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My Scotland Adventure ….Continues
Our time in St. Andrews was marked by sunny days, links golf, bustling streets and a few nights out in a very friendly and popular village. The streets were always busy with tourists, golfers, shoppers and the pleasant folk of… Continue Reading
Sneak Peek: St. Andrews Old Course N0.15 & No.16
The fifteenth is another par 4 at 455yards. The Sutherland bunker in the middle of the fairway will only pose a threat if the wind is blowing strongly from the east. The fairway tightens on this hole at about 300… Continue Reading
Sneak Peek: St. Andrews Old Course No.13 & No.14
The thirteenth hole at St. Andrews starts a brutal string of holes. This 465 yard par four challenges players to stay away from a sinister group of Coffin bunkers. Then it asks players to approach a very well defended green.… Continue Reading
Rickie Fowler Ready to Do the “Mickelson Double”
Rickie Fowler made a spectacular charge down the stretch to win the Scottish Open as he birdied the last hole to pull one clear of fellow American Matt Kuchar. Fowler seemed to be treading water for most of the final… Continue Reading
Sneak Peek: St. Andrews Old Course No.11 & No.12
The eleventh hole at St. Andrews is the second and final par 3 and it was here that Bobby Jones walked off the course after feeling the wrath of Hill Bunker. Both Hill and Strath Bunkers protect a newly renovated… Continue Reading
Sneak Peek: St. Andrews Old Course No.7 & No.8
The seventh is another par four on the Old Course that can be played with much less than driver. The famous Shell bunker awaits too bold a tee shot. The eighth hole at the Old Course is the first of… Continue Reading
Greats of the Game Honor The Claret Jug
In less than a week the best in the world will gather at St. Andrews to vie for the oldest trophy in golf, the Claret Jug. It’s a special trophy for a special championship in a very special place. Listen… Continue Reading
Sneak Peek: St. Andrews Old Course No.5 & No.6
The par 5 fifth at St. Andrews is a birdie opportunity which features some famous bunkers, the Seven Sisters and the Spectacles. The sixth is a par four with a blind tee shot, the Coffin bunkers and a shared green… Continue Reading
Bobby Jones Says Farewell to St. Andrews
The Old Course at St. Andrews will welcome the world’s best golfers next week and no course holds such a revered place in golf history. From Old Tom Morris to Rory McIlroy and all in between the Old Course is… Continue Reading