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Road Hole Gets Longer for 2010 Open

Cameron Reid

The Road HoleThe famous and iconic 17th hole of the Old Course will be lengthened ahead of The Open Championship at St Andrews in 2010. The ‘Road Hole’ will increase by some 35 yards to 490 yards. For those familiar with the set up, the new Championship tee will be constructed on the driving range of St Andrews Links Trust, the other side of the ash road that runs parallel with the 16th hole. An increased premium will be placed on an accurate (and long) drive over the sheds. It is thought the added length will re-establish the difficulty of the approach to the green and the danger posed by the road hole bunker and the road itself. Interestingly the length of the hole has not been altered since 1900. Lets just hope the wind is not in their face!!

You may find some interesting reading on the history of the Old Course at http://www.scottishgolfhistory.net/st_andrews_oldest_golf_course.htm

Image of the Road Hole is from Europegolf.com.

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Cellar Restaurant – St. Andrews

Gordon Dalgleish

The Cellar Restaurant is a favorite of mine and is one of the finest Seafood Restaurants in Scotland. A short drive from St.Andrews you will find it tucked behind Anstruther’s Scottish Fisheries Museum, just off the harbour front. You enter the 17th century listed building via a pretty cobbled courtyard garden, before receiving a warm welcome from owners Peter and Susan Jukes. With its original beams, tiled floor and candle-lit tables, the dining room provides the perfect setting for a great night out.
 

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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Fairmont St. Andrews

Gordon Dalgleish

Fairmont Hotel St Andrews is located on the outskirts of St.Andrews on the road to Crail. Sitting on the summit of a spectacular cliff formation, the hotel and its two championship golf courses have breathtaking panoramic views of the River Tay estuary, the North Sea, the Fife countryside and the medieval skyline of St Andrews. This international resort opened in the spring of 2001 providing an excellent standard of service and a meticulous attention to detail. In addition to the 2 golf courses on site, you may enjoy the Spa, a haven of peace and tranquillity. Enjoy a few easy lengths of the 18-metre pool, relax in their Jacuzzi, sauna or steam room.

The hotel offers a wide range of accommodation choices including the PerryGolf Manor Homes which are ideal for groups of up to eight travelers as they provide 4 bedrooms and total over 5,000 square feet of living space. A home away from home with all of the amenities of a deluxe hotel.


 

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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