PerryGolf -- The Advisor Travel Newsletter


SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2003		VOLUME 03 NUMBER 03

MEMO FROM HELENSBURGH

This year's Open Championship was one of the most exciting in recent history and the fantastic weather complemented the great leader board. Well done to young Ben Curtis, we look forward to his return to Royal Troon to defend his title in 2004.

It was speculated that this would be the end of the Open rota for Royal St George's, however, due to the fact that the traffic flowed smoothly, the crowds broke records, the sun shone, and the course proved a worthy adversary to modern technology, look for The Open Championship to return to this usually tranquil part of Kent in the future. It also served to highlight an area rich in golf history and championship courses, but often overlooked in British Isles itineraries. In addition to Royal St. George's other area courses that are worthy of a stop include Royal Cinque Ports (Deal) and Prince's, both former Open venues in 1920 and 1932 respectively; North Foreland, Walmer & Kingsdown, Canterbury, Littlestone and Rye are all within an hour of each other.

The Walker Cup early this September showcased another English gem, this time an inland course, with linksland turf and playing characteristics, Ganton Golf Club. This Advisor presents an in depth look at the course and the players, which make it one of the best courses in Britain. With a former Walker Cup player, Colin Dalgleish - 1981, right here in the Helensburgh office, its no secret we were rooting for the GB & I Team as they made it an unprecedented three wins in a row this year! Also congratulations to the European Solheim Team, as they won back the Solheim Cup in convincing fashion. For the first time in history Europe and GB & I hold the Walker, Solheim & Ryder Cups at the same time!

Our 20th anniversary will be next year, and we have assembled a stellar 2004 Grand Touring Portfolio to celebrate the occasion. Each Advisor will take an in depth look at one of the programmes, this issue showcases the return of The Royal Scotsman Train featuring a very special itinerary to Gleneagles and the 133rd Open Championship at Royal Troon. All of the 2004 programs may of course be viewed at www.PerryGolf.com.
Next Advisor we will look in depth at the Mediterranean Golf By Sea programme onboard the fabulous Sea Dream II. We are just back from a preview cruise and it was the experience of a lifetime! The excellent service and amenities of the ship are so intoxicating that its hard to leave to go ashore, even with the stellar line up of Mediterranean courses featuring Pevero, Sperone, and Royal Mougins that are as challenging and unique, as they are visually stunning, and the marvelous sightseeing itinerary that includes St. Topez. Monte Carlo, Sardinia, Corsica and Rome!

We look forward to assisting all of you in the near future in visiting favourite venues or discovering new international golf destinations.

Good Golfing
The Helensburgh Staff
Operations@PerryGolf.com