Europe’s golf scene is exploding! From the rugged Scottish Highlands to the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast, a wave of stunning new courses and upcoming renovations is captivating golfers worldwide. Imagine teeing off amidst ancient ruins, tracing fairways through emerald valleys, or challenging yourself on clifftop greens overlooking the crashing waves. Europe’s latest golfing masterpieces are redefining the sport, offering unforgettable experiences for players of all levels. In this article, we’ll take a deep-dive into these new projects.
As we are heading to the PGA Show in Orlando this week, we will connect with our partners and receive the latest news about these amazing new developments in Europe, keeping our clients in mind and recommending the very best golfing destinations in Europe. So, here is our list that we hope you’ll enjoy.
New Upcoming Golf Courses in Europe
⛳️ The Torre Course at Terras da Comporta by Sergio Garcia, Portugal (Spring 2025)
Spring 2025 marks the highly anticipated debut of The Torre Course by Sergio Garcia, a masterpiece of golf design nestled within the breathtaking landscape of Portugal. This isn’t just another course; it’s a testament to the vision of a golfing legend, where artistry meets the raw beauty of the natural world. Expect a thrilling challenge that will test your skills and leave you wanting more. Tight fairways, strategically placed hazards, and undulating greens demand precision and creativity with every shot. But fear not, The Torre Course offers a unique blend of difficulty and playability, ensuring an unforgettable experience for golfers of all levels.
The Torre Course will be the 2nd course at Terras da Comporta along with the awarded World’s Best New Golf Couse in 2023, the Dunas Course. In addition, the new Herdade do Pinheirinho Golf Course complements nicely the area and we truly can’t wait to design fabulous golf trips in this part of Portugal.
⛳️ MacLeod Course at Trump International Golf Links by Dr. Martin Hawtree, Scotland (Summer 2025)
The much-anticipated MacLeod Course at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a testament to the raw power of the Scottish coastline. Carved from the windswept dunes and sculpted by the relentless North Sea, this new modern links masterpiece was meticulously designed to complement the already existing championship course ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World. Designed by the legendary Dr. Martin Hawtree, the MacLeod Course boasts dramatic dunes, rugged cliffs, and multiple blind shots offering both breathtaking vistas and a stern challenge to even the most seasoned golfer. The Trump organization has already claimed the site to become the “greatest 36 holes in golf” and promised to deliver an exceptional golfing experience to visitors.
As far as golf trip itinerary planning goes, Trump International Links can easily be combined with some of the greatest courses in the area…Royal Aberdeen GC, Murcar Links and Cruden Bay with visits to the Highland Whisky Distilleries, the Balmoral Castle or even Castle Fraser for the Outlander fans out there.
⛳️ Crownwood Golf Club by Henrik Stenson/Christian Lundin, Sweden (Summer 2025)
Southern Sweden is about to witness the rise of a golfing titan: Crownwood Golf Course. This isn’t just another course; it’s a masterpiece meticulously crafted by renowned architect Christian Lundin, in collaboration with the legendary Henrik Stenson. Prepare to be captivated by a symphony of challenging play and breathtaking natural beauty. Crownwood boasts both an 18-hole championship course for discerning members and an inviting 11-hole public course, ensuring an unforgettable experience for golfers of all levels. Get ready to elevate your game amidst the stunning Swedish landscape.
⛳️ Old Petty at Cabot Highlands by Tom Doak, Scotland (Preview Play from Aug-Sept 2025, Grand Opening Spring 2026)
Another highly anticipated links course in Bonnie Scotland, is Old Petty, a Tom Doak design and the second course at Cabot Highlands (former Castle Stuart). Named after a 200 year-old church and nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands, Old Petty is a true links gem and seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape, creating a truly unforgettable experience. Golfers can expect plenty of natural contours, playing though hillsides and expansive open land with several holes along the water. The registration for Preview Play (August 1 to September 30th, 2025) is now open, with the Grand Opening scheduled in the Spring of 2026.
Although Cabot Highlands is a destination on its own, the surrounding area is filled with historic sites, castles, and lovely vistas. Make sure to visit the nearby Culloden Battlefield Site, Clava Cairns, the whisky distilleries, Inverness and Loch Ness and if you continue your trip up north to play Royal Dornoch, Tain, Brora or Golpsie, a day to the Duncansby Stacks if a must for non-golfers.
⛳️ Limassol Greens by Cabell Robinson, Cyprus (Fall 2025)
Cabell Robinson is a well-known name in European golf course architecture and he can be introduced as Robert Trent Jones right-hand man in Continental Europe. While his most prominent works can be found in Costa Del Sol, Spain (La Reserva, Finca Cortesin and Las Colinas); he also designed some of the greatest courses in France, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland.
Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean landscape offering breathtaking views of the Akrotiri Salt Lake, Cabell recently designed a new 18-hole Championship Course at Limassol Greens in Cyprus. The course is set to open in the Summer/Fall 2025 and features opulent Bermuda grass, generous fairways, surging greens and astonishing pot bunkers to enthral every golf aficionado. Much of the course has been designed to mirror the nearby sandy dunes of Lady’s Mile, while holes 5 and 6, set in a natural wetland, offer scenic views of the bordering Forest. It is a truly staggering course designed for an unforgettable all-year-round golf experience.
⛳️ The South Course at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club by Jack Nicklaus, Portugal (TBD)
Considered by most as the leading course in Portugal, Monte-Rei Golf & Country Club is an absolute dream come true for golfers visiting the Algarve. The club has recently started the construction of a second course, another Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, with plans to open a luxury 65-room suite-only hotel & spa along with luxury residences. With construction on the way, the second Jack Nicklaus Signature Course will provide a new challenge for all golfers. Whilst situated on land that is very similar to the North Course, it will have a different look and feel to ensure variety between the two courses. The bunkering will provide for smaller more strategic areas of sand, and there will be less use of water around the holes.
Recently acquired by the British-funded Arrow Global Group (January 17, 2025), Monte-Rei will now become part of an extended portfolio of proterties; among them the Anantara Vilamoura Resort and Palmares Ocean Living and Golf.
⛳️ Ponta do Pargo by Faldo Design, Madeira Portugal (July 2026)
Perched dramatically on the cliffs of the westernmost point of Madeira with over 600 feet of elevation change, Ponta do Pargo is among the most exciting new golf course projects in Europe. Designed by 6-time major champion Nick Faldo and his team, the site is unlike any other location in Europe with unrivalled natural beauty surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to the 18-hole golf course, Ponta da Pargo will also feature practice facilities including a driving range and chipping and putting green; a nine-hole pitch-and-putt course; a clubhouse, restaurant and hotel when fully completed. Originally designed in 2007, Sir Nick and his design team updated the routing and design in 2023 to address changes in the game and to improve the course’s sustainability value. The project is due to open in 2026.
We can’t wait to showcase Madeira as a future destination in our portfolio and for passionate golfers to experience the “Hawaïi of Europe” on an epic CHASEGOLF trip.
⛳️ Curracloe Links by Dana Fry and Jason Straka, Ireland (2027)
Irish Links are calling! And this one will be a beauty, there is no doubt about it. Located less than 2 hours from Dublin and 1 hour South from the European Club, Curracloe Links is another project we are contemplating with great enthusiasm. Adjacent to Curracloe Beach, which is regularly voted “Best Beach in Ireland” by the readers of The Irish Independent, Curracloe Links is the heart of the newly developed Ravenport Resort opened in the Spring of 2024 and managed by the Neville Hotel Group, owners of the Druids Glen and Golf Resort and several other establisments in Ireland.
“Sandy wasteland. Firm, turf that propels your shot forward as you work to keep it under the wind. Greens that fit naturally with the fascinating landscape, compelling you to try to solve their mysteries. A course unlike anything Ireland has seen before. That’s what the design team of Fry/Straka have in mind for Curracloe, which will be true to the history of the game in Ireland, with intriguing flourishes from the imagination of two of golf’s brightest minds”.
⛳️ La Maviglia Resort Championship Course by Städler & Reinmuth Golfdesign, Puglia, Italy (2027)
Who knew the Province of Taranto in Puglia, Southern Italy, could be a future hidden gem destination of Italy…? Situated on the opposite corner of the most developed area of Puglia, La Maviglia is an upcoming luxury resort set to open in 2027 and will feature a 20-room boutique hotel, 70 individual suites, 35 villas, 4 restaurants, 5,000-square-metre wellness and medical spa, and a championship course designed by Städler & Reinmuth Golf Design. Christoph Städler recently shared withGolf Course architecture journal: “The golf course will integrate countless cultural sites dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries, in particular numerous trulli – traditional Apulian dry stone huts – which can be found everywhere on the resort grounds and come into play visually and strategically on numerous holes. The landscape is also characterized by countless century-old olive and fig trees, dune landscapes and by the macchia – the typical Mediterranean scrub.”
Our team will monitor closely this new development and because “Italy is always a good idea”, we can’t wait to create amazing golf trips to this part of Europe!
⛳️ Sparben Golf Resort by Colin Montgomerie and Jean Van De Velde, France (TBD)
Still in the planning phase…but another development we are very excited about is the Sparben Golf Resort in Tosse, in the South West of France. Since the announcement back in 2018, our team has been anxiously waiting for this new 45-hole project near Biarritz to come alive. We have visited the area on several occasions, and the land here is absolutely pristine for golf as It stands on sandy soil with undulated terrain meandering among historic pine forests. For us, a course here could easily rank among the top European golf courses, with the same look and feel as the David McLay-Kidd Dunes Courses in Comporta, Portugal.
Exciting Golf Courses Renovations in Europe
Golf course renovations are also on the rise in Europe, with historic courses’ restorations being a priority for most clubs as their committees and members value their course heritage, including the architect’s vision and original design intent. Below are some of the most-anticipated upcoming golf courses renovations and restorations in Europe in the next few years.
⛳️ West Course at Green Eagle, Germany (April 2025)
⛳️ The Els Club at Vilamoura by Ernie Els, Portugal (Summer 2025)
⛳️ Le Golf National, France (Grand Re-Opening in 2026)
⛳️ Fontainebleau Golf Club by Clayton, Devries and Pont, France
⛳️ East Course at Wentworth by European Golf Design, England
⛳️ Donegal Golf Club by Paul McGinley, Ireland
⛳️ Salgados Golf Club, Portugal (Spring 2025)
The landscape of golf course architecture and new renovations in Europe is evolving by the minute and we will keep updating this post as we learn more information. Please note, this is a non-exhaustive list and we would be grateful to receive any insights, information, comments you or your friends & family may have. We are always in for a good chat about European golf courses and destinations and enjoy meeting with industry friends, golf nerds and geeks! We can’t wait to promote and pitch these new golfing destinations to our clients and thanks warmly to everyone involved in the new projects and renovations.
Let’s CHASEGOLF adventures, near, far and further. Let’s experience Europe through golf.
