Posts tagged gleneagles
Royal & Ancient Game Worth £1bn to ‘Home of Golf’
Jun 5th
The game of golf began as a modest sport for gentlemen on the links lands of Scotland at least 500 years ago.
But today the Royal & Ancient Game is now worth an astounding £1 billion annually to the ‘home of golf’ – this is according to new research which has been undertaken by KPMG in association with Oxford Economics. More >
Golf Course Architects – Old vs. New
Nov 16th
There is no doubt that golf course designers such as Donald Ross, James Braid and Alister Mackenzie paved the way for modern architects to create some of the most stunning golfing creations the sport has ever seen but would the new breed have been able to work their magic without being able to learn from the past masters? Well…seeing as my DeLorean is currently undergoing repairs time travel is out of the question, so the only thing we can do right now is have a look at the courses from golf architects old and new and put it to a vote to see who is the best. More >
PGA Centenary Golf Course at Gleneagles
Oct 25th
The five star Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Resort has been something of a Mecca for golfers since it opened its doors and golf courses to the public in the 1920s. It quickly established itself as one of the finest luxury destinations in Scotland and golf at Gleneagles was once a “de rigueur” point of call for the bright young things of high society. It has hosted many important golf tournaments over the years and its place in golfing history has now been further recognised by virtue of being chosen as the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup. More >
Places I’d rather be than at my Desk…
Feb 2nd
I spent this morning at my desk with the warm glow of the sun on my face as it crept over the London skyline and, rather frustratingly, all I could think of was being on the golf course under the summer sun. My body was at the desk but my mind had already teed off! After reading some of the five star reviews for these golf courses here are eight places I’d rather be than at my desk! Guess it’s time to book some time off and venture off to a corner of the UK or Ireland for a well deserved golf break! More >
Golf Course Architects – Pick your Favourite
Aug 25th
It is hard to put a finger n what makes a high quality golf course. Obviously the quality of the maintenance plays a big role once the course has been built but what goes into designing a great golf course? We may not have the answers but these guys certainly have or had it. We have picked five great golf courses and a selection of their best efforts in a bid to find out who your favourite architect is. So please browse through the options and cast your vote below. More >
Top 10 UK Golf Breaks – Where to play this Summer
Jun 10th
For those looking for a quick golfing getaway, the UK is full of some of the finest golf resorts you will find anywhere in the world. Whether it is a parkland in Perth or a links in Lancashire, the wide variety of golf courses available to enjoy ensure there is something for everyone.
We take a quick look at the Top 10 Golf Breaks available to play this summer, with some excellent last minute discounted packages available you could make a significant saving on your next UK golf holiday. More >