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.
by Gordon Dalgleish on August 18, 2010
As the golfing world starts to focus on Wales, venue for the Ryder Cup Matches, Oct 1 – 3 we shall follow Jim Frank as he visits some of the links course of Wales and paints a picture of this charming destination.
Portraits of Royal Porthcawl
by James A. Frank – TheAPosition
Royal Porthcawl is the big one, the course against which all others in Wales are measured. And for good reason. Porthcawl is, simply, a class act. Read about my adventure there on my VisitWales blog. Then enjoy the photos.
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by Gordon Dalgleish on August 9, 2010
An article in Sunday’s New York Times was forwarded to me by several people given that at one stage it stated;
“Thomas DeLeire, an associate professor of public affairs, population, health and economics at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, recently published research examining nine major categories of consumption. He discovered that the only category to be positively related to happiness was leisure: vacations, entertainment, sports and equipment like golf clubs and fishing poles.”
As we all know, golf is a unique sport in that it also delivers an unusually high level of camaraderie for the participants. I am sure we are not the only ones in the travel industry who hope that the New York Times is correct!
by Gordon Dalgleish on April 13, 2010
Oitavos Dunes in Portugal
I have previously commented on the challenges facing the golf travel industry and our business in particular. Whereas, 15 months ago, our typical client; the car dealer, builder, stockbroker, etc were embroiled in their own challenges of saving their businesses and navigating very dangerous waters, we are seeing a very different landscape in 2010. Let me be clear, the world has not returned to the old normal, but the view is very different today than the first half of 2009. That was a period when very few people were interested in thinking about travel opportunities, let alone committing to them. As a result, various suppliers, including hotels, golf courses, airlines and tour operators like ourselves were offering a wide variety of value pricing and value added incentives to try to lure potential travelers into making a firm decision.
by Cameron Reid on February 16, 2010
Fairmont St.Andrews
We have limited space left to stay in the Fairmont St.Andrews during this years British Open. This is a unique opportunity to stay so close to the tournament venue and experience the special atmosphere that exists when the Championship is played at St.Andrews, the home of golf.
Our package is available for 4 nights from Monday, 12 July and includes admission tickets to the the opening two rounds of the tournament (Thursday & Friday), two rounds of golf over the excellent Torrance Course and the new Castle Course and transport by rental car throughout. You will have the opportunity to see the Past Champions Event, which is being held on the Wednesday prior to the tournament to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first staging of the Open at Prestwick in 1860. Past Champions will play four holes over the Old Course.
