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News Update:Over the last three years there has been much speculation by economists on the future of the dollar. Most analysts forecasted a decline in value, but that has simply not materialized. Early last year the Sterling exchange rate was heading towards 1.95, but at present, the rate stands at 1.77 - taking ten percent off the cost of a trip to Great Britain, as compared with last year. Similar shifts in relative values have occurred with the Euro, which helps to make Ireland a less expensive destination. Additionally, many hotels and golf clubs have held prices over the last couple of seasons, which means your dollar goes even further!With the airline industry slowly settling down after the unforgettable events of September 2001, airfares are also becoming more competitive in price. With these factors behind us, there is a substantial increase in bookings for the coming season, which all tour operators and hoteliers are reporting. Of course, the Ryder Cup explains to some degree the huge interest in Ireland this summer. Equally, the return to Hoylake (Royal Liverpool) for the Open Championship - the first time since 1967 - will give an enormous boost to golf in England’s northwest. The Links Cup Amateur Invitational returns to Sea Island, Georgia in October after a very successful first visit to Gleneagles in Scotland, which took place this past September. The event was won by the Redtail team from Ontario, Canada after an exciting playoff with Piping Rock. It was Saucon Valley and Pine Valley who finished one shot further back, in one of the tightest finishes ever. In the ladies event, the Links Team triumphed after another close contest. All competitors enjoyed the golf – played over the King’s and Queen’s courses, which are frequently claimed to be James Braid’s finest creations. And, the standard of service and cuisine at Gleneagles was exceptional throughout the event. Without doubt, the tournament will return here in the future, although the plan for 2007 is to re-visit Turnberry, where the event was born thirteen years ago. Turnberry this year celebrates its centenary. The highlight of a busy year will be the Seniors’ Open in July, where Tom Watson will be hoping to win again. A number of other events are planned throughout the season, and you can be sure the Westin group will want their Scottish flagship looking her best throughout the summer months. Lovers of County Kerry and the Killarney area will be pleased to learn that the Ross Hotel, sister to the exceptional five-star Killarney Park Hotel, has reopened after total refurbishment by the Treacy family. This centrally located, boutique-style hostelry has 32 tasteful rooms and is competitively priced, as compared to other Killarney inns of its caliber. In Southport, the Prince of Wales hotel has continued its refurbishment program, but we await with interest as there is development in the town of two new properties, in which their owners claim will meet demand at the top end of the market. No one could fault the Chester Grosvenor Hotel on quality; it is perhaps the best hotel in the north of England. Ideally located for Hoylake (Royal Liverpool) and Wallasey, it is also commutable to the courses of North Wales and day trips to Lytham or Southport are eminently possible. However, we never recommend repeated daily commutes to Southport, as traffic can be rather heavy. Over the last few seasons, more and more of you have ventured to the English courses – Ganton, Alwoodley, Woodhall Spa, Hunstanton, Brancaster (Royal West Norfolk), and others dot the countryside between north and south. Of course, clusters in Kent (Royal St George’s, Princes, & Royal Cinque Ports) and in Devon (Saunton Sands & Westward Ho!) can form the basis of enjoyable trips on their own. Those who have not played Wentworth, Sunningdale, and Walton Heath have every excuse to linger in the London area, where St George’s Hill, Woking, and Swinley Forest will tempt you to extend your stay. Sightseers are spoilt for choice here, with London itself, Windsor, and Oxford all within easy reach, and the magnificent scenery of the Cotswolds is just an hour’s drive away. With Celtic Manor now confirmed as a future Ryder Cup venue, Wales may finally receive the publicity its courses deserve. We have repeatedly advocated the charms of Royal Porthcawl, Southerndown, Pennard, Royal St David’s, Aberdovey, and others. Charming country house hotels abound and both accommodation and golf remain an exceptional value for the money. In addition, driving distances are modest and the scenery is uplifting. Gleneagles too will be an exceptional Ryder Cup venue, with play scheduled for the Centenary Course. For modern tournament professionals, the King’s and Queen’s courses are considered to be too short. However, some very talented amateurs who played in the Links Cup would confirm that both courses remain testing and enjoyable challenges for even the best of players – length is not everything! |
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