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Destination guides, course reviews, travel tips, and insider knowledge from our team of experienced golf travellers.

December 17, 2025 ·Griffin Rush 5 min read

A Father-Son Trip to Scotland!

A long-held father-son dream comes true with a week through Fife and East Lothian — a private 2-ball at the New Course at St Andrews, the quirky par-70 at Elie, and a memorable round at Gullane in the rain.

🇮🇪 Ireland

May 23, 2025 ·Griffin Rush 6 min read

Griffin in NW Ireland

Swapping Toronto's grey winter for the windswept links of Ireland — first impressions of Donegal, the Causeway Coast, and Dublin.

🇵🇹 Portugal

March 20, 2025 8 min read

Portugal and the Azores — New Discoveries!

After multiple Portugal visits, finally exploring the volcanic Azores — outstanding scenery, food, and golf — plus new finds back on the mainland at Aroeira and Comporta.

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November 22, 2024 7 min read

A Week at Elevate Golf 2024

A second Scotland pilgrimage brings "the bite of the Scottish wind, the taste of a hot meal after a cold round, and the faces I'd come to recognize." Ayrshire to St Andrews via Turnberry, Carnoustie, and a perfect solo round on the Old Course.

🇯🇲 Caribbean

July 16, 2024 4 min read

Jamaica

A guide to Jamaica's premier golf — Iberostar Rose Hall, White Witch, and Cinnamon Hill — paired with the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall.

🇲🇽 Mexico

July 16, 2024 4 min read

Mexico

Mexico's golf story is a tale of two coasts — Riviera Maya on the Caribbean and Los Cabos on the Pacific — both packed with grand golf resorts and world-class championship courses.

🇩🇴 Caribbean

July 16, 2024 6 min read

Dominican Republic

A guide to golf in the Dominican Republic — Punta Cana's celebrated ocean layouts (Punta Espada, La Cana, Corales) and Casa de Campo's Pete Dye trilogy in La Romana, including Teeth of the Dog.

🌴 Caribbean

July 16, 2024 2 min read

Highlighted Destination — The Caribbean / Mexico

It's only July, but the best winter golf resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico book up early — a quick reminder to start planning your winter escape now.

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April 24, 2024 ·Griffin Rush 10 min read

A "First Timer" in Scotland

From the moment I left the house for the airport — a first Scotland trip through North Berwick, Muirfield, St Andrews (with a walk-on ballot at the Old Course), the Ayrshire coast, and Royal Dornoch.

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February 29, 2024 8 min read

Liverpool — The Golf

The Liverpool area is one of the great golf meccas — three Open Championship Rota courses in the "Royals" (Liverpool, Lytham & St. Annes, Birkdale), plus a deep bench of world-class links.

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February 29, 2024 3 min read

Liverpool — The Food

From traditional Scouse dishes to global cuisines — Liverpool's food scene is a vibrant tapestry, plus our list of favourite restaurants in town.

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February 29, 2024 3 min read

Liverpool — The Accommodations

From boutique warehouse conversions to Georgian townhouses — a look at our favourite Liverpool hotels for a golf trip base.

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February 29, 2024 2 min read

Liverpool — The Attractions

A quick guide to Liverpool's most iconic non-golf sights — the UNESCO waterfront, The Beatles Story, Albert Dock, Anfield, and more.

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February 29, 2024 2 min read

Liverpool — The Nightlife

From the historic Cavern Club and Mathew Street pubs to sophisticated cocktail bars — a look at Liverpool after dark.

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2022 Golf Away Tours Men's US Open Pool

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TJ In South Africa

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Scottish Golf Tourism Week

Dundee and Angus — Pre-Show visits

2022 Golf Away Tours Masters Pool

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Portugal — The Hotels / Resort

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Wales — A "Hidden Gem"

Links Golf Tips from PGA Professional Wayne Middaugh

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Royal Porthcawl

St Pierre — Old Course

IGTM (International Golf Travel Market) — Wales 2021

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2022 Sweep and Swing — The Details

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TJ's Big Adventure — a few days in BC

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Women's Open Championship Pool Results

2021 Golf Away Tours Majors Pool Recap

Last Major Pool of 2021 — AIG Women's Open Championship

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TJ's Women's Open Championship Preview

Men's Open Championship Pool Results and Fun Facts

2021 Golf Away Tours Championship Pool

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Hole of the Month — Royal St George's 6th Hole (Par 3, 176 Yards)

US Open Pool Results and Fun Facts

Destination Guide — South East England

Golf Away Tours — Men's U.S. Open Pool

Sweep and Swing Tour — October 2022

Dornoch — The Scottish Highlands at its best!

PGA Championship Pool Results

Women's U.S. Open Results

Hole(s) of the Month — Golspie Golf Club

TJ's Men's Open Preview

Golf Away Tours — U.S. Women's Open Pool

2021 PGA Championship Pool

Fun Facts and Results — 2020 Masters Pool

A Week in Dornoch with Lorne Rubenstein and Golf Away Tours

Casa de Campo with Natasha Staniszewski and Golf Away Tours

Hole of the Month: 4th hole — Scarboro Golf and Country Club

TJ's Men's PGA and U.S. Women's Open Previews

Masters Pool Recap (plus our next 2 Major's pools are fast approaching)