In 2021, not long into my top 100 adventures, Mrs W and I booked a stay at Casa de Campo. However, COVID put a stop to the trip. Four years later, she won a competition to travel to the Dominican Republic and enjoy five days of accommodation, eating, drinking and golfing at this amazing resort. So, thanks to Only The Best magazine and The Big Journey Company, we were able to experience the changes to the magnificent Teeth of the Dog—so named by thel ocal workers who hand-carv

The course has been described as "Gleneagles in the raw," and those who enjoy the unspoilt delights of Brora, Royal North Devon, Sutton Coldfield, Cleeve Hill, and Kington will certainly get their kicks here.

Podcast Partner and I had a wonderful time at Baltray, thanks to the hospitality of County Louth’s captain and vice-captain. Spoiler alert: we lost our pairs matchplay after 16 holes, but that was not the slightest detraction from a day spent on these magnificent links.

it was a privilege to follow in the doctor’s footsteps, as well as those of Bobby Jones, who qualified at Wallasey en route to winning the Open at Hoylake as part of his historic Grand Slam in 1930.

Portmarnock is a truly world-class golfing experience. I just wish I had avoided its fiendish bunkers—or at least had a lesson on how to get my ball out of them.

Fortune favoured the brave, and you certainly needed courage on this tough but enjoyable day at Royal Dublin.

I may never reach Cypress Point or Augusta, but I have now played the Old Course at St Andrews and the magnificent Royal County Down. This is the highest-rated course I have ever played, so unsurprisingly, I was giddy with excitement to be driving through its gates.

I have played more than 200 of the most acclaimed golf courses in the world, including the much-lauded cliff-top course at Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand, but none have been more spectacular than Old Head

Azure ocean lapping against the glistening sand in the background, the scene was more like the Caribbean in summer than the south-west of Ireland in April. The birds chirped, Waterville’s famous hares skipped, and the lesser-spotted Podcast Partner unleashed a 40ft putt towards the hole. The ball rammed the back of the cup, and he went on a spontaneous run of delight that I feared might climax with his shirt over his head. Thankfully, clothing remained intact, and I offered h

There was so much to like about Tralee. Indeed, as the song goes about the famous Rose: "‘Twas not her beauty alone that won me."

The gates opened, and we eased our rental car down the driveway of what has become Portugal’s most exclusive golf environment. Vilamoura Victoria was once a staple of the Algarve holiday scene, but is now the private Els Club. Its Arnold Palmer-designed course has been reimagined by Ernie Els , and the clubhouse experience is top-notch. The club reopened in July 2025 following a partnership between Els and Arrow Global, a group making major development investments in Portu

ur round at Quinta do Lago’s South Course had been a delight. Great company and a balmy day on the resort’s premium layout, which stands in favourable comparison with the best in Portugal.

Laranjal is a ten-minute drive from the main QDL hub and features a much more understated clubhouse, car park, and practice facility. Nevertheless, Mrs W and I liked its welcoming atmosphere and were paired with a couple of regulars who proved to be excellent company.

The North was ranked in Continental Europe’s top 100 when my quest began in 2020, and it was the first we played during a lovely, sunny March week in the Algarve.

We had been beguiled by the variety at Palmares. And the culinary experience at restaurant Al Sud is a high-end match for the golf.

How many times would you expect to say “wow” during a round of golf? I reckon I uttered it between eight and a dozen times along the Pacific coastline at Te Arai’s South course.

My topsy-turvy scoring certainly didn't dampen my appreciation for this quirky masterpiece, which is destined to soar in the world rankings.

Anyone can play Paraparaumu without feeling intimidated, and I heartily recommend it.

Cleeve Hill is for everyone and is more than just fun; it is an adventure.

After the exciting but very modern designs of New Zealand’s most-acclaimed courses, Titirangi was like stepping into old-world golf.