If, like me, you have been following the gradual progress of the massive Gleneagles Hotel renovation, you will be interested in the article found below as it not only points out both the subtle and grand changes to the hotel and golf courses, but also reminds us of all the fantastic activities on offer at the Resort.
If you are planning a trip to Scotland, you must fit a stay at Gleneagles; one of the country’s finest 5 star properties.
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Being based in Scotland, we watch developments with Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire project with particular interest, and it seems like the project is finally getting underway now. This will no doubt be a great addition to an area that already boasts some fantastic courses such as Royal Aberdeen (host to 2011 Walker Cup matches), it’s lesser known hidden gem of a neighbour, Murcar; and, of course Cruden Bay only 45 minutes up the coast. As for Mr Trump’s claim that it will be the “world’s greatest golf course”, that remains to be seen! He has pretty tough competition on his doorstep never mind the rest of the world.
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By Alastair Niven. Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 9 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
No trip to Rome would be complete without visiting the Colosseum – the most famous monument in the city also known as The Flavius Amphitheatre. Opened in 80 A.D., it is one of the most impressive structures in the world, and standing aside the building truly gives the impression of a once imposing and enthralling historical event.
As it now stands, it is a disintegrated skeleton of its former self; as much as three-fifths of the outer, proximate walls are gone, but this doesn’t stop one from being able to visualize it in its glory days…completely white and swathed in travertine stone slabs. The structure originally had four floors, with eighty arches in the first three levels and allowed for seventy thousand spectators. The tiers of seats were arranged and positioned in order that, regardless of where one was seated, they would always have a clear view of the action. All Roman citizens entered for free, but there were sectioned-off areas which would be allocated according to social class; the closer to the arena, the higher the social status.
A full price ticket is only around €8 and includes entrance to the Palatine, but if you don’t have time to explore the whole building, free tours operate around the outside; the guides entertain you with gory (occasionally questionable) details and will generally ask for a tip. Those without licenses occasionally get picked up by the police, which could make your visit even more interesting! Worth a visit while in Italy’s capital.
Mary Tattersall, a 90 years young golfer from West Yorkshire, broke the British record at the weekend for the oldest woman to achieve a hole-in-one. Playing the second hole at her home club, Shay Grange, she covered the 181 yards par 3 and found the pin.
Even more amazing, Mary only took up golf two years ago for the exercise and has a handicap of 36. ‘I’m no Tiger Woods, but I love golf. I think it’s a great sport, it makes me feel alive, gets my lungs open and my muscles working.’
So it’s never too late to take up the game!
By Yvonne Shaw. Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
Fairmont Hotels have recently opened a new hotel in South Africa; the Fairmont Zimbali Resort joins the Fairmont Zimbali Lodge which is set nearby along the beach. The hotel’s golf course is currently under construction, but once the 18-hole course (which has been designed by Gary Player) opens, it will be a “must” to add to your schedule.
Fairmont Hotels are known worldwide for their excellent service, and we are pleased to see this addition to the group.
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By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
