Ålands (Castle)
The redesign of the Castle Course is far beyond expectations. Its project team took a risk in closing for two years, pushing holes to the sea’s edge, and they've created a Continental Europe Top 100 entry.
Royal Troon
Privileged to have walked in the steps of giants and even played a couple of holes better than some of them.
Kytäjä North-West
One of Europe's best resorts. Kytäjä truly deserves its growing reputation.
Kytäjä South-East
The captivating blend of holes winding through woods and around the lake, coupled with wonderfully true greens, was exceptional.
Linna
The modern golf club and course has held many prestigious events and is part of the European Tour Destinations Network.
Pärnu Bay
What a pleasure it was to play Estonia’s top golf course, Pärnu Bay Golf Links, the day after the country’s most celebrated day in the sport.
Seaton Carew (revisited)
Four years ago, after playing a mixed open with Mrs. W, I wrote that Seaton Carew had "very high aspirations for the future." "With its...
Northamptonshire County (revised)
It had been nearly five years since my last visit to Northamptonshire County, and returning proved to be a very wise decision.
El Paraiso
The grass may be green and as well manicured as any I have seen this year but it certainly doesn’t grow under the feet of the management at El Paraiso.
Real Club De Golf Las Brisas
Real Club De Golf Las Brisas is one of the jewels of the Puerto Banus development to the southeast of glamorous Marbella.
Kingsbarns
Every time I play a world top 100 course, the anticipation revs up several notches. Consequently, I expected the design of the course at...
Dumbarnie Links
Dumbarnie's gorgeous links matched the wonderful hospitality of a club whose reputation soars with each passing season.
Lundin
Lundin is in the St Andrews belt and benefits from those wanting more Fife golf during their pilgrimage to the Old Course.
The Golf House Club, Elie
"On the periscope. What a beautiful view!" Ok, we were not looking down on earth like Alan Shepard, the first American in space, but we...
Trump International (Aberdeen)
The apprehension was almost overwhelming – this was the day we were scheduled to play Trump International.
Royal Aberdeen
"My son caddied for Harris English on that day," said the proud dad who had walked me down the corridor of legends at Royal Aberdeen. ...
Cruden Bay
The wind scorched our faces, and the cold seeped into our bones, but Cruden Bay will remain in our hearts forever. Every hole will likely...
Nairn (reprised)
Four years ago, neither Mrs W nor I could get on with Nairn, but ever since golfers have been telling me how much they love this track. Therefore, I am delighted to report that its magic dust seeped into our every pore this time.




















