Welcome to the Premier Golf Travel Blog
Welcome to our highly entertaining and informative blog. At Premier Golf’s Travel Blog you’ll find fantastic travel tips, golf course reviews, suggested trip itineraries, destination and resort overviews, news items and much more. Directed and written by our well-traveled and experienced golf travel specialists, the Premier Golf Travel Blog features a user-friendly format designed so you can easily access insightful and valuable golf travel information. Safe travels and enjoy the read.
Streamsong Resort: What To Know Before You Go
Upon arrival for the first time to Streamsong Resort, most golfers can’t believe they’re in Florida. The soaring, exotic sand mounds that rise up to 75 feet conjure up more images of Ballybunion in Ireland than the palm-dotted Sunshine State. While the word “unique” is overused these days, it certainly applies to Streamsong. There’s no other […]
Ryder Cup 2020 Update
Here’s what’s new for the 2020 Ryder Cup that will be played at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin September 25-27, 2020: U.S.A. Team Points Leaders The top points leaders as of October 15, 2019 are: 1. Brooks Koepka 2. Dustin Johnson 3. Gary Woodland 4. Tiger Woods 5. Xander Schauffele 6. Webb Simpson 7. Matt Kuchar 8. […]
INSIDER TIPS: Tee Times & Accommodations at U.S. Destinations
A 30-year veteran of the travel industry who started with Premier Golf in 1989 (then called PGA Travel), Brian Davis is an expert at planning flights, accommodations and tee times at U.S. golf destinations. He has assisted hundreds of clients to find the best times to play some of America’s great courses. Below are some […]
Why Attending Big Golf Events Matters To Club Members
In a recent Q & A, Shawn Cox, director of Golf at The Grand Golf Club at Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California, talks about the benefits of attending major golf events like the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, The Masters, Open Championship, U.S. Open and PGA Championship. How does attending major golf […]
What’s New at Pinehurst Resort
America’s answer to St Andrews is Pinehurst Resort in the sandhills of North Carolina. Established in 1895, it has hosted more single golf championships than any other site in the U.S. While it shares monumental historic significance much like St. Andrews, it’s different because of its expansive resort offerings like nine golf courses, an award-winning […]
Looking Back: The 2019 Solheim Cup
The Finish Suzann Pettersen’s amazing 8-foot putt to beat Marina Alex on the 18th hole gave Europe a 14.5-13.5 victory. Just how timely and clutch was the putt? Well, had she missed, it would have been a tie and the Americans would have retained the Cup. Weather As we all know, to say Scotland’s weather is […]
Preview: Solheim Cup 2019
A spectacular venue that has hosted a Ryder Cup, highly competitive captains and teams loaded with talent promise to make the 2019 Solheim Cup one of the best ever. The U.S.A. team will be seeking its third victory in a row. The Europe team is primed and ready to win on their home soil. The Venue […]
10 Things to Do Near Gleneagles
For those attending the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles Resort in Perthshire, Scotland or other travelers playing golf in central Scotland there’s lots to see and do in this special region. Here are 10 great things to do: 1. Village of Auchterarder The closest village to Gleneagles, it literally borders the resort. Home to 4,000 residents, it’s laid out […]
10 Amazing Things to Do in London
If you’re attending the 2020 Open Championship at Royal St George’s (July 16-19) or playing golf near London, you should take advantage of your proximity to one of the world’s most dynamic cities. [Note: Royal St George’s in Sandwich, Kent is only 75 miles.] Here are 10 ways to enjoy your visit to London: 1. Visit Westminster Home […]
Going Hawaiian: The 2019 International Pro-Am
An exotic palm-studded setting, jaw-dropping gorgeous golf courses, fantastic food and luxurious accommodations dominated a memorable week on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. “Our 10th Anniversary Pro-Am was fabulous,” said Ann Mabry, managing director of Premier Golf, who hosted the trip from May 5th to May 11th. “I had several people tell me it was absolutely the […]
