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THE YEAR
IN REVIEW, 2000 Tiger Triumphs Again! Vijay Singh was a popular winner of the Masters, but Tiger tamed them all again in his historic win at Pebble Beach. If Nicklaus was most people's choice as pre-eminent golfer of the 20th century, who would bet against Woods taking the accolade for the 21st? Return to Ireland for ASGCA  The American Society of Golf Course Architects returned to
Ireland, visiting the 'Big Five' and again bringing sublime weather.
Portmarnock made a great start to the trip. They then continued
to Royal County Down, where Jaime Ortiz-Patino was honoured with
the Donald Ross Award. Former honoree, Sir Michael Bonallack, was
fortuitously on-hand to toast his health. Royal Portrush followed,
before the cross-country journey to Adare via a lunch stop at the
K Club. Visits to Ballybunion Old and Lahinch rounded out the week,
but a few hardy souls continued on to check out Waterville, Tralee,
Killarney and Old Head. A great time was had by all and we thank
the group for their many generous and eloquent compliments on Ireland
and its golf courses.The St Andrews Open The Millennium Open at St Andrews was emotion-charged, with Jack's farewell to the championship, record crowds and prize money, and one of the best fields ever to compete for the Claret Jug. After heavy rain in April and again in early June, the Old Course looked a picture. Fairways and greens were better than ever and the weather smiled on the event. After Pebble Beach, the bookies were right again, with Woods breaking more records - with the biggest winning margin and lowest number under par. Such was his mastery of the course that he never found a bunker in the four tournament rounds! Carnoustie Update After the success of last year's event at Carnoustie, visitors have flocked to this famous Angus links in numbers. The new hotel has been a godsend, although regular travelers still prefer to use St Andrews as a base. Bear in mind that tee times are now largely allocated through the hotel, however, so if Carnoustie is high on your list of priorities it is prudent to schedule a couple of nights there. Try Monifieth, Panmure or Montrose on the spare day. Demand Grows in Ireland  In Ireland, Old Head continues to enjoy wide acclaim and Ballybunion
is getting as popular as Muirfield. Demand will be greater still
next year after the stupendous reports on the course generated
by the Irish Open in Tom Watson's year of captaincy. Book very
early if you want to play Ballybunion in 2001! The same goes for
Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Portmarnock, Lahinch, Tralee
and Waterville!The Irish economy is booming, and unquestionably golf leads the way in the tourism industry. New courses have sprung up all over the country. Alterations and improvements at Enniscrone and Connemara, however, may be of more lasting interest to AIG clients, since the projected changes will make these two links favorites significantly better. Enniscrone are adding some new holes to improve the existing layout; Connemara will have 9 new holes to give a 27 hole complex. With the weakness of the Euro, Ireland is tremendous value and we expect that situation to continue through next season. It may be a relatively small country, but Ireland has over 350 golf courses, including some of the best in the world. But don't stop at Royal County Down, Portmarnock and Ballybunion. The west coast is a golfer's paradise with one golfing gem following another. Carne, Enniscrone and County Sligo would grace any region. Follow those with Donegal, Ballyliffin (Old and Glashedy) and Royal Portrush and you have seven of the most memorable courses in the world. Green fees are modest, local accommodations are excellent and the welcome is second to none! Donegal and Ballyliffin sport brand new clubhouses with every modern facility. It's nice to be able to report, too, that the members of Aberdovey have also treated themselves to a new clubhouse. Bernard Darwin would have approved - Aberdovey was his favourite place. Visiting Wales  Like Ireland, Wales provides superb value for money.
Conwy and Royal St David's are excellent courses with modest green
fees, and Aberdovey is an old-fashioned gem in glorious scenery
with an exceptionally attractive little seaside town, to boot.
Rolling farmland takes over from mountains and rivers on the journey
south to Tenby, and Ashburnham, Pennard, Southerndown and Royal
Porthcawl comprise a fabulous quartet to complete the picture.
Country House hotels abound. We particularly like Bodysgallen Hall,
a beautiful and historic gothic manor near Conwy, Maas y Neuadd,
a rambling country house near Harlech and Penmaenuchaf Hall near
Dolgellau. Near Porthcawl, Miskin Manor has wonderful rooms and
excellent food.On the Continent Thanks to the weak Euro, Spain, Portugal and France also offer great value at present. San Lorenzo in Portugal and Valderrama in Spain are as good as it gets, and the Cote d'Azur, with courses such as Cannes Mandelieu and Royal Mougins, offers a winning combination of the old and the new, where gourmet golfers feel right at home. |
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