In a fortnight the Masters will be in full swing and for many the trip down Magnolia Lane heralds the start of the golfing season. Augusta National is the course that every golfer would love to play, but the reality is that very few golfers will realise the dream. That’s not to say, however, that teeing it up at this iconic property is pure fantasy. A few years ago our intrepid US Consultant, Fergal O’Leary, received the invitation and our Dubliner shared the experience with us. Augusta National – the dream

We’ve presented the best courses in Thailand since 2009, expanding the coverage to thirty 18-hole layouts in 2012. Utilising local knowledge gleaned from regional correspondents, the number of ranked courses in Thailand has just been increased to forty and in the latest edition of the Thai chart, eleven courses move up, eleven drop down, four remain in the same position and another four fall from the ratings completely, allowing fourteen new entries to come in.

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For most of us, East Africa might not feature high on our wish list of golfing destinations – especially when there’s tried and trusted old favourites like Spain and Portugal so close to home – but, for the more intrepid golfer, Kenya is such a great choice for an adventure holiday AND a fantastic golf trip.

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Nobody will be surprised to learn that the Hotchkin course at Woodhall Spa is still No.1 in Lincolnshire. It’s impossible to imagine that any golf course in the county will ever come close to displacing the Hotchkin from its lofty perch. After all, this is a course that vies for the moniker of best inland course in Britain & Ireland as well as featuring highly in most World Top 100 ranking lists.

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Surprisingly, our long-standing Derbyshire No.1, the Alister MacKenzie-designed Cavendish (perched on high ground in the Peak District) has been demoted to third place. Cavendish received scant support from the respondents, so with Kedleston Park at the head of the table and Chesterfield (known locally as Walton Golf Club) at No.2, it’s all change at the top of the Derbyshire rankings.

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