For those people with little time to spare to play golf there are many new courses springing up to cater for their needs. Got a couple of hours? Play some executive golf!

With so many golf courses being built around the world, it is becoming increasingly difficult for designers and constructors to carve themselves a niche in the market. Golfers will normally choose where they play based on price, location and course design, and Desert Springs scores a very rare ‘Albatross’ based on these three requisites.

Cabell B. Robinson is making quite a name for himself on the southern coast of Spain - the list of golf courses he has designed seems to be increasing on a yearly basis. Given the right landscape to work with, there is no question that he is more than capable of creating some of the best course layouts in the world, and his latest offering in Sotogrande is certainly proof of that.

Your head says no, your heart says yes. Waiting for your mind to clear and the double vision to merge into one crystal clear thought, you eventually make your decision and reach for the big stick. The driver might not have been the best choice for the job in hand, but the pay off is good – this time.

Opened in 1973, and designed by the legendary South African Gary Player, El Paraiso Golf Club is a well renowned and highly respected course on the Costa del Sol. Suitable for all levels of golfer, the club features excellent practice and teaching facilities, welcoming the beginner through to the professional.

A look at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca. Travel to the golf course in style in your Fairline Phantom 46. Pull up to the jetty, golf clubs in hand and jump straight onto the first tee - this has to be the ultimate caddie!

It is the perfect setting for a Ryder Cup. Designed by an American and built in Europe, The Palmer Course at The K Club in County Kildaire, Ireland is ready to welcome the most anticipated event on the golfing calendar.

Linna Golf is the newest addition to the PGA European Tour Courses Group and was created to bring top class professional events to Finland. But its exquisite castle hotel, fairytale forest and 24-hour summer daylight also makes it a magical destination for the discerning travelling golfer.