Heads Up, Americans - Top 10 reasons why Europe ´s#1 Golf Destination should be on your bucket list!

Dec 12, 2022

Type in “Costa del Sol Europe´s #1 golf destination” in google search, and nearly 300 million results will pop up. No doubt, the Costa del Sol has arrived at the place it deserves as Europe's #1...

Arigatou gozaimasu! Japanese won our hearts!

Dec 06, 2022

Thank you JAPAN! You won´t win the World Cup trophy but you have won our hearts! The Japanese Team - called Samurai Blue - brought drama, debate and courtesy to the World Cup in Doha and the Japane...

It´s Game Day at the Splashy New Landmark in Downtown Las Vegas!

Nov 23, 2022

I have been to Las Vegas many times; the lure of periodic returns to this fascinating city is irresistible to me. Rightfully, Vegas has earned a reputation as the ultimate playground with its unique c...

Boulder City: It ´s showtime in Las Vegas´ backyard!

Oct 19, 2022

Las Vegas is one of my favorite destinations in the world and I have spent quite some time in this fascinating city over the past 5 years. I love the wonderful variety of its high-quality golf courses...

100% Sacher in Alpine style!

Sep 15, 2022

One of my favorite hotels in Europe is now flying a Sacher flag - Alpine Resort Sacher Seefeld! At an altitude of 1,200 m (nearly 4000 feet), it is the highest located Hotel SACHER in history! The gl...

Best Hotel in the World 2022

Aug 30, 2022

Congratulations to Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, an iconic estate in Tuscany, Italy, which has earned the award of "Best Hotel in the World" by Travel + Leisure's 27th annual World's Best Awards. Th...

Solheim Cup 2023 Alert! Vamos a Espana!

Aug 25, 2022

Solheim Cup 2023 Alert! . There has been a lot of buzz about the Solheim Cup 2023 in Spain already and I am certain that the 18th edition of the most prestigious event in women golf will be a very spe...

Your chance to tick off the Old Course St Andrews from your Bucket list!

Aug 22, 2022

The 150th Open saw the world’s greatest players battle it out on the historic links of the Old Course of St Andrews for the 30th time. The “150” logos shouted from T-shirts, barked from hats, an...

2023 Solheim Cup USA Captain visits Finca Cortesin

Aug 16, 2022

Stacy Lewis, the Captain of the US Solheim Cup team, has made her first visit to Finca Cortesin ahead of it hosting the most important tournament in women's golf next September. Lewis, in charge of l...

Sweet treats in Austria – hard to resist!

Feb 18, 2020

The world of Austrian desserts hardly needs any introduction. It has a long history and tradition of making some of the finest desserts in the world. No matter whether you cherish these sweet delicaci...

Five Amazing Golf Courses in Los Cabos

Aug 17, 2019

Los Cabos is hot. Not just the weather, which is reliably sunny and pleasant, but the golf scene. Over the past 25 years, the infusion of world-class golf in and around Cabo’s 20-mile coastal corrid...

5 World Record Breaking Golf Courses!

Jul 16, 2019

We love a good list of world records here at Elite Golf Experiences. Which are the highest, the longest, and the oldest golf courses in the world today? We've been asking ourselves those very same qu...

A Guide to the Pubs in St Andrews, Scotland

Jun 21, 2019

As you're packing for your Elite Golf Experiences St Andrews Golf Experience including guaranteed tee-times at the Old Course, you may ask yourself which are the signature pubs to grab a post round be...

Wisconsin as a Global Golf Destination? You Better Believe It!

Jun 03, 2019

Wine and stories flowed and laughter punctuated the conversation as a group of golfers dined at Muse at Sentry, the upscale restaurant on the Sentry Insurance campus, after a chilly mid-May round at S...

The History of Jamaican Rum

Jun 03, 2019

The word rum is first said to have been used in Barbados in the 1620s to describe an intoxicating, rough, unpleasant and overpowering liquor made from sugar cane juice, though the English were the fir...

All You Need to Know About Barbados Rum

Jun 03, 2019

What Is Rum? Rum is an alcoholic beverage made from the by-products of sugarcane (namely molasses or cane juice) and is produced by a 300-year-old process of fermentation and distillation. Rum is cla...

9 Must-Have Accessories for Golfing in the Rain

May 20, 2019

Don't let a little rain stop you from hitting the green! Here are some must-have accessories to make sure you get the most out of your game... rain or shine. Golfing in wet conditions presents a whol...

Frank Sinatra's Brawl and Jack Lemon's Infamous First Tee Shot - 10 Fun Facts About Pebble Beach Golf Links!

May 15, 2019

The history of Pebble Beach Golf is utterly fascinating and entertaining. In celebration of Pebble Beach’s history and personalities, here are ten fun facts and anecdotes about Pebble Beach Golf Lin...

Win a Hilton Head Golf Vacation For 2 People!

May 09, 2019

Elite Golf Experiences is excited to announce an exciting Hilton Head golf experience give away as part of a sweepstakes with Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes Resort, and Foray Golf....

Tokyo 2020 - Olympics on the Horizon

Apr 30, 2019

From Tokyo you can often see the iconic Mount Fuji on the horizon, although Mount Fuji is almost 100km from Japan´s capital. Its almost perfectly symmetrical cone shape, rising 3,700 meters (12,000 f...

Quivira Golf Club Receives Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award

Apr 22, 2019

Stunning Jack Nicklaus-designed course wins for a fourth time Quivira Golf Club, the epic Jack Nicklaus Signature-designed course etched across a dazzling site at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, has r...

Seven Reasons Why We Should Watch Women's Golf

Apr 09, 2019

Photo of Nelly Korda by Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA via commons.wikimedia We pretty much think about golf all the time. So if we could get away with it, and didn't have to write, edit, and at...

2019 set to be a great year for Women's Golf

Apr 09, 2019

With three of the most significant tournaments at the top level of women’s golf taking part this week, women’s golf is getting a little more attention than usual, giving sport fans all over the wo...

An Elite Golf Experiences Client Talks About His Day at TPC Sawgrass

Mar 27, 2019

“I’m gonna par it.” That’s what I told any person that asked about my plan for the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass. I’d quickly follow up with “I think I can speak it into existence”… and b...

Last Chance to Win an All Inclusive 8 day Ireland & Scotland GOLF CRUISE for 2 People with an Added One Hundred Dollar Gift Card from Foray Golf!

Mar 11, 2019

Elite Golf Experiences is excited to announce that FORAY GOLF will be giving the winner of our Ireland and Scotland Golf Cruise give away a $100 gift card to their online store. Foray Golf is THE auth...

An Elite Golf Experiences Client Reviews Trump National Doral Golf Resort Miami!

Feb 13, 2019

The following post comes courtesy from an Elite Golf Experiences client who recently visited Trump National Doral as part of his custom South Florida Golf and Lifestyle Tour from Elite Golf Experience...

Golf Resolutions to Keep in 2019

Jan 30, 2019

With the new year in full swing (so to speak), golfers are making resolutions - the ultimate players are tweaking goals for themselves while beginners are laying the basic groundwork for the future. ...

Win an all inclusive 8 day Ireland & Scotland GOLF CRUISE for 2 people!

Jan 07, 2019

Elite Golf Experiences is excited to announce a once in a lifetime sweepstakes to win an all-inclusive 8-day Ireland and Scotland Golf Cruise! The winner of the sweepstakes takes a bucket list cruise...

Japan’s – Mie Prefecture: A Rich Paradise, Where Seas and Mountains Meet!

Dec 31, 2018

If you are planning your first trip to Japan with golf on your mind, there is one thing that you need to know. There is so much great golf and so much history, culture, attractions and distractions ar...

For These Holidays, Stop Buying Stuff and Start Buying Experiences!

Dec 21, 2018

Stop buying stuff and start buying experiences! Recent research from San Francisco State University found that people who spent money on experiences rather than material items were happier and felt t...

From an Elite Golf Experiences Client - Hawaii's Top Ten Golf Courses

Dec 05, 2018

With its calm breezes, varied terrain and some of the most celebrated courses in the game, Hawaii is a golfer's paradise. Add in awesome ocean and mountain vistas with lush greenery, dramatic volcanic...

Eating on the Cote d'Azur

Nov 28, 2018

The south of France is famed for its climate, but is also blessed with some superb produce, as a visit to the market at Cannes, or just over the border in nearby Ventimiglia will testify. On a brief t...

Enjoy Fine Food and Craic in Northern Ireland!

Nov 21, 2018

When you tee off in Northern Ireland it isn’t just the world-class golf that leaves you with a warm glow inside. A traditionally-friendly welcome awaits golfing visitors in this northerly part of t...

Elite Golf Experiences Awarded Best Golf Tour Operator in the United States for the Fifth Consecutive Year!

Nov 05, 2018

Elite Golf Experiences has once again been recognized as “Best Inbound Golf Tour Operator in the United States“ at the World Golf Awards 2018. The Florida based golf tour operator with multiple of...

Golf Travel in 2019 with Elite Golf Experiences!

Oct 29, 2018

Elite Golf Experiences is preparing for 2019 as the best year for golf travel yet. Golf travel is now easier than ever with the world class service you’ve come to expect from Elite Golf Experiences...

Pinehurst Resort Debuts the Reimagination of No. 4

Oct 23, 2018

Pinehurst Resort & Country Club has unveiled a completely reimagined No. 4 course this fall, the work of renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse. Visually stunning from tee to green, exposed sand ar...

Elite Golf Experiences' Clients Choice of Favorite Golf Quotes

Oct 18, 2018

Sometimes, we need to add some levity to our ever so frustrating passion. After a discussion with a round table of Elite Golf Experiences' top client, we've compiled a list of our top 10 favorite quo...

World Golf Village - World Class Golf, Luxury Accommodations and History in Florida!

Oct 11, 2018

World Golf Village in Saint Augustine, Florida is rich in golf play and activity for the golf vacationer. Convenience abounds as you step out the back entrance of the classy Renaissance World Golf Vi...

Elite Golf Experiences' Clients Choice of Activities in St Andrews, Scotland

Oct 04, 2018

One of the great things about playing golf in St. Andrews, Scotland is the wonderful, quaint village lifestyle. Beyond the phenomenal golf courses, there's a wealth of great activities to enjoy. To e...

The Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Resort is One of Florida's Top Oceanside Courses

Oct 04, 2018

We all love oceanside courses, yet oddly enough there aren’t that many in the state of Florida. You’ve got lots of layouts near the ocean, but really only a precious few directly on the ocean. Th...

Hawaii’s Best Comfort Foods Offer a Whole New World of Deliciousness

Oct 03, 2018

Comfort foods around the world have a way of warming the soul, and Hawaii’s favorites are no different. Here in the Islands, our best comfort food is often rooted in our multiple cultures, with many...

Elite Golf Experiences' Clients Choice of Las Vegas Golf

Sep 19, 2018

Las Vegas is quickly becoming one of the United States’ premier golfing hot-spots. From family friendly courses to championship-caliber course, Las Vegas has found yet another niche to keep tourists...

What I Learned at TPC Sawgrass

Sep 10, 2018

It’s a rare occasion when one gets the chance to play on the hallowed fairways at one of pro golf’s most notable courses. Augusta National, Pebble Beach, St. Andrews. Not necessarily easily access...

8 Resons Why You Should Take a Golf Expedition Along Canada's East Coast

Aug 07, 2018

Imagine sailing along Canada’s East Coast and playing golf at some of the most outstanding oceanfront courses in the world. See for yourself why ‘Fiddles and Sticks’ – golf expedition should b...

7 Southern Foods You Must Try

Jul 24, 2018

Maybe it’s the spectacular mountains or beautiful beaches that attract you to the Palmetto State. But some people live to eat, and when you’re in South Carolina you can eat very well. Here are sev...

Meet Dr. Tony Parker!

Jul 10, 2018

Dr. Tony Parker, the official historian of The World Golf Hall of Fame is hosting Elite Golf Experiences Epic Scotland Golf and History Tour this October. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to ...

Kauai - Hawaii´ s Island of Discovery

Jul 01, 2018

The ‘Garden Isle’ is home to acclaimed golf and astounding beauty. Close your eyes and imagine turquoise waves crashing. Waterfalls cascading down lush mountains. Sun-kissed breezes caressing th...

Top 7 Reasons why you should NOT miss The FIJI INTERNATIONAL 2018 Week!

Jun 19, 2018

Located in the heart of the South Pacific, Fiji is blessed with 333 tropical islands that are home to some of the happiest people on earth. Famed for rugged landscapes, palm-lined white sand beaches a...

Vietnam, the emerging top Golf Destination in Asia?

Jun 12, 2018

Did you know that Vietnam is currently one of the top bucket list golf travel destinations in the world? With its eye-catching diverse and picturesque landscapes, shockingly affordable luxury hotels ...

Rome Will Host the 2022 Ryder Cup!

Jun 06, 2018

Congratulations to Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, host of the 2022 Ryder Cup in Rome! The Italian capital city of Rome will host The Ryder Cup for the first time in 2022. The historic announceme...

Top 6 Reasons to Visit Scotland

May 22, 2018

Reason #1 - Know Your History You cannot contemplate the game of golf without acknowledging its genesis. Scotland is the birthplace of our beloved sport and is home to some of the greatest courses i...

Top 6 Reasons Why Amazing South Africa Should be on Your Bucket List

May 18, 2018

More than two decades removed from apartheid and South Africa has taken up the place it deserves as one of Africa’s top tourist destinations. In fact, the country at “the end of the world” conti...

New Zealand, The Land of the Long White Cloud

May 15, 2018

New Zealand, known as a “clean, green” playground of adventure, is one of the top destinations in the world. The Land of the Long White Cloud is home to some of the world’s top rated golf course...

Say Aloha to Your Golf Dream Vacation!

May 08, 2018

This volcanic archipelago, located in the Pacific Ocean, has long been known for its majestic landscapes. From snow-capped volcanoes to lava rock deserts and rainforests, the islands of Hawaii provid...

Florida’s First Coast of Golf and History

May 04, 2018

Florida’s first coast, stretching from Amelia Island to Palm Coast, is known to golfers around the world as a prime destination to tee it up on vacation. There are 68 courses spanning the region, i...

Scotland: The Birthplace of Golf

Apr 30, 2018

Johnckarnes via Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 You can not contemplate the game of golf without acknowledging its genesis. Scotland is the birthplace of our beloved sport and is home t...

The Ryder Cup and French Cultural Experience of a Lifetime!

Apr 27, 2018

The forty-second Ryder Cup is less than six months away, and this year comes to you from one of the most iconic cities in the world - Paris, France. The legendary match play event features Jim Furyk a...

The Emerald Isle’s Folk Music Legacy

Apr 20, 2018

The Emerald Isle, with its patchwork quilt of green landscapes, is one of the most beautiful countries you can see. The people of Ireland are welcoming and armed with stories and a good drink to make...

The Elegance of Napa Valley’s Wine Country

Apr 17, 2018

Picturesque landscapes, expansive wineries, elegant estates, and a foodie’s dream: this is Napa Valley. California’s wine country is rich in art, culture, adventure and leisure. Championship golf ...

The California Golf and Lifestyle Experience

Apr 13, 2018

California has witnessed increased tourism for eight consecutive years, drawing millions of people from around the world to delight in all it has to offer. From the craft beer revolution to wine coun...

5 Reasons why you should attend the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris

Apr 10, 2018

@Cutkiller2018 via Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 The 42nd Ryder Cup is less than six months away and this year comes to you from beautiful Paris, France. The legendary match play event...

Change on the Horizon?

Apr 08, 2018

The creation of the Augusta National Women’s Invitational is a step forward for women’s golf. But only hours after the official announcement of the tournament, by Masters chair Fred Ridley no less...

Robert Trent Jones left imprint in the Texas Lake & Hill Country

Apr 06, 2018

Legendary Robert Trent Jones, a pioneer in golf course design, built or rebuilt about 400 courses in 45 states in the U. S. and 35 countries worldwide; many have hosted national or international champ...

2018 Masters Guide for your Ultimate Experience!

Mar 19, 2018

Going to Augusta this year or plan to in the future? During the first full week in April every year the finest golfers are drawn to the most pristine course in the world to play in The Masters. This ...

Top Seven Reasons Why Your Next Golf Trip Should be to Sweden

Mar 14, 2018

Sweden has not been on your golfing radar yet? While this amazing country in Northern Europe may not be a classic golf destination, it is certainly one of the very best – anywhere in the world. D...

5th Major - Florida´s #1 International Golf Week at a Keen Deal!

Feb 28, 2018

As home of the World Golf Hall of Fame, THE PLAYERS, the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, Northeast Florida, known as Florida’s First Coast (FFCG), offers some of the world´s finest and most impressive...

10 things you didn’t know about the Home of Golf

Feb 22, 2018

The Home of Golf boasts over 600 years of history and being the world’s most famous Links it wouldn’t be unfair to assume there’s not much people don’t already know about it. With that in mind...

From temples to tees – Cambodia eyes golf tourism growth

Feb 15, 2018

Cambodia is setting its sights on growing its golf tourism industry. The South East Asian nation is becoming increasingly popular with foreign tourists, attracting more than five million visitors in 2...

New ranking puts West Cliffs on course to be No.1 in Portugal

Feb 15, 2018

The new West Cliffs Golf Links' meteoric rise towards the pinnacle of European golf courses has received significant endorsement after it was ranked second in the Top 100 Golf Courses website's latest...

PGA Catalunya Resort confirms status as best course in Spain

Feb 13, 2018

The Stadium layout at PGA Catalunya Resort, near Girona, has once again been named Spain’s No.1 course in top100golfcourses.com’s latest Spanish rankings. The 7,333-yard layout designed by Neil Co...

Cape Kidnappers & Kauri Cliffs Named Top 100 Courses in the World

Jan 31, 2018

Two of New Zealand’s most renowned golf courses have again been named among the best in the world in the annual Golf Digest (US) Magazine’s World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses - with Cape Kidnappe...

The Fairmont Kea Lani: Culture in Paradise

Jan 14, 2018

When I last visited Maui 21 years ago, the all-suite Kea Lani Hotel was under construction. Kea Lani, I was told, translated as “Heavenly White” in Hawaiian. True to form, white was the dominant c...

The Bahamas received International Golf Tourism Award

Jan 01, 2018

The Islands Of The Bahamas are very fortunate to have an almost perfect year-round climate in which to play golf, one of the many gifts from Mother Nature which visitors to the islands enjoy and one w...

Northern Ireland offers world-class courses for discriminating golfers

Dec 31, 2017

For a small country, Northern Ireland punches far above its weight on the global golf stage, having produced three champions with six Major titles between them in the last decade – Rory McIlroy, Gra...

Northern Ireland offers world-class courses for world-class golfers

Dec 31, 2017

For a small country, Northern Ireland punches far above its weight on the global golf stage, having produced three champions with six Major titles between them in the last decade – Rory McIlroy, Gra...

Golf & Art at The Hills Golf Course

Oct 31, 2017

The private Hills Golf Club, a 20 minute drive from Queenstown, is one of the most unique golf courses I have been fortunate to experience in my 20+ year in international golf travel. It´s the result...

Prestigious award honors excellence of Mexico’s premier golf getaway

Feb 08, 2017

The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), a global trade association of the golf tourism industry, has named Los Cabos, Mexico as the ‘Latin America & Caribbean Golf Destination ...

Time to add the Dominican Republic to your golf bucket list

Sep 09, 2016

Golfers love to play great courses designed by top golf architects, and the Dominican Republic has designer-label golf in spades. Many of its golf courses are the work of some of the best in the busi...