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The United Arab Emirates is preparing for one of the biggest fortnights in professional golf, with the DP World Tour Play-Offs returning to Abu Dhabi and Dubai this November. The Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship takes place at Yas Links from 5–8 November 2026, followed by the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates from 12–15 November, where the Race to Dubai champion will be crowned. And while the world's leading golfers prepare to battle for the season-ending honour

One of Spain's most prestigious golf resorts has completed a major transformation, with Camiral reopening its Stadium and Tour courses following a €7 million investment. Located near Girona on the Costa Brava, the resort is preparing to host the 2031 Ryder Cup, and the latest improvements are designed to deliver championship-quality playing conditions while making both courses more sustainable. For us at Hashtag Golf Travel, this is exciting news. Camiral Golf has long been o

There is another reason to consider Vilamoura for your next golf holiday, and this time it has nothing to do with your scorecard. Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa has been named Wellness & Spa Hotel of the Year 2026 at the European Hotel Awards, recognising its exceptional spa facilities and commitment to guest wellbeing. The five-star resort received the award at a ceremony on the Italian Riviera on 28 September 2026, adding another accolade to its collection.

There is another reason to add Bernardus to your next golf holiday in the Netherlands, and this time it has nothing to do with the fairways. Nami by Bernardus has been awarded a Michelin star in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Netherlands, less than six months after the restaurant relaunched with a completely new culinary identity. Located within the Bernardus Golf estate in Cromvoirt, near ’s-Hertogenbosch, Nami has quickly established itself as a destination for food lovers as well

Autumn usually means the waterproofs come back out, daylight disappears far too early and UK golfers begin checking flight prices somewhere warmer. But if you want more from the trip than golf, pool, dinner, repeat, Madeira deserves serious consideration. This Portuguese Atlantic island combines spectacular golf with mountains, subtropical forest, levada walks, volcanic scenery and the sort of views that regularly make you stop what you're doing and reach for your phone. For

Aphrodite Hills has strengthened its position as one of the Mediterranean’s leading golf resorts with the opening of a brand-new PGA National Golf Academy. The new facility brings together PGA coaching, TrackMan technology, advanced putting analysis, custom club fitting, extensive practice areas and a six-hole Academy Course, creating somewhere golfers can do considerably more than simply warm up before their tee time. For us at Hashtag Golf Travel, this is an exciting additi

There is much more happening at Rockliffe than a hotel refurbishment. The five-star County Durham resort has emerged from a major multi-million-pound transformation with an ambitious new direction: combining championship golf with destination dining, luxury accommodation, wellness and the kind of experience that makes golfers want to stay well beyond their final putt. For us at Hashtag Golf Travel, that is what makes the changes particularly interesting. Rockliffe Hall has al

Terras da Comporta has reached another major milestone after making its debut in GOLF.com’s Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World. For a golf destination that only opened its first course in 2023, that is a remarkably quick rise. The Portuguese resort is one of the new additions to the updated global list, which looks beyond the golf courses alone to consider accommodation, hospitality and the wider destination experience. At Hashtag Golf Travel, we think Terras da Comporta is on

Quinta do Lago has added another major accolade to an already impressive collection after making its debut in GOLF.com’s Top 100 Resorts in the World for 2026. The latest list brings together leading golf resorts from around the globe, looking beyond the quality of the courses alone to consider accommodation, hospitality and the wider experience available once the clubs have been put away. It is worth noting that GOLF.com’s Top 100 is organised by geographical region and alph

The Alto Club has added another reason for golfers to spend more time at SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort. A brand-new 9-hole Par-3 course, designed by Ryder Cup legend Manuel Piñero, has now opened as the latest part of The Alto Club’s Golf & Academy offering. For us at Hashtag Golf Travel, this is a smart addition rather than simply another course to add to the scorecard. The new layout gives beginners somewhere less intimidating to learn, experienced golfers somewhere to s

One of Portugal’s most celebrated golf courses is back. The North Course at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club has reopened in the Eastern Algarve following a six-month renovation programme designed to restore and future-proof the Jack Nicklaus Signature layout without changing the character that made it so highly regarded in the first place. For us at Hashtag Golf Travel, that last point is important. Monte Rei did not need reinventing. It was already one of the courses we would

Phuket has long been one of Asia’s most appealing golf destinations, but there has always been one slight problem for UK golfers: getting there. That changes from 18 October 2026, when Virgin Atlantic launches a new seasonal non-stop service between London Heathrow and Phuket. Operating three times a week throughout the winter season, the route means golfers can fly directly from London to Thailand’s largest island without connecting in Bangkok or changing onto a domestic fli

There are golf resorts where the main attraction is a single championship course, and then there is Turnberry. Already home to the famous Ailsa and King Robert the Bruce courses, Trump Turnberry has expanded its golf offering again with the opening of Trump’s Twelve, a new 12-hole par-three course designed to provide a very different experience from its two full-length links. Trump’s Twelve officially opened on 10 August 2026, with holes ranging from just 70 yards to a much m

Trump International Scotland has added a new way to stay on the Aberdeenshire coast with the opening of The Great North Sea Residences, a collection of five luxury cottages overlooking the resort’s two championship links courses and the North Sea. Created through the restoration of a 19th-century coastguard station, the residences combine private self-contained accommodation with the services of a five-star golf resort. Guests have their own living spaces, kitchens and outdoo

Golf-course rankings usually focus on design, conditioning, history and championship pedigree. Golf World’s new Top 100 X Factor Courses list takes a slightly different approach, celebrating the places where the setting and sense of occasion can be every bit as memorable as the golf. That makes La Hacienda Links Golf Resort a natural inclusion. The Links course has been placed 67th in the inaugural global ranking, which brings together visually striking courses from six conti

For many British travellers, a short break in the Netherlands begins and ends with Amsterdam. The capital deserves its popularity, but golfers who automatically stay within its orbit could be missing one of the country’s most interesting destinations. Around an hour south of Amsterdam, Bernardus Golf brings together a Kyle Phillips-designed championship course, boutique accommodation, excellent food and facilities that make a tee time feel like a complete day out. A short dri

Ireland’s west coast has a new luxury golf destination. The Hawthorn by Galway Bay opened in June 2026 at Renville Point near Oranmore, bringing together five-star accommodation, championship golf, destination dining and a major new spa overlooking Galway Bay. The €60 million development is Galway’s first new purpose-built five-star hotel in more than two decades. It is also a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, placing it within a collection of independently owned lux

Autumn is one of our favourite times of year for a golf holiday. The intense heat of summer begins to ease, many courses become quieter and there are often some excellent-value packages available. It is also a season that gives golfers plenty of choice. You can chase late sunshine in southern Spain, play among the vineyards of Tuscany, experience championship golf in Austria or enjoy the lakes, mountains and famous hospitality of Ireland. So, where should you golf this autumn

For many UK golfers, the words “golf holiday in Turkey” immediately bring one destination to mind: Belek. That is hardly surprising. With an impressive concentration of championship courses, luxury all-inclusive hotels and warm-weather golf, Belek has earned its place among Europe’s leading golf destinations. However, an exciting new chapter is about to begin elsewhere on Turkey’s southern coastline. On 30 August 2026, The Dalaman Golf Club is scheduled to open beside Hilton

If you’re looking to combine your passion for golf with a touch of elegance and comfort, the UK offers some of the finest luxury golf holidays you can imagine. From stunning coastal courses to historic inland gems, the UK is a treasure trove of luxury golf destinations that cater to discerning golfers seeking tailor-made experiences. Whether you want to perfect your swing or simply unwind in style, there’s a perfect spot waiting for you. Let me take you through some of the be