Posts tagged scotland golf
Changes Well Underway at the Old Course
Dec 11th
The game of golf has seen a number of changes recently. Just a couple of weeks ago the R&A, combined with the USGA, announced the drastic new rule that will see the ‘anchoring’ technique of belly putters banned in 2016. It has been over 100 years since golf was last seen as an Olympic sport, but with Rio 2016 on the horizon the sport will once again see professionalscompete for their country. Players are now drug tested and now women can, in theory play in the Open. Golf is seeing lots of changes, so why should there be controversy when changes happen to a golf course? More >
Has Donald driven out of bounds? Trump International Scotland put on hold
Jan 18th
Entrepreneur and property magnate, Donald Trump has halted work at his new golf resort near Aberdeen following plans for the development of a wind farm off the coast of his billion dollar golfing haven. The dramatic Aberdeenshire coastline is famed for its rugged dunes which has created the perfect frame for Trump’s marquee development – Trump International Golf Links. With his picturesque vistas potentially due to be compromised, Trump has taken the bold decision to halt work on the development which has already received rave reviews by the golfing press. More >