Author: Gordon Dalgleish

Romantic Golf Spots for Valentines Day

Gordon Dalgleish

We thought it may be fun to develop a list of unique spots at a couple of our destinations around the world which are romantic locations with Valentines Day fast approaching…we would love to hear your ideas;

Most romantic hotel for a golfing couple is the Millbrook Resort in spectacular and romantic Queenstown, New Zealand.  A luxury villa suite surrounded by majestic mountains on all sides provides outstanding views. Add to this the sumptuous accommodations and three restaurants to choose from, and many would say there is a no more romantic hotel. Milbrook was recently named the leading Golf Resort in Australasia.

http://www.millbrook.co.nz/

The best 19th hole for a romantic drink is on the balcony at Jack’s Point clubhouse overlooking the beautiful lake bounding the 18th hole. With the Remarkables mountain range alongside, this is a stunning location.

http://www.jackspoint.com/

The best hole on which to propose. The par 3 seventh at Jack’s Point.  This hole plays west to a green that appears to sit right on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, even though it is perched 25m above it. Majestic mountains add to the vista.

http://www.jackspoint.com/

Enterkine Country House.The Woodland Lodge is specifically designed for couples who want a private hideaway. http://www.enterkine.com/accommodation_woodland.asp

Malmaison, Aberdeen. Deep purple and red décor in some suites adds to the romance.

https://www.malmaison.com/hotels/aberdeen/suites.aspx
 

About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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The pioneer of international golf course architects

Gordon Dalgleish

As the world has become a smaller place and outstanding golf courses can be found in some of the most remote corners of the earth, we should not overlook the tremendous work that Robert Trent Jones did around the world as demand for golf grew during the 1930’s and later. Details on the collection of his business papers can be read here .  I recall very clearly playing at Royal Dar es Salam Golf Club in Rabat, Morocco in the 1990’s. The layout was classic Jones, wide fairways, doglegs, large bunkers with fairly shallow lips…all very playable and enjoyable. The golf course in Morocco was at one time in the Top 100 Courses in the world but as time and new construction sped by, it fell out of these rankings. Mr. Jones did much to create the initial international golf travelers.
 

About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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Portugal – undiscovered gem

Gordon Dalgleish

Having traveled to Portugal since 1973 I have long been a admirer of the country, not only it’s climate, but people and quality of lifestyle. Jim Frank provides a more in-depth perspective of this terrific golf destination.


Portugal Awaits Its Turn

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Overshadowed by its next-door neighbor Spain, as well as the rest of Europe, Portugal deserves more attention

Pity poor Portugal. Like a third-string quarterback, it rarely gets the good look, seldom a chance to strut its stuff. In European golf, Great Britain is the franchise player, Spain the backup. Lowly Portugal rides the bench, saying, “Play me or trade me.”

My advice? Play.

It’s not as if anyone …

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About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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Speyside Golf Whisky Trail Marks Convergence of World’s Greatest Inventions
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In October, my friend David Whyte– the renowned Scottish golf journalist– picked me up in Glasgow for a quick tour of the Speyside Golf Whisky Trail in central Scotland.  Over five days we visited some of the best little-known golf courses in that golf-rich nation (Moray, Forres, etc), toured several whisky distilleries including Benromach (the smallest working distillery in Speyside) and The Glenlivet (with roots …

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Your dream golf trip

Gordon Dalgleish

The following is an interesting collection of thoughts and travel ideas from a group of well travelled golf writers, in the event they were given $10,000 to spend, what would their trip look like;


How Would You Spend $10,000 on Golf ?

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In this season of gift-giving, the writers at golf’s leading website offer presents to themselves-and give back to the game they love

I love links golf, have since the moment I ran a shot onto the second green at The Old Course the first time I played the old gal. What fun! And that’s where we spend the ten thousand, going to and playing the great …

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About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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