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The running log — every post I’ve written, in order
This is the running log — every post I’ve written, in order. The Golf Courses, Destinations, Reviews, and Travel Tips pages organise everything by topic. This page is the chronological view: what’s the latest from the journey?
Latest posts
Redbourn Golf Club — Round Recap
A birthday round, solo, at a course I know as well as anywhere on earth. No tee time, no playing partner — just me, Redbourn, and 90 shots that ended with 30 Stableford points. Some rounds you plan for weeks. This wasn’t one of them. Full hole-by-hole recap and course review.
First Golf Round of 2026 – Richmond Park Golf Course (Duke’s Course)
My first round of 2026 at Richmond Park Golf Course (Duke’s). A tale of two nines – from an opening 8 to a steady back-nine 39. Hole-by-hole breakdown, course review, and key takeaways.
How I Got Into Golf — Stockwood Park, September 2004
The first post on this site that’s actually about me. Twenty-two years ago, in a Gucci visor cap and Air Jordans, I played my first round of golf at Stockwood Park in Luton. I was 25, just married, dressed completely wrong for it — and instantly hooked. Here’s the full story of how that one Saturday afternoon turned into 262 rounds, 33 UK courses, and this site.
How to Plan a UK Golf Trip: A First-Timer’s Guide
The 8-step playbook for planning your first UK golf trip — when to book, where to stay, what to pack, and what it actually costs. Save the mistakes for the second trip.
UK Golf by Region: Where to Play in Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Each of the four UK nations offers a completely different golfing experience. Here’s how to pick the right region for your first trip — by budget, by experience level, and by what you actually want from the trip.
10 UK Golf Courses Worth Planning a Trip Around
My working bucket list of UK courses — one I’ve played (Celtic Manor), nine I’m chasing. Green fees, booking links, planning notes for each. I’ll come back and update each entry when I’ve actually played the course.
New posts arrive when I’ve got something real to say — not on a schedule. Want to know when the next one drops? Drop me a line and I’ll keep you posted.
— Jabunong