When the plane skidded to an abrupt halt on the tarmac at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy I knew something was seriously wrong. Normally you are elated to arrive at such a historical and exotic locale. However, this was a braking airplane after attempting a routine take-off and that is definitely not ordinary. Such an…
I visited Tobiano outside of Kamloops, British Columbia a total of three times before playing this magnificent course. This public course has gained rave reviews across Canada. The first two times were visits of pure pleasure to see the topographical features and green fairways carved in among brown rough and huge elevation drops. Anticipation and…
After parking in the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel lot and handed a valet tag we were quickly shuttled to the the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club found in Upper Whistler Village. The trip only took a couple of minutes. Staff at the course took our clubs and said they would be waiting for us on…
After I punched in the entrance code I waited patiently. The gate opened gradually to give me time to reflect on what special world I would be entering. This was not a conventional golf club. Its title gave you advanced warning that it would not be such an animal. Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club. Their…
An outstanding 1 week winter golf break in Cabo, in the beautiful southern region of the Baja $ 1465 CAD per person – Includes all taxes and fees (High season, some blackout periods apply) Home to San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, as well as outstanding highly rated golf courses, accommodation has been…
So there you have it – the best value St. Andrews hotels, the best way to play the Trust courses and the best way to get around. If you would like Athlone Travel to arrange your holiday, please let us know. We’d be delighted to help.
The Monterey peninsula is most famous for its legendary golf course at Pebble Beach, but there is so much more to the area for golfers who take the time to look around. Many visitors who come to Monterey do so via San Francisco. The drive down is no more than about two hours, although those…
Ocean views, fast, deceptive greens, narrow fairways bordered by plenty of tall trees, and some of the best par 5s on any course on the island combine for a hugely enjoyable experience.
Exploring the unique world of Thai golf There is no doubt that golf travel to the far east can be a mystery for many who are unfamiliar with the language, the culture and the huge numbers of new golf courses spread throughout the region. Sandy Bain, VP sales for Athlone Golf Tours, travelled to Thailand…
Northern Ireland holds a tradition of Links Golf which is hard to beat. On a recent tour of 8 courses on the rugged coastline we played some of the best courses in all of Ireland, culminating with the magnificent Royal County Down, undoubtedly one of the finest in the world. Without doubt it is a…