Bridgend County Regional Review

Bridgend County Regional Review

Declaring anywhere to seem “far way” is obviously always relative to where you’re starting.  Even Timbuktu isn’t far away if you live in central Mali.  But for many people living in the British Isles, South Wales seems to be quite far away.  I am sure it can only be that misconception that prevents the fairways being overrun by enthusiastic golfers because this corner of the nation is uncommonly blessed by nature and has more than its share of exceptional golf courses that are an utter joy to play. Part of me wants it…Read more …
Littlestone Golf Club Course Review

Littlestone Golf Club Course Review

Give me a links course any day.  Even in the wind and rain they are a joy but given a sunny day, they are like golfing manna to those of us who dream of making up fourballs with Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones and Old Tom Morris.  And playing Littlestone, tucked away in the south-eastern corner of Kent, delivers that kind of unbridled purist joy. The course is laid out on classic golfing terrain, next door to the famous Romney Marshes. Dating from 1888, the list of architectural influences reads like a veritable Who’s…Read more …