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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Available NOW in the UK
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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The Marcliffe Drawing Room is spacious and cozy at the same time. Lots of small groups are nestled into intimate seating areas while a bartender mixes a refreshing cocktail. I opted for a Kir Royale which always feels festive and seemed fitting as we waited to check into our luxurious room in this five- star hotel in Aberdeen near the River Dee. @tabadaletravels @marcliffehotel #luxurytravel #fivestartravel #drawingroom #kirroyale #europeanluxury @visitscotland #aberdeen #riverdee

The Marcliffe Drawing Room is spacious and cozy at the same time. Lots of small groups are nestled into intimate seating areas while a bartender mixes a refreshing cocktail. I opted for a Kir Royale which always feels festive and seemed fitting as we waited to check into our luxurious room in this five- star hotel in Aberdeen near the River Dee. @tabadaletravels @marcliffehotel #luxurytravel #fivestartravel #drawingroom #kirroyale #europeanluxury @visitscotland #aberdeen #riverdee
The lobby at The Marcliffe Hotel has always been elegant and comfortable. The magnificent display of sunflowers flowers on the round table are so welcoming. It’s nice to see a couple of the large Raku pieces on the mantel. They will always remind me of Stewart Spence since he loved the work of John Hine and had many examples of Scotties, hares and even a Jack Russell. @tabadaletravels @marcliffehotel #elegant #sunflowers #raku #sculpture #rakuanimals #hare #scottie #jackrussell

The lobby at The Marcliffe Hotel has always been elegant and comfortable. The magnificent display of sunflowers flowers on the round table are so welcoming. It’s nice to see a couple of the large Raku pieces on the mantel. They will always remind me of Stewart Spence since he loved the work of John Hine and had many examples of Scotties, hares and even a Jack Russell. @tabadaletravels @marcliffehotel #elegant #sunflowers #raku #sculpture #rakuanimals #hare #scottie #jackrussell
It’s always such a joy to return to The Marcliffe Hotel and find Welcome greeting- this time in chocolate! Kevin and I used to find a letter in our room signed by Stewart Spence, who we just learned passed away recently. We adored him and the wonderful hotel he created. @tabadaletravels @marcliffehotel @visitscotland #golftravel #luxurylifestyle #luxurytravel #fivestartravel #aberdeen

It’s always such a joy to return to The Marcliffe Hotel and find Welcome greeting- this time in chocolate! Kevin and I used to find a letter in our room signed by Stewart Spence, who we just learned passed away recently. We adored him and the wonderful hotel he created. @tabadaletravels @marcliffehotel @visitscotland #golftravel #luxurylifestyle #luxurytravel #fivestartravel #aberdeen
This epic trip to St Andrews to conduct the Golf & Music Tour to Scotland concluded with comments like : “ You hit it out of the ballpark!” Always a nice feeling. @tabadaletravels

This epic trip to St Andrews to conduct the Golf & Music Tour to Scotland concluded with comments like : “ You hit it out of the ballpark!” Always a nice feeling. @tabadaletravels
Lots of smiles and people making videos of the lads playing at Hams Hame during the music following our Farewell Dinner for the Golf & Music Tour to Scotland. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews @visitscotland #golf #golftravel #homeofgolf #golfandmusic #farewelldinner

Lots of smiles and people making videos of the lads playing at Hams Hame during the music following our Farewell Dinner for the Golf & Music Tour to Scotland. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews @visitscotland #golf #golftravel #homeofgolf #golfandmusic #farewelldinner
It was great fun to have Ariel Knobbe Ziegler singing with the lads - the famous John Denver song “Country Roads” which we all sing along with too. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #farewelldinner #golf #golftravel #golfandmusic #countrymusic #folkmusic #popmusic #johndenvermusic

It was great fun to have Ariel Knobbe Ziegler singing with the lads - the famous John Denver song “Country Roads” which we all sing along with too. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #farewelldinner #golf #golftravel #golfandmusic #countrymusic #folkmusic #popmusic #johndenvermusic
The music gets going with Paul Carroll on guitar and vocals, Michael Philip on accordion ( the box does the talking), and Fergie Begley on guitar and vocals. The lads put out a big, beautiful harmonious sound, playing Irish standards, Scottish tunes and even some folk and pop music. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #golf #golftravel #farewelldinner #golfandmusic #irishsongs #scottishmusic #accordionist #scottishtunes #rockandroll

The music gets going with Paul Carroll on guitar and vocals, Michael Philip on accordion ( the box does the talking), and Fergie Begley on guitar and vocals. The lads put out a big, beautiful harmonious sound, playing Irish standards, Scottish tunes and even some folk and pop music. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #golf #golftravel #farewelldinner #golfandmusic #irishsongs #scottishmusic #accordionist #scottishtunes #rockandroll
Maksudian family at Table 3 at Hams Hame for Golf & Music Tour to Scotland Farewell Dinner. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews @visitscotland #golf #golftravel #farewelldinner #golffun #golfandmusic

Maksudian family at Table 3 at Hams Hame for Golf & Music Tour to Scotland Farewell Dinner. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews @visitscotland #golf #golftravel #farewelldinner #golffun #golfandmusic
Long view of all Golf & Music Tour to Scotland participants at Hams Hame for the Farewell Dinner. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews @visitscotland #golf #golftravel #farewelldinner

Long view of all Golf & Music Tour to Scotland participants at Hams Hame for the Farewell Dinner. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews @visitscotland #golf #golftravel #farewelldinner
Seated at this cozy booth at Hams Hame is Tod Peers, Diane Brocco, Daria Laboranti, Agueda Sanchez, and Damian Davenport, at the Golf&Music Tour to Scotland. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #farewelldinner #golf #golftravel #scottsdalecollection #golfandmusic

Seated at this cozy booth at Hams Hame is Tod Peers, Diane Brocco, Daria Laboranti, Agueda Sanchez, and Damian Davenport, at the Golf&Music Tour to Scotland. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #farewelldinner #golf #golftravel #scottsdalecollection #golfandmusic
Here are Chris & Lyndee and Ann Fegley in a booth with Fergie Begley and our Scottish box player (can’t see) at the Farewell Dinner at Hams Hame. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #golf #golftravel #golfandmusic #standrews @visitscotland #linksgolf

Here are Chris & Lyndee and Ann Fegley in a booth with Fergie Begley and our Scottish box player (can’t see) at the Farewell Dinner at Hams Hame. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #golf #golftravel #golfandmusic #standrews @visitscotland #linksgolf
This is a cropped photo of Table 2 at our Farewell Dinner with Dave and Connor Johnson and 8 others on our Golf & Music Tour to Scotland, including Paul Carroll, one of our talented musicians. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #golf #golftravel #golfandmusic #standrews #farewelldinner

This is a cropped photo of Table 2 at our Farewell Dinner with Dave and Connor Johnson and 8 others on our Golf & Music Tour to Scotland, including Paul Carroll, one of our talented musicians. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #golf #golftravel #golfandmusic #standrews #farewelldinner
Now the Farewell Dinner of the Golf & Music Tour to Scotland is about to begin! Our three musicians , Paul Carroll ( left), Michael Phlip (center), and Fergie Begley (right) will rock Hams Hame after our dinner in a private room. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #golf #golftravel #golfandmusic @visitscotland #music #farewelldinner

Now the Farewell Dinner of the Golf & Music Tour to Scotland is about to begin! Our three musicians , Paul Carroll ( left), Michael Phlip (center), and Fergie Begley (right) will rock Hams Hame after our dinner in a private room. @tabadaletravels @hamshamestandrews #golf #golftravel #golfandmusic @visitscotland #music #farewelldinner
Here’s a great foursome: Michael Brackin, Stewart Hillman, Michael Radez, and Rich Tarnopolski, all members of the Scottsdale Golf League, posing for me with their caddies, at the start of their round at Kingsbarns. @tabadaletravels @kingsbarnsgolflinks #scottsdalegolfleague #golf #golftravel #linksgolf #golfisfun #homeofgolf #golfinfife

Here’s a great foursome: Michael Brackin, Stewart Hillman, Michael Radez, and Rich Tarnopolski, all members of the Scottsdale Golf League, posing for me with their caddies, at the start of their round at Kingsbarns. @tabadaletravels @kingsbarnsgolflinks #scottsdalegolfleague #golf #golftravel #linksgolf #golfisfun #homeofgolf #golfinfife
What a joy to have father and daughter, Bill Knobbe and Arielle, join us for the Golf & Music Tour to Scotland this year. We are now at Kingsbarns, everyone’s favorite course in our itinerary. @tabadaletravels #golf #golftravel @kingsbarnsgolflinks @visitscotland #golfisfun #golfislife

What a joy to have father and daughter, Bill Knobbe and Arielle, join us for the Golf & Music Tour to Scotland this year. We are now at Kingsbarns, everyone’s favorite course in our itinerary. @tabadaletravels #golf #golftravel @kingsbarnsgolflinks @visitscotland #golfisfun #golfislife
It’s always fun to start a round at Kingsbarns and see a big line of golf bags for our Golf & Music Tour group. @tabadaletravels @kingsbarnsgolflinks #golf #golftravel @visitscotland #linksgolf #golfandmusic

It’s always fun to start a round at Kingsbarns and see a big line of golf bags for our Golf & Music Tour group. @tabadaletravels @kingsbarnsgolflinks #golf #golftravel @visitscotland #linksgolf #golfandmusic
Todd Traina putts out on the 18th at the Old Course…mission accomplished! @tabadaletravels #oldcoursestandrews #puttingout #golf #linksgolf #golftravel @visitscotland #golfpilgrimage

Todd Traina putts out on the 18th at the Old Course…mission accomplished! @tabadaletravels #oldcoursestandrews #puttingout #golf #linksgolf #golftravel @visitscotland #golfpilgrimage
If you are out for a stroll in the charming town of St Andrews, find your way to South Street and bumble into Fraser Gallery. It is one of Scotland’s oldest privately owned galleries. The very unique space even has a lovely garden in back, perfect for sculpture in different media. @tabadaletravels @frasergallerystandrews #standrews #fineart #artgallery #scottishartists #originalart

If you are out for a stroll in the charming town of St Andrews, find your way to South Street and bumble into Fraser Gallery. It is one of Scotland’s oldest privately owned galleries. The very unique space even has a lovely garden in back, perfect for sculpture in different media. @tabadaletravels @frasergallerystandrews #standrews #fineart #artgallery #scottishartists #originalart
The Fraser Gallery shows the work of David Storey. This nostalgic painting is done with egg tempera and oil on wood. This medium has been used for centuries and the pigment is applied in thin layers. The scale of Storey’s work is small and intimate. @tabadaletravels @frasergallerystandrews #fineart #artgallery #standrewsartgallery #figurativeartist #eggtempera

The Fraser Gallery shows the work of David Storey. This nostalgic painting is done with egg tempera and oil on wood. This medium has been used for centuries and the pigment is applied in thin layers. The scale of Storey’s work is small and intimate. @tabadaletravels @frasergallerystandrews #fineart #artgallery #standrewsartgallery #figurativeartist #eggtempera
I have always been fascinated by the iconic woman artist that is Frida Kahlo. Her amazing life was tragic in many ways and her art is riveting. Self-portraits especially. The Fraser Gallery has a big roster of contemporary Scottish artists. Here I am in St Andrews on a golf trip but it’s very enjoyable when original art jumps out at you and pulls you into such a lovely space. @tabadaletravels #fineart #fridakahlo #artbooks #catalogueraisonne #tashen @frasergallerystandrews

I have always been fascinated by the iconic woman artist that is Frida Kahlo. Her amazing life was tragic in many ways and her art is riveting. Self-portraits especially. The Fraser Gallery has a big roster of contemporary Scottish artists. Here I am in St Andrews on a golf trip but it’s very enjoyable when original art jumps out at you and pulls you into such a lovely space. @tabadaletravels #fineart #fridakahlo #artbooks #catalogueraisonne #tashen @frasergallerystandrews