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. ...
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.
Nairn Dunbar
In the late 19th century, Nairn Dunbar was the working people’s alternative to nearby Nairn, where they couldn’t get a game. Now, the...
Turnberry - King Robert The Bruce
If anti-Trump protesters had not vandalised the world-renowned Ailsa course, I might not have played a society knockout at Turnberry's...
Royal St David's
"Men of Harlech on to glory!" goes the famous song that dates back to the 15th-century siege of the castle overlooking Royal St David's...
Aberdovey
“The course that my soul loves best of all the courses in the world”, wrote celebrated golf writer Bernard Darwin of Aberdovey. And as I...
Golf d'Hardelot (Les Pins)
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Belle Dune
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Olgiata
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Burnham & Berrow (reprised)
I have had my battles at Burnham & Berrow, but nothing compared to the one envisaged during the Second World War. This was the second...
La Manga - South
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Real Club Sevilla Golf
Real Sevilla had matched the drama played out on the city's famous football grounds and flamenco stages.
Royal Melbourne (East)
The East is more than a mere hors d’oeuvre before playing the West at Royal Melbourne.
Chart Hills
Bunkers and water hazards are the greatest defence on the Nick Faldo-designed Chart Hills. They are many and varied.
Granville Links
Granville Links had hosted the 33rd Wryter Cup – and annual contest between the golf societies of the French and British press.



















