Different Strokes, But Another Sporting Legend Steps Up At Stoke Park

Different Strokes, But Another Sporting Legend Steps Up At Stoke Park

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent hailed the changes to Stoke Park's golf course as he completed his honorary presidency at the prestigious Buckinghamshire club. Pinsent, 45, wrote his name in British sporting history when he won rowing gold in four successive Olympic Games between 1992 and 2004, having already won nine golds in the World Championships, and was subsequently knighted in the new year's honours list of 2004. Three of his Olympic golds were won in tandem with Sir Steve Redgrave, and it was his rowing partner who introduced Pinsent to…Read more …
Highland Hat-Trick As Three Courses Provide Golfing Feast

Highland Hat-Trick As Three Courses Provide Golfing Feast

Three of the Highlands’ most prestigious golf courses have been named in the top 35 best places to play in Great Britain and Ireland. Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Castle Stuart Golf Links and the Nairn Golf Club have all moved up the rankings in the latest list of 100 leading GB&I courses compiled by Golf Monthly magazine for 2017/18. Royal Dornoch’s Championship Course is placed 7th (up one place on last year); Castle Stuart 21st (up two places) and Nairn 33rd (up one place). The three courses - along with leading hotels the…Read more …