by Cameron Reid on March 1, 2010
Castle Stuart 16th Green
A recent article in the Scottish newspaper Press & Journal highlights some of the fine courses in the Scottish Highlands and their proximity to the Malt Whisky Trail in Speyside. There is no getting away from the fact that Golf & Whisky seem to be a popular partnership on a golf vacation to Scotland. Perhaps it is our fondness for replaying the round…if only I didn’t miss that 3 footer or take two in the bunker, then I might have won!! Sipping on a great malt in the clubhouse or back at the hotel after a round on the links, is the perfect way to finish the day. It is interesting to note that our golf cruise onboard Harmony II, a luxury mega yacht on charter to PerryGolf in July 2010, visits three venues referenced in the article most notably Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart and Durness, the most northwesterly course on the mainland of the British Isles and probably the most remote. For further reading click here.
by Gordon Dalgleish on February 22, 2010
I was delighted to read that common sense has apparently prevailed with Sport Scotland finally awarding the Isle of Harris Golf Club in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland £64,000 to assist them in the improving of their golf course. This is a golf course that Nick Faldo, who played the course in the early Nineties before heading for the US Masters, described as “one of the most beautiful settings for golf” and a “paradise” on a fine day. The members still annually play for the “Faldo Fiver”.
by Gordon Dalgleish on February 3, 2010
Practice for the Ryder Cup Matches
Consistent with our goal of trying innovative ideas, both for golf trips and promotion we have decided to provide 4 cabins to the 2010 Ryder Cup at deeply discounted prices. The prices represent a savings of approximately 60% from the retail rates. So how do we determine the lucky traveler who is eligible to purchase the cabins?
by Gordon Dalgleish on January 14, 2010
The first tee shot has not been hit for the 2010 Ryder Cup in Wales, yet the bidding process is officially in full swing for the 2o18 edition of the event when Europe again hosts. The 2014 Ryder Cup will be played at Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland.
I am delighted to read of the creative thinking required to secure the event as described by Reuters and the desire to combine the event with a legacy achievement. however, for the golfing purist I would enjoy seeing the event played over one of the more famous links courses. Some would argue it has become too commercial but if the by product of that is a legacy program, maybe that is a small price to pay.
by PerryGolf Staff on December 21, 2009
Machrihanish Golf Club is one of Scotland’s true hidden gems. Situated on the Southern tip of the Mull of Kintyre, the course is not easily accessible by road and is often excluded from itineraries purely because of its location. The journey time by road from Glasgow Airport is at least 3 hours, but by sea the time can be more than halved. Most people will travel to Machrihanish whilst spending time in Ayrshire – usually in Troon or Turnberry – and with the Kintyre Express making the journey much more achievable, I think it is an excellent addition to any schedule. Check out our website for more information on the Kintyre Express.
by Gordon Dalgleish on October 22, 2009
