Although our national tourism board does not promote Canadian golf globally they should. Have you seen the latest Golf Digest? Nine Canadian golf courses enter the World 100 Great Golf Courses list. Impressive. Selections are from Eastern, Central and Western Canada. Cabot is there and new arrivals like Capilano, Hamilton and Jasper Park. Several have…
I am very impressed with the top quality of writing and incredible photography found in The Golfer’s Journal No. 1. How about this eclectic line-up of golfing topics? Playing golf with Hunter Thompson on acid. Tom Coyne’s piece on why pull carts/trolleys should get more respect. Askernish’s pure links Scottish golf experience in the boondocks….
I am receiving more requests for customized Northern Irish golf trips and the main driver may be Royal Portrush’s hosting of the 2019 Open Championship. It could be the thought of walking from the Slieve Donard Hotel to spectacular Royal County Down. Belfast has the new Titantic Hotel and you can take an eerie black…
Lori found me through the Internet and asked if I was interested in presenting golf trips to countries like France and Spain at Seymour Golf Club. I was intrigued since our bespoke golf trips are usually for links golf in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We agreed on calling it Trips with Golf for golfing…
Discovering different St Andrews accommodations and that standing on the Old Course never gets tired. Listening to a piper at Trump Turnberry sends chills and made me think of my deceased father. Scottish golf is not only St Andrews and the Highlands holds a special spot. Lesser name golf courses can enhance a trip. How…
Is it a stroll across the Old Course’s rolling links? How about staring off to West Sands Beach where Chariots of Fire was filmed? Or what about soaking in the town’s history and dropping into a famous haunt like the Dunvegan? Golfers’ eyes mist when thoughts of visiting the Home of Golf appear. I will…
As I listened to my 80’s mix of new wave music, the catchy song of Video Killed the Radio Star played. Hmmmm… I thought did Digital Kill the Real Golfing Star? Virtual reality, golf simulators, digital devices and low attention spans are gunning to replace 18 hole golf rounds. But in today’s world where radio…
Canada has much to offer the world and now direct flights are making us more accessible. Such flights are increasing from Tokyo, Shannon, Berlin and Sydney among others to Toronto and Vancouver airports. These happen to also be golfing nations. Yes, we have world class skiing in the winter and a shorter golfing season but…
Revelstoke, BC possesses the highest vertical mountain in North America for skiers and snowboarders. However, we travelled from Kelowna to ride the Pipe—the mountain coaster that just opened last year. It was a hoot. Combining a round at the tree-lined Revelstoke Golf Club with this exhilarating adventure while travelling from Banff, Alberta through the Okanagan…
Do you remember the Reach Out and Touch Someone campaign? Email and texting has become too out of control that simply picking up the phone will connect you more deeply. This could be your mother, your best friend from Queen’s or a potential golf travel client. A phone conversation is becoming a lost communication art…