RENTON LAIDLAW RIP

RENTON LAIDLAW RIP Renton was a kind and humble gentleman of substance, rich with many deep friendships from the wide world he travelled for golf. Admired by his peers, he was highly respected in every corner of the highest echelons of golf, from Augusta, to the R&A to the USGA….

The Scottish Highlands - Golfers playing golf in soctland

Magical golf in the Scottish Highlands

  Golf in the Highlands of Scotland offers some of the most authentic Links experiences anywhere in the world. It’s a magical place to play. Let us take you on a journey to golf courses of outstanding natural beauty, many carved through ancient linkslands under the legendary eyes of Old….

A RYDER CUP LIKE NO OTHER

A RYDER CUP LIKE NO OTHER With little or no European support in an America that has changed in character and personality beyond belief in recent years, this will be a Ryder Cup like no other. The decorum of fans on the golf course is a major concern within the….

Marty Carr talks to Sports Illustrated on golf travel in 2022

Carr Golf CEO, Marty Carr speaks to Sports Illustrated on the impact of two years’ pent up golfer demand to play Ireland, Scotland and England’s ‘trophy’ links courses.   Click here to read the article on Sports Illustrated website.

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The Open at Royal St. Georges – Welcome Back

The Open at Royal St. Georges – Welcome Back There is something very British and Old English about Royal St. Georges, or Sandwich as it is called by the older players. I have been lucky enough to play it many times over the years while on tour, along with Deal….

65 Holes for 65 Roses – Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Fundraiser

65 Holes for 65 Roses – Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Fundraiser A couple of weeks ago, Marty received a phone call from Darren Fitzgerald, a long-time friend and regular on the Carr Golf circuit (especially babysitting our guests at the annual Father & Son Tournament). Darren’s idea is to raise funds….

Episode 2: Characters of Irish Golf

Episode 2: Characters of Irish Golf In Episode 2, hosts Marty Carr and Stephen Walsh are joined by four legends of the Irish golf circuit. From two of Ireland’s most famous courses are John Sugrue, esteemed starter at Tralee Golf Club and Paddy Brassil, whose family has run golf operations….

Torrey Pines and Roddy Carr

Roddy Carr’s Torrey Pines US Open Reflections

My Torrey Pines US Open Reflections – Then & Now You cannot reminisce about Torrey Pines without thinking of Tiger Woods back in 2008, where he beat the field on effectively one leg. He ignored the urging from his caddy and doctors to quit, snapping with almost obsessive determination, “I….

The Fire Pit with Matt Ginella: Joe Carr’s life and legacy

The Fire Pit with Matt Ginella: Joe Carr’s life and legacy On this Father’s Day, a tribute to Joe Carr, who, along with his wife, Dorothy, raised six kids in a house overlooking the second green of Sutton Golf Club in Dublin, Ireland. Carr won three British Amateur Championships and….

Roddy Carr has no intention of letting the old man in – Fifty years on, the Walker Cup hero is still as devoted as ever to the game

RODDY CARR RELIVES THAT HISTORIC 1971 WALKER CUP VICTORY Dermot Gilleece – Irish Independent June 6 2021 It’s a captivating thought for those of us of a certain age. ‘Don’t let the old man in’, features as a song in the recent movie The Mule by Clint Eastwood, who celebrated….