With Wentworth members up in arms over eye-watering new charges, golfers are househunting elsewhere. Peter Swain seeks out the best of the rest, from Surrey to Scotland.
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Nevis Visitor
The official St Kitts and Nevis 2016 VISITOR magazine details where to stay, eat, swim, walk, climb, fish, play golf, drink rum, watch sea turtles, find history, scuba dive, surf, cycle and sail on the Caribbean island of Nevis.
Irie Fields
Brand new golf course openings have been rare of late, so Golf International was delighted to be invited to St Kitts for a sneak preview of Ian Woosnam’s new Irie Fields layout. Our man in the Caribbean sun, PETER SWAIN, got the gig.
Stunning golf properties in New Zealand
For anyone thinking of retiring to a home on a world-class golf course, in an English-speaking country with British traditions and legal system, a stable economy, low crime rate, and temperate weather, New Zealand ticks all the boxes.
Six of the best
The Mediterranean is renowned for demanding golf courses surrounded by luxe resorts and stunning scenery. Peter Swain picks out the highlights.
2015 global property trends
Global wealth has never been so portable, real estate as an asset class so desirable or the choice of destination so wide. An appraisal of the where, what, why, who and how of 2015.
Swinging safari
For the travelling golfer (and their family) who appreciates immaculate courses, impeccable hotels, shining seascapes and the occasional safari drive, South Africa is hard to beat, says Peter Swain.
Above par
Catalonia’s abundant courses cater for golfers of all abilities, with everything from on-site academies to a Spanish Open venue on offer.
10 best golf courses in the UK
Whether you’re the next Tiger Woods or a poor man’s Happy Gilmore, there’s absolutely no excuse for any self-respecting golf enthusiast to chip balls on a driving range or navigate rickety windmills on a crazy golf course.
Back in the swing
Old-school golf developments are receiving modern makeovers, while new resorts are springing up in unlikely places. Peter Swain hits the fairways to find holiday homes that are up to par.
Sunningdale and Sicily
Italian exuberance qualified by English reserve is the perfect recipe for a great day out, discovers Peter Swain, as he talks to Sir Rocco Forte about his new project, Verdura.
Improve Your Golf – Where to play
10 courses in the Uk, Ireland, Spain, Caribbean, USA, Thailand and Mauritius which have great facilities both for beginners and good players wanting to improve their game.
Top tees for One… or Two
Golfers travelling on their own or as a couple often want very different things from a golf holiday. Peter Swain makes some suggestions.
Golfing nirvana
Ask any golf writer for their favourite luxury golfing destinations and this resort will make the top five, but you’ve probably never heard of it. Peter Swain headed to sleepy South Carolina to tee off at Kiawah Island.
Get with the Caribbean vibe
With winter looming, thoughts turn to tropical golfing climes. Peter Swain has found one destination that won’t break the bank: St Kitts and Nevis.
How to play Four Seasons Nevis
The Robert Trent Jones II masterpiece on Nevis is consistently rated one of the best courses in the Caribbean. It’s a challenge for amateurs, but how does it look to Tour professionals?
Vintage golf
Peter Swain recommends some enticing destinations allowing visitors to combine a love of golf with a passion for fine wines and even finer whiskies.
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Top courses in Guangzhou, China
Several notable golf clubs have recently appeared around Guangzhou, just 120 kilometres (75 miles) up the Pearl River from Hong Kong.
Spain vs. Florida
Between them, Spain and Florida have many of our favourite golf course developments, but in a head-to-head, which one comes out on top?
Gourmet golf getaways
Five of the Best – Peter Swain finds the perfect destinations in France, Italy, Spain, England and Mauritius that combine fine dining with top class teeing off.
Fairways to heaven
The world’s best new golf tournaments: as it grows towards universal appeal, golf is becoming the new barometer of global travel trends—here are the latest and greatest events on the scene.
Golfing Around… Edinburgh
The Scottish capital and East Lothian coastline have some of the very best courses in Scotland for the passing Business Traveller.
Kümmel ye faithful
Muirfield is widely acknowledged as one of the toughest challenges in links golf. Nicklaus rates it the best course in Britain. So what’s it like for the average club player?
A Mauritian masterpiece
Four Seasons Golf Course at Anahita: Pro golfer and South African native Ernie Els takes us behind the design of the island’s finest course.
Brand value – Sotogrande
What’s in a name? Everything when it come to the value of your investment.
Kiwi Magic
Queenstown in New Zealand’s South Island calls itself the ‘adventure capital of the world’, but can you combine a new home there with a great round of golf?
Retire to a resort in the Caribbean
The traditional playground of the rich and infamous has a host of ritzy golf destinations. Barbados leads the field, but other islands like St Kitts and Nevis have plenty to offer.
Cyprus will bounce back as a golfing mecca
Cyprus’s financial crisis hasn’t dulled Aphrodite’s Isle from being a popular British golfing destination for a decade. Peter Swain discovers several new developments around Paphos and a weak Euro are now making this eastern Mediterranean island a favourite for golfing retirees.
Spain still number one choice for golfers
Spain is still the favourite golf destination for British seniors but has suffered more than most in the recession reports PETER SWAIN. Ironically, though, substantial price falls mean there’s never been a better time to buy.
Portugal’s sunny fairways prove a year round winner
When it comes to multi-golf course developments with upscale amenities and a variety of property at different price points, the Algarve in southern Portugal takes some beating reports PETER SWAIN. Not surprising it is the retirement choice for so many golf-loving Brits.