Brian Shaw, Head Professional, interviews Dr Martin Hawtree, renowned golf course architect with responsibility for the redesign of Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg.
Brian
What is your earliest memory of golf course design?
Dr Hawtree
My earliest memories relate to my father: a simple drawing board laid out in the back of the pro shop at Addington […]
One of the most desired addresses in Europe, Quinta do Lago in the Algarve, is a unique destination with so much to offer.
The ideal airport for the Algarve is Faro Airport a mere 20minutes drive from our Villa in Quinta do Lago. Before setting off on our golfing and culinary adventure, we had pre-arranged a […]
The ‘Old Course’ at Lahinch is frequently referred to as the ‘St Andrews of Ireland’. It looks out on the ever-changing Wild Atlantic Way on the South West Coast of Ireland. One of the reasons for the similarity between St. Andrews and Lahinch is the close proximity of both golf course and town. The club […]
Co. Sligo Golf Club or Rosses Point as it is more fondly known is a traditional links course on the Wild Atlantic Way on the North West Coast of Ireland.
New changes at Co. Sligo Golf Club were necessary to keep up with modern day demands. Under the watchful eye of golf course designer Pat Ruddy, […]
Tuesday January 12th will be remembered as the day we laid an Irish golfing legend to rest. Christy O’Connor Junior was not only a legend in Ireland but touched the hearts of the golfing community at large. Tributes poured in from all over the world. It is hard to believe he was only 67 years […]
Northern Ireland’s Year of Food & Drink 2016
Royal County Down Golf Club has been voted the world’s top golf course in the annual rankings of US magazine Golf Digest released in January 2016.
Royal Portrush Golf Club also listed will host the British Open in 2019. The R&A recently announced that the 148th Open will be […]
Airlines flying to Ireland from North America – Flights from USA and Flights from Canada to Ireland
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* US Airways
Airlines flying to Ireland from the UK – Flights […]
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Our impeccable reputation now precedes us, the majority of our clients coming from personal recommendations and repeat […]
The 2018 Ryder Cup will be played on Le Golf National course in Versailles, near Paris after the French bid won a five-way contest on Tuesday to host the biennial match against the United States.
European Tour officials made the announcement at their base in Wentworth and France will become only the second country in continental […]
St Andrews Old Course 2016
It is not too early to start making plans to visit the Home of Golf in 2016. There are three options available to you to secure a tee time on the Old Course at St Andrews. St. Andrews have a 2 course policy, the Old Course will be paired with either […]
