Nothing beats an amazing golf journey — particularly when it is a mom and her son.
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Nothing beats an amazing golf journey — and summer time is the prime time to go expertise someplace new.
Whether or not you’re planning an annual getaway with buddies 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 special locale at all times produces nice reminiscences.
And, in fact, taking part in new golf programs that you simply don’t usually see when house is the final word kicker.
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A golf journey not like every other
I just 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 can be an understatement — and the golf journey gave me some fond reminiscences that I’ll cherish perpetually.
1. The programs
The programs have been wonderful, as we performed among the most iconic spots, together with Royal Dornoch, West Berwick, and Cruden Bay. We additionally performed some nice programs which might 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 bought fairly good at this. Managing heavy suitcases and journey golf luggage takes an excellent angle, so once we needed to shuffle our suitcase weight within the first airport, I needed to chortle since I had by no means skilled it myself. The objective 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 street
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 way in which. My co-pilot was actually useful with instructions, and for after I bought approach too shut to the bushes on the left aspect of the street. The roads are slender and the parking spots tiny… however we survived all of it.
4. The laborious floor
There have been so many studying alternatives for my son throughout this golf journey. The bottom is very laborious in comparison with golf programs within the States, so studying to land the ball quick and never anticipate the inexperienced to carry it was actually new for him. I can’t let you know the quantity of instances 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 is usually 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 is usually a irritating course of, after which taking your drugs by simply punching again out to security is a tricky capsule to swallow.
Most often, making an attempt to be aggressive by transferring the ball down the green doesn’t work out too nicely, because the membership typically will get caught and twists the face — making the ball journey very quick. Over time, you study to take a lofted membership, lean the load and the shaft ahead, and simply steeply chop the ball out and again into play.
6. The wind
The wind was unbelievable! Cabot Highlands was stunning and is a good course, however the whipping winds supplied 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 regular. It was enjoyable to look at his recreation evolve as he realized to higher 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 check out 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 significantly, and to nonetheless root for an additional — whereas going head-to-head on pleasant degree. 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 whole golf journey was merely having time with my son, which gave us loads of possibilities to stroll and discuss 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 buddy of mine, who’s conveniently a journey skilled and is very well-versed in golf programs. It was nice to play with somebody who knew the course so nicely, and who might discuss in regards to the historical past of the grounds. It was additionally enjoyable to only 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 instances. 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 bought in, he’d caddy for me, and if he bought in, I’d caddy for him. Guess who bought 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 among the classes from the earlier rounds was actually cool, as he put collectively his finest spherical of the entire golf journey.
Any dad or mum/little one journey is wonderful, 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 on daily basis, so I’m so appreciative of the time collectively.
For extra suggestions from my Scotland golf journey (and all issues golf) head over to my Instagram.
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