Joys of participating in a Pro- Am abroad
Golf travel is an ideal way to see the world and explore new cultures. Competing in a pro-am golf event abroad comes with a host of added benefits. While it’s true golf is usually an individual sport, there is something extraordinary about playing as part of a team. Nothing compares to the joyful bond between […]
The Joys of Competing in a Pro-Am Abroad
Golf travel is an ideal way to see the world and explore new cultures. Competing in a pro-am golf event abroad comes with a host of added benefits. While it’s true golf is usually an individual sport, there is something extraordinary about playing as part of a team. Nothing compares to the joyful bond between […]
What do Fishing and Golfing Have in Common? More Than You’d Think
Late last year I was invited by a good friend to join a group fly-fishing trip to Argentina. The suggested mid-January date conflicted with the annual PGA Golf Show, which I have attended for the past 20 years, but after much careful contemplation, I decided the opportunity was too good to pass up. Life is […]
Georgia’s on my mind – 50 years on from Augusta
I have been lucky enough to attend the Masters and play Augusta on a dozen or more occasions over the last 40 odd years since I first attended with my father in 1969. I was mostly there when working for IMG managing players or on commentating duty for RTE with my great friend Tim O’Connor. […]
Joe Carr’s Unique Ties to Augusta
As the golf world turns their attention to Augusta National Golf Club next week, stories of tradition, history and legend dominate the conversation. From remarkable comebacks to generational firsts, The Masters annually delivers a familiar spectacle like few other events in sports. But deep in the annals of this historic venue is a story not often […]
Scotland’s Best Par 3’s
The incredible golf bounty of Scotland boasts one of the most famous par-3s in the game: the “Postage Stamp” at Royal Troon. Not surprisingly, this iconic hole topped the Carr Golf Travel Team’s list of best par-3s in the birth country of golf. Read on to learn about more of their favorites. 1. Royal […]
Furlongs and Fairways – Links Golf and Horse Racing
March 17 is, of course, well known as St. Patrick’s Day, and this year it is also Cheltenham Gold Cup Day. Cheltenham – a scenic, bustling borough on the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England – annually becomes a mecca for National Hunt racing fans across the globe. Popular in the U.K., France and […]
Arnold Palmer’s Lasting Legacy
This week will mark the first Arnold Palmer Invitational since Arnold’s passing in September. One of the greatest golfers in history, he was also known for his philanthropy, business acumen and love of flying. A lifelong ambassador for the sport of golf, Arnold truly grew the game through his passion, sportsmanship and competitive spirit. Our […]
Best Par-3s in Ireland
What makes a par-3 memorable? A unique design element? A fascinating backstory? A place in professional golf lore? Or is it just a je ne sais quoi? Ireland has a vast selection of par-3s that meet all the aforementioned requirements and more. Read on to learn about some of the best par-3s on the Emerald […]
Happy 95th Birthday J.B. Carr
Today would have been the 95th birthday of our founder, Joe “J.B.” Carr. Joe was one of Ireland’s greatest golf heroes with over 40 championship victories including four Irish Open Amateur titles and three British Amateur wins. Even with all those trophies, he was perhaps even more famous for his sportsmanship. In 1961, he became […]
