A Greenside Chat: The Story of Askernish Golf Club ~ A Hidden Scottish Gem Designed by Old Tom Morris

June 24, 2021November 15, 2021 Harrison Gould

This week our guest for a Greenside Chat is Ralph Thompson, Chairman of the Restoration Project at Askernish Golf Club, a hidden Scottish gem designed by Old Tom Morris on Scotland’s remote Isle of South Uist that puts the expression authentic experience to the test as well as any other club. Ralph discusses the club’s unique history, its impressive restoration project, and some of the many touches that make for such a memorable visitor experience.

Machrihanish Golf Club, Campbeltown, Scotland

January 29, 2016February 9, 2016 Harrison Gould

Machrihanish Golf Club is located in Argyll, Scotland, on the southern tip of the Mull of Kintyre between the Isle of Arran and the Hebrides. Read more “Machrihanish Golf Club, Campbeltown, Scotland”

The New Course, St Andrews, Scotland

January 24, 2016July 25, 2016 Harrison Gould

Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1895, The New Course at St Andrews is a classic test of links golf. Read more “The New Course, St Andrews, Scotland”

Carnoustie Golf Links, Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland

January 23, 2016April 10, 2018 Harrison Gould

Carnoustie Golf Links is a 45 minute drive north of St Andrews. Carnoustie’s Championship Course has hosted The Open Championship on seven occasions, most recently in 2007. It is set to host the 147th Open Championship in 2018. Read more “Carnoustie Golf Links, Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland”

Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Sutherland, Scotland

January 23, 2016June 29, 2017 Harrison Gould

Located in the Scottish Highlands, Royal Dornoch Golf Club is a true links style course. There is evidence of golf in 1616 Dornoch but the formal founding of the club is with a nine hole layout in 1877. Read more “Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Sutherland, Scotland”