PerryGolf vs Turnberry

PerryGolf Staff
Ewan Grant teeing off on the 8th

Yesterday was the date for the 2011 golf match where a team from PerryGolf take on a team from Turnberry.  This event has been running for the last 7 years and has taken in venues such as Turnberry, Machrihanish Dunes, Shiskine (on the isle of Arran) and PerryGolf’s home course of Helensburgh.  This year’s event took place at Rothesay Golf Club on the isle of Bute; a very scenic course that overlooks the island and Firth of Clyde.  The day started with a short ferry trip to the island followed by bacon rolls and, of course, a beer in the clubhouse before teeing off.  

We had a great day as the weather was warm and sunny with little wind and a fun course offering some challenging holes.  I am pleased to say PerryGolf won this year to break a poor run of form over the past 2 years.  A tasty dinner in the clubhouse afterwards, some more pints (of course), a return ferry journey and the day was complete and enjoyed by all!

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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South Africa Lands WGC Event

PerryGolf Staff

One of the four World Golf Championship events will be held in South Africa from 2012 after the Sunshine Tour announced a five-year deal to stage the tournament.  Although an exact date and venue for the event have yet to be decided, just announcing the staging of a WGC event in South Africa is a major coup for golf in the country, which was given another massive boost at the weekend with Charl Schwartzel’s victory at Augusta.

Sunshine Tour commissioner Gareth Tindall said “This is, without doubt, the most significant milestone in the history of professional golf in South Africa.  It is something that we as the Sunshine Tour have been working on for a long time and the unanimous support that we have received from the other professional Tours around the world confirms the major standing of our players and the Sunshine Tour in world golf.

“What is even more significant is that we have the commitment that we will host this World Golf Championships event for a period of five years.”   The event will be known as a Tournament of Hope as it will be aimed at increasing awareness of poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa.

By Keith Baird.  Keith has been PerryGolf for over 10 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Ryder Cup venues that are accessible to play

Gordon Dalgleish


Ryder Cup Venues You Can Play, Part 2: Europe
Larry OlmstedTheAPosition

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You may be watching the Masters right now, but it’s not like you are going to ever play Augusta National. In fact, while there are dozens of Major venues you can play, here and aboard, as I have covered, the Masters is the only one of the Grand Slam events with no public access. Besides the US Open, Open Championship (British) and PGA Championship, there …

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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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Common sense tips for an Irish golf trip

Gordon Dalgleish


Tips for a Successful Irish Golf Trip
Terry MooreTheAPosition

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Planning a successful golf trip to Ireland is not rocket science. But like a space launch, it does take some forethought and attention to detail to better guarantee a safe and memorable excursion. So here are some handy tips I share with family and friends whenever they ask me for advice about a golf trip to the Emerald Isle:

Start early and plan ahead: A year …

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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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