Previous Trip Notes
A Weekend Jaunt – Part 1: UA950 Business Class: IAD > BRU
A Weekend Jaunt – Part 2: 5 Hours in Brussels
A Weekend Jaunt – Part 3: Sheraton Grand & Edinburgh
A Weekend Jaunt: Part 4 – St. Andrews, Old Course
A Weekend Jaunt: Part 5 – The Fairmont, St. Andrews
A Weekend Jaunt: Part 6 – The Castle Course
We woke up – this time when we were supposed to – checked out of the hotel and headed the half a mile to The Castle Course. When booking the Old Course, it was mandatory to book two different courses, and this was the course they selected for us to play. When researching the course in advance, reviews spoke about how beautiful the course was, but also how tough it was. The fairways were about as narrow as I’ve ever played, and the rough – forget about it. Knee-high grass was the standard outside the fairway.
The views were down-right stunning – atop a cliff along the sea. St. Andrews often popping up on the horizon:
Overall it was a great day. Mid-to-high 40’s, nothing but sun. Gorgeous views. Some good golf…some not so good. One thing to mention: If you are playing any of the St. Andrews golf courses, hire a caddy. Not only do they know the courses well, but it makes an already enjoyable experience so much more…enjoyable…and an experience.
Afterwards we headed into the city center, grabbed a burger and beer at a local pub, walked around the city a bit, and then headed by to our car to drive back down to Edinburgh.
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