
Good manners on the green in the days of Covid-19
Getting used to all these new rules will be a bit tricky, at least at first, but the important thing is to get back into the game! … Read More
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Getting used to all these new rules will be a bit tricky, at least at first, but the important thing is to get back into the game! … Read More
Have you ever played golf at midnight?
Playing golf in the middle of the night? What madness! How do you play at midnight when you can’t even see an inch from your nose? Do you fill the field with spotlights? Do you play in the dark, with all that goes with it? No, impossible. … Read More
When it comes to American comedy, Bill Murray is one of the first names that come to mind. The (no longer) kids of the 1980s remember him mostly as Dr. Peter Venkman, ghostbuster. Golf addicts, however, immediately think of his
Adventurous golf addicts are not looking for new golf courses: they are looking for adventures, for experiences to tell. For them, for you reading this, there is nothing better than a round in the Rocky Mountains. Here the wilderness and the orderly beauty of the greens come together, resulting in an experience that goes far beyond just a passion for golf. … Read More
The Riviera Country Club is still one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the United States and a true legend. Between the 1930s and 1960s, it was indeed frequented by the great film personalities of the time. Today, although competition has increased, it remains a golf club frequented by prominent personalities. What is his story? … Read More
The Mauritius Islands-or simply Mauritius-are the dream of anyone who loves crystal clear seas and beaches as far as the eye can see. There are only two seasons here, at least by our standards: spring and summer. This, along with the great golf culture that permeates the place, makes Mauritius the perfect vacation destination for a golf addict. … Read More
After looking at the most handsome men in golf, let’s also give some attention to the most beautiful women golfers in the world. As in the case of male colleagues, in fact, constant exercise is a panacea for both swing
Cypress Point is any golfer’s impossible dream, the Everest of golf addicts-a peak too high for most of us. In fact, it is one of the most exclusive and beautiful golf clubs in the world. Its 250 seats are reserved for prominent politicians, businessmen, and movie stars. There is very little room left for anyone else, and unfortunately, all we can do is look at the photos and dream. … Read More
Anyone who has to travel at this time knows how uncomfortable it can be to take a plane right now. In the United States, the situation is even worse, as the acute phase of the Covid-19 emergency is still ongoing. It should come as little surprise, then, that some people rely on alternative means of transportation.
Like golfer Viktor Hovland, who is following the PGA Tour by car. … Read More
You don’t become Michael Jordan-or Tiger Woods or Mozart, for that matter-without a good dose of obsession. In his heyday, Jordan lived with the basketball in his hands, and that was also why he excelled. He stopped pulling almost only to do physical training in the gym. … Read More
Jim Dent was one of the first black Professionals. Throughout his career he has had to struggle not only with the typical demons of the aspiring golfer, but also with racial segregation. Here’s how he did it. … Read More
Who are the most beautiful golfers in the world? Deciding who the best golfers in the world are is a mere matter of numbers: number of wins; average distances achieved with drivers and woods; number of birdies per round… When
Clint Eastwood’s most well-known things? The wide range of expressions (with hat and without hat) and the love of golf. The now legendary actor and director has in fact been a golf addict since he was a kid in Oakland. When he was 12 or 13 years old, he started working as a caddie, and it was love at first sight. … Read More
Dubai is now a destination for all those who love entertainment, luxury tourism, and nightlife. More than a city, it is a glittering oasis in the desert in the most literal sense. What about golf? For the past few years, Dubai has also become a pilgrimage destination for golf addicts from around the world. How? … Read More
That Justin Timberlake is an avid golf addict has been known for years now. The artist has cultivated a love of green since he was a child, and he has done so quite literally, if we look at his history. Indeed, it has given birth to one of the most eco-friendly golf courses in existence, a veritable temple for lovers of the game and nature. … Read More
There are golf tees in all shapes and materials. Looking for economic support? Here are the plastic tees? Do you wish for something environmentally friendly? Orient yourself to bamboo tees, 100% biodegradable. But what if you are looking for something luxurious and exclusive? In this case, you buy the golf tees at Tiffany’s. … Read More
According to the Official World Golf Ranking, Gary Woodland is the 19th ranked golfer in the world. In 2019, he made us dream with a stunning performance at the U.S. Open, which earned him his first win in a Major. Yet, Gary’s first love is not golf.
Gary Woodland was born as a basketball player, and this is his strange story. … Read More
According to the Official World Golf Ranking, Gary Woodland is the 19th ranked golfer in the world. In 2019, he made us dream with a stunning performance at the U.S. Open, which earned him his first win in a Major. Yet, Gary’s first love is not golf.
Gary Woodland was born as a basketball player and this is his strange story.
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Twenty-five-year-old Jon Rahm became the second Spaniard in PGA Tour history to touch the top: first in classic, best Professional in the world. Will it be due to a cool mind, tempered by hard practice and hours on the green, as in the case of Brooks Koepka? Not really. … Read More
We have seen some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, yet we have always overlooked one detail: the locker rooms. In fact, no one is eager to enter Morfontaine or Cypress Point just to see the locker rooms. Those are just a transition area, a place to change shoes and get ready. … Read More
We do not know when the emergency will return. When it happens, on the other side of the world you will find fields nestled between white beaches and mountains, surrounded by endless expanses of tropical forest. … Read More
The history of the Muirfield Golf Course goes hand in hand with that of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, one of the oldest golf associations of which we have evidence. The green meadows of Muirfield were in fact the last stop on an incredible journey that lasted more than a century. … Read More
You met after your canonical 18 holes. You stayed for hours chatting at the golf club bar, comparing each other’s techniques. Eventually you promised to meet there again, this time to play together. Now you are ready for the most important tee time of your life, and it would be nice to relive the atmosphere of that first meeting.
Can you do that? Is it possible to get married on a golf course?
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The Nevada desert is a place of great fascination, in which nature shows its wildest and most inhospitable side. Not exactly the right place in which to play golf, it would seem. Against all odds and against all logic, however, there is someone who has succeeded in the feat. More: that he managed to recreate a grass golf course in the middle of the desert. … Read More
Australia is one of the countries in the world with the most golf courses per person, many of them concentrated in Tasmania. On this island made of rocks, salt and water, golf is in fact one of the most popular sports along with cricket and sand field hockey. Above all, it is a way to admire incredible glimpses of nature. … Read More
In Europe, building an 18-hole golf course costs between €2 million and €7 million. Much depends on the size of the field, the work to be done on the ground, as well as the end result you want to achieve. Needless to point out that a zero should be added for certain places.
Sometimes more than one.
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Golf is a head sport with, however, a strong physical component that is often underestimated. In this article we will see how many calories are burned by playing golf, even if only in spans. In fact, remember that the amount of energy spent on an activity also depends on your weight and the amount of lean mass.
In any case, let’s start by getting an idea. … Read More
The Erin Hills Golf Course has a history as bizarre as it is sad. In fact, it was born from the dream of an American entrepreneur, Robert Lang. Over the years, the man has amassed quite a fortune and now wants to use it to realize a grand plan: a golf course of his own. Too bad things are not going as planned. … Read More
After seeing Tiffany’s silver tees, 24-karat gold golf balls could not be missed. Just as in the case of tees, we are talking about objects born more for living rooms at home than for the green. Nevertheless, there is nothing to stop you from taking a gold golf ball to the course and seeing what happens.
At your own risk, of course. … Read More
All right, let’s admit that it is quite unfair to say that in the Nullarbor plain there is nothing at all. However, it must be admitted that the sight is impressive in its barrenness: miles and miles of sandy soil, interrupted only by small shrubs and yellow grass. No trees, wildlife that can kill you with a bite. … Read More
After seeing Tiffany’s silver tees, 24-karat gold golf balls could not be missed. Just as in the case of tees, we are talking about objects born more for living rooms at home than for the green. Nevertheless, there is nothing to stop you from taking a gold golf ball to the course and seeing what happens.
At your own risk, of course. … Read More
Royal County Down is not the most exclusive golf club in the world or the most bizarre, but it is one of the most scenic. Everywhere you turn, you find emerald-colored expanses interspersed with small shrubs and bushes of yellower grass. … Read More
Congressional Country Club, which is the most popular club for U.S. politicians. And by the CIA.
The first golf club built through crowdfunding … Read More
Twenty-three-year-old Collin Morikawa is a wave of newness, in the post-quarantine golf world. Although he has only been a Professional for one year, he made those who saw him in action at the PGA Championship dream. This victory, however, is only the tip of an iceberg of achievements, many of which were made even more extraordinary by their young age. … Read More
Since 2017, Brooks Koepka has been a regular presence in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking. He entered it in seventh place, took first in 2018 and 2019, after which he dropped to sixth. Yet, his approach to the game is perhaps one of the coldest we have evidence of. … Read More
While we have already talked about the popularity of golf in different countries, we have talked little about the number of golfers in the world. We focused mainly on the number of golf courses and holes, which can be frequented by both native golf addicts and tourists. … Read More
Golf de Morfontaine is unanimously considered the most exclusive golf club in Europe, as well as the most desired. Those who have tried it, speak of the course not being too long but of exquisite design, truly worthy of a prince. Or a duke’s. It’s just too bad that admission is restricted to 450 club members and their guests, as in the case of Cypress Point. … Read More
Until a few years ago, there was a tree at Augusta National with an unholy reputation. He was said to have turned on one of the great minds of World War II, starting an all-out fight against him. It was called the Eisenhower Tree and was the obsession of the general and future president of the United States. … Read More
Ria Bintan Golf Club has everything one could ask for: it is well designed and challenging to the point; it is nestled in a breathtaking natural setting; and it is within walking distance of a luxury resort. Little wonder it is considered the most beautiful golf club in all of Indonesia. … Read More
In these times, there is no such thing as too much security. Also on the golf course. Reserva Sotogrande Golf Resort has found a solution for those who live abroad but fear the risks of air travel: a package with a stay at the resort, access to the golf course, and a private jet to fly to Spain. Covid-19-proof. … Read More
When Colonial Country Club closed in 2014, it was a blow to golf addicts in the area. For nearly 70 years, the golf club had been a central element in Jackson’s golf community. It didn’t seem real that it should end like this, overnight.
In fact, that may not be the case: the Colonial Country Club may be making a comeback, albeit in a reduced format. … Read More
Ananti Golf Resort has been the great dream of sports and tourism union of the two Koreas. A dream that cost $74 million and lasted not even a couple of years. North Korea’s only luxury golf resort was closed due to political clashes and will probably never reopen.
What did he look like and what is his sad story? … Read More
For the United States (and beyond) this is a special time. The pandemic has dealt a severe blow to many sectors, most notably tourism. Yet, there is one type of tourism that seems to enjoy excellent health: luxury wellness tourism, which is often complemented by golf tourism.
U.S. golf addicts are flocking to resorts with not only beautiful golf courses but also dreamy spas. Why this phenomenon? What’s going on? … Read More
Who are the richest golfers in the world? – Golf is a sport that turns over millions worldwide. In the highest-paid tournaments, the first-place finisher can earn up to $5 million at one time. Entrepreneurs like Donald Trump spend up to $269 million, to build golf courses of extreme luxury. In short, green is the symbolic color of the sport: the green of grass and the green of the dollar. … Read More
Historian Catherine Lewis devoted an entire book to President Eisenhower’s passion for golf. In “Don’t Ask What I Shot,” he talks not only about Eisenhower’s terrible pine, but also about how the president made golf a sport for the middle class. At least in the United States. Indeed, it was his love of sports that turned it into entertainment for everyone, not just the rich. How did all this happen? … Read More
Looking for a Villa between sea and golf? Leave for Sri Lanka – How would you like to drop everything and move to this land of wonder? Victoria Golf and Country Resort offers you that chance: management is planning to build luxury cottages near the resort, just a stone’s throw from both the wild jungle and the golf course. … Read More
A Putter collection? No, a collection of Golden Putters – To see it from the outside, the building on West Peoria Avenue looks like any other big building. Its tan facade is about as nondescript as you could find in such a place, yet it hides a secret. In fact, it hides as many as 2,800. … Read More
The widest margin of victory in an official golf tournament is an impressive 16 strokes, and it is not Tiger Woods’ doing. In fact, the champion’s personal best stops at “only” 15 strokes, earning him a very respectable second place in history. Who sits at the top of the podium, then?
Strange as it may seem, that first place is quite crowded.
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