Here’s a selection of top courses and off-course attractions in five coastal regions of the British Isles (which includes the islands of Great Britain and Ireland). ENGLAND Cornwall’s Atlantic Coast The beautiful Cornish coastline, particularly the 74km stretch between the…
The Herald teed up at the course, leaving drenched but delighted. The round First impressions Arrival at Te Arai Links is marked when you pull in off the unmarked country road and into a driveway beautifully lined by tall trees…
BarcelonaUS President Donald Trump began his term with various controversial decisions, among which the name change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America stands out. From now on, February 9 will be officially commemorated as “Gulf of…
There are visitors, then there are Patrons. There are tickets, and then there are Badges. There is a back nine, then there is The Second Nine. An event so singular and so unique, that we change the vernacular for only…
Milford and the Wairau Valley suffered the worst flooding in the city during the Anniversary Weekend storm two years ago. Two people died there and 69 were rescued by the Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club, who were busy all…
We three middle handicappers took on the certainly challenging Kinloch Club and all had our moments and stories to take home. The easiest birdie I’ve ever made.A ROUND AT THE KINLOCH CLUBFirst impressions: You enter The Fairways, the road that…
“My manager was like ‘Congrats you’re in the PGA’.“I knew he was pushing for the invite… my ranking isn’t as good as some of the other players in the world so I didn’t think I’d get it but I’m very…
Michael Hendry. Photo / SuppliedNorth Harbour golfer Michael Hendry has had a couple of terrific years, the highlight being victory in the Indonesia Open in July 2010. The 32-year-old once despaired of his golf career, but rose to the top…
THIS IS LIKE CHEATING! It is that GOOD! This is the Rule of 80:20 Chipping and it is that good and works that well it is like cheating! The cheating rule of 80:20 to master your chip shots. All golfers…
You don’t want to know this but all that money you’ve spent on golf equipment in the last few years has not improved your game. Don’t feel bad. Nobody else, at least in the USA and New Zealand, has been…