Latest Course News & Reviews
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Latest Course News
10/12/24
Who Els but Ernie? Four-time champion and golf legend Ernie Els is unveiled as the architect of first private golf club in the Algarve.
10/12/24
Al Areen Holding Company, a leading real estate developer in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has entered into an agreement with Olazabal Design to design a modern 18-hole golf course as part of the Al Areen masterplan.
Latest Course Reviews
16/08/24
GolfMagic visits one of the jewels in Scotland's golfing crown, Turnberry's Ailsa Course.
16/08/24
GolfMagic visits Turnberry's second course, the mighty King Robert the Bruce.
16/08/24
Turnberry's nine-hole Arran course might just be the best short circuit in Europe.
All Course News and Reviews
23/08/05
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.
03/06/05
Taylor claims third round of Golfmagic series in Bristol - now we'll have to call him Mr Chips!
23/05/05
Euro pro's insight into venue for the latest TaylorMade/Golfmagic Trophy. Still time to enter.
11/04/05
Thrills and spills in windswept first round of TaylorMade/Golfmagic Trophy at The Oxfordshire.
24/03/05
Spectacular new Nicklaus-built course provides fillip for golf in Wales.
22/03/05
Feel guilty no more! One travel company has lined up breaks for 'golf widows' who feel left out of holiday plans.
01/03/05
Website takes you shot-by-shot round the West course with Bernard Gallacher 'on the bag'.
14/02/05
An area of Portugal fast-emerging as the new destination for golfers arriving at Faro. Find out more.
19/01/05
Six course on six continents in six days: Golfers aim to set round-the world Guinness record.
30/11/04
Golfmagic identifies the courses where you can play golf and watch racing - though not necessarily at the same time
12/11/04
Tell us your travel tips and you could win a box of these elusive balls for Christmas
02/11/04
'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.'
29/10/04
Five Golfmagic competition winners challenge Carnoustie and tell the tale of a special day.
28/09/04
We've got 20 Kaddy Cap wheel covers to give away for the 20 best horror stories about the worst courses
10/08/04
And you wouldn't guess it in a month of Sundays. But this course has a difficulty of only four below the maximum.
28/06/04
James claims top prize at our golf day at Collingtree Park, then discovers his clubs stolen. Full story...
23/06/04
Islanders aim to attract mainland golfers with a new stay-and-play initiative. Find out more...
18/05/04
'If you want a typically Irish golf trip, where the play is both fun and competitive and where Guinness flows
16/04/04
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.
16/01/04
Our series identifying courses we recommend, is proving popular. But don't forget to tell us your own opinions...
15/01/04
We're playing the superb Blackmoor course on February 12. Come and join us for a great day out with other Golfmagic members...
17/11/03
More courses we recommend in alphabetical order, why not tell us your own favourites...
29/10/03
Winter deals available in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey and Cyprus. One could suit you, Sir...
09/10/03
Polar explorer Pen Hadow was set the task of finding a venue for the Drambuie World Ice golf championship. Find out more...