Turnberry Resort Review

I can think of plenty of well known golf resorts that are over-hyped but Turnberry isn’t one of them.  This is a golfing destination worthy of its reputation.  In fact, I’d argue that its second course – The Kintyre – is deserving of a higher profile than it enjoys, courtesy of the inevitable shadow cast by its more illustrious sister course, The Ailsa, which has played host to four Open Championships.  Put the two together, though, and add in a five star hotel and some fine dining, and you have one of the…Read more …

US Open Qualifying at Walton Heath

Whether it’s the Ashes, Wimbledon, Six Nations, Premiership football, Grand Prix or any other live professional sport you might be tempted to go and watch, the one thing you know they have in common is the price – a steep one.  In these days of thinning wallets, it leaves you with a tough decision to make if you really want to go. As far as golf is concerned, the opportunity to indulge only comes around once or perhaps twice a year depending on where The Open is being played and how far you’re…Read more …