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Journey Through The Links
With the privilege of reading the majority of new books, it is easy to become nonchalant, but when the subject is links golf, that is entirely another matter. 'Journey Through the Links' is a wonderful addition to the literary world of golf. As a self confessed addict, I read and was able to relive many of the rounds I have played over these fascinating and challenging courses, collected, photographed and described in one beautifully presented book by David Worley.
MACHYNYS PENINSULA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB REVIEW
The call of the links course is always easy to answer, particularly when located in South Wales, home to some of the finest links courses in the world, and with a recent addition to add to the famous catalogue. It was to be an interesting visit, to see how Machynys Peninsula would compare with the existing masterspieces at Porthcawl, Pyle & Kenfig, Ashburnam and Tenby.
PYLE & KENFIG
For some considerable time, P&K as it affectionately known in the region, has been on my 'must play' list. As a lover of the challenge of links golf that is a given, add the bonus that the course was designed by the legendary Harry S Colt, and the justification is complete. The course lies on a very special piece of land in South Wales that is home to some of the best courses in the land. This was how golf was born, on links land before the game inevitably spread into the rest of the countryside.
See what all the fuss is about
Golf simulator engineers Sports Coach Systems (SCS) starred in a short piece for Sky Television. which went out on Friday May 11th. The film explained the process of taking a golf course architect?s drawings and using them to produce 3D simulations. The Carrig Glas course in Ireland has been used to demonstrate the benefits of SCS?s 3D simulation expertise. And they had a tough audience to please, as this is the course that world No 8 player Retief Goosen has co-designed with Jeff Howes Golf Design.
Vilamoura
One of the World's top golf resorts, Vilamoura is the jewel in Portugal's golfing crown. An estate of more than 400,000 acres attracted over 200,000 golfers in 2006 to its six golf courses, its tennis courts, a riding school and fishing and shooting facilities and Portugal's largest leisure marina... and Vilamoura now has new owners -
3DEAGLEVIEW CAPTURE THE BELFRY
Course-guide specialist 3DEagleView has expanded its portfolio of prestigious courses by signing four-time Ryder Cup venue The Belfry. It now produces the guide to the resort's Ryder Cup course, The Brabazon - and it is in good company with St Andrews, Royal Portrush and The PGA National Ireland included among 3dEagleview's other clients.