PerryGolf -- The Advisor Travel Newsletter


SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2003		VOLUME 03 NUMBER 03

LETTER FROM ATLANTA

"Golf is a strange game. It enchants and aggravates, it flatters and disappoints, it rears up to the player to believe in his efficiency and then lets him down with a crash. It no sooner elevates its devotee than it dispirits him: it no sooner dispirits him than it elates him. That is the secret of its seductiveness, and at the back of it all is an illimitable vista of hope." Those words, by Harry Vardon, 6-time winner of the Open Championship and past Head Professional and course designer at Ganton Golf Club, still ring true in the heart of every golfer. This issue of the Advisor we take an in-depth look at Ganton Golf Club, a true inland British Isles classic championship course that played host to the 2003 Walker Cup Matches. Ranked #14 in the British Isles by Golf World, UK, and #62 in the world by Golf Magazine, although off the beaten path, it is a worthy addition to anyone's playing resume.

For those of you who have already made the journey to the British Isles this year, you know first hand how great the weather has been and that the courses are in magnificent condition. Ben Curtis hoisting the Claret Jug after his dramatic and unexpected win, Tom Watson recreating his magic on Turnberry's Ailsa course, and Annika Sorenstam's brilliant performance in capturing her career Grand Slam at Royal Lytham & St Annes highlighted on television for all of us here in the States a wonderful season of links golf overseas. The good news is its not too late to still make a trip across this year. Weather and course conditions should remain optimum at least throughout October.

If you are unable to journey to the 'Home of Golf' this year, we have some excellent programs and tools available to make planning your 2004 golf getaway easier. Our 2004 PERRYGOLF BROCHURE is now available by calling 1-800-344-5257 or e-mailing us at brochure@perrygolf.com, And, if you are considering one of our two 2004 British Isles Golf by Sea programs onboard the M/S Clipper Adventurer you may request a complimentary video through our website at www.PerryGolf.com. These compliment our expanded Travel Protection Policy and Cancellation for Any Reason Waiver, in continuing our commitment to delivering the finest international luxury golf experiences both on and off the course.

All of our Grand Touring Programs and Custom Destinations are detailed on the website, and our Professional Travel Specialists are available Monday- Friday, 9am - 7pm (EST) to personally answer any questions or concerns you may have on international golf travel.

Within this edition of the Advisor we spotlight the welcome return of The Royal Scotsman Train's elegance to our Grand Touring Portfolio; and showcase the just-released 2003 GOLF MAGAZINE TOP 100 COURSES IN THE WORLD rankings, where the courses of the United Kingdom and Ireland fared very well.

As always, we hope you enjoy.

See You on the Links -

Gordon Dalgleish
President
e-mail: Gordon.Dalgleish@golftravel.com