Wales – and the Ryder Cup

Gordon Dalgleish


Wales Is a Ryder Cup Lock
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What we’re going to see come October 1 is a golf-rich country hosting a riveting championship on a generally lousy golf course redeemed by a most clever finish.

There is nothing of Welsh-flavored golf at the The 2010 Course, a glorified patch job engineered for the Ryder Cup.  Fourteen holes of dead-flat slogging through the rather aptly named Valley of Usk lead to some thumping good …

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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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Alternate Dining in Scotland

PerryGolf Staff

As is the case with most leisure travel, many of our clients ask about things they can do to get a real flavour of Scotland during a trip.  Obviously there are many things that fall into this category, but one thing I would recommend that any visitor should do when in Scotland (particularly if they are interested in local food) is to try a “fish supper” for dinner on one night of your trip.  This consists of fish and chips (fries), usually wrapped in newspaper and served with salt and vinegar.  It is basically fast food and can make a tasty alternative to the formal dining that you may be doing for the majority of a trip.

Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips

As with all restaurants, quality varies but usually if you are by the coast (where the Links courses are located) the quality is pretty good.  I would especially recommend a visitor to do this if they are in the St. Andrews area as the Anstruther Fish Bar is just a short drive from St. Andrews, and is consistently voted one of the best, if not the best “Chippy” in the UK.  I suggest you go early though as it gets very busy.  Enjoy!

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 9 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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A Very Special Pen for Golf Lovers

PerryGolf Staff

A series of special pens aimed at golfers and followers of the game have been launched by the Italian penmaker, Montegrappa.  These limited editions celebrate the Open in St. Andrews on its 150th Anniversary and feature a golf ball top and are illustrated with views of the Links.  The number of each edition released was chosen for its relevance i.e. 18 for 18 holes.  A very special gift.

By Yvonne Shaw.  Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.

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Isle of Skye

PerryGolf Staff

Visitors to Scotland generally have a ‘must see’ list which includes Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye.  The latter, although slightly less accessible, draws a significant number of couples blending a golfing holiday with a once in a lifetime trip.  For many it will be a trip ‘home’ tracing their roots.  It’s important to remember that Skye was as much affected by famine and the clearances as the Highlands.  The clans of MacLeod and MacDonald were the main players, but Clan Mackinnon also had settlements there.  Few children grew up without hearing the romantic story of Flora MacDonald helping Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape by rowing boat and this brave young lady is buried in Skye.

The scenery, the striking Cuillin Hills and the food gathered from the fertile agricultural areas and intricate coastline make Skye an island well worth visiting as suggested in Dan Saltzstein’s excellent article in the New York Times recently.  Click here to read on.

By Yvonne Shaw.  Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.

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