Golf Without Boundaries

I am extremely fortunate to be able to play golf courses all around the globe with my job on The World Residences at Sea, and I am often asked what are my favorite courses I have played. I think one of the rarest feats I have as a golf professional is playing the Trifecta of the islands of Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena and Ascension Island.

A group of three isolated, volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, forming a single British Overseas Territory, each have their own distinctive golf opportunities.

Tristan da Cunha, which is labeled the most remotest island, offers 9 make shift holes that are literally in a cow pasture, as the locals will move the cows to a different area if anyone wants to play. The holes (but we can't call them that as you will see) begin with a white painted rock, which plays to a flagsrick placed in the ground (you guessed it, no actual hole to putt into) and you play until your ball is at least 5 feet from the flag.

St. Helena Golf Club featured 9 greens and 18 tees for a unique walk on the grounds of Longwood House where an exiled Napoleon Bonaparte once rode his horses.

Ascension Island's One Boat Club gives you the most unique of the three as there is not a single blade of grass on the entire 18-hole design. The tees are artificial turf, with crushed lava fairways, lava bolder rough (you get a 1stroke penalty drop to the fairway) and play to oil sanded greens that actually putt very well.

I am not sure who else has the claim to play all three, as they are not on your usual bucket list of courses, but I guarantee that you will have a great time while the local members will welcome you with a smile and tell you some of the best golfing stories the clubs have to offer.

Please comment on some of your most unique golfing experiences.

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Played a great course called Ba Na Hills Golf Club just outside Da Nang. This is Luke Donald's first design and is a a great test of golf. The course was in excellent condition and the caddies add to the enjoyment of the round. A must play if you are in Da Nang.
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What a fantastic experience as I just played the Southernmost golf course on the planet here in Ushuaia, Argentina and it was a warm blue sky day. Ushuaia Golf Club is a must for those who have the opportunity to venture this far south.
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Always great to have a chance to come back and play the Keilir Golf Club located just outside the city of Reykjavik, Iceland 🇮🇸. A fantastic layout with the front nine weaving its way through lava outcroppings and the back nine stretched alongside the harbour with spectacular views to Snaefellsjokull glacier and the Alftanes peninsula.
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Finding some beautiful Norwegian courses on this journey. This is Meland Golf Club located just outside the city of Bergan, Norway 🇳🇴. A fantastic layout with even better views.
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I didn't know what to expect of a local course just outside Szczecin, Poland but Binowo Park Golf Club was a pleasant surprise. Set outside the city this parkland course felt exactly that, the tranquil setting of a park and a fantastic design to play. Even though it has been a dry summer here, the course was in excellent condition.
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Played Royal Antwerp Golf Club, located just outside the city of Antwerp, Belgium. The golf course is a Tom Simpson design that opened in 1888. A great classic design and a delight to play.
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London Calling 🎶....Had the chance to play The London Club, a gorgeous parkland championship course close to the city. Impeccable conditioning, fantastic views all carved out of fescue. A wonderful course and a must play when in the area.
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Nick Taylor becomes the first Canadian winner at RBC Canadian Open since 1954! 🏆

The pictures will not give this experience justice, as we played Newport Links Golf Club & Resort today, an original James Braid design from 1925. Due to a dry season this gem was running pretty firm and fast, but a pure joy to play this Wales links course. With almost every hole offering views over the sea, to walk this 18 hole layout transports you back in time.
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The PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf have agreed to merge to form a new commercial entity to unify golf. Full details: http://glfdig.st/IFin50OGJZO

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