New Book by Taba Dale
Terroir of Golf
A Golf Book for Wine Lovers
It all begins with the land. True for both golf and grapes. From the pure links courses of Scotland to the vineyards of the old and new worlds, in Taba’s new book you will discover the fascinating synergy between golf and wine.
This is the First U.S. Edition of Terroir of Golf
New Book by Taba Dale
Terroir of Golf
A Golf Book for Wine Lovers
It all begins with the land. True for both golf and grapes. From the pure links courses of Scotland to the vineyards of the old and new worlds, in Taba’s new book you will discover the fascinating synergy between golf and wine.
Taba’s Newest Stories
Taba Dale’s Newest & Upcoming Books
Terroir of Golf
From the pure links courses of Scotland to the vineyards of the old and new worlds, in Taba’s new book you will discover the fascinating synergy between golf and wine. You’ll be enlightened by the story of the Claret Jug—golf ’s most coveted trophy of the oldest major—the Open Championship. Learn which professional golfers have their own wine labels and what clubs and courses encourage…. READ MORE
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Golfers, Scotland Is Calling
This collection of highly enchanting stories starts with Prestwick, the Birthplace of the Open Championship. Then you travel to the Highlands… READ MORE
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A Summer in Ireland
In this collection of short stories you will travel to picturesque places, sometimes along single track roads with centuries old hedgerows defining your way…. READ MORE
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Taba Dale the Author
In writing about golf, travel and art, Taba draws from her rich life and professional background – being a professional art dealer for over three decades, an international golf tour operator since 2005, an avid traveler all her life, a voracious reader and a serious golf enthusiast.
Developing her voice as a writer, she has found a fertile place for creativity, self-expression and sharing her travel and golf adventures in an immersive and entertaining storytelling style. READ MORE
Taba Dale the Author
In writing about golf, travel and art, Taba draws from her rich life and professional background – being a professional art dealer for over three decades, an international golf tour operator since 2005, an avid traveler all her life, a voracious reader and a serious golf enthusiast.
Developing her voice as a writer, she has found a fertile place for creativity, self-expression and sharing her travel and golf adventures in an immersive and entertaining storytelling style. READ MORE
Pictures From Taba’s Travels
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Terroir of Golf books are on the move to Pinehurst, NC, in preparation for the Golf Heritage Society National Convention and Trade Show. We are ecstatic for our Society to be staging this annual event in the American Home of Golf. As an author-member of the GHS, I am particularly excited to be participating in the book signing during our Trade Show on Saturday, October 29th at the Fair Barn. The other event I am thrilled about is our VIP tour and reception at the USGA Golf House Pinehurst Campus. @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety #pinehurst #pinehurstgolf @usga @golfhousepinehurst #viptour #villageofpinehurst #booksigning #golf #golfbooks
Terroir of Golf books are on the move to Pinehurst, NC, in preparation for the Golf Heritage Society National Convention and Trade Show. We are ecstatic for our Society to be staging this annual event in the American Home of Golf. As an author-member of the GHS, I am particularly excited to be participating in the book signing during our Trade Show on Saturday, October 29th at the Fair Barn. The other event I am thrilled about is our VIP tour and reception at the USGA Golf House Pinehurst Campus. @tabadaletravels @golfheritagesociety #pinehurst #pinehurstgolf @usga @golfhousepinehurst #viptour #villageofpinehurst #booksigning #golf #golfbooks
Way a fantastic way to cap off an amazing summer!! I’m so in love with Portmarnock there are not enough accolades to describe my appreciation of this golf experience. Druids Glen was off my radar for too long! The combination of the extraordinary resort and the beautiful and challenging parkland course is worth taking time to go and see! @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub @druidsglenresort @nevillehotels
Way a fantastic way to cap off an amazing summer!! I’m so in love with Portmarnock there are not enough accolades to describe my appreciation of this golf experience. Druids Glen was off my radar for too long! The combination of the extraordinary resort and the beautiful and challenging parkland course is worth taking time to go and see! @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub @druidsglenresort @nevillehotels
What is it about swans gliding in the water that delights us so much? It was a joyful moment when u noticed these swans found from the 13th green of Druids Glen to the 14th hole. I feel there is so much charm in Ireland. It touches your heart and stirs the soul. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #swans #golftravel #luxurytravel #charm #joyful #stirsthesoul
What is it about swans gliding in the water that delights us so much? It was a joyful moment when u noticed these swans found from the 13th green of Druids Glen to the 14th hole. I feel there is so much charm in Ireland. It touches your heart and stirs the soul. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #swans #golftravel #luxurytravel #charm #joyful #stirsthesoul
The 13th hole at Druids Glen is magnificent and very challenging with plenty of water, bridges, and trees to negotiate. When you do reach the green you get a glimpse of the next hole on the other side of this watery habitat. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #golftravel #magnificent #challenginggolfcourse
The 13th hole at Druids Glen is magnificent and very challenging with plenty of water, bridges, and trees to negotiate. When you do reach the green you get a glimpse of the next hole on the other side of this watery habitat. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #golftravel #magnificent #challenginggolfcourse
This magnificent cross can only be seen when you are below the elevated tee of the 12th hole at Druids Glen. Who were the Druids and what was their core belief? One answer is: Spiritual truth is found in nature and everything in our world is interconnected. They considered trees to be sacred and acted as priests,teachers and judges in ancient Celtic cultures. This secluded spot certainly felt spiritual to me. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #golftravel #spiritual #spirituality #spiritualtruth #sacredtrees #irishglen #par3
This magnificent cross can only be seen when you are below the elevated tee of the 12th hole at Druids Glen. Who were the Druids and what was their core belief? One answer is: Spiritual truth is found in nature and everything in our world is interconnected. They considered trees to be sacred and acted as priests,teachers and judges in ancient Celtic cultures. This secluded spot certainly felt spiritual to me. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #golftravel #spiritual #spirituality #spiritualtruth #sacredtrees #irishglen #par3
The 12th hole at Druids Glen is staggeringly beautiful. No wonder it is sometimes referred to as the Augusta of Ireland. This par-3 reminded me of August’s 13th green, with its pristine greenside bunkers. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #par3 #greensidebunkers #parklandcourse #golftravel #luxurygolf
The 12th hole at Druids Glen is staggeringly beautiful. No wonder it is sometimes referred to as the Augusta of Ireland. This par-3 reminded me of August’s 13th green, with its pristine greenside bunkers. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort #par3 #greensidebunkers #parklandcourse #golftravel #luxurygolf
Woodstock House, constructed in the 1700s, now adjoins the clubhouse of Druids Glen Resort, which is part of the Neville Hotel Group. The property was magnificently restored in 2023 and serves as a private event venue. A fun fact about Woodstock House - Mike Oldfield recorded Tubular Bells II here - and he was just 17 years old when he first started composing the music. I hope the next time I come I’ll be able to take a look inside. Kevin and I were most anxious to get out on the course designed by Pat Ruddy and the late Tom Craddock. The course, which opened in 1995, was carved out of a dense second growth forest, and it is incredibly picturesque and perfectly manicured. @tabadaletravels @nevillehotels #woodstockhouse@druidsglenresort #golftravel #tubularbells #patruddy
Woodstock House, constructed in the 1700s, now adjoins the clubhouse of Druids Glen Resort, which is part of the Neville Hotel Group. The property was magnificently restored in 2023 and serves as a private event venue. A fun fact about Woodstock House - Mike Oldfield recorded Tubular Bells II here - and he was just 17 years old when he first started composing the music. I hope the next time I come I’ll be able to take a look inside. Kevin and I were most anxious to get out on the course designed by Pat Ruddy and the late Tom Craddock. The course, which opened in 1995, was carved out of a dense second growth forest, and it is incredibly picturesque and perfectly manicured. @tabadaletravels @nevillehotels #woodstockhouse@druidsglenresort #golftravel #tubularbells #patruddy
When we arrived at Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort it was too early to check in so we went straight over to the course. This spectacular 360 acre property is in County Wicklow, and is only 30 minutes from Dublin. It is part of the Neville Hotel Group portfolio and the late Georgian country house now anchors the clubhouse. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort @nevillehotels #countywicklow #golftravel #luxurygolf #golfclubhouse #georgiancountryhouse
When we arrived at Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort it was too early to check in so we went straight over to the course. This spectacular 360 acre property is in County Wicklow, and is only 30 minutes from Dublin. It is part of the Neville Hotel Group portfolio and the late Georgian country house now anchors the clubhouse. @tabadaletravels @druidsglenresort @nevillehotels #countywicklow #golftravel #luxurygolf #golfclubhouse #georgiancountryhouse
The sunshine brings out the convertibles! What a gorgeous classic car this is in the Portmarnock car park. The Triumph TR3 was produced between 1955 and 1962 by Standard-Triumph in England. It looked so grand in the brilliant afternoon sun! @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub #classiccars #triumphcars #sportscars #golftravel #golflifestyle
The sunshine brings out the convertibles! What a gorgeous classic car this is in the Portmarnock car park. The Triumph TR3 was produced between 1955 and 1962 by Standard-Triumph in England. It looked so grand in the brilliant afternoon sun! @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub #classiccars #triumphcars #sportscars #golftravel #golflifestyle
So much fun to have a new photo taken at Portmarnock on the 9th tee — looking like summer! My Ray Ban and Kevin’s Maui Jim sunglasses were essential equipment that day! @tabadaletravels #@portmarnockgolfclub @mauijim @rayban
So much fun to have a new photo taken at Portmarnock on the 9th tee — looking like summer! My Ray Ban and Kevin’s Maui Jim sunglasses were essential equipment that day! @tabadaletravels #@portmarnockgolfclub @mauijim @rayban
In my first post about Portmarnock, I wrote: What could be better than playing Portmarnock on a sunny day? The answer is: playing with the very classy Meg Dalton and Ciaran Fitzsimons, who is based in Ardglass and plays off a 3 handicap. Upon seeing Terroir of Golf for the first time, Ciaran asked, “Since this book so gloriously explores golf, wine and travel, did you ever consider making three books?” Then, with his clever marketing mind, Ciaran said, “You know the Marine & Lawn Hotels portfolio? They should have a copy of Terroir in every one of their lobbies and libraries!” I most certainly agree! @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub @marineandlawn #golfbook #golftravel #luxurytravel #luxurylifestyle #luxurygolf #winebook #coffeetablebook
In my first post about Portmarnock, I wrote: What could be better than playing Portmarnock on a sunny day? The answer is: playing with the very classy Meg Dalton and Ciaran Fitzsimons, who is based in Ardglass and plays off a 3 handicap. Upon seeing Terroir of Golf for the first time, Ciaran asked, “Since this book so gloriously explores golf, wine and travel, did you ever consider making three books?” Then, with his clever marketing mind, Ciaran said, “You know the Marine & Lawn Hotels portfolio? They should have a copy of Terroir in every one of their lobbies and libraries!” I most certainly agree! @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub @marineandlawn #golfbook #golftravel #luxurytravel #luxurylifestyle #luxurygolf #winebook #coffeetablebook
Meg Dalton, the Sales & Marketing Manager of Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney, and a very keen golfer, is taking a close look at Terroir of Golf, after our round at Portmarnock. She insists the book is exquisite and considers it underpriced! @tabadaletravels #megdalton @muckrossparkhotel @portmarnockgolfclub #golfbook #winebook #golf #golfliterature #golflife #golftravel #golfarchitects #golfdesigners #winemakers #claretjug
Meg Dalton, the Sales & Marketing Manager of Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney, and a very keen golfer, is taking a close look at Terroir of Golf, after our round at Portmarnock. She insists the book is exquisite and considers it underpriced! @tabadaletravels #megdalton @muckrossparkhotel @portmarnockgolfclub #golfbook #winebook #golf #golfliterature #golflife #golftravel #golfarchitects #golfdesigners #winemakers #claretjug
Catching Portmarnock on a sunny day with the flag flying, what could be better? @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub #golftravel #linksgolf #irishsummer
Catching Portmarnock on a sunny day with the flag flying, what could be better? @tabadaletravels @portmarnockgolfclub #golftravel #linksgolf #irishsummer
Perfect combination: Ardglass and Slieve Donard! @tabadaletravels @ardglassgolf @marineandlawn #slievedonard #golftravel #linksgolf
Perfect combination: Ardglass and Slieve Donard! @tabadaletravels @ardglassgolf @marineandlawn #slievedonard #golftravel #linksgolf
The window of our gorgeous suite at Slieve Donard Hotel faced the sea and Mourne Mountains. After our partially rainy day at Ardglass that day I put my golf shoes by the window to catch the sun in the morning. This seagull wanted to catch the sun too on the exterior window ledge. @tabadaletravels @marineandlawn #slievedonard #luxuryhotel #golftravel #luxurygolf #seagull #sunbathing
The window of our gorgeous suite at Slieve Donard Hotel faced the sea and Mourne Mountains. After our partially rainy day at Ardglass that day I put my golf shoes by the window to catch the sun in the morning. This seagull wanted to catch the sun too on the exterior window ledge. @tabadaletravels @marineandlawn #slievedonard #luxuryhotel #golftravel #luxurygolf #seagull #sunbathing
The Slieve Donard Hotel is the perfect place to stay when playing Ardglass or Royal County Down, which is just steps away to the first tee of RCD. For year we staying there when it was a Hastings Hotel and now our favorite luxury hotel in County Down is owned by Marine & Lawn. @tabadaletravels @marineandlawn @ardglassgolf #slievedonard #golftravel #luxurygolf
The Slieve Donard Hotel is the perfect place to stay when playing Ardglass or Royal County Down, which is just steps away to the first tee of RCD. For year we staying there when it was a Hastings Hotel and now our favorite luxury hotel in County Down is owned by Marine & Lawn. @tabadaletravels @marineandlawn @ardglassgolf #slievedonard #golftravel #luxurygolf
The 12th hole at Ardglass is a gorgeous par-3 that is way below the tee, by the Irish Sea. After playing several holes in lashing Raine , it was great to have the sun with us again. This photo is taken about halfway down the steep path to get to the green. Kevin said he thought I came up short, but I was on the green with a birdie putt. Just missed but thrilled with the par! @tabadaletravels @ardglassgolf #linksgolf #golftravel #countydown #hiddengems #irishsea
The 12th hole at Ardglass is a gorgeous par-3 that is way below the tee, by the Irish Sea. After playing several holes in lashing Raine , it was great to have the sun with us again. This photo is taken about halfway down the steep path to get to the green. Kevin said he thought I came up short, but I was on the green with a birdie putt. Just missed but thrilled with the par! @tabadaletravels @ardglassgolf #linksgolf #golftravel #countydown #hiddengems #irishsea
It’s pretty cool for Ardglass ti be able to make the claim to have the oldest clubhouse in the world, dating to 1405. Ivor Ray, in his historical booklet on Ardglass - From Castle to Clubhouse / says the castle can be traced back to the Normans and Vikings down through centuries. @tabadaletravels @ardglassgolf #castle # Vikings #clubhouse #golf #golftravel #linksgolf
It’s pretty cool for Ardglass ti be able to make the claim to have the oldest clubhouse in the world, dating to 1405. Ivor Ray, in his historical booklet on Ardglass - From Castle to Clubhouse / says the castle can be traced back to the Normans and Vikings down through centuries. @tabadaletravels @ardglassgolf #castle # Vikings #clubhouse #golf #golftravel #linksgolf
Ardglass Castle is now the clubhouse for Ardglass Golf Club in County Down, Northern Ireland. The original buildings date back to the 15th century. @tabadaletravels #ardglassgolfclub #castle #countydown #golf @ardglassgolf
Ardglass Castle is now the clubhouse for Ardglass Golf Club in County Down, Northern Ireland. The original buildings date back to the 15th century. @tabadaletravels #ardglassgolfclub #castle #countydown #golf @ardglassgolf
Finally our chance to play Ardglass Golf Club arrived. I was very surprised to see these cannons from the restaurant upstairs, looking out to the first green, far in the distance. According to the author of “From Castle to Clubhouse,” Ivor Ray attributes their presence to piracy which was very prevalent between 1730 to 1830, or the need for additional defenses to fight off the possibility of a French invasion. @tabadaletravels #ardglassgolfclub #golf #linksgolf #cannons
Finally our chance to play Ardglass Golf Club arrived. I was very surprised to see these cannons from the restaurant upstairs, looking out to the first green, far in the distance. According to the author of “From Castle to Clubhouse,” Ivor Ray attributes their presence to piracy which was very prevalent between 1730 to 1830, or the need for additional defenses to fight off the possibility of a French invasion. @tabadaletravels #ardglassgolfclub #golf #linksgolf #cannons