Golf
Random Thoughts from the Home of Golf
The linksland of Castle Stuart
The golf world will miss the greatness and genius that was Seve Ballesteros. He won the Open Championship three times, twice at Royal Lytham & St Annes and once on the Old Course in 1984. Our favorite quote of Seve’s is indicative of his warmth, humour and ability to not take things too seriously. When asked about four putting the 16th green at the 1990 Masters, Seve memorably replied, “I miss, I miss, I miss, I make.” RIP Severiano Ballesteros.
First at Monarchs House 2011
- The Brumfield Family
Recently, we welcomed our first residents of 2011 at Monarchs House. We were pleased to host to the Brumfield family of Katy, Texas. The Brumfields visited during the first week of March, enjoyed wonderful weather, golfed and took in all that St Andrews has on offer.
Haste ye back!
Links Trust Announces Changes
A week ago, the Links Trust, administrator of seven courses in St Andrews including the Old Course, announced that they were making a change to the daily ballot for play on the Old Course. It is a significant change. This from their press release:
Special Offer for April 2011
Your home at the home of golf
We have never offered a deal like this at Monarchs House before but if you are ready to take your first trip to St Andrews and Scotland in April 2011, we have a special offer for your group of eight. Just write to us at info@monarchshouse.com for more information. And don’t forget, staying with us in 2011 also enters you in a drawing for a free week in 2012.
How’s that for getting teed up?
All About Price – $241 vs. $552 per night
Whenever we are asked about golfing in Scotland, we are always answering 3 questions: can you get me on the Old Course, what’s the weather like at that time of year and how much is this trip going to cost on a per person basis. Fair questions all. We have answered questions about the Old here and weather here but we have never talked about prices before. Until now.
Monarchs House Championship 2010
Dave Savoring His 41 Over the Himalayas
Dave Savoring His 41 Over the Himalayas
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.
The Himalayas is the historic putting green alongside of the Old Course and the home course of the St. Andrews Ladies Putting Club founded in 1867. The course, resembling an ancient burial grounds for elephants, is laid out weekly and enjoys many competitive matches and 50,000 rounds per annum by the general public.
Congratulations to this year’s 2010 winner, Dave Kusy from New York, NY.
| Year | Score | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41 | Dave Kusy | Andy Winton |
| 2009 | 41 | Paul Flynn | Randy Burt |
| 2008 | 39 | Ed Antoian | Robert Campbell |
| 2007 | 39 | Joe Johnson | Phil Pecsoc |
| 2006 | 39 | Steve Kerr | Steve Loy |
| 2005 | 43 | Ken Chock | Sally Lurie |
| 2004 | 39 | Dan Barrett | Anthony Barrett |
| 2003 | 38 | David Brilliant Phil Canders | Sam Simonson |
| 2002 | 42 | Kevin Burke | Miceal Chamberlain Jnr Steve Daly John Harris Mike McCarthy |
