Madhav Misra, Author at Golftripz Blog

Madhav Misra is the co-founder of Golftripz. He has travelled extensively for golf across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australia, playing and experiencing a wide range of golf destinations, courses and travel formats. His writing draws on that first-hand experience, with a particular focus on how destinations, courses, hotels, seasons and trip logistics come together to create the right golf holiday for a particular group. For advice on planning a golf trip, contact Madhav at madhavmisra@golftripz.com.

August 8, 2019Belek, Turkey

Belek: The Turkish Golfing Delight

Is golf a popular sport in Turkey? Well, not really! Yet, a golf holiday in Turkey ranks high up amongst golfers from Europe and now Asia. And, that’s because the Turkish government was clever in identifying a tourism strategy and the corresponding destination. Belek, near the city…

August 6, 2019Almaty, kazakhstan

What’s Driving Golfers to Kazakhstan?

What’s Driving Golfers to Kazakhstan? Almaty in Kazakhstan is the new buzz word in golf travel in Asia. While South East Asian countries are now established destinations, it’s the turn of Central Asia to shine. The numbers may still just be trickling in, but more…

August 1, 2019THAILAND

A Thailand Golf Holiday: No Such Thing as Too Much of a Good Thing

7 Things that make Thailand a Paradise for Golfers There is no debate when it comes to Thailand’s popularity as a golf destination. Or should we say as a collection of golf destinations? Many other destinations around the world are trying to be what Thailand…

July 30, 2019Alpine Golf Club, BANGKOK

Alpine: The Unmissable Golf Course in Bangkok

There is no dearth of excellent golf courses in Bangkok. So, one is really spoilt for choice in a Bangkok golf holiday. Yes, it is true that some of the sought after tend to be a bit pricey even for weekday rounds. Consequently, it often…

July 26, 2019Golf courses, SCOTLAND

Links Golf & Whisky Holidays in Scotland

There are two things that one could say come naturally to Scotland. Whisky and Links Golf Courses. For those who like both, there is nothing better to do than take a golf and whisky tour in Scotland. And not just one. The abundance and variety…

July 17, 2019NIGHTLIFE, THAILAND

The Top 3 Golf & Nightlife Holidays in Thailand

A golf holiday in Thailand usually ranks very high amongst the several holidays a golfer undertakes. In fact, such is the overall experience, that many do it several times over. This phenomenon is not easily explained by the high quality of the experience of golf…

July 11, 2019DANANG, Hoi An, Hue, VIETNAM

The Vietnam Golf Trail – Part 3 – Quy Nhon, Hoi An, Danang & Hue

The centerpiece of the Vietnam Golf Trail is quite literally in the central part of Vietnam. Trail or no trail, this is the part of golf in Vietnam many would do over and over again. In fact, this is the region which has put Vietnam…

July 9, 2019HUA HIN, THAILAND

Best golf courses in Hua Hin

The golf courses in Hua Hin are central to Thailand’s strategy to build tourism in the coastal town. Hua Hin, which remains conservative in its ways, compared to other beach resorts in Thailand is adored by visiting golfers. They like it for its peace and…

July 5, 2019Golf Courses in India, Golf in India, INDIA

More Golf in India Than You Think! – Part 1

Do they have golf courses in India? This is a likely question for someone who talks about golf in India, let alone a golf holiday in India. One supposes it stems from visuals of cattle on the street, which are logically attributed to lack of…

June 29, 2019PATTAYA, THAILAND

Pattaya: Lets go there for the Golf!

Pattaya, More than a Party Place Pattaya could quite easily be the party capital of the world and that would be a euphemism. There is nothing, but the entertainment on offer that entices tourists from all over the world. True but not completely! There is…