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By Dave Finn as published in Volume 26 Issue 1 of Golf Central Magazine Located on Canada’s Pacific coast, this evergreen destination has been voted the #1 Best Island Destination in North America by Travel + Leisure Magazine and Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. Experience the wild with the Indigenous Why? Because the island offers something for everyone. You can view Orcas, Humpback whales, sea lions and dolphins in their natural habitat, fish for salmon, mountain bike, savour the freshest seafood anywhere or relax in a luxurious spa that caters to your every need. The Vancouver Island Golf Trail encompasses four…
As published in the April 2025 Issue 30 of Planet Golf Review Magazine Within minutes of leaving the Victoria airport, I find myself on Malahat Drive. Tall standing cedars line the road. Wise, old sentinels that part now and then to offer glimpses of Saanich Inlet and the surrounding mountains. Cedar has been considered a sacred tree associated with protection and purification for centuries. Stepping out of the car to breathe in their heady perfume, I feel the healing power of nature and know I’m blessed to be back on Vancouver Island. Saanich Inlet viewed from the Malahat Skywalk Now…
As published in the April 2025 Issue 30 of Planet Golf Review Magazine. When the Mailman family acquired the Sequoia Springs golf course in Campbell River in 2017, daughter Amanda, a fourth-generation Vancouver Islander, had a vision for the property that exceeded expectations. She realized her dream in May 2024 with the grand opening of the Naturally Pacific Resort. First impressions count and as I scan the lobby, I absorb all the details that individually are interesting but together make a statement. The décor is contemporary, but the elements of land, sea and sky are evident. The soft blues and…
Top 3 Golf Courses on the Silver Coast of Portugal By Dave Finn as published in the December issue of Golf Central Magazine World Renowned Surfing in Peniche at Baleal Beach If you are looking for perfect year round weather, delicious food, incredible wines, and an inexpensive winter getaway, look no further than Centro Portugal. Also known as the ‘Silver Coast of Portugal’, it is most famous for having some of the best surfing beaches in the world and more than a few excellent courses to test your game. Here are my favourite three: Praia d’el Rey Probably the most…
Angel Ayora will take a two-shot lead into the weekend of the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A after he posted a bogey-free seven under par round of 65 at Club de Golf Alcanada. The Spaniard, who entered the second round with a one-shot advantage after his course record 62 yesterday, carded seven birdies to move to 17 under par in Alcúdia, two ahead of Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan who signed for an eight under par round of 64. The 20-year-old showed no signs of nerves with a birdie at the par five first hole, before two more…
We wear golf gloves for a number of reasons. The main one is grip; when we wear a golf glove, the friction between our hand and club grip throughout the swing is hugely enhanced.We also play golf in a mix of climates and conditions, and a good-quality glove will help you maintain a strong grip, whether it’s hot and sweaty or cold and wet.The last thing you want during a swing is for your grip to slip, but the best golf gloves will bolster your hold on the club and give you more confidence in the follow-through. Why do golfers wear…
The grand final of the 2024 PING Junior Masters took place at Close House yesterday, with over 70 junior golfers gathering to showcase their skills on the Northumberland club’s championship Colt Course. In a thrilling and close contest, the winners of the six categories were separated by just three shots, with 10-year-old Havish Aravind from Brampton Golf Club in Cumbria being crowned as the overall champion with a Stableford score of 39 points. Age group winners:Boys U12 – Havish Aravind (Overall Champion)Boys U18 – Henry MurphyGirls U18 – Kayla HillBoys U15 – James HendersonGirls U15 – Amelia HothersallGirls U12 –…
Smaller, higher quality fields look set to be part of a major overhaul of the PGA Tour’s schedule as the US circuit bids to make its tournaments more attractive to players, TV viewers. tour venues and sponsors. A recent meeting of the PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council (PAC) has laid out a raft of changes to the status quo that, if implemented, would result in the tour becoming more competitive, with reduced sized fields, fewer exemptions and fewer players being promoted from the lower tier tours. This analysis follows extensive feedback from PGA Tour members about tournament field sizes and…
Spain is to host the Ryder Cup for the second time in the history of the biennial matches after it emerged that Camiral Golf & Wellness, the Costa Brava resort formerly known as PGA Catalunya, has been chosen to host the event in 2031. Although an official announcement is expected in the new few days, sources have confirmed that the venue, which has hosted numerous European Tour events over the years, including Final Qualifying School, is the preferred choice to host the matches in seven years’ time. The resort, which is located 10 miles from the city of Girona on…
Chiara Tamburlini has made golfing history after becoming the first Swiss player to be crowned Rookie of the Year on the Ladies European Tour The 24-year-old from St Gallen has enjoyed an impressive first year on Europe’s top tier professional women’s circuit, accumulating 2,623 points from 23 events and now has an unassailable lead in the season-long competition to crown the best new player on Tour. Tamburlini played on the LET Access Series in 2023, turning professional in August and securing two victories which saw her finish third on the Order of Merit and clinch her LET card for the 2024…
