Archive for the 'Scottish Courses' Category

Scotland and Ireland Golf Holidays

Friday, April 6th, 2007

A golf trip to the British Isles can be something of a puzzle. Which courses accept visitor play and when? What options are available for playing the Old Course? Where should you stay? What can you do when you’re not playing? How much will it cost?
Thus if you are serious [...]

Muirfield Hosts The Senior Open Championship, Presented by Aberdeen Asset Management on July 26-29 2007

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

I’m excited to hear that 2007 European Seniors Tour Schedule includes a visit to Muirfield for The Senior Open Championship, presented by Aberdeen Asset Management on July 26-29.
Muirfield is a firm favourite of mind and I have fond memories of watching Ernies Els win the Open Championship there in 2002. Though I can’t lie [...]

Scottish Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship 2007

Monday, January 8th, 2007

It is always a real treat to watch really good golfers play some of the best links courses in Scotland. One such course that springs to mind is Royal Dornoch, orginally designed by Old Tom Morris. In 1877 the first nine holes were laid out, with another nine created three years later. Interestingly you can [...]

Blogging The 2007 Open Championship At The Carnoustie Golf Links

Saturday, December 23rd, 2006

One of the advantages of moving a few miles north west of St Andrews just over a year ago, was the fact that come July 2007 I will only be a 20 minute drive from Carnoustie for the Open Championship.
The Open Championship has a special place in my heart. The first one I ever [...]