Dispatches from afar: Turkey, golf and more
From ancient civilizations in Istanbul to opulent resorts on the Mediterranean, a golf trip to Turkey is a fantastic blend of old and new.
Destinations
2017 Best Courses & Travel Destinations
Finding the best courses, resorts and golf destinations from a list that includes 34 courses, 12 resorts and 6 countries.
Don’t miss the Turkish Airlines lounge in Istanbul
Reputed to be the best Business Class lounge in the world, you’ll want to arrive early to experience everything it has to offer
Viva Lost Vegas – another course bites the dust
As the Wynn Golf Club gives way to another theme attraction, Jim Deeks laments time spent playing golf right on the Strip.
The historic Wigwam Resort is ideal for sports fans
The NHL, the NFL and Cactus League baseball are a perfect complement to this iconic golf and spa resort in the Phoenix West Valley.
Places to Play: Pinehurst No 9, Pinehurst NC
Formerly known as National Golf Club, this idyllic Jack Nicklaus design is a strong addition to an already brilliant portfolio of courses at the iconic Pinehurst Resort
Double the fun at Tiburόn Golf Club
Two magnificent Ritz-Carlton Resort hotels offer visitors to Naples a tough choice between relaxing at the beach or playing golf on two spectacular Greg Norman designed golf courses. Or doing both.
Road Trip: Detroit is worth a closer look
There are terrific courses close to downtown, three casinos. bustling nightlife and entertainment in Greektown, baseball and plenty more to see and do and it’s a lot closer than you think.
Will ye hae a beaver tail wi’ tha’ Bellhaven, laddie?
Fairways columnist Jim Deeks talks to the new Canadian owners of the iconic Dunvegan Hotel, in St. Andrews, Scotland, a favourite watering hole for golfers from all over the world.
