Regarded by many as Ireland’s most famous links, and consistently rated among the finest courses in the world, Ballybunion Golf Club was founded in 1893 and features two traditional links golf courses – The Old Course & The Cashen Course. Both are unique in character, testing all aspects of shot making, especially the Lionel Hewson & Tom Simpson designed Old Course. Read more “Ballybunion Golf Club, Co. Kerry, Ireland”
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Reflections on The 144th Open Championship
I recall attending the 1970 Open at St Andrews and sitting in the stand behind the 17th green, just a very short time after starting to play golf. With my son of similar age to myself some 45 years later, and accompanied by my wife, we arrived in St Andrews on the Sunday evening prior to the Championship…
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Scotland Golf Trick Shots ~ Bryan Bros & GoPro VisitScotland
VisitScotland has been working on in partnership with GoPro and the Bryan Bros. The brothers from South Carolina are global internet sensations, and were delighted to get the opportunity to travel around Scotland performing their golf trick-shots in iconic Scottish locations, while GoPro captured it all in a series of videos. Read more “Scotland Golf Trick Shots ~ Bryan Bros & GoPro VisitScotland”
British Open Contest by PerryGolf ~ WIN $1,000!
Enter by 8/31/2015
You could WIN a $1,000 Gift Card for Turtleson, a manufacturer specializing in lifestyle apparel for golfers. Read more “British Open Contest by PerryGolf ~ WIN $1,000!”
How Much for a Rental Home at the British Open?
I am always intrigued by the market place for rental homes at major events. The accompanying story reconfirms my belief that one-time events in a location generally have mismatched buyers & sellers. Read more “How Much for a Rental Home at the British Open?”
