The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful

And so it all begins.  The golfing season, Amen Corner, vibrant azaleas, and one more iconic Green Jacket slipped on to the shoulders of a new Champion (or perhaps an old one?).  We won’t be sorry to say goodbye to the pre-season – all that dismally wet and windy weather (at least for those of us in the UK) – so the 78th Masters Tournament at Augusta National can’t come soon enough. It’s food for the golfing soul, and never fails to whet our appetite for the game. But as the title suggests,…Read more …

Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Review

Impressive. That’s the first word that springs to mind when you’re at Rockliffe Hall.  It may not be as established as more famous names or have three courses like a few of the grandest resorts, but this is a golfing retreat that holds its own with the best in the land. Not far from Darlington, Rocklliffe Hall is one of a number of golfing developments that have really put the North East on the golfing map.  The championship course bears the hallmarks of a quality, contemporary design and then there’s the fabulous five…Read more …