Designed by Old Tom Morris and opened in 1895, Crail (Balcomie Links) is one of my favorite links courses. The course is located a few minutes from St. Andrews, and therefor might not make it on every golf trips itinerary, which is a shame. The course layout is unique due to its combination of three …
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In 2005 a coworker took a trip to Ireland with his father to play golf. The “water cooler” talks we had about that trip were the beginning. I had recently moved to Atlanta and missed the regular golf outings with my father. A golf trip seemed the perfect answer; see the world and play golf! …
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We recently got the opportunity to play East Lake Golf Club, home course of Bobby Jones and the yearly PGA Tour Championship. East Lake was our round the day before we headed off to play the famed links of Scotland in mid-June. Although I have lived in Atlanta for a decade, this was my first …
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I was very impressed by the course and it exceeded my expectations. As it has the same designer, I found it very similar to Yeamans Hall just up the road. I didn’t find it very difficult as there was room to spray the ball off the tee and yet was able to avoid much trouble. …
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Golf’s Holy Land, the British Isles. Land of wind, rain, and the best links golf in the world! If you haven’t made the trek, you should! If you are contemplating and not sure how to make it happen, read on! I have taken and planned many golf trips to the British Isles; Northern Ireland, Ireland, …
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If traveling to Northern Ireland, Belfast is the logical airport, and the city sits about half-way between Newcastle (think Royal County Down) and Portrush (think Royal Portrush and Portstewart). If you are in search of a good parkland course, a taste of back home, then Belfast is an excellent location. Belfast is home to a …
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Just west of Portrush is a gem of a course, Castlerock Golf Club. The course is wedged between the town of Castlerock, the River Bann, the North Channel, and a railway line. Castlerock has it all; dunes, blind shots, water, sea views, and a fun layout! The course begins with two dog leg right par …
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