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Tom Watson Named 2014 US Ryder Cup Captain

PerryGolf Staff

Tom Watson has been named the US Ryder Cup Captain for the 2014 matches at Gleneagles.  Having lost 5 of the last 6 matches, the US PGA has called for the 8 time major winner to turn the tide in a move that could prove to be a masterstroke.  They’ve turned their back on their recent tradition of picking former major winners in their late 40’s preferring someone who is a true legend of the game and who has had success as a Captain before (the last one to do so on foreign soil).  Not only is Tom loved throughout the golfing world (he is extremely popular in Scotland where the matches will be played), but it’ll also be the first time the US leader will be of a greater golfing stature than Tiger Woods.  Sure, Tiger has more majors to his name, but only Jack Nicklaus commands a greater level of respect from golf fans than Tom, so surely he’ll get the best out of the former world number one and we’ll finally see Tiger perform to his best at the Ryder Cup?   After the miracle at Medinah and Europe’s dramatic final day victory, the US will be desperate to win the trophy back and who better than Tom Watson to lead them into battle?

PerryGolf will be offering some fantastic packages to the 2014 Ryder Cup, which will be available to view on our website in the upcoming weeks.  Watch this space for the exact details.

By Keith Baird.  Keith has been with PerryGolf for over 13 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
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Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery

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As one of Glasgow’s longest standing restaurants, it is wonderful to learn that Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery, located on busy Argyle Street, still offers a fantastic dining experience.

Over 23 years the restaurant has built up a solid reputation as “the place to go” for seafood lovers.  Des Mullan, Operations Director of Two Fat Ladies, describes why the restaurant remains a success,

“I think we are pretty accessible and there is nothing we do or sell that could be described as ‘overly foodie’, we don’t put words on the menu that nobody knows what they mean.  We try to keep things as simple and clean as we can”.

So there you have it, the key to a fantastically successful restaurant is to give your customers what they want – excellent food without the fuss.

They work with only one supplier to ensure that their fare is 100% fresh and feel that this approach appeals to diners looking for local produce.  It clearly works as in 2010 the restaurant was named “Best Posh Nosh” in the Glasgow Restaurant awards.

With a cozy atmosphere and the option of a private dining room with a glass wall so that you can see into the kitchen, diners can get a real overview of how confident Two Fat Ladies are in what they serve up.  To give you an idea of what is on the menu, how about flash fried west coast scallops with Stornoway black pudding and smokie cream, cress salad for starters?; followed by fillets of sea bream and Indian spiced mussel and savoy cabbage cream?  If seafood is not your thing, don’t worry, you can choose from various meat dishes ranging from the trusty fillet mignon to warm smoked duck salad in a pomegranate vinaigrette.

Be sure to book a table next time you are dining out in Glasgow– you won’t be disappointed.

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Top Dining Award for Gleneagles

PerryGolf Staff

Congratulations to Andrew Fairlie and all of his team at Gleneagles for winning the Sunday Times Food List “Best Restaurant in Britain” accolade.  Andrew Fairlie opened his restaurant at Gleneagles in 2001 and since then it has consistently been rated as one the best in Scotland – but its great to see them getting greater recognition.  Gleneagles has always been a popular choice with PerryGolf clients thanks to its fantastic accommodations, world class courses and other excellent facilities.  This is just another reason to visit and enjoy the setting for the next Ryder Cup.

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for more than 12 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Rogano Restaurant

PerryGolf Staff

roganoCongratulations to Rogano who recently won the 2012-2013 AA Restaurant of the Year in Scotland. The award recognises restaurants that provide cuisine of a truly excellent standard, as well as demonstrating innovation and ambience and providing a high standard of hospitality.  Rogano Restaurant is featured in PerryGolf’s dining guide for Glasgow.

A must for dining during your stay in Glasgow City.

By Denise McKee.  Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 13 years and is a member of our admin team.

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The Golf House Club, Elie

PerryGolf Staff

I was invited along to play in an Open Day at The Golf House Club yesterday (commonly known as Elie), and it proved to be a fantastic day.  There was hardly a breath of wind, nor a cloud in the sky, so short sleeves were the order of the day – a rarity for October in Scotland.  A shotgun start involved my group teeing off first (one of the perks of playing with the club captain!) so we had the opportunity to take a look at their famous periscope prior to starting our round.  The first hole involves a blind tee shot, and rather than having a bell to tell people on the tee when to hit, they have an old submarine periscope so you can see when it’s clear to drive.  If you’re ever playing the course, be sure to get to the tee early so you can have a look as it turns full circle so you get a fantastic view of almost the entire course.

Having never played the course before I was thoroughly looking forward to it and I wasn’t disappointed.   It’s not a long course at only 6273 yards, but it’s still a great test of golf and an extremely enjoyable course.  There are no par 5’s and only two par 3’s so the emphasis is on the par 4’s; most of which are risk and reward holes under 400 yards, with the opportunity to go for the green – or close to them – off the tee, but also with the option to play safe, leaving a short iron to the green.  Thankfully my driver was working favourably, so I scored well, but with punishing rough and many a tough bunker protecting the greens, the brave can easily be penalised.  With regards the condition of the course, I have never seen better in October in Scotland.  The greens were immaculate and the fairways were in perfect condition.

So where does Elie fit into your schedule?  Well if you’re keen on playing 36 holes a day, it fits in perfectly for the afternoon round after the Old Course or Kingsbarns, or on arrival day after a tiring overnight flight it works well because it’s not going to beat you up like a British Open course, but you will certainly come away from it having thoroughly enjoyed your round.  Alternatively, if you’ve ticked off all Scotland’s Open courses and you’re looking for a hidden links, look no further.

By Keith Baird.  Keith has been with PerryGolf for over13 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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