Only golf trip in my life was to Ireland when I turned 50, over a decade ago. Four of us total.
Landed in Shannon. Played Tralee, Waterville , Ballybunion, and Old Head. Still being treated for PTSD from my round at Ballybunion where it was raining sideways. The graveyard to the right of the first tee set the tone.
Played a very good round at Waterville.
But of course, enjoying Ireland’s beauty with my mates, accompanied by a few pints, some lamb stew and brown bread, made the trip. Friendship is a great treasure in life.
We’ve talked about Scotland. But, no longer have the desire to play 4 straight rounds of golf. I was unaware until recently that St. Andrews has multiple courses.
Lowry. Tiger makes cut. Have not been to Scotland.
Replies to: "Lowry. Tiger makes cut. Have not been to Scotland."
- The 150th playing of "The Open" begins this Thursday at St. Andrews...who is your pick to win, and - TyroneIrish - 12:04am 7/12/22
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- Played there in August 2001 - MarkHarman - 10:56am 7/12/22
- Great memories, Mark and thanks for sharing that story...fantastic finish!...glad the knowing Scots - TyroneIrish - 1:58pm 7/12/22
- I'd love to go back one more time - MarkHarman - 2:20pm 7/12/22
- Awesome.....great story. [NT] - Frankx - 11:45am 7/12/22
- Thanks for sharing a golf pro's perspective. Enjoyed that. [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 11:23am 7/12/22
- Good for you. That's a helluva round of golf. [NT] - conorlarkin - 11:12am 7/12/22
- Great memories, Mark and thanks for sharing that story...fantastic finish!...glad the knowing Scots - TyroneIrish - 1:58pm 7/12/22
- Zalatoris, no Tiger doesn't make the cut, no unfortunately not. [NT] - TNIRISH - 10:24am 7/12/22
- Kinda pulling for Morikawa. Tiger will make the cut. [NT]
- Stark Raving Dad - 9:36am 7/12/22
- Like Morikawa a lot...but seems like he's trying to re-find parts of his game now. - TakethetrainKnute - 10:06am 7/12/22
- Lowry. Tiger makes cut. Have not been to Scotland. - conorlarkin - 7:03am 7/12/22
- No question that a trip to Ireland with friends will keep you smiling and satisfied the whole time.. - TyroneIrish - 1:28pm 7/12/22
- Fitzpatrick and No. [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 5:25am 7/12/22
- Cantlay wins, Tiger misses the cut. - NocalIrish - 4:32am 7/12/22
- Played there in August 2001 - MarkHarman - 10:56am 7/12/22