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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
Holidays for golf widows
Feel guilty no more! One travel company has lined up breaks for 'golf widows' who feel left out of holiday plans.
Try the 'virtual caddy' experience
Website takes you shot-by-shot round the West course with Bernard Gallacher 'on the bag'.
East Algarve: The new destination
An area of Portugal fast-emerging as the new destination for golfers arriving at Faro. Find out more.
Golfers' epic record attempt
Six course on six continents in six days: Golfers aim to set round-the world Guinness record.
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Courses for horses...and golfers!
Golfmagic identifies the courses where you can play golf and watch racing - though not necessarily at the same time
Dozens of Maxfli A10 balls to win
Tell us your travel tips and you could win a box of these elusive balls for Christmas
Carnoustie's legendary links
'A must for anyone who wants to know how good a golfer they are and money well spent for those of us with a real passion for the game.'
Magic day at Carnoustie
Five Golfmagic competition winners challenge Carnoustie and tell the tale of a special day.
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Now you can name and shame
We've got 20 Kaddy Cap wheel covers to give away for the 20 best horror stories about the worst courses
Toughest course in Europe
And you wouldn't guess it in a month of Sundays. But this course has a difficulty of only four below the maximum.
Golfmagic winner robbed
James claims top prize at our golf day at Collingtree Park, then discovers his clubs stolen. Full story...
Orkney experience
Islanders aim to attract mainland golfers with a new stay-and-play initiative. Find out more...
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Three-course golf pass to Ireland
'If you want a typically Irish golf trip, where the play is both fun and competitive and where Guinness flows
Madeira: You can have your cake - and eat it!
There's more to Madeira than cake, wine and a geriatric haven. The golf is spectacular and the views can put you off your game.
A to Z: I-lfracombe to J-ohn O'Gaunt
Our series identifying courses we recommend, is proving popular. But don't forget to tell us your own opinions...
Join our Golfmagic Golf Day
We're playing the superb Blackmoor course on February 12. Come and join us for a great day out with other Golfmagic members...
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A to Z: E-ast Sussex to F-ive Lakes
More courses we recommend in alphabetical order, why not tell us your own favourites...
Brochure reveals new destinations
Winter deals available in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey and Cyprus. One could suit you, Sir...
Ice golf venue revealed
Polar explorer Pen Hadow was set the task of finding a venue for the Drambuie World Ice golf championship. Find out more...
Eagle lands Chris a title
Golfmagic Golf Day provides great entertainment at the Karsten Lakes course, in Lincolnshire.
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Golf with goals, not holes
Introducing Golfcross - the New Zealand game which uses an oval ball to score. Find out more...
Sherfield Oaks' new course
Golfer and commentator Ronan Rafferty opens Waterloo course near Reading next week.
Don't be a single golfer
A new golf site aims to help you find a golfing partner no matter where in the world you want to play
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