Kintyre Course at Turnberry, Scotland

April 20, 2012April 10, 2012 PerryGolf Staff

It goes without saying that the Ailsa Course at Turnberry is a class above its sister course the Kintyre. It’s ranked as one of the best in the world, it’s on the current Open Championship Rota, and it’s been the scene of some of the most memorable finishes to Open Championships in years gone by.

However, having played the Kintyre Course recently, I’d strongly recommend it for the traveller seeking extra golf wherever possible. Along the Ayrshire Coast, you have the Ailsa, Royal Troon, Prestwick, Western and Glasgow Gailes, and not far behind on the list, I’d put the Kintyre. For those staying at Turnberry, the Kintyre Course is an ideal addition to your schedule. The course is onsite, riding carts are available, and it’s a strong course in its own right.

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

Video #9: Kingsbarns Golf Links, St Andrews, Scotland

April 5, 2012October 9, 2014 Gordon Dalgleish

Golf dates to 1793 on the site where Kingsbarns Golf Links is found today, overlooking the North Sea 7 miles east of St Andrews. Everything changed in 2000 when Kyle Phillips reinvented links golf with the opening here of the game’s first “modern classic” links layout.

Western Gailes Golf Club

March 30, 2012August 12, 2015 PerryGolf Staff

I had the pleasure of playing Western Gailes last week, and whilst March is normally not the best time of year to be golfing in Scotland, the sun was splitting the sky and the course was in fantastic condition; so it was an excellent day out of the office! Not only was the full course open (not many courses can boast that at this time of year) but the greens were in great shape, and at the standard you’d normally expect in late spring. My golf was even up to scratch with four birdies thrown into the mix.

If you’ve never played Western Gailes and you’re considering a trip to Scotland, be sure to add it to the wish list because, in my opinion, it’s as good as it’s more famous neighbours, Royal Troon and Prestwick.

By Keith Baird. Keith has been with PerryGolf for over 13 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

Video #8 / Cruden Bay Golf Club, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

March 27, 2012October 9, 2014 Gordon Dalgleish

Tom Doak will point out that proper course routing follows the same path a person would take on a walk through the original property. In 1926, Tim Simpson agreed. His redesign of Old Tom Morris’ work at Cruden Bay produced a circuit that meanders all over the place. Golf Magazine’s world #83 was Read more “Video #8 / Cruden Bay Golf Club, Aberdeenshire, Scotland”

Olympic Torch Set to Light Up St Andrews

March 20, 2012 PerryGolf Staff

It was announced today that St. Andrews will see the Olympic Torch meander through its streets on the 13^th of June this year. The Torch will travel the length of the UK and even on to many of the larger Islands over a 70 day period. It really is an exciting time for all 4 countries in the UK and it gives communities in each country the opportunity to showcase their local cultures and offerings…of which St Andrews has many! Click here to see the routing of the relay through St. Andrews.

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

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