Archive November 2009
Golf Plans in 2010
Have you made your plans to come to Scotland in 2010 yet? Monarchs House is now taking reservations for the new season.
If you haven’t been in awhile, there are new courses to play. The Castle Course, featured to the left, is just a mile from Monarchs House and is the 12th course in St Andrews. The course everyone is talking about is the Highland gem, Castle Stuart. Read the review of the new course by downloading here.
The Holidays at Monarchs House
Monarchs House's Chef Kevin Low
Kevin Low has been the chef at Monarchs House since we opened in 2001. And if well over a thousand visitors to Monarchs House are to be trusted, Kevin is St Andrews’ best chef. Naturally, we wholeheartedly agree but it is his demeanor, in addition to his cooking, that makes Kevin such a pleasure to be around. He is as equally quick with a smile as he is with a whisk.
Old Course Tee Times
Everyone who journeys to Scotland for golf, whether for the 1st time or the 50th time, is keen on playing the Old Course in St. Andrews. And who can blame them. It is the ultimate golf destination for the golf aficionado. This is the home of golf and a place where you can play a circuit that has regularly hosted the (British) Open Championship since Tom Kidd won there in 1873. Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and James Braid have each won the Open twice in St Andrews. Palmer won two Open Championships in a row but a life regret was that neither win took place at the Old Course. Bobby Jones won there as an amateur in 1927 and remarked later:
More on Weather
Usually there are two things people ask first when inquiring about a golf trip to Scotland: can you get me on the Old Course and when is the best time to go? The Old Course question is a story for another posting. This time we’re talking about Scottish weather.
Does Scotland deserve its reputation as the home of the constant shower?
Buddy Trips
Buddy trips are a wonderful way to have both a great time and get some economies of scale on the cost side. The only issue with this type of trip is in the details and the details are what makes a trip marginal or fantastic. The first and most important decision that needs to made above and beyond anything else is who is going to be the lead person on the trip. You cannot do this with more than one person heading up your group. Look at this person as your benevolent dictator.
Monarchs House Championship
The Monarchs House Championship
Post the best score on the Himalayas Putting Green while staying at Monarchs House and we will engrave your name and score on the Claret Jug replica for time immemorial.
