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 16, 2010
By now, every golfer has formed an opinion on the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Doubtless the Championship Committees ofthe other three Major Championships gave a knowing nod to each other and recognized the sheer folly of the PGA’s decision in 2004 to designate bunkers as just that (which continued through to this event), even if the Smth family were sitting in (a bunker) having a picnic. Their efforts at explaining same were commendable and Dustin Johnson took the outcome as a gentleman. Ultimately he is responsible and did not shirk from that fact. This article from today’s L.A. Times absolutely nails the issues (another principal one being the walking referee with the group being MIA when Johnson most needed him) in so many ways. It was a great event that sadly will be remembered for an amateur mistake by a Professional organization.
by PerryGolf Staff on June 17, 2010
A week ago I witnessed some of the best golf on the European Tour so far this season. Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell shot 64/63 (15 under par) over the weekend and won the Wales Open by 3 shots from Welshman Rhys Davies. On the last day of the tournament the 2 players conjured up rounds of 63 and 62 respectively over the 2010 Ryder Cup Course with 62 being the new course record.
by PerryGolf Staff on May 14, 2010
I recently had the pleasure of playing the 2010 course at Celtic Manor, which is due to host the Ryder Cup later this year. What a great day it turned out to be – helped by the fact the sun was splitting the sky!
The course has been specifically designed for the tournament with many classic match play holes which begin straight from the start with a tough 465 yard par 4. The greens were slick and the fairways lush – which for April was a real treat. Many of the holes include strategically placed water hazards; no more so than the tough 14th where there is water on left and right. At only 413 yards off the back tees it doesn’t sound tough, but the landing area is so narrow that anything off line is heading for trouble.
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.
