Glenmuir's Golf Journal

Founded in 1892, Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, South Carolina is the second oldest 18-hole golf course in America on its original site. Designed in part by Alister MacKenzie immediately after he completed Augusta National, Palmetto opens its gates to visitors for a single week each year. That week is Masters week.

A ferry crossing in winter, a drive through mountains and past fleeting deer, and 12 holes on a cliff-top links that asks only to be experienced. A visit to Shiskine Golf Club on the Isle of Arran.

While the USA boasts opulent halfway houses as a norm, the UK’s approach blends tradition with quiet innovation. From a converted lighthouse on the Ayrshire coast to an unmanned bothy in the Highlands serving Baileys hot chocolate, here is a curated journey through the finest halfway houses in British golf, and the unwritten etiquette that makes them work.

An Alister MacKenzie design for £31.50. A true links course on the Aberdeen coast for the same. A round at the tip of Kintyre that was once a fiver. Scotland’s best golf does not always come with a championship price tag, and some of the finest rounds in the country cost less than a decent bottle of wine.

Everyone who visits St Andrews wants to play the Old Course. But the Home of Golf has seven other courses within walking distance, and some of them might just give you a better day out.

Every golfer visiting Scotland dreams of the famous names. But the courses next door, the ones the locals quietly prefer, might just be where the real magic happens.

Golf and railways have been inseparable in Scotland since the very first sleeper was laid. From holes named after the tracks that border them to an entire coastline of courses born because Glaswegians could take the train to the seaside, here is the story of Scotland's railway golf trail.

Learn more about links golf, which is golf played on coastal courses.

Historic Wykagyl Country Club delivered my best round in ten years. The secret? World-class caddies, Tillinghast's strategic design, and the kind of quiet prestige you rarely find anymore. From dress code essentials to hole-by-hole strategy, here's your complete guide to playing this East Coast treasure.

Discover the world’s finest 19th holes span from Portugal’s award-winning Palmares to California’s iconic Pebble Beach, each offering distinctive post-round experiences. These five legendary clubhouses combine architectural excellence with golfing heritage.

Escape the winter freeze or simply start a new festive tradition with our guide to the best golf courses open on Christmas Day 2025. From the sunny fairways of Gran Canaria to the tropical greens of Mauritius, discover six world-class destinations welcoming golfers on December 25th, along with essential tips for securing your holiday tee time.

Heading overseas for a golf getaway? Ensure you are prepared for every fairway and forecast. We explore the essential packing lists and dress code requirements for the world's most popular golfing destinations.

Join Eden Athletic courtesy of Glenmuir for an inside look at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. From McIlroy’s precision to Åberg’s finesse, this European perspective captures the calm before a historic away win.

From the echoes of Open Champions to the challenge of the Postage Stamp, Royal Troon offers more than just a round of golf; it delivers an unforgettable journey across Scotland’s rugged west coast. With Glenmuir layers shielding us from the elements and stories being written on every green, here’s what it’s like to tee it up where legends have walked.

Nestled on the rolling moorland of South Lanarkshire, home to Glenmuir, Lanark Golf Club is steeped in nearly two centuries of history, tradition, and charm.

Time slows down at Cabot Cape Breton, days feel shaped by tide and wind more than any clock. There’s something special about stepping off the 18th green and strolling straight to the beach, salt spray still in your hair. Come with us on a journey to Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs.

Travel with us to the Home of Golf as the 'Big Four' Clubs in town take to the prestigious course.

Planning your trip to the U.S. Open 2025? From lightweight layers to weather-ready outerwear, our style guide will help you stay smart, comfortable, and course-appropriate throughout the tournament.

Loch Lomond, with its breath taking landscapes and rich history, is among the world’s most prestigious golf clubs. Yet, many remain unaware of its grandeur. Join us as we delve deep into this golfer’s paradise in Scotland.

Take a peek through the keyhole of these upmarket clubs to discover what it’s like to be a member.