Like many industries, tourism has taken a very big hit over the last year and a half during the pandemic. Travelling to a different country in most cases (and sometimes even states or provinces within countries) wasn't possible for any reason, let alone to play golf. Thankfully, things have started to turn around and many borders are opening up to visitors again. This is great news for the golf tourism industry and golf enthusiasts alike. So as the co-founder of Epic Golf Mem

"Kia ora" is a Māori language greeting, which has entered New Zealand English, used to wish somebody life and health. The word ora used as a noun means "life, health and vitality". It's also used as a salutation, a farewell or an expression of thanks. With the help of our friends at Golf Away Tours, this lucky group received an invigorating dose of ora on the links at Cape Kidnappers. This is the second time we've had the pleasure of shooting Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand, a

We previously had the privilege of shooting Old Head Golf Links for Iron Lady Golf in September of 2017. This October, while we had full confidence in Keith (same photographer as last time), the weather was looking to be very dicey, and we admit to having some trepidation in sending him out there. As it turned out, both the weather and golf gods smiled on us, and there was plenty of sunshine to go around. It's always tougher to shoot in bad weather, but these good weather pho

Understandably, most golfers travelling overseas pick Scotland, Ireland or England for their bucket list golf trips. Destinations in continental Europe are not often considered, but a multitude of must-play, historic courses exist there. Real Club Valderrama in southern Spain is one such place. Built in 1974 by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Valderrama is one of the most unique courses you’ll find anywhere, as it combines challenge, wonderful vistas and over 2000 Cork Oak trees, man

Quick show of hands - who has seen a humpback whale breach from a tee box? For land-locked North Americans this site isn't common in life, let alone golf, unless you're playing the absolutely spectacular Hamilton Island Golf Club, in the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Designed by 5-time Open Championship winner Peter Thomson, Hamilton Island GC is the only golf course in Australia that is its own island. As the pictures from this work event Ambrose Scrambl

Nick and I played at Cabo del Sol yesterday, but today we were playing with our significant others at the One&Only Palmilla Golf Club in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Nick's girlfriend Lori and my wife Jenn went to Villanova together back in the day. They've stayed great friends ever since - which is fortunate for Nick and I because not only do we get along great, but we also both love golf more than, well, just about anything. Even better, both Lori and Jenn enjoy it too. An id

If you're going to travel to Scotland on a golf trip then you have to try to get a round in at one of the most historic golf courses in the world: The Old Course at St Andrews. Officially established in 1552, the game was first played here in the early 15th century, which is why many refer to this ancient place as the "Home of Golf." For those who love the game of golf, The Old Course is without a doubt the most revered and beloved playground in the world. Demand to play is s

You're thinking, "What the hell is Cheesebag?" Well, one Urban Dictionary definition has several explanations: 1. A bag which contains cheese 2. Or is it a bag MADE of cheese?? 3. A derogatory term given to a familiar person making a stupid comment, or action. 4. An affectionate term for a silly friend! That's only partially right. If I may, here's the true modified definition: Cheesebag is the annual 3-day golf outing, played among 12 silly friends, typically 6 from the

You can't sell a service with full confidence and enthusiasm unless you've tried it yourself. So, Robert Payne, a co-founder of Epic Golf Memories (EGM), made sure he was the first to give it a go. He and his dad took EGM photographer Tara Howard with them to the Stadium Course at PGA West in La Quinta, California in March of 2016. They couldn't have picked a more perfect day for a father/son round of golf. They didn't even get stuck with anyone else! As they made their way f

Pebble Beach Golf Links. It's one of those amazing iconic destinations every avid golfer has on his or her bucket list. In August of 2013 the founders of Epic Golf Memories, R.J. Payne and myself, Matt Gai, plus two other friends finally checked Pebble Beach and The Links at Spanish Bay off of our golf bucket lists. It was one of those experiences that cost a small fortune, but was worth every Benjamin. The kind of trip that makes a golfer feel like a kid in a candy shop made