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Elisa’s

Birdie Eye View

by Elisa Gaudet

“Birdie Eye View,” a monthly column that takes readers around the world and far beyond the golf course. While golf may be the reason for the journey, Elisa explores what makes each destination truly special—from art and literature to exceptional dining, luxury experiences, local traditions and the unexpected places that reveal a culture’s character. With the curiosity of a seasoned traveler and the perspective of an insider, she shares the places to go, what to see and the tips a well-connected local would give you.   Passionate about the stories behind the game, Elisa goes beyond the fairways to spotlight the history of golf clubs, communities, traditions, celebrated golfers and the people who create extraordinary golf experiences around the world.
 
“Golf is the passport into a destination and its lifestyle.”  – Elisa Gaudet
California Dreaming: Chasing Sunrises and Sunsets along Highway 1 from Newport Beach to San Francisco
There are few road trips in America that rival California’s legendary Highway 1, especially during the summer. Stretching along dramatic coastlines, charming beach towns, rolling vineyards, golf and iconic cities, the route offers breathtaking scenery for miles and days. For golfers, it’s even better. From the spectacularly manicured fairways overlooking the Pacific in Newport Beach…
Golden Age of Golf in Morocco – 50 Years
In May 2026, Morocco celebrated a remarkable sporting milestone: the 50th edition of the Hassan II Golf Trophy at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. What began in 1971 as the personal vision of King Hassan II has evolved into one of the most respected golf events outside the traditional golf circuits of Europe and North…
EGYPT: El Gouna – The New Hot Spot for Golf
When most people think of Egypt, their minds go straight to the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and ancient history. But there’s a new chapter unfolding along the Red Sea—one that blends world-class golf, luxury hospitality, and seaside living into a destination that feels almost too good to be real. Welcome to El Gouna, a vibrant, master-planned…
PRAGUE:  Hidden Golf Gem coupled with a Symphony of Arts and Architecture
While Prague’s architectural beauty is world renowned, perhaps playing golf at one of the three amazing courses 30 minutes from the city center is not as well-known. Thus, making Prague a hidden golf gem. For those who want to add golf to a cultural trip or want to go on a golf getaway and add…
Birdie Eye View Morocco
The first time I went to Morocco was in the early 2000’s when I was attending a three-day wedding in Ceuta, the southernmost part of Spain. One of the days the entire wedding party crossed the border into Tangier, Morocco. By this time, I had lived abroad in a Japan, South Africa, France and Spain…
WGD Joins Icons and Trail Blazers at 2024 Forbes 30/50 in Abu Dhabi on International Women’s Day
For the past two years, I have spent International Women’s Day at the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The conference has powerhouse speakers from different walks of life and industries. Each year, I take this inspiration and infuse it into Women’s Golf Day and look at how we can inspire, empower and support…