by Gordon Dalgleish on January 17, 2011
Having traveled to Portugal since 1973 I have long been a admirer of the country, not only it’s climate, but people and quality of lifestyle. Jim Frank provides a more in-depth perspective of this terrific golf destination.
Portugal Awaits Its Turn
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Overshadowed by its next-door neighbor Spain, as well as the rest of Europe, Portugal deserves more attention
Pity poor Portugal. Like a third-string quarterback, it rarely gets the good look, seldom a chance to strut its stuff. In European golf, Great Britain is the franchise player, Spain the backup. Lowly Portugal rides the bench, saying, “Play me or trade me.”
by Gordon Dalgleish on January 11, 2011
The following is an interesting collection of thoughts and travel ideas from a group of well travelled golf writers, in the event they were given $10,000 to spend, what would their trip look like;
How Would You Spend $10,000 on Golf ?
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In this season of gift-giving, the writers at golf’s leading website offer presents to themselves-and give back to the game they love
I love links golf, have since the moment I ran a shot onto the second green at The Old Course the first time I played the old gal. What fun! And that’s where we spend the ten thousand, going to and playing the great …
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by Gordon Dalgleish on December 10, 2010
The co-founder and President of PerryGolf assesses 2010 from an international golf travel perspective and looks ahead to 2011.
Is the economy starting to loosen its grip on international golf travel?
GD: It’s starting to move in a better direction. It’s getting better but we still have a long way to go before we return to our high water marks of five or six years ago.
Did you expect 2010 to bounce back stronger than it did?
by Gordon Dalgleish on September 29, 2010
Invariably as part of the feedback after golf trips to the British Isles, we receive feedback from travelers about this or that caddy; a funny story or situation. Our impression of a links caddy is more often than not the hearty, red nosed, stalwart with rain suit, ready to tackle whatever challenge today brings…all with fine humor.
Brian McCallen describes another group of caddies who also enjoy the benefits of the golf travel industry but from a completely different perspective;
From Mombasa Street Kids to Certified Caddies
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by Gordon Dalgleish on August 27, 2010
Many of our clients travel to Scotland and invariably ask about “Scotch” whisky tasting or visits to distilleries. Jeff Wallach takes a fun look at the inextricable connection between two of Scotland’s great exports;
On the Supernatural Connection Between Scotch and Golf
Surely it’s more than mere happenstance that the game of golf and the drinkable artwork that is Scotch whisky were both created in the gorgeously green, wind-swept, salty-aired duneslands of Scotland.
Although the origins of golf are slightly shrouded in mist, many believe the game was invented as early as the 14th century by fishermen returning from beach to village across rolling links. If one fisherman … Read more
by Gordon Dalgleish on August 18, 2010
Golf in Northern Ireland has seen a wonderful upturn in interest and activity over the last 10 years. Many would argue that the jewel in the crown of golf in that part of Ireland is Royal County Down. Renowned golf writer Larry Olmsted explains why it remains a favorite of many PerryGolf clients;
Final Thoughts on Northern Ireland and One of the Best Golf Courses Ever
As I wrap up my recent visit to Northern Ireland I have a stunning confession to make: I did not play Royal County Down.
