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 Current State of International Golf Travel

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 Gordon Dalgleish

As the final remnants of COVID-era rules are lifted around the world, and following on my August 2022 release on the current state of international golf travel, I thought it may be worthwhile to provide an updated overview of the current state of play for international golf travel to the British Isles.

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 Current State of International Golf Travel 2022

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Gordon Dalgleish

What a difference one year makes! Never a truer expression for golf travel to the British Isles.

Almost exactly one year ago, COVID quarantine restrictions for entry into the UK were lifted and a very short golf travel season in 2021 remained before the fall and winter months. Tee times were widely available at the best and most desirable courses in Scotland and Ireland. The biggest challenge was clearing your schedule at the last minute…and that of your friends for the seven day pilgrimage to the “Home of Golf”.

Now, let’s look at The Current State of International Golf Travel…

Colin & Gordon Dalgleish, Co-Founders Directors of PerryGolf — *Colin & Gordon Dalgleish, Co-Founding Directors of PerryGolf*

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

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