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Now into May and the weather is still pretty miserable. Both my playing partners and I struggled with the gusting winds and pace of the greens although I did manage a magic two at the 11th hole. Still waiting to … Continue reading →

 At last the 2013 Season has arrived, although it still feels like Winter. While the weather was overcast, cold and damp during our round, our playing partners provided us with copious amounts of warm banter and dry wit. The golf … Continue reading →

Unfortunately this was cancelled due to heavy overnight rain. Fortunately we found this out prior to setting off and agreed by telephone to enter next years event rather than seek a refund. Further Opens at King James VI, Barassie, Prestwick St.Cuthberts … Continue reading →

Next day  we visited Hayston Golf Club which was founded in 1926 amid raging contoversy that split the town of Kirkintilloch and it’s community. It all came about because of ‘the demon drink’. In 1921, after a poll of the 12,000 population, it was … Continue reading →

Mention Glenbervie and a vision of the late John Panton is instantly conjured up. This legendary Scottish Professional, was known to have played golf with my uncle Andrew in and around Pitlochry where they were both born. Like John, my uncle Andrew … Continue reading →

Long time since I’ve played here but it was another first for my nephew Billy.  The              photo opposite is The Captains’ Lounge, steeped in history, going back over one hundred and fifty years. The … Continue reading →

Our first visit to Ballumbie Castle, lovely clubhouse with views looking out over the golf course. Not the longest course in the world but has a few quirky holes like the 10th where a burn snakes across the fairway followed … Continue reading →

  Still feeling a bit sore our next port of call was Pitlochry where I struggled both with the hills and my swing. Eight over par after eight holes was not a good sign, while the back nine saw me par only … Continue reading →

These were next on our agenda, but unfortunately I twisted my back and was unable to compete at Kilmacolm while Williamwood was cancelled due to flooding.

This is another super golf course with the only undulations on the greens, very easy to walk and a must if your looking to play 36 holes. First impressions were very good and our coffee and filled rolls hit the … Continue reading →