Portugal: The Top Emerging Destination for Golf & Travel Experiences

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 Gordon Dalgleish

Over the years, I have often witnessed the marketing of international golf destinations get ahead of the reality on the ground.

As a visitor to Portugal for over 50 years, I have personally witnessed it evolve over many decades with the addition of golf courses, hotels and the infrastructure to support them.

For many years, Portugal, and more specifically the Algarve region on the southern shoreline has catered to the European golfer and their expectations. By that I mean, golfers who judged the quality of their golf trip by the heat of the sun as compared to the speed of the greens.

After a recent trip through Portugal; from the Algarve to Porto in the north, I am convinced it has become an excellent destination that can cater to the wishes and service expectations of the American golfer. Let me explain why…

The Best Top 5 Golf Trips to Northwest Ireland

October 7, 2022 Gordon Dalgleish

St Patrick's Links at Rosapenna by Clyde Johnson, Cunning Golf Design — *St. Patrick’s Links at Rosapenna by Clyde Johnson, Cunning Golf Design*

A recent week long trip along the west coast of Ireland reminded me of the myriad of golf options available, from the more established to the newcomers. Read more for the Top 5 Golf Trips to Northwest Ireland.

The Best Top 5 Sightseeing in St Andrews, Scotland

May 16, 2022June 17, 2022 Gordon Dalgleish

The magic of St Andrews isn’t just the golf. St Andrews is complemented by the equally unique medieval town turned cultural and university center hotshot. It’s been a special place from the beginning. The “Auld Grey Toon” was established around 1160. What we have today is a charming, vibrant enclave of less than 20,000 people with ridiculous history along with more restaurants, shops and pubs than you could hope to visit in two trips. With so many options for what to see and do in St Andrews, this guide focuses on The Best Top 5 Sightseeing in St Andrews, Scotland.

The Best Top 5 Sightseeing in St Andrews, Scotland

The Best Top 5 Restaurants in St Andrews, Scotland

May 9, 2022June 17, 2022 Gordon Dalgleish

Scotland is an unspoilt environment that has a climate which provides ideal conditions to produce superb, high quality Scottish food. Their beef, lamb, game, dairy produce, fruit and vegetables are among the best in the world. Dining out in Scotland will provide a wide range of experiences from award winning fine dining restaurants with imagination and culinary flair, to informal restaurants serving International and European cuisine to pubs and small inns offering wholesome Scottish dishes. This guide focuses on The Best Top 5 Restaurants in St Andrews, Scotland.

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The Best Top 5 Pubs in St Andrews, Scotland

May 2, 2022June 17, 2022 Gordon Dalgleish

In addition to many of the world’s most renowned links golf courses and finest accommodations, St Andrews is also blessed with many great ‘19^th holes’ to visit for a pint or dram after golf. Unfortunately, choosing this perfect pub to enjoy with your friends while you reminisce over your round can be a complete shot in the dark if it’s your first time in the Home of Golf. That’s why we’ve created for you a list of our favourite pubs in the Auld Grey Toon – The Best Top 5 Pubs in St Andrews, Scotland.

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