Floodlit Golf Transforms Middle East & Turkey Evenings
Several prominent clubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Turkey offer extensive night golf options, allowing players to escape daytime heat and enjoy championship layouts after sunset.
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Golf Monthly November: Ludvig Aberg, UK and Turkey Course Reviews
The latest edition, available from 29 October 2026, includes instruction articles, a winter gear guide, and reports on new golf courses in Scotland, Ireland, and Turkey.
Start with the course files.
Three planning tools, built from the 16 course profiles we keep ourselves, not from anyone's press material.
13cities · 6 countries
Where the courses cluster
Which cities put several courses within an easy drive of one airport. so far one city does, and the rest are a round each.
Open →9courses pricedWhat a round costs
Green fees, caddie and cart, taken from what each club publishes, with the date we last checked against the club’s own rate card.
Open →16course filesEvery course we profile
The full map, by country and city, with the architect, the layout and the fees for each course we have on file.
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Golfers Face Penalty for Deliberate Backstops, Rule 8.1d
Golfers may keep existing natural debris behind the hole to potentially stop a ball, but intentionally placing such items to create a backstop incurs a general penalty.
Rome Golf: Ryder Cup Pedigree Meets Ancient History
The Italian capital offers golf travellers a blend of modern championship layouts, including the 2023 Ryder Cup venue, and historic courses set among ancient Roman landmarks.
Anantara Desaru Coast Adds Karting, Highlights Els Club Golf
The Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas in Malaysia is integrating a new RM10 million karting facility with its family programmes, complementing direct access to The Els Club Malaysia's renowned courses.
GolfNews UK: Personalise Your 2027 Golf Travel Plans
A recent guide from GolfNews UK, published on 6 October 2026, encourages golfers to align 2027 travel plans with personal needs rather than general destination lists.
South Korea Hosts Inaugural International Hickory Golf Championship
The Korea Hickory Golfing Society welcomed players from across Asia and Scotland to Hillmaru Golf & Resort in Pocheon last month for a three-day historical golf event.
Central Vietnam Golf Clubs Upgrade Dining, Events for Autumn
Montgomerie Links introduces a new dining venue, The 19th Coffee & Beer, while Ba Na Hills Golf Club refreshes its menu ahead of the IMG Trophy 2026.
Machrihanish Course at 150: A Lasting Influence on Modern Links Design
The historic Scottish course, founded in 1876, continues to shape contemporary links architecture, offering insights for newer layouts like Dumbarnie Links, according to National Club Golfer.
Limassol Greens Opens in Cyprus with Cabell B. Robinson Course
The €400 million Limassol Greens development in Cyprus, featuring an 18-hole championship course by Cabell B. Robinson, officially inaugurated its resort facilities in June 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City Golf Market Expands with Five Key Courses for 2026
Southern Vietnam's economic centre offers diverse championship layouts within an hour of the city, attracting both business travellers and leisure golfers planning trips in 2026.
Via.com Launches New Indonesian Golf Packages
Via.com introduces new golf packages for corporate and independent travellers, covering destinations like Bandung and Yogyakarta from US$570 per person.
Asia Golf Journey: Caddie Tipping Guide, 2024
A recent guide from Asia Golf Journey outlines caddie fee structures and expected gratuities for rounds played this year across eight Southeast Asian countries, revealing significant regional variations.
Cambodia's Vattanac Golf Resort to host Staysure Legends Tour finale
Cambodia's Vattanac Golf Resort will stage the Vattanac Legends Championship and the Vattanac Tour Championship across two weeks in November and December 2026, concluding the Staysure Legends Tour season.
Bangkok Golf Courses: Booking for International Travellers
Greater Bangkok hosts over 70 golf courses, offering championship layouts and convenient access from the city centre and Suvarnabhumi Airport. International visitors can choose from private clubs requiring advance arrangements or more accessible public options.
New Zealand Golf: New Courses & North American Travel Drive Boom
New Zealand offers over 400 golf courses, second only to Scotland in courses per capita. Recent high-profile course additions and improved travel options from North America contribute to its rising appeal.
Minor Hotels Launches Avani Cypress Lakes Resort with Golf in Hunter Valley
Minor Hotels will open its Avani Cypress Lakes Resort in Australia's Hunter Valley from October this year. The 340-acre development integrates an 18-hole championship golf course with extensive wellness facilities.
Red Mountain & Blue Canyon: Phuket's Championship Courses Define Island Golf
Phuket, Thailand, offers golfers varied course designs. The island features layouts built to tournament specifications. Red Mountain Golf Club and Blue Canyon Country Club are key examples. Golfers can also find resort-style play. Laguna Golf Phuket and Loch Palm Golf Club provide such options. Consistent tropical weather allows year-round golf.