Some answers
to commonly asked questions...
Q: What about the Old Course at St. Andrews, can
you get me a tee time?
A: Most serious golfers dream of making
a pilgrimage to St. Andrews, the home of golf. Is there another
place in the golf world that overwhelms the senses like St.
Andrews? Is there a better hole in all of golfdom than the
17th? Can you play the old course without paying a high price?
No, no, and yes.
The Old Course has a substantial proportion of tee times
allotted through the daily ballot. During your stay in the
St. Andrews area, G&MG will enter your name(s) in the
ballot on each day. A golf manager at a local hotel made this
promise: “If your group will stay at our hotel, I’ll
make sure they get on the Old Course.” Call
or e-mail G&MG for more information.
Q: What is haggis?
A: Haggis are small, antelope-like animals,
found only in some of the more remote regions of Scotland.
They are quite shy, and rarely are they observed, excepting
by those who are extremely patient and quiet. Haggis were
first brought to Scotland by the Vikings, back in the 9th
century, when the Vikings came to introduce golf to the Scots.
Some people are afraid of Haggis but, like the Vikings, they
are fairly docile and should evoke no fear, excepting if spotted
at morning breakfast.
Q: I like golf but I am not a serious golfer needing
a severe challenge. Are there courses I can play without being
overwhelmed?
A: Both Ireland and Scotland have many fine
courses which are gentler and more soothing to your temperament
than the major venues.
Q: Not everyone plays golf. What can non-golfers do?
A: Let your imagination run free... sightseeing,
biking, hiking, riding, fishing; visits to museums, castles,
shopping, and breathtaking gardens. And of course, the festivals!
G&MG is full of ideas.
Q: What do they call a mulligan in Ireland?
A: Three.
Q: Are caddies required in Scotland and Ireland?
A: No, but it’s a good idea so you
don’t get lost (like one of our foursomes did at Prestwick),
and to answer the age-old question: do all putts break toward
the ocean?
Q: What about combining golf with attendance at the
British Open?
A: No problem, providing you plan early.
Here are the future venues for the Open:
July 15-18, 2004 Royal Troon – Troon, Scotland
2005 St. Andrews – St. Andrews, Scotland
2006 Royal Liverpool – Liverpool, England
And don’t forget, the Ryder Cup will be held at the
K Club, not far from Dublin, Ireland in 2006. Get started
early for this great event!
More questions? Call us at 763-245-4710
or e-mail golfandmoregolf@hotmail.com. |
