Category: Local Knowledge

Exciting New Northern Irish Links Course Set to Open in 2014

PerryGolf Staff

David McLay Kidd, the famous Scottish golf course designer, has been handed the responsibility of designing an exciting new links course in Northern Ireland.  The plans for the Bushmills Dunes Resort and Spa have been in the pipeline since 2001 and now it looks like its taking off; with hope of completion by 2014.

Current Open Champion, Darren Clarke, thinks that the development will be fantastic for the area.  He is well aware of the project and said that the proposed site is ideal for a classic links course – it’s not far from where he lives.

Northern Ireland already boasts world renowned venues such as Royal County Down and Royal Portrush, and when you add Portstewart and Castlerock into the mix, you already have a great destination for golfers. Couple these venues with the new 5 star resort and you have an outstanding option for those who enjoy golf travel.

Click here for further details of the venture.

By Gary Sheppard.  Gary has been with PerryGolf for over 5 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Reader’s Choice Awarded to Turnberry

Mhairi
 

Turnberry Resort

Travel and Leisure readers have voted the Turnberry Resort as the number one hotel in Scotland.  In the 10th annual listing the hotel appears, not only for the very first time, but as the Scottish leader amongst the 500 best hotels and resorts in the world.

The awards are based on the data collected from the World’s Best Awards survey by the magazine’s readership.

Last year, Travel and Leisure named Turnberry as one of Europe’s top 30 hotels, so this will be another accolade to add to the trophy shelf.

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Sheraton Grand Refurbishment Complete

PerryGolf Staff

The Sheraton Grand in Edinburgh has just completed its multi-million pound bedroom refurbishment; every bedroom has been updated and next on their list is a new bar and restaurant.  These changes will be completed for the start of the season this year and, based on the high standards in the bedrooms, I’m sure the public areas and new bar and restaurant will be a great success!  Click here to view the video footage of the new bedrooms.

By Denise McKee.  Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 12 years and is a member of our admin team.

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The Big Five

PerryGolf Staff

South Africa has some of the most spectacular golf courses in the world; however your vacation would not be complete without spotting the “Big Five” on safari (Africa’s greatest wild animals – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino).  Jock Safari Lodge is a “must stay” for groups looking to experience safari at its best.  The world-renowned Kruger National Park consists of nearly 2 million hectares of unrivalled and diverse life forms fused with historical and archaeological sights.  Jock Safari Lodge offers many tours and they will do their utmost to ensure you catch the “Big Five” on camera while in South Africa!

By Denise McKee.  Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 12 years and is a member of our admin team.

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Video #6 / Machrihanish Golf Club, Scotland

Gordon Dalgleish

Machrihanish was established as a “full” golf course in 1879 when Old Tom Morris expanded it to eighteen holes including the famous first where you have to carry a healthy corner of the Atlantic.  If there’s a breeze be happy with five on this very unusual hole.  Otherwise, Machrihanish is one of the most natural links there is.

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