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Things are getting closer to our St. Andrews and Scotland trip and we are going to play a course near the house so that we can play our morning round on May 16th at New Course then get a second round in that afternoon. We are looking at two choices unless someone suggests another option?
Kingsbarns--this course is part of the Alfred Dunhill Cup Balcomie-- Crail Golfing Society supposedly 6th oldest course. any opinions? |
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| # 16 2/20/2013 11:51:03 PM |
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Thanks, thats good to know, can't imagine doing a 7 hour flight in one of those typical jets that you are jammed into. I spent a little extra for the tickets and purchased extra room seats too. Yeah. If you are flying American, you're likely going to be on a 767 or 777, both quite large planes. I HAVE seen them use 757s for overseas flights, and they are smaller, but nowhere near as small as those MD80s that they use for domestic flights (thank God they are getting rid of those and buying 737s). Delta has an even larger variety of international planes, including 747s and Airbuses. Point being, it's gonna be a big bird. They ride smooth. You'll fly near the polar ice cap as you go...you can actually see icebergs from way up there. Pretty neat stuff. |
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| # 17 2/21/2013 6:45:05 AM |
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I am going over the pond in a few years to play golf and drink lots of warm beer. I have been taking notes for the last year from all the different posts on this website and from a few friends that have already played in the holy land. I plan on going for two weeks, golfing and sightseeing every other day. Is it a real pain in the ass to go from Scotland to Ireland? I also have a friend (non-golfer) from Ireland, and he told me not to make any car or hotel reservations until I get over there, to basically wing it. He said I would not have a problem driving to a town and find lodging where ever we go. I really have a hard time flying 1/2 way around the world without any lodging accommodations in place. Any thoughts? Thanks DM From what I have learned in putting my trip together is that may be bad advice. Depending on the time of year and what events are taking place you will find a place to stay but could end up in a very poor accommodation. Going in Mid May lots of first choice places were full in the Highlands area where we will be for a few days. Depending on your travel plans I would suggest looking into renting a house or cottage in whatever area you will be staying. I found a beautiful two bedroom home right on the water in Crail for 800.00 for the week. |
