England’s Spectacular Open Championship Links Coast ⛳

Discover the scenes of Open Championship History England’s North-West Coast is steeped in Open Championship history, home to three R&A tournament host venues situated within a short drive of one another. The port city of Liverpool, home of The Beatles, is your base to explore these iconic links courses. This….

WC – Bill Thompson Remembered

At Sutton Golf Club through the years, I always introduced Bill to my overseas friends by his two infamous nicknames, “Reasonable Bill’ and ‘Rent-a Row Thompson’.

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Marty Carr speaks to Chicago District Golf Association on golf travel in 2023

Carr Golf CEO, Marty Carr spoke to Tom Macklin from Chicago District Golf Association on how golf tourists must act now if they are to secure their preferred tee times at Ireland and Scotland’s top links courses in 2023. Click here to read the full article on Chicago District Golfer….

Roddy Carr Previews – The 150th Open

As Marty and I arrived at the majestic old town of St. Andrews ahead of the 150th Open Championship, we were reminded how its unique history and traditions have come to symbolise the essence of our great game. Outside of tournament week, the public can walk freely across the famous….

The US Open Preview by Roddy Carr

There are two great movies for true golf aficionados. ‘A Stroke of Genius’ which chronicled the life of Bobby Jones, and ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’, a biographical sports movie based on Francis Ouimet and his surprising victory over the legendary Harry Vardon in the 1913 US Open, played at….

2022 PGA Championship Preview

Tiger is set to climb more mountains at Southern Hills this week, as he steps up his preparation for the ultimate goal of being truly competitive at the 150th Open at St. Andrews this summer. It reminds me of time I spent managing Seve Ballesteros in the twilight of his….

Masters 2022 Preview

Masters 2022 Preview Teeing it up at the Masters, Augusta and the Old Course, St. Andrews stand head and shoulders above all others for sheer excitement and playing experience. This year we’re in for a treat, with both hallowed grounds set to host a Major. One look at the Tour….

Ireland’s Spectacular South West

Ireland’s Spectacular South West Ireland’s South-West coast offers an extraordinary links golf experience, defined by dramatic, raw terrain that touches your soul. With its tee sheets packed and hotels fully booked through summer 2022, it’s time to plan ahead for 2023. Immerse yourself in the history, evolution and uniqueness of….

RODDY CARR REFLECTING ON FATHER JB CARR’S 100th BIRTHDAY WITH DENIS KIRWAN

RODDY CARR REFLECTING ON FATHER JB CARR’S 100th BIRTHDAY WITH DENIS KIRWAN Roddy Carr appeared on radio stations across Ireland this weekend reflecting on father JB’s 100th anniversary. In case you missed it, listen to the full 9-minute interview with Denis Kirwan. Cracking stories are re-lived. Carr Golf ·….

REFLECTIONS ON MY FATHER AT 100, BY RODDY CARR

Reflections on my father at 100, by Roddy Carr Joseph ‘JB’ Carr is Ireland’s greatest ever amateur golfer, though to his six children, of which I am the second eldest, he was simply ‘Pop’. Whilst I’m sure Pop would shy away from fuss surrounding his 100th birthday (he didn’t embrace….