Links golf explained: a guide for American golfers
Published 08 October 2026 Firm turf, salt air and a bouncing ball. What links golf actually is, how it differs from every other kind of
Lee
08/10/2026
Published 08 October 2026 Firm turf, salt air and a bouncing ball. What links golf actually is, how it differs from every other kind of
Lee’s own dream itinerary: five days of Merseyside links, three days on Kent’s Open Championship coast, and a finish on Surrey’s heathland at Sunningdale – with real courses, real anecdotes, and expert planning throughout.
Published 01 October 2026 The world’s greatest concentration of heathland golf sits less than an hour from Heathrow. Here is my complete guide to a
Published 28 June 2026 Everything golfers need to know about the St Andrews Old Course ballot – how it works, your real chances of success,
Published 28 June 2026 Everything you need to know about getting onto the most famous fairways in the game – the ballot, the advance application,
Published 22 June 2026 A lifetime list, not a single trip. Seventeen courses across Ireland, Scotland and England that I have played again and again,
Published 1 June 2026 Nine championship courses, a capital city full of life and a flight time that makes a long weekend genuinely easy –
A complete insider’s guide to planning a golf trip to North West Ireland – the courses, the hotels, the logistics and the reasons every golfer
A complete insider’s guide to planning a golf trip to the Scottish Highlands – from Royal Dornoch and Cabot Highlands to the hidden gems most
Ballybunion. Tralee. Waterville. Old Head. The Atlantic, a pint of Guinness, and a fiddle in the corner. South West Ireland is one of the greatest
Open Championship venues, ancient links, firm fast fairways and Edinburgh on the doorstep. East Lothian is Scotland’s best-kept golfing secret – and once you’ve played
Why PGA Professionals Should Take Their Members to the Home of Golf For PGA Professionals, few initiatives strengthen member relationships and elevate your professional brand
Organising an international golf trip for members or clients can be one of the most rewarding experiences a PGA professional offers, but it also comes
Discover Halcyon Golf Travel’s partnership with GolfSafe, specialist golf travel insurance covering cancellations, medical emergencies, lost golf clubs, and weather disrupted rounds.
Travelling with golf clubs? Discover why specialist golf travel insurance matters and how Halcyon Golf Travel’s partnership with GolfSafe protects your trip, equipment and peace of mind.
Everything you need to know about St Andrews – Old Course ballot tips, nearby courses, luxury hotels, managing budget, restaurants, pubs, and insider advice for the Home of Golf. Expert advice from Halcyon Golf Travel.
Discover the real cost of a golf trip to Ireland — from green fees to luxury packages and the costs of using a professional. Plan your Irish golf vacation with Halcyon Golf Travel.
Learn how to plan a golf trip to Scotland from start to finish. A practical guide to tee times, courses, accommodation, budgets, and travel — from Halcyon Golf Travel, UK-based golf travel experts.
Discover the most scenic golf courses in Scotland — from timeless links shaped by nature to modern masterpieces enhanced by design. Explore Castle Stuart, Royal Dornoch, Turnberry, and more with Halcyon Golf Travel.
Golf and good pubs go hand in hand in Scotland. After all, the 19th hole is as much a part of the game as the first tee. Across the country, from the windswept coastlines of East Lothian to the Highlands and the Mull of Kintyre, there’s no shortage of welcoming spots where stories, laughter, and whisky flow as freely as the sea breeze. These aren’t just watering holes — they’re living pieces of golfing culture.
Plan a luxury England golf trip around the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale. Play championship links, stay at Liverpool and Southport’s finest hotels, enjoy nightlife, dining, Premier League football, and easy access via Manchester and Liverpool airports.
Discover Scotland’s hidden gem golf courses, from Cruden Bay’s castle views and Brora’s sheep-lined fairways to Hogan’s legacy at Panmure and the opening tee at Machrihanish. Plan your authentic golf trip with Halcyon Golf Travel.
There’s something special about the end of a day’s golf in Scotland. You’ve walked the fairways of courses that have shaped the game, battled the
Ireland’s golf scene is like nowhere else in the world. Dramatic links carved by the Atlantic, rolling parkland layouts, and a warmth of welcome that’s
There’s something about arriving for a golf trip in Ireland with clubs in tow. Even before the first swing, the air feels different — Atlantic salt
Edited 25 September 2026 Choosing between Scotland and Ireland for your dream golf trip? Discover the differences in travel, courses, culture, whisky, and more –
With The Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland is gearing up to be the hottest golf destination in the world in 2025. The region is seeing large investments in the form of new hotels, hotel renovations and major architectural changes at the top golf courses.
With The Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland is gearing up to be the hottest golf destination in the world in 2025. The region is seeing large investments in the form of new hotels, hotel renovations and major architectural changes at the top golf courses.
With The Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland is gearing up to be the hottest golf destination in the world in 2025. The region is seeing large investments in the form of new hotels, hotel renovations and major architectural changes at the top golf courses.
With The Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland is gearing up to be the hottest golf destination in the world in 2025. The region is seeing large investments in the form of new hotels, hotel renovations and major architectural changes at the top golf courses.
With The Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland is gearing up to be the hottest golf destination in the world in 2025. The region is seeing large investments in the form of new hotels, hotel renovations and major architectural changes at the top golf courses.
With The Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland is gearing up to be the hottest golf destination in the world in 2025. The region is seeing large investments in the form of new hotels, hotel renovations and major architectural changes at the top golf courses.
Edited 25 September 2026 A guide to Britain’s most underrated style of golf – the inland courses that rival the very best links in the
With The Open Championship returning to Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland is gearing up to be the hottest golf destination in the world in 2025. The region is seeing large investments in the form of new hotels, hotel renovations and major architectural changes at the top golf courses.
The golf tourism industry in the UK & Ireland is well and truly booming. This is great news for the local economies of the most popular golf towns in Scotland, Ireland and England, which are attracting investment in the forms of new hotels, improved transport links and thirsty tourists keeping the local pubs busy.
