by Gordon Dalgleish on February 3, 2012
One of the features of the unique software platform that PerryGolf employs to create, manage and deliver customized trips is to constantly monitor dates when golf courses will be closed. On many occassions these are dates that are unique events and cannot be reasonably anticipated based on history.
Our system simply does not permit us to generate a proposal for a client when one of the scheduled golf courses is in conflict with a “close out” date. This is one of the many benefits you receive from PerryGolf as compared to less entrenched travel providers.
by Gordon Dalgleish on February 2, 2012
A recent trip to Scotland took me for an overnight visit to St. Andrews. The weather was cold but clear blue skies were the order of the day. St. Andrews is a stunning, attractive destination for golfers and non golfers alike…even in cold weather!
As I departed St. Andrews I stopped at Kingarrock and met David Anderson. David is a fascinating and engaging personality who has a passion for Kingarrock. As many have realized a picture is worth a thousand words and on that basis, I suggest you enjoy this You Tube video . More details on Kingarrock can be found here.
by Gordon Dalgleish on January 22, 2012
Championship Course at Carnoustie
The Championship Course at Carnoustie has been host to the British Open on seven occasions, most recently in 2007 when Padraig Harrington won in a playoff over a gallant and deeply disappointed Sergio Garcia. Ben Hogan won here in 1953; it was his only appearance in the Open but he left a unique legacy for his play on No. 6 named thereafter as “Hogan’s Alley”. Carnoustie is considered by many to be the most challenging layout in the rota due largely to its demanding finish: No. 16 – 248 yard par 3; No. 17 – 461 yard par 4; No. 18 – 499 yard par 4. Ironically it was club member and local accountant James Wright who in 1930 designed the famous finish. His improbable stamp on one of the world’s most respected golf courses is found in the company of James Braid’s major redesign of 1926; Old Tom Morris’ extension to eighteen holes in 1870; and the original layout by Alan Robertson in 1850. Carnoustie is presently ranked World 21 by Golf Magazine.
by PerryGolf Staff on January 17, 2012
I love a golf challenge…and this is certainly a challenge! Legend Golf & Safari Resort in South Africa offers a golfing experience that must be on the bucket list!
It’s called the “Extreme 19th” and is accessible only by helicopter with the tee set 400m up on the majestic Hanglip Mountain and played to a green the shape of Africa some 400m below. Click here to view the video of Padriag Harrington; the first person to make a Par 3.
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 11 years and is responsible for our South African programmes.
by Mhairi on January 12, 2012
Many of our clients who are looking to golf in the South West of Ireland will stay in Killarney as it offers access to many of the great courses in this area.
In September last year, The Minister for the Environment awarded Killarney with the title of ‘Ireland’s Tidiest Town’; beating 821 towns and villages that entered The Tidy Town awards.
A week prior to winning this award, Killarney also received the accolade of the country’s cleanest town by the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), proving that the community really have done themselves proud.
by Gordon Dalgleish on January 6, 2012
Iconic lighthouse on Ailsa Course
One of the challenges in selling travel has long been the ability to properly and fully communicate the myriad of options available during your vacation. While many golfers know the courses they wish to include, it is often helpful to spend a few moments reviewing the courses on video so that you are completely comfortable with your selection.
To aid in this process, we shall be adding many short videos of the most famous, and some not so famous links courses of Scotland over the coming months. Each one provides a great sense of the respective experience. The first video in our collection is the Ailsa Course at Turnberry…one of the most iconic settings in golf.
