The Ryder Cup – The Moment the Game Changed by Roddy Carr
There is something so special about standing in your team attire and listening to your national anthem being played knowing you are representing your country or continent. Money does not enter your mind during those moments, no matter how much you have or have not. It’s sheer pride and passion to do the best for […]
Eleven Years On, The Open Returns To Carnoustie Golf Links
A world-class event as epic as The Open deserves an equally classic itinerary to accompany it. The 147th Open – to be staged on Scotland’s Carnoustie Golf Links – makes an ideal cornerstone for an exceptional golf vacation incorporating some of the finest links courses on The Open rota. Day One (Monday, July 16): Arrive […]
Two Hidden Links Gems on Ireland’s East Coast
The key to planning any golf trip is taking full advantage of your time. It also involves going off-piste on occasion and being pleasantly surprised. Including a hidden gem golf course amongst the Trophy Links is essential to get the true essence and local flavor of links golf. Knowing which courses to include and how […]
Witness History at The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush
The 2019 British Open promises to be an epic event as it returns to Northern Ireland’s famed Royal Portrush Golf Club (July 18 – 21) for the first time since 1951. This will be only the second time in the tournament’s rich 150-year history it will be hosted outside of Scotland and England. Along with […]
Authorized 2018 Ryder Cup Package
The 2018 Ryder Cup will be played on French soil for the first time in the event’s 91-year history as the biennial tournament will be hosted at Le Golf National. Set just outside Paris in Guyancourt, the venue lends itself to joyous group travel as the area boasts numerous options for golfers and non-golfers alike […]
The Greatest Day in Golf: Muirfield Golf Club
Commonly regarded as “the greatest day in golf,” a 36-hole day at Muirfield is an ideal anchor to any Scottish golf vacation. These itinerary ideas encompass some of the best golf that East Lothian has to offer. Day One: Arrive at Edinburgh Airport. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a member of the Carr Golf […]
Fishing & Golf – The Perfect Ireland Vacation
Perhaps no vacation showcases the glory Mother Nature has bestowed upon the Emerald Isle better than a fishing & golf vacation. Ireland is second to none for both pursuits with exceptional links courses and fishing hot spots that make anglers giddy with delight, especially in the southwest of Ireland. Keep reading below for a suggested itinerary […]
Play The Entire Open Championship Rota of 14 Courses
Few sporting events in the world are as grand as The Open. With over 150 years of rich history – including all the biggest names and many of the greatest finishes in golf – The Open is a tradition like no other. Imagine if you could play all 14 venues to have hosted this illustrious […]
Inaugural Donald Ross Invitational a “Smashing Success”
The inaugural Donald Ross Invitational was a smashing success. The two-person team competition was hosted at spellbinding Royal Dornoch on October 8 – 12. Played beneath clear blue skies in lovely 60 degree weather, the tournament brought together members of Donald Ross golf clubs and fans of the famed course designer. Born in the town […]
“The Hospitality Gene” – by Donald Ross Invitational participant, Julian Douglas
Last week I spent three days golfing in Scotland with my great friend and golf tour operator Marty Carr. The occasion was the Inaugural Donald Ross Invitational, organised by Carr Golf Travel and held at Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The course, founded over 400 years ago is about 50 miles north of Inverness, a mere well-struck […]
