat for Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, and Agadir for Atlantic golf and recovery. TGG compares the best way to build each trip.

Heritage Golf Club, Constance Belle Mare Plage, Anahita and Ile aux Cerfs — the complete guide to championship golf in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean.

Pacific Dunes, Bandon Dunes, Sheep Ranch, Bandon Trails and Old Macdonald — the complete guide to America’s greatest golf resort on the Oregon coast.

Build a 2026 England’s Golf Coast trip around Royal Birkdale, Royal Lytham and Formby, with verified fee ranges, booking constraints and Course Swing sequencing.

Plan a St Andrews and Fife golf trip with the Old Course, Kingsbarns, premium stays, recovery and AI Concierge context carried directly into your journey.

Pinehurst No. 2, Tobacco Road, Mid Pines and the Donald Ross Sandhills collection — the complete guide to golf in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Plan an East Lothian golf break with clear recommendations for links golfers, couples and groups, plus pre-selected planner context, courses and stays.

Royal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Cape Wickham and Barnbougle Dunes — a connected TGG guide to Australia’s greatest Sandbelt and links golf, with trip planning through the AI Concierge.

Terre Blanche, Sperone, Golf de Barbaroux and the Var — the definitive guide to golf on the Côte d’Azur and Provence.

Plan the Scottish Highlands around Royal Dornoch, Nairn and Cabot Highlands, with verified 2026 green fees, scarcity-first booking logic, recovery options and a Brora extension.

Plan a Costa Brava golf trip around Camiral, Golf de Pals, Golf d’Aro and Club de Golf Costa Brava, with current course access, maintenance and Stay · Play · Recover guidance.

Hirono, Kawana Fuji, Taiheiyo Gotemba and Hokkaido — a connected TGG guide to Japan’s finest golf, cultural travel and recovery, with trip planning through the AI Concierge.

Sun City, Leopard Creek, Arabella and the Cape Winelands — the definitive golf travel guide to South Africa’s most extraordinary courses.

Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, Spyglass Hill and the 17-Mile Drive — the definitive guide to playing golf on California’s Monterey Peninsula.

Plan an Ireland golf break across the Wild Atlantic Way, Kerry, Clare and Northern Ireland, with courses, stays, recovery and AI Concierge itineraries.

Plan an Ayrshire and Turnberry golf break with clear recommendations for Open fans, luxury travellers, historians and groups, plus pre-selected planner context and stays.

A current Sotogrande golf guide covering Valderrama, Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, La Reserva, The Alto Club and San Roque Old, with Course Swing and Stay · Play · Recover planning.

Plan an Algarve golf break around Quinta do Lago, Vilamoura or Monte Rei, with premium courses, stays, recovery and AI Concierge itineraries.

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