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Kalos Golf has partnered with The A Position, which consists of a network of golf and travel writers, to bring you additional information about some of the golf courses we visit on our trips. These journalists have traveled all over the world, playing golf along the way, and have written thousands of articles about their explorations. Here are a few of their articles.

The Hills, New Zealand
by: Chris Santella of The A Position

Most would agree that when it comes to golf notoriety, the North Island of New Zealand has hogged the Kiwi spotlight. First, the North Island gave us Kauri Cliffs, near the top of the island, then Cape Kidnappers in the Hawke's Bay region in the southeast. Both have quickly emerged as must-visit venues for sojourning golfers, who in the past may have opted to ... Read more

Driving the Danube, Hungary-Austria-Germany
by: Chris Santella of The A Position

The Danube River flows through the heart of central Europe, coursing past Budapest, Vienna and some of the most memorable Bavarian scenery in southeastern Germany. There are opera houses, cafes and more than a few cathedrals and monasteries. And then there's the golf. "In the early 90s, I'd been organizing themed trips for a company that specialized in luxury cruises," Jim Lamont began. "One trip might have ... Read more

Sperone Golf Club, France
by: Chris Santella of The A Position

It would be an understatement to say that Napoleone di Buonaparte (who later changed his name to Napoleon Bonaparte to de-emphasize his Tuscan heritage among his French followers) had aggressive inclinations. One can only wonder if some of his hostile tendencies might have been softened by an early introduction to golf on his native Corsica. He might have come to appreciate the calming affects of ... Read more

Discovering Golf in Lisbon
by: Larry Olmsted of The A Position

During the Age of Discovery, the Portuguese were famed for their unparalleled navigation skills, and many of the greatest explorers set sail right from Lisbon, the last major port between Continental Europe and the new world, including Vasco de Gama, Pedro Cabral and Henry the Navigator. Today monuments stand at the city's waterfront commemorating these deeds, and a walk around Lisbon is a discovery in itself ... Read more