Nothing beats an ideal golf journey — particularly when it is a mom and her son.
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Nothing beats an ideal golf journey — and summer time is the prime time to go expertise someplace new.
Whether or not you’re planning an annual getaway with mates to a well-known spot for golf, or venturing to someplace new to tee it up, taking within the tradition, sights, and sounds of a unique locale at all times produces nice reminiscences.
And, after all, enjoying new golf programs that you just don’t usually see when house is the last word kicker.
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A golf journey not like another
I lately traveled to the east coast of Scotland to play 10 days of golf with my 15-year-old son, Matthew. To say we had a good time could be an understatement — and the golf journey gave me some fond reminiscences that I’ll cherish without end.
1. The programs
The programs have been superb, as we performed a few of the most iconic spots, together with Royal Dornoch, West Berwick, and Cruden Bay. We additionally performed some nice programs which can be rather less well-known, together with Durness — an incredible 9-hole course with a spectacular (and generally scary drive) — in addition to Montrose.
2. The journey problem
Studying to journey abroad takes persistence and teamwork, however we obtained fairly good at this. Managing heavy suitcases and journey golf baggage takes a superb perspective, so after we needed to shuffle our suitcase weight within the first airport, I needed to snigger since I had by no means skilled it myself. The aim was to lighten the load as a lot as attainable — which we did by shedding so many golf balls on such troublesome programs.
3. Driving on the other aspect of the highway
Hug left was our motto. The problem was enjoyable, and a bit scary, however we made it — and I hope we didn’t offend too many Scotsmen alongside the best way. My co-pilot was actually useful with instructions, and for after I obtained manner too shut to the bushes on the left aspect of the highway. The roads are slim and the parking spots tiny… however we survived all of it.
4. The exhausting floor
There have been so many studying alternatives for my son throughout this golf journey. The bottom is very exhausting in comparison with golf programs within the States, so studying to land the ball brief and never count on the inexperienced to carry it was actually new for him. I can’t inform you the quantity of occasions I heard him merely ask me “how?” when the ball did one thing he wasn’t used to.
5. The fescue and gorse
Off the fairways generally is a journey in Scotland, with fescue, gorse, tremendous thick tough, and uneven hills all making life troublesome for golfers. Studying to seek out your ball generally is a irritating course of, after which taking your drugs by simply punching again out to security is a tricky capsule to swallow.
Typically, making an attempt to be aggressive by shifting the ball down the golf green doesn’t work out too effectively, because the membership usually will get caught and twists the face — making the ball journey very brief. Over time, you study to take a lofted membership, lean the burden and the shaft ahead, and simply steeply chop the ball out and again into play.
6. The wind
The wind was unimaginable! Cabot Highlands was lovely and is a superb course, however the whipping winds offered each of us with a tricky problem, to say the least.
Downwind was sort of enjoyable, however nonetheless troublesome. When hitting into the wind, it felt like we’d by no means get it to the inexperienced. I hit extra 3-woods than I’ve in a very long time, and Matt hit extra 3-irons than common. It was enjoyable to observe his sport evolve as he realized to raised handle the loopy circumstances.
7. The birdie problem
Matt and I don’t actually compete in opposition to one another, as we sometimes simply play to have enjoyable and take a look at our greatest. However on this golf journey, we modified issues up and had a birdie-eagle problem — which Matt gained by fairly a bit.
It was enjoyable to compete with him, see him take it so critically, and to nonetheless root for an additional — whereas going head-to-head on pleasant stage. Matt had a few eagles, even driving par-4’s, which was actually cool to see.
8. Time to speak
An underrated a part of this complete golf journey was merely having time with my son, which gave us loads of probabilities to stroll and speak collectively. We talked about every little thing, from golf to life to having some foolish moments, too.
9. North Berwick
We have been in a position to play North Berwick with a good friend of mine, who’s conveniently a journey professional and is very well-versed in golf programs. It was nice to play with somebody who knew the course so effectively, and who may speak in regards to the historical past of the grounds. It was additionally enjoyable to simply have a pleasant face to kick off our journey.
10. St. Andrews: The right end
We had entered the lottery to play St. Andrews twice, however have been unsuccessful these first two occasions. Since we have been staying in St. Andrews, we each entered one final time on the ultimate day of our golf journey, agreeing that, if I obtained in, he’d caddy for me, and if he obtained in, I’d caddy for him. Guess who obtained it? Not me, however my son. Good!
I did find yourself caddying for him, and it was so superior. Watching him get pleasure from himself and use a few of the classes from the earlier rounds was actually cool, as he put collectively his greatest spherical of the entire golf journey.
Any dad or mum/youngster journey is superb, and this current one with my son was a reminder to by no means wait or put it off: simply plan it and go! The reminiscences are ones that may persist with me each day, so I’m so appreciative of the time collectively.
For extra ideas from my Scotland golf journey (and all issues golf) head over to my Instagram.
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