I can recall quite clearly playing golf in the Highlands of Scotland in the early 1970’s at some of the smaller town courses which had wire fences around the greens to prevent the sheep damaging the putting surface. The following link to Times brought back many memories. Enjoy the article.
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+
Latest news from our South Pacific colleagues;
St. Andrews Golf Course which opened approximately four years ago to strong reviews (Tom Doak designed) on the Mornington Penninsula near Melbourne has re-opened again a few weeks ago. It was closed for 18 months but maintained.
Barnbougle Dunes on the north coast of Tasmania and arguably one of the most remote locations for a world class course is getting a neighbor in 2010. The team of Crenshaw/Coore are in the finishing stages of the “The Lost Farm” which will open in spring 2010 (fall in the northern hemisphere)…if history is anything to base expectations upon, this will be a great course. This is completely separate facility from Barnbougle Dunes.
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+
The recent announcement of golf returning to the Olympics in 2016 has let to my speculation regarding the significance of this decision to the golf industry. The following article is interesting in this regard. Personally I think it will have the greatest impact in the like of China where government sanctioned (Olympic) sport is managed at a completely different level than non-Olympic activity. Quite simply the Olympics legitimizes the sport in their eyes.
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+
For a number of years I made the serious error of thinking it was wise to accumulate frequent flyer miles…bad idea. Think of mileage as a depreciating asset….a car you bought yesterday….they only have one way to go. Use your miles as and when you accumulate then. I have found Randy Petersen’s newsletter very helpful and insightful (www.firstclassflyer.com) as he provide updated news and analysis of the best mileage accrual and usage opportunities.
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+
A great article on airport lounge access. I have used this card for several years and it is definitely worth the cost….I was unaware of some of the underlying issues with respect to US airlines…but it makes complte sense.
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+
