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Day 13: The Kingdom of Fife!
We didn’t play golf today, just looked at it! We checked out of the Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa (a truly lovely place) late and in very windy conditions. The sun was bright, but we did better in the last two days than we would have done today. Sitting in The Rookery (Carnoustie’s upstairs restaurant—…
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Day 12: Carnoustie Burnside Course!
Oh, we were worried about the weather and our ability to endure. We were counting our golf games so far. 11 games in 14 days —and we’ve enjoyed every unique course and friend along the way. Here, the weather report is called “the forecast”—and it hasn’t been good. Every day rain, rain, rain. But truthfully,…
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Day 11: Carnoustie in all kinds of weather!
This was the day central to this whole trip, our reunion with Kerr whom we met last year and whom we kept in touch with all year. It’s goofy, but golfing friends always have something to talk about! Kerr is a local and a member at Carnoustie, so today we would be his guest. Thank…
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Day 10: Cruden Bay in Dream Conditions
Cruden Bay Golf Club was a hidden gem that has now been discovered by the tour groups. It’s on the east coast above Aberdeen and Trump National, both of which get more attention, which is fine with us. Meanwhile, the course is spectacular with views that go on for miles and a history that goes…
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Day 9: Aberdeen at last—our first visit!
We got up in time to talk to a few of the 16 member golf tour of all guys who were dressed in either red or blue to make up their ow Ryder Cup teams on tour. Sounds like fun! They each had their own room and came in a huge bus. We found out…
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Day 8: Late breakfast, Rain, and Cruden Bay
We started the morning late with a phone call from downstairs. We needed to hurry or we’d miss breakfast. Mary is our waitress/cook and whom we remember from all the years we’ve visited here. She cares for her customers and looks just like to cook from “Downton Abbey” maybe even with a similar voice. We…
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Patti Brugman is a thoughtful traveler who seeks out experiences that her armchair readers would like to share. Patti and her husband, John, like adventure and golf. Golf takes them to Scotland almost every year and to gorgeous courses that are off the tourist track. If you’re a golfer, you’ll be able to create your own dream trip from the detailed descriptions and maps that Patti provides. Additionally, Patti and John have travelled to Egypt, Antarctica, France, Great Britain, and domestic destinations. Please join in travel fun through Patti’s stories and photos.
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