Clive Agran - Contributor
Although in his 60s, with a handicap of 15 and lifetime earnings comfortably below $100, Clive Agran nevertheless still believes he can win a major. Arguably England's most gifted golf writer, when not dreaming of glory he's scouring the globe simultaneously searching for lost balls and great golf courses.
Scotland Beyond St. Andrews: The Highlands boast rugged and stunningly beautiful golf courses
Golfers the world over know St. Andrews is where the game began, but golfing in Scotland does not end with St. Andrews. Clive Agran continues his series of "Scotland Beyond St. Andrews" with a look at some of the best golf courses in the Scottish Highlands, including Castle Stuart Golf Links and Royal Dornoch Golf Club.
... full article »- Scotland Beyond St. Andrews: In the Southwest, the links are almost close enough to form a chain
- Dungannon Golf Club in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland: A champion's home course
- Castlerock Golf Club in County Londonderry: Part of the secret of Northern Ireland's success
- Talking Turkey: Belek is bulging with golf courses but needs even more
- Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya Resort: A golf jewel in Spain's Costa Brava crown
- Naturally Ireland: Links golf thrives at hilly Doonbeg Golf Club in County Clare
- Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle: Experience world-class competition and the best of Irish golf and hospitality
- The Old Course at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare, Ireland, is back to its brilliant best
- British Open host Royal St. George's Golf Club in Kent, England is a truly great course
- Royal Blackheath in London: Play the oldest golf club in England and pay tribute to the game's great traditions, rich heritage
- Led by its Faldo course, lovely Lough Erne Resort heralds a bright new future in Northern Ireland
- Rye Golf Club in East Sussex, England does it the old fashioned way
- Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland: A royal round
- Walton Heath in England: Heavenly heather and golf history
- Meldrum House Golf Club near Aberdeen: One that forgives, one you won't forget
- Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club in Morayshire: A game of three halves?
- Murcar Links Golf Club in Scotland: More than 100 years old and still going strong
- Cruden Bay Golf Club in Aberdeenshire: Right up with Scotland's best courses
- The great James Braid pushes the boat out at Boat of Garten Golf and Tennis Club in the Highlands of Scotland
- Old Course at Moray Golf Club in Lossiemouth may be Scotland's top bargain
- Medal Course at Monifieth Golf Links: An Open Championship qualifying host steeped in history
- Old Course at Letham Grange Golf Club: The Augusta of the North?
- On the golf course and off, Cyprus is an island for all seasons
- The Ryder Cup could be returning to The Belfry - and the Brabazon course will be ready
- Link to the past: Ireland's "historic" Doonbeg keeps links golf alive and well
- Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in Portugal's eastern Algarve is classy all the way through
- Golf in Portugal's Algarve region: Head east for cheaper tee times, less congested golf courses
- Secret Valley Golf Club in Cyprus offers quiet beauty, and a challenging round
- Catriona Matthew misses fairways but notches a home win at the 2009 Ricoh Women's British Open
- Catriona Matthew holds her nerve at Ricoh Women's British Open, builds a three-shot lead
- Eagle and ace propel Matthew into share of Day 2 lead at Ricoh Women's British Open
- Adverse conditions don't stop Sandra Gal in Ricoh Women's British Open opener
- Lorena Ochoa, Michelle Wie, Paula Creamer to do battle at 2009 Ricoh Women's British Open
- Destination Guide: Channel Island of Jersey is a hotspot of English golfers and courses
- Beyond Ailsa: There are loads of great golf courses to play near Turnberry
- Golf in the Pays de La Loire region of France: C'est magnifique
- St. Mellion's Nicklaus course in Cornwall, England, lives up to the legacy of the Golden Bear
- No longer "second course," St. Mellion's rechristened Kernow stands out in Cornwall, England
- St. Mellion in Cornwall, England shakes off economic woes, completes $150 million redevelopment
- Cyprus' newest golf course, Aphrodite Hills rests among five-star resort luxury
- Golf not a passion with the French, but it's growing in Bordeaux's wine country
- New name reflects bright future at Minthis Hills Golf Club in Cyprus
- Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Deal: One of England's true links gems
- Feel the Open magic at Royal St. George's Golf Club in England
- Sunningdale Golf Club near London: Women's British Open host exceeds great expectations
- Introducing a new golf scoring system for the rest of us
- Tiger Woods' pending fatherhood is good news for other pro golfers
- BMW PGA Championship: News and notes from the final day at Wentworth
- BMW PGA Championship: Anders Hansen notches playoff victory over Justin Rose
- BMW PGA Championship: Ross Fisher, Paul Broadhurst lead after 3 at Wentworth
- BMW PGA Championship: News and notes from Wentworth
- Golf's handicap system promotes mediocrity and should be scrapped
- Pro golf's majors are in great need of a major overhaul
- Augusta National's new sister course? A Master-ful request to consider Dale Hill Golf Club goes unanswered
- Annual Spring cleaning of golf equipment not as crazy as it sounds
- Mental side of golf means to stop taunting opponents, get smaller ball markers
- Santa Claus brings Christmas cheer - and (too often) a host of ghastly golf gifts
- It's all right: Lefties still lacking in the world of golf
- Clutching your balls? Could be novospherophobia
- Weather is pushing Swiss to consider golf as winter sports decline
- Bernard Hunt knows something about playing in Ryder Cup matches
Simply select where you want to play, find a tee time deal, and golf now!
Dates: September 5, 2011 - May 31, 2012
Escape to the exciting MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and experience the best Las Vegas Golf Package of the year all for only $449 weekday and $549 weekend - In season! This MGM Grand Fall Golf Deal is hard to pass up. With this exclusive offer you'll enjoy the best Las Vegas has to offer - 3 Nights & 2 Rounds of Golf of your choice.
Price range: $449 - $549
For more information, please call
888-427-6678
or
click here.
Jason Scott Deegan:
The Accidental Golfer:
Kiel Christianson:
Katharine Dyson: