Archive for the ‘Scotland’ Category
Blasted Heaths & Blessed Greens
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6:00 No CommentsThis year St. Andrews will host the 150th Anniversay of The Open Championship. The “Home of Golf” is a sacred pilgrimage for all serious golfers to enjoy once in their lives. I have been fortunate to have experienced many golfing adventures in and around Scotland and the Kingdom of Fife and have enjoyed the captivating Scottish countryside [...]
The British Open at a Crossroads: 2010 Changes for the 17th at St. Andrews
Friday, October 23, 2009 20:00 1 CommentI wonder what Old Tom Morris is thinking? Last week, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (aka R&A) and the Links Trust management announced that they were going to lengthen one of the most recognized holes in golf history – the St. Andrews “Road Hole.” The infamous 17th hole, that requires players [...]
The Test of a True Champion is Character
Monday, July 20, 2009 0:00 1 CommentFor four days in the small village of Turnberry on the western coast of Scotland we were caught up in the dream of believers. Time seemed to stand still as 59 year-old Tom Watson provided all the excitement that a thoroughly frustrated Tiger Woods seem to casually throw away during the first two qualifying rounds. [...]


