Venturing down south into New South Wales Nestled in the heart of Australia's picturesque Port Stephens region, Nelson Bay is a coastal paradise that attracts travellers with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and laidback atmosphere. This charming town is not just a haven for beach lovers and marine enthusiasts, but it also a popular spot ... Read more

To quickly recap from Part 1 of my 2022 Scottish trip blog: I started in the Perth area (golf at Gleneagles PGA Centenary, Craigie Hill and King James VI), then drove south-west across the country to the Kintyre Peninsula (Dunaverty, Machrihanish, and Shiskine on the Isle of Arran) and then to Ayrshire (Kilmarnock Barassie).  I ... Read more

Revisiting the Magic of Barnbougle From the moment you turn down the entrance at Barnbougle and spot the sprawling sand dunes of the 10th of the Dunes course, all of life’s worries are swept away and you’re overcome with a sense of a ‘kid in a candy store’ feeling. As a first-time visitor to Barnbougle ... Read more

In July 2022, I took two months leave from my job and travelled with my clubs to Scotland and Ireland. It wasn’t the first time I’ve done this; in 2018 I also travelled across much of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland with two friends, for two months.  It was an incredible experience in 2018, including ... Read more

Island Adventures in the Sunshine Sate When it comes to playing golf in Australia, destinations like the Melbourne Sandbelt, King Island and Tasmania are the first that come to mind for great golfing adventures. Queensland is definitely not rated as one of the best states for golfing in Australia but we do have a couple of ... Read more

Visiting the majestic Te-Arai Links in New Zealand Te Arai Links is located on the east coast of the North Island, about a 90 minute drive from Auckland. We have had this destination on our radar for sometime now and as soon as the date was set for the North Course to open we booked our trip ... Read more