Here’s another image gallery I’m happy to post from my recent trip to the home of golf, St. Andrews. Click to view the St. Andrews New Course image gallery.
New Course - St. Andrews, Scotland - Click for more images
The New Course opened in 1895. 1895? That’s new alright, when comparing it to the Old Course, which is some 500+ years older. The New Course was designed by Old Tom Morris and is quite a fun track to play. The style is a bit different than the Old Course–smaller greens, narrower fairways and lots of gorse bushes to catch errant drives.
There’s a more modern clubhouse too (pic below), which services the new and the Jubilee course. I’ll have a Jubilee gallery up shortly.
St. Andrews New Course Clubhouse - click for more
I’ve added the new St. Andrews Eden Course gallery to the Hooked On Golf Blog photo gallery. The Eden Course is a few minutes walk from the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.
The Eden Course is a nice track with some beatiful holes lining the Eden Estuary
While on the Eden, it was very nice to see families and groups of young teenagers playing (pic below).
Foursome of Scottish lads on the par-3 5th at the Eden Course – click for more
I’ve just uploaded about 120 photos from the Castle Course in St. Andrews, Scotland to the Hooked On Golf Blog Castle Course Image Gallery.
Bandon Dunes in Scotland? Click for more images of the St. Andrews Castle Course
The Castle Course is stunning with its links dunes, holes by the North Sea and views of the old town of St. Andrews in the background. Playing this course the two times I did last week was truly a golf life changing experience. I strongly recommend playing the Castle Course if you make the pilgrimage to St. Andrews some day.
I’m now at the home of my best pal in the universe here outside of Philadelphia, PA. I was very tempted to go watch some of the AT&T tomorrow, since coincidentally the PGA Tour is in town. Instead, we’ve opted to play a practice round for St. Andrews at his great club called Applebrook.
Today also happens to be my best bud’s birthday, so we went out for some ribs and frosty beverages. Tonight he gave me a lesson on scotch, so I know what they’re talking about over there.
On the fun end of things, we busted out his killer telescope and looked at Saturn. You can actually see the rings clearly and 3 moons as well.
That’s it. I’m off to bed. Big day tomorrow with golf in the day, then the flight to Scotland. I have my boarding pass already!
I'll be crossing this bridge in a few days!
As some of you may know, Wednesday this week I take off on a lifetime dream HOG World Tour adventure with three super cool cats including my best friend. This will without a doubt be the biggest and most amazing golf experience I’ve ever had, and possibly the best I’ll ever have in my lifetime. One week from now I absolutely know in my heart I’ll be a changed man–a different person. I will have played golf in St. Andrews.
I’M GOING TO ST. ANDREWS
Yes I’m making my pilgrimage to the home of golf. I leave tomorrow with a one day stop in Philadelphia to join up with my best friend Al. Al and I may get a practice round under our belts Thursday at his club, then we will fly on a red eye directly to Edinburgh, Scotland. The flight to Edinburgh lands early enough that we will be able to make it to St. Andrews by lunch time. It is quite possible, hopefully LIKELY that we’ll be teeing off on The Old Course Friday afternoon. Did I just type that? Not sure I’ll be able to sleep tonight.
Brain Not Working
I’ve been tied up in knots since two nights ago when I realized that I had two days home before I leave for this incredible trip. Two days to figure out exactly what to bring, what clubs to trust my score to, what golf balls, how much rain gear to bring and how many memory cards for my two Nikons and one Canon camera.
I’ve had quite a hard time concentrating on writing any kind of blog post about golf gear, golf courses, the PGA Tour or anything really. Apparently the only thing I’m able to write about right now, is the fact that I can’t concentrate as a result of knowing that over a year of planning is about to culminate at the birthplace of golf, and I’m going to share that with my best friend in the world.
Can’t Wait
I can’t wait to stand on that first tee, where all the greats in golf have stood, like Old Tom Morris, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer. Will I be able to hit a decent tee shot on the first? The gallery will be watching.
Can’t wait to putt on the huge double greens. Can I putt as well on those big slow greens as I do at the fast USA courses I’m accustomed to?
Can’t wait to play the Road Hole. Which part of the “Old Course Hotel” letters do I hit my driver over? How will I be feeling at that point? Can I hit a fade on demand at that point or will I be just hoping to get the ball airborne?
Can’t wait to finally meet my long time friend and Old Course caddy John Boyne. Can’t wait to trust my friend John and do my best to hit the shots where and how he suggests I do.
Can’t wait to see Hell Bunker, up close. If my ball goes in it, fine. I’ll take my lumps.
Can’t wait to lose a ball in the gorse or better yet, see if I can extricate myself from the gorse if I find it.
Can’t wait to have a pint at a pub in the “Auld Gray Toon.”
Can’t wait to stand on the Swilken Bridge and pose for a photo opp like Jack Nicklaus did at his last Open in 2005.
Can’t wait to meet Sid.
Can’t wait to entertain the gallery around the 18th green with either a fine golf shot or perhaps hear them snicker, reacting to a not-so-fine golf shot.
Can’t wait to share the memories with my friends who will be there.
Can’t wait to shoot about a million photos.
Better Pack
I’d better quit writing this post and start packing…
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