San Lorenzo Golf Club
Quinta do Lago
Almancil, Portugal

A jewel in the golfed-out Algarve; part of the Quinta do Largo estate; set against the bird sanctuary/wetlands of Rio Formosa estuary; dramatic and testing final holes; best tee-times go to guests of Dona Filipa and Penina hotels.

+35 1 89 39 65 34

Paraparaumu Beach
Paraparaumu Beach, New Zealand

Located in the suburbs of Wellington, this tight links-style course requires smart shot-selection; stray drives will end up in the deep rough. Not for amateurs- expect tight fairways and long par-3’s… Don’t worry about the score; just enjoy the coastal mountains in the background and the course’s undulating hills; the par-4 13th hole is one of the most picturesque holes you will ever play. Green’s Fees start at around $65.

www.paraparaumubeachgolfclub.co.nz
+64 490 28200

Punta Espada
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The first in the trio of courses that Jack Nicklaus is designing at Cap Cana Resort has already made its mark. Every hole has fabulous sea views… the 13th hole, a 249-yard par-3, is nothing short of sublime… At 7,396 yards, make sure to bring your driver (and your wallet); green fees start at $220 per round.

www.capcana.com/site/golf.htm
+1 809 695 5500

Poggio dei Medici Golf & Country Club
Via San Gavino 27
Scarperia - Florence

Posh golf and residential resort in the Tuscan hills close to Florence; 18-hole course allows four different playing routes; clubhouse and gastronomic restaurant in a restored 16th-century villa; chic Euro crowd

www.poggiodemedici.com
info@poggiodeimedici.com
+39 055 84350

Pacific Dunes Course
Bandon, Oregon

Close to perfect; changes in elevation, impeccable greens and speedy fairways make this a golfing purist’s paradise. Speedy winds make for challenging shot selection; four par-3’s and three par-5’s set against a background of natural dunes; crashing waves below and the occasional whale sighting… Tip: hire a caddie this course is walking-only.

www.bandondunesgolf.com
+1 888 3456008

Old Head Golf Links
Cork, Ireland

Rave reviews since opening in 1997; “heart-pounding excitement” (Links magazine) from challenging golf in an awesome setting: eight clifftop holes suspended 300 feet above the Atlantic; clubhouse vibe is slick, international but laid-back.

www.oldhead.com
info@oldheadgolf.ie
+353 21 77 84 44