Great Golfing In The UK

Sep 23, 2011 by admin

Traveling for golf is something that I have grown very accustomed to since I got married three years ago. My sweet husband loves the game of golf more than I can even imagine. He works in golf, and he spends his free time playing it too. To me, I do not want to even think about my job on the weekends, my husband eats, breaths, and sleeps his job. I forgot to mention when we travel, the trip typically revolves around golf. I don’t mind this because when there is a golf course nearby, there is usually a spa for me to enjoy. Our latest trip was to Scotland so my husband could experience the historic and impressive courses of St. Andrews. I was in awe the first time I stepped out on the Old Course of St. Andrews, but honestly all of the courses we played blew me away. The three courses that I enjoyed the most were the Old Course, The Duke’s, and the Kittocks. Even if you are not a golfer, if you are in Scotland near St. Andrews, I recommend just going to have a look, and I bet you’ll be as stunned as I was. -The first time the Old Course was played was around the year 1400. I cannot even fathom how long ago that was or what in the world those golf clubs would have looked like, but you can feel the history in the cool Scottish air like you wouldn’t believe. -The Duke’s course was first opened in 1995, and it is continually ranked as a top golf course. It is very obvious as to why when you step out onto the immaculate green grass and see the quick greens. -The Kittocks is one of the newer courses that opened in 2008. I loved this course because of its layout and intricacies. Even the golfer Gene Sarazen compared it to the well-known course in California, Pebble Beach. -No matter why you are taking a visit to Scotland, there is nothing better than to see Scottish history at its best. Golf is one of the favorite pastimes of Scotland, and you can tell that the country relishes in that very fact. My husband was entranced by seeing the courses and actually being able to play them, but I think the history lover inside of him showed as well. If you love history, golf, or Scottish culture, take some time to visit St. Andrews.