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Latest Course News
Popular golf course ripped apart by £40,000 motorbike rampage
Motorbike vandals cause shocking £40,000 carnage at popular golf course in Sheffield.
Rory McIlroy's former manager believes Donald Trump will get The Open at Turnberry
Rory McIlroy's former manager Chubby Chandler believes the UK government needs to keep US President Donald Trump onside, and therefore let him host The Open at Turnberry.
Latest Course Reviews
Muirfield Course Review
GolfMagic reviews magical Muirfield in Scotland, home to 16 Open Championships.
Royal Birkdale Golf Club Course Review
GolfMagic reviews Royal Birkdale, which will host its 11th Open Championship in July 2026.
Royal Portrush Golf Club Course Review
GolfMagic reviews Royal Portrush, home to its third Open Championship this year.
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All Course News and Reviews
'Green' bunker sand for UK course
Re-cycled bottles provide a 'green' alternative to traditional sand in Blackpool course's bunkers
Coast star restoring Deal to former glory
'The members were buying lob wedges in order to play the course. It was a tragic waste of what remains a wonderful links layout,' says Gordon Irvine
Major challenge at Northwick Park
The day I got nearer the pin than Padraig Harrington on Augusta National's infamous 16th hole - and never left London!
Meet the Kerry Challenge!
Great deal to be had in Southern Ireland with reduced green fees at Ballybunion and Killarney.
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Brewery backs EGU scheme
EGU-registered golfers will be asked to vote for those clubs, other than their own, that provide the most welcoming and enjoyable experience for visiting golfers.
Thomson course for Turkey
Multi-Open champion creates new layout in antalya region...Croatia on verge of golf boom
Taking a break at Gullane and North Berwick
'We demand good courses at reasonable prices, a cheap, central base with a decent pub close by. It isn't rocket science!
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Courses under threat
Protesters vandalised Bath course as hosepipe ban comes into effect and threatens possible draconian restrictions
GM Reviewers claim Stuburt shoe prizes
Opinions of Dunstanburgh Castle and Sudbury courses earn GM members the footwear worn by David Howell at this week's US Masters.
Walking in the footsteps of history
Reviews of historic courses land Golfmagic members a pair of the latest Stuburt Profile shoes.
Discover the cream of Cornish courses
Over 30 courses to try as new firm launches golf breaks.Plus latest news from Grampian, Dubai and Portugal.
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'Garten of Eden' for golfers!
Boat of Garten near Inverness is one of the great courses of Scotland to make a golfing pilgrimage. Send us your reviews for a chance to win Stuburt shoes every month.
Honesty box lives!
Despite a crime culture that seems to affect our daily lives, the honesty box is still a feature at remote courses where you're asked to play now, pay later.
First taste of golf in Mauritius
'Whenever my short game deserts me I still think of that local pro, in his little shack and his reluctance to venture out in to the heat of the day'
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Learning to love golf: A beginner's story
'For many women with a golf-obsessed partner, the thought of a holiday break on the Portuguese Algarve, surrounded by pristine courses could be imagined as hell on earth.'
Club was wrong to expel members
Judge rules against discplinary action taken against golfers who opposed land sale at Bothwell Castle course,
First to last:My favourite UK holes (Back 9)
Here's the second half of my personal choice of 18 favourite holes I've played in the last 30 years. I've told you mine, now you tell me yours.
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Knowle was 'TaylorMade' for Alan!
Taylor claims third round of Golfmagic series in Bristol - now we'll have to call him Mr Chips!
Sanders marks your card for Knowle
Euro pro's insight into venue for the latest TaylorMade/Golfmagic Trophy. Still time to enter.
Shaun blows 'em away!
Thrills and spills in windswept first round of TaylorMade/Golfmagic Trophy at The Oxfordshire.
Machynys launches golf packages
Spectacular new Nicklaus-built course provides fillip for golf in Wales.
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