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England’s Signature Golf Courses – Heathland Gems
Aug 3rd
When golf began to expand in Europe, leaving the shores of Scotland behind, inland courses started to crop up away from the vaunted ‘links lands’. A number of golf courses were first built on impervious clay soils with very poor results which lead the likes of Willie Park, Jr., Harry Colt, Herbert Fowler and J.F. Abercromby to begin searching for suitable well drained soils on which to build their golfing creations.
What they settled on was the ‘heathlands’ which are fast draining, sandy soils often spanning areas with gently rolling terrain. Like the classic links courses such as the St Andrews Old Course, Royal St Georges and Ballybunion, heathland boast firm, sandy turf that is simply perfect for golf. More >

Top 10 UK Golf Breaks – Where to play this Summer
Jun 10th
For those looking for a quick golfing getaway, the UK is full of some of the finest golf resorts you will find anywhere in the world. Whether it is a parkland in Perth or a links in Lancashire, the wide variety of golf courses available to enjoy ensure there is something for everyone.
We take a quick look at the Top 10 Golf Breaks available to play this summer, with some excellent last minute discounted packages available you could make a significant saving on your next UK golf holiday. More >