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 […]
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 […]
Soak In Ireland’s National Sport, While Golfing The East Coast
Ireland is awash in excitement as its sports fans pack grandstands for hurling matches leading up to the annual Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Hurling All-Ireland Championship Finals schedule to take place on labor day weekend. Area pubs are even livelier than usual (if possible!) as fans from across the Emerald Isle have arrive en masse […]
Great Irish Golf Courses – the new and the classics
There’s something exciting about pairing the classics with the new, especially when applied to great golf courses. With a flurry of courses set to open over the next few months, there is no better time for Irish golf vacations combining old world charm with something new and cool. We asked Carr Golf travel expert Mark […]
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 […]
