Ed’s View

Kingswood Golf & Country Club Review

The opportunity to tee off on any James Braid designed golf course is one that has to be taken. Braid’s masterful eye has helped shape the likes of Carnoustie, Nairn and Aberdovey. If a golf course bears his name, it’s unlikely to disappoint. Kingswood Golf & Country Club, just south of London in the belt of Surrey heathland that includes Walton Heath, is no exception.  Having undergone extensive re-design under the direction of Howard Swan in recent years, this traditional parkland golf course is earning an enviable reputation. Although originally laid out in…Read more …

Flicking Between The Two

The Masters was always going to provide a compelling spectacle for the TV viewer, as it does every year. But for the second year running, we viewers were given the opportunity to make a choice on where to pledge our allegiance. Who to go with...the BBC or Sky? The pros and cons of both are subjective of course. The BBC has Peter Alliss, tradition, and loyalty, but unfortunately they don’t have the same quantity of coverage anymore. Gone are the days of ‘exclusivity’ with the BBC. This year, their Masters exposure included highlights…Read more …
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