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I certainly endorse your reference to North Berwick.
I as fortunate enough to play the course 48 hours ago as a guest of David Home. I use the term guest somewhat nervously as he is adamant I invited myself.
My rude awakening to make the 0715 tee time was swiftly forgotten as the wonderful course and the splendid views revealed themselves on what was a perfect morning for golf. Those views have indeed been enhanced by the recent improvements you refer to.
David shares a wealth of local knowledge as you play the course, the thought of the Bass Rock once being the site of the Alcatraz of Scotland, being a typical example.
To be enjoying a Bloody Mary in the clubhouse by 10.30 having played the 18 holes as a three ball (sorry Tim!) made for a memorable morning indeed.
An enjoyable read, as ever. A minor correction, however. Jay Sigel was a member of only eight victorious US Walker Cup teams, not nine. He and his formidable team lost at Peachtree in 1989 under the captaincy of Fred Ridley. Notably, the recently departed member of GB&I's 'Great Amateur Triumvirate', Peter McEvoy was in the winning GB&I team that year.
Tim,
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I certainly endorse your reference to North Berwick.
I as fortunate enough to play the course 48 hours ago as a guest of David Home. I use the term guest somewhat nervously as he is adamant I invited myself.
My rude awakening to make the 0715 tee time was swiftly forgotten as the wonderful course and the splendid views revealed themselves on what was a perfect morning for golf. Those views have indeed been enhanced by the recent improvements you refer to.
David shares a wealth of local knowledge as you play the course, the thought of the Bass Rock once being the site of the Alcatraz of Scotland, being a typical example.
To be enjoying a Bloody Mary in the clubhouse by 10.30 having played the 18 holes as a three ball (sorry Tim!) made for a memorable morning indeed.
What fun!
Lance
Lance
Tim A stimulating read as ever .
Did you mean the West Sands beach , St Andrews of Chariots of Fire fame ?
I look forward to seeing you at the Spring Meeting. James
Tim,
An enjoyable read, as ever. A minor correction, however. Jay Sigel was a member of only eight victorious US Walker Cup teams, not nine. He and his formidable team lost at Peachtree in 1989 under the captaincy of Fred Ridley. Notably, the recently departed member of GB&I's 'Great Amateur Triumvirate', Peter McEvoy was in the winning GB&I team that year.
Gordon Simmonds