Royal Links Golf Course in Las Vegas

admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:23:22 +0000

If you have ever wondered how you would fare on the greatest courses in the United Kingdom, you can now play the Royal Links in Las Vegas, which is modeled after the greatest holes from the British Open courses. You get a great experience from 11 of the greatest courses from the British Open, including; Carnoustie, Saint Andrews, “Postage Stamp” from Royal Troon, Turnberry, Royal Liverpool, Prestwick, Royal Lytham, Muirfield and Royal Birkdale. I have played Carnoustie and Saint Andrews Old Course, and the courses did give you that true feel of what the famous British courses would be. Keep in mind that just because you master the Royal Links in Las Vegas, you are playing without the greatest difficulty from the original courses – the WEATHER. Many of the British courses are true ocean links style courses, where you could be hitting anywhere from a SW to a 3 wood from a 150 yard par 3, depending on how the wind is blowing. After playing you can head back to the British castle style (pretty true to real form) clubhouse and enjoy a nice lager and lunch. Anything can be rebuilt in Las Vegas! You just need to ask for that beer being stored on a back storage shelf and not in the refrigerator for that true British fell. If you call them, they will often provide free transportation to/from the Las Vegas strip for groups of four.

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Carnoustie Golf in Scotland

admin — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:09:14 +0000

I had the chance to play Carnoustie, Scotland recently, and what a great experience! Carnoustie is one of the 10 oldest golf courses in the world (along with St. Andrews), and has been the location for many European Championships and PGA events, including the British Open in 2007. This is not for the novice golfer. I typically shoot in the mid 80′s and this course humbled our entire foursome quickly. The Par 3 16th is named as the hardest par 3 in the world (245 yards from the back) and Carnoustie is often referred to as having the three hardest finishing holes in golf. When visiting Scotland, put this on the list of courses to play. The clubhouse was disappointing, but you are not going to Carnoustie just to grab the pint after the round (although it will be needed).

Fortunately I did not have any more rounds of golf scheduled in Scotland after playing on this trip, as it made me want to quit golf for a few weeks. One of the great courses in the world and an easy drive up from Edinburgh or even easier down from Aberdeen.

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Royal Links Golf Course in Las Vegas

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