tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295960194618297282024-03-13T12:55:08.651-07:00The Social GolferThe Social Golfer is a travel and golfing journal, website, and blog written by an avid golfer and stroke victim about his recovery and tireless fundraising around the world for The Stroke Association.Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-68371258243889919222022-01-30T06:02:00.000-08:002022-01-30T06:03:14.040-08:00JOLLY JAMAICA<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>JAMAICA</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyi95ZGPJ4l46juDpYYk4DMhPvuE7bjdQehk2xDDLWlwNPv4UNZRIvod-rfVsaOCg1zSjcecmZgoawvFOagew4TGzLKp-ApB1K1DBhiVI-FXH6m_awShfkWK_E4TQtPM8b1VHsCUNgkA55MlIW_XZqMpzjHIGFjQR2Ulw6Aov7r2tm5-zzO0xwVqRM2g=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyi95ZGPJ4l46juDpYYk4DMhPvuE7bjdQehk2xDDLWlwNPv4UNZRIvod-rfVsaOCg1zSjcecmZgoawvFOagew4TGzLKp-ApB1K1DBhiVI-FXH6m_awShfkWK_E4TQtPM8b1VHsCUNgkA55MlIW_XZqMpzjHIGFjQR2Ulw6Aov7r2tm5-zzO0xwVqRM2g=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><b style="text-align: left;">JAMAICA </b><span style="text-align: left;"> island of 3 B's </span><b style="text-align: left;">B</b><span style="text-align: left;">ob Marley, Usain </span><b style="text-align: left;">B</b><span style="text-align: left;">olt and the </span><b style="text-align: left;">B</b><span style="text-align: left;">obsleigh.....</span></div><p></p><p>This truly splendid island is the latest of the magnificent Caribbean islands to get the TSG treatment.</p><p>As I have noted previously nobody visits the Caribbean just for golf, its the whole experience, the culture, the history, the beaches, the wildlife ... oh and yes, maybe sometimes golf too.</p><p>Jamaica is surprisingly green and hilly, giving it quite a uniqueness in the Caribbean. Its 3 major resorts are Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios on the north of the isle, its capital, the home of reggae, Kingston sits on the south ease coast , whilst the unspoilt, un commercialised, un touristy south remains quintessentially the real Jamaica. On this trip to access golf TSG stayed at Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho because it has its own golf course and is only 60 mins from the best golf on the island at Montego Bay. its also 4km from arguably the islands most famous attraction Dunes Falls. We also had a week down at Treasure Beach on the South coast to help experience the whole of this island paradise.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihcIfyj0q9V0Hej9YVVgoTvpRVQJZmhJS0VE1OcHzyx5jEel-ycW9R9K78H7QBVcXkfLb-z64nL9HFSVaXd3-OztOs60_zLn_JdVbUnP_u7JBrSZbno6nhyJqRWASixVUT2kQs6zkHIiNv5hGePIZlIWptKY005Aimy7smJSPxDd1dggVH7R6z7mUDvA=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihcIfyj0q9V0Hej9YVVgoTvpRVQJZmhJS0VE1OcHzyx5jEel-ycW9R9K78H7QBVcXkfLb-z64nL9HFSVaXd3-OztOs60_zLn_JdVbUnP_u7JBrSZbno6nhyJqRWASixVUT2kQs6zkHIiNv5hGePIZlIWptKY005Aimy7smJSPxDd1dggVH7R6z7mUDvA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>We commenced our vacation on the south of the island at Treasure Beach, staying at the splendid boutique hotel LASHINGS. This is a splendid hotel overlooking the Caribbean sea. A wonderful infinite pool, great lively bar, it truly was a fantastic base for exploring the unspoilt southern side of the island. We did a trip up the Black river and got close to the crocodiles. The beaches are totally unspoilt, great to see the little fishing boats land their catch and sell them on the beach.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPXknX563T_kWjj889lJgvTJSv3C4no9QwrNHkb7tx3nw9LlVJV9kgcJlj6YPi4cKJJCWzXSt_EaBc42Y7t-hRMN6fGiFG-jlfA3MXwf3nfFYPSD-PzGuwe9tX-cMuAVa-Vbm6Cd7izbodOOrBISTBIAWyIqYldREd7G1-WunvLudl9oFdAHLoA-R2oA=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPXknX563T_kWjj889lJgvTJSv3C4no9QwrNHkb7tx3nw9LlVJV9kgcJlj6YPi4cKJJCWzXSt_EaBc42Y7t-hRMN6fGiFG-jlfA3MXwf3nfFYPSD-PzGuwe9tX-cMuAVa-Vbm6Cd7izbodOOrBISTBIAWyIqYldREd7G1-WunvLudl9oFdAHLoA-R2oA=w299-h224" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVERPinau9Y8wAejGwRUTURDTi9VGTXPwlD_hRtVOu-Hegzhh0NEwJppAHU373lSxFo9x5fTX0965BE_fRN1SHRHgujyKqnA-3JfmxqdQHna9VNXmtiQ1d2gP3TstOjNCDy_6nSDVyYIVzuNBPKw1KBT-61Ol_G5FbZEjscfA3dR1QAiy1063J66WpTg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVERPinau9Y8wAejGwRUTURDTi9VGTXPwlD_hRtVOu-Hegzhh0NEwJppAHU373lSxFo9x5fTX0965BE_fRN1SHRHgujyKqnA-3JfmxqdQHna9VNXmtiQ1d2gP3TstOjNCDy_6nSDVyYIVzuNBPKw1KBT-61Ol_G5FbZEjscfA3dR1QAiy1063J66WpTg=s320" width="240" /></a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYCTN95S9_2cOwzewdod5FOOeQ5YfNAgtq6VwlA7im2Y-Ja0_nYSnLmm4YLY780GgNjkprDBXtShDhLHtn9awL0et6u7kw8tl7FDXvLez_7ZsGttB6YpypXH52Z7kNfHetc411gtZvzN3jRO76gLKKsCztjc_TNh0SVMado7vZ0hbtslu9474y71LreA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYCTN95S9_2cOwzewdod5FOOeQ5YfNAgtq6VwlA7im2Y-Ja0_nYSnLmm4YLY780GgNjkprDBXtShDhLHtn9awL0et6u7kw8tl7FDXvLez_7ZsGttB6YpypXH52Z7kNfHetc411gtZvzN3jRO76gLKKsCztjc_TNh0SVMado7vZ0hbtslu9474y71LreA=w232-h308" width="232" /></a><p></p><p>Nice Fresh dishes daily, great cocktails, whats not too like, the people were so friendly, a fabulous relaxing week in paradise without the silly prices that normally accompany such decadence. </p><p><br /></p><p>From here we moved to Ocho Rios to sample the delights of Sandals and again encountered great Jamaican hospitality. A must visit to the falls, whilst spectacular and enjoyable was a tad disappointing in a complete lack of regard for any individual with disabilities. You can try the famous Bob Sleigh ride and here play golf. Sandals Royal Plantation, a butler only resort was quieter than the resorts we had visited in Barbados and St Lucia but did offer free bus transport to its neighbouring facilities which were much more lively. The Golf Course, golf is free for Sandals guests, was well designed and despite the covid issues was well maintained. It certainly offered quite a fair challenge. Its off the coast so do not be expecting sea views it is a true parkland course, just sadly does not offer any woo factor. For this head to Montego Bay and its courses. All on the coast with spectacular vistas... certainly Montego would be more preferred choice if Golf was the primary goal for your vacation.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFfBdD9DK86U1fQVQz7OcqZPf_iMpaROZlO1irrjrlfJ9WQatktxagp9mncT7YODMToSmaoeb9oYYHXDj44xOMWEHGYeM1nMnF4WSq1wK7_iPbAZ6EQ9i2tRwNR82Qc3NWGqWXR7vlqAsB8VAE8NjEQE_t58mVWJ3o-t7MfbuajDz_8M_NHo9-eKp1Iw=s850" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="850" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFfBdD9DK86U1fQVQz7OcqZPf_iMpaROZlO1irrjrlfJ9WQatktxagp9mncT7YODMToSmaoeb9oYYHXDj44xOMWEHGYeM1nMnF4WSq1wK7_iPbAZ6EQ9i2tRwNR82Qc3NWGqWXR7vlqAsB8VAE8NjEQE_t58mVWJ3o-t7MfbuajDz_8M_NHo9-eKp1Iw=s320" width="320" /></a></div> Cinnamon Golf, Montego Bay<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh17EWrLBqiwcRyZ4X5i1jhnyhkNt5cZ0iiecI9_OoxIikcUsMmbLceneEqOUw1XQ21mI_lZ0H5VSKlW2u3fziK7oe7NU5wsUcTYHnGtu3vU6G1-nxrC90L2tRPBTBbBJKu25YOmVdAWIAS0OSWb_4NKFRiA1D1xavB1303ses1-F60j7K2YSQY_-Tifw=s1400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1400" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh17EWrLBqiwcRyZ4X5i1jhnyhkNt5cZ0iiecI9_OoxIikcUsMmbLceneEqOUw1XQ21mI_lZ0H5VSKlW2u3fziK7oe7NU5wsUcTYHnGtu3vU6G1-nxrC90L2tRPBTBbBJKu25YOmVdAWIAS0OSWb_4NKFRiA1D1xavB1303ses1-F60j7K2YSQY_-Tifw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div> Half Moon Bay , Montego Bay</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0rOuEgJ0045yXRE0-CzmlbqvjfbpMXPOZt1fksEIgYnFJdWCQT_nbSv60e5BoSR6skZ7aZS4trp6C-10OgamHGRKgz3ZfCI8gtOCUdt_BrzPdoP3mUU_iJksS2XXUJ_dASf7MLyz7o-XmOM84KX0yhHHHuAZiGGw1uI8wqY0V2EFAWUKtXFQR_uBFxw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0rOuEgJ0045yXRE0-CzmlbqvjfbpMXPOZt1fksEIgYnFJdWCQT_nbSv60e5BoSR6skZ7aZS4trp6C-10OgamHGRKgz3ZfCI8gtOCUdt_BrzPdoP3mUU_iJksS2XXUJ_dASf7MLyz7o-XmOM84KX0yhHHHuAZiGGw1uI8wqY0V2EFAWUKtXFQR_uBFxw=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div> Sandals Ocho Rios</div><div><br /></div><div>In conclusion, Jamaica is quite stunning, its certainly a destination i am delighted we visited. For the discerning golfer it has enough courses of good standard to keep anyone happy.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhofN6N1_Z_3fLFJsGh7zGAVI0o1-NIt7czrBDkQy5k8gnQKr5Zr8GpstCjuMyp82rS_IKA-Vzxn-gdiiayGLOROEEBcMb-5dULNxImi4O3rgMmKPIYOOrIvbOwR0ZWHvgHg43eVT29Sh0Q6ddFGTJ405rAfOC9CqBUEZCThO6XLy5Fog2QueJsl1Hgvg=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="900" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhofN6N1_Z_3fLFJsGh7zGAVI0o1-NIt7czrBDkQy5k8gnQKr5Zr8GpstCjuMyp82rS_IKA-Vzxn-gdiiayGLOROEEBcMb-5dULNxImi4O3rgMmKPIYOOrIvbOwR0ZWHvgHg43eVT29Sh0Q6ddFGTJ405rAfOC9CqBUEZCThO6XLy5Fog2QueJsl1Hgvg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I would as I have mentioned base myself in Montego Bay if Golf was what its all about, but I am THE SOCIAL GOLFER, so its about more than Golf. The south of the island is remote yet beautiful and beguiling, I am delighted we visited there. <b>Lashings</b> made us feel so very, very special. I love the <b>Sandals</b> all inclusive experience, so was always going to be a must on any long haul vacation. <div><br /></div><div>ONE LOVE............ JAMAICA...... thank you for some great memories and friendships</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisq-1mcwZhm-9rlDXoRb80kxnf44kWF8Z84smWZdhSg3eBUOhfo3mebsk94JfYWfKGFg0KGPrgiMAKh9NFzS3eff6pWAYLAdSJqrbH75R3m1szrqJ8N0poT2211cSDtOcvc27OibY7U0g8bDNyz8N0u_ZTTQB7_HwWuFET8yP18q4ugxw3hg7TMdEWzA=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="960" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisq-1mcwZhm-9rlDXoRb80kxnf44kWF8Z84smWZdhSg3eBUOhfo3mebsk94JfYWfKGFg0KGPrgiMAKh9NFzS3eff6pWAYLAdSJqrbH75R3m1szrqJ8N0poT2211cSDtOcvc27OibY7U0g8bDNyz8N0u_ZTTQB7_HwWuFET8yP18q4ugxw3hg7TMdEWzA=s320" width="320" /></a></div> treasure beach, what a sunset<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsP8T1HCSboa2ixnoUw1jlTIy93lSudFkxZ--ROpFv1mMTWDEtmwNuPRpBvJdiH0m-IkNI0jhzlrqSCmkFKeUVwWhqvZUdLyCsKFF0ci_e_wZkdQWKDwL5dqIbWNYcslE0t_e8LQl-NpkAPgeTojjE1SyxHK5ForEFpSBEVu9HlPDT510YkPcvCrN4zQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsP8T1HCSboa2ixnoUw1jlTIy93lSudFkxZ--ROpFv1mMTWDEtmwNuPRpBvJdiH0m-IkNI0jhzlrqSCmkFKeUVwWhqvZUdLyCsKFF0ci_e_wZkdQWKDwL5dqIbWNYcslE0t_e8LQl-NpkAPgeTojjE1SyxHK5ForEFpSBEVu9HlPDT510YkPcvCrN4zQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div> fun at the beach<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBjz01zv_LnR9E5dHc9V8-cZHfRF95OLAo3xe1gWwcJQUBhRuBksu9weWREsO38N8tJNK-kWETIBhn8eBSs9pTYbFZwfAVzoFXU9WWt0LGl78Q2r0GCZnZT-s72V8EJEkFVGV6VW7mYo-P8unZ9TiorcNPCAhAhf4xDaD6PLHWC26Fbmjle2d7ACtZvQ=s1024" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBjz01zv_LnR9E5dHc9V8-cZHfRF95OLAo3xe1gWwcJQUBhRuBksu9weWREsO38N8tJNK-kWETIBhn8eBSs9pTYbFZwfAVzoFXU9WWt0LGl78Q2r0GCZnZT-s72V8EJEkFVGV6VW7mYo-P8unZ9TiorcNPCAhAhf4xDaD6PLHWC26Fbmjle2d7ACtZvQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it took 2 postponements and two years to celebrate </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">skitty 70th, but we finally did it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOUsDLYOTtmjgVrI4SMjM-AvpOB_OtwbmfZ4SZe0iifbLON3ljbsqiohQor77MHxsZdaWPV_3lWDJf65t0AvUKERxj3nbJuNPiQdoGLJdUcibXb-SwrJtWiYVaSh8BKP_WFSp_eNr6b4KXmT0fszRUcfGyeY2sY8QpribkeWyUg0MDUzpSjqeZ72U4OQ=s1024" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOUsDLYOTtmjgVrI4SMjM-AvpOB_OtwbmfZ4SZe0iifbLON3ljbsqiohQor77MHxsZdaWPV_3lWDJf65t0AvUKERxj3nbJuNPiQdoGLJdUcibXb-SwrJtWiYVaSh8BKP_WFSp_eNr6b4KXmT0fszRUcfGyeY2sY8QpribkeWyUg0MDUzpSjqeZ72U4OQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div> Miss Jamaica asks to meet TSG and</div><div> the birthday boy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-40790317014662410842019-04-10T04:40:00.001-07:002019-04-10T04:40:52.966-07:00THE TURKISH RIVIERAAntalya and Belek on Turkeys Southern Mediterranean Coast<br />
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Golf courses in this area, initially started to being noted and renowned as 2the Turkish Golf Riviera" in the late 60s and early 70s, the development of Antalya International airport, just 30 mins from most resorts and the rise of the budget airlines as firmly established this destination as a Golfing mecca for the Millennium.<br />
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The destination boasts miles and miles of golden sand beaches, calm azure seas and glorious year round sunshine. A rugged coastline and stunning views of the magnificent Taurus mountains offer a<br />
dramatic contrasting sensational vista. hotels are numerous along this coast, the majority 5 star and All Inclusive, many with their own golf courses attached to the resort. They seem all to have been designed and developed with a quality and style commensurate to the location. We stayed at Sueno Golf and it was superb and amazing value for money.. Golf course development and construction has been carefully planned as to integrate into the location. Many noted and Internationally renowned architects have been utilised here. Indeed the standard is very much on a par with both the Costa del Sol and the Algarve.<br />
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Antalya harbour with its narrow alleyways with ancient roman walls is particularly picturesque. Boutiques, bazaars, restaurants bars and cafes await, a middle east environment with a Mediterranean vibe offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some quality serenity whilst enjoying the local ambience.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This Von Hagge Complex featuring a fantastic, Championship course, ( pictured here ) also has a quite fine 9 hole executive par 3 course as well.. Hire Clubs featured Titleist, Calloway and Taylor Made.... and where in fine condition. The Pro Shop was professionally manned and well stocked. Indeed all the facilities where quite excellent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is in my opinion one of the most spectacular course in the Canaries and indeed Spain. The 18 hole Arizona styled Championship Course is surounded by a quite magnificent rocky valley, giving several sensational vistas. The lush vegetation, palm trees and many varieties of cactus plants, lakes and waterfalls create quite a stunning backdrop that makes each hole particularly unique. Each hole as numerous tees and this allows for an attractive game for all levels. Anfi Taro Golf certainly exhilarated and captivated TSG.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Malta, historic, unique, beautiful, friendly, a Med holiday with a difference. With only one Golf Course, The Splendid Royal Malta, you would never pick this as a Golfing Destination but as a Holiday destination with an opportunity to play a fine golf course too.. this island takes some beating.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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A fantastic parkland course ROYAL MALTA<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With its location 30 miles south of Sicily and 50 miles East of Tunisia, it definitely fits the bill in respect of a sunny pleasant majority of the year destination. The rain in Malta falls very sparingly, from June to August temperatures can get exceedingly high, but March, April and May offer a much more pleasant heat to visit, enjoy the sites and of course golf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Phoenician heritage with Roman, Norman, Ottaman even Napoleonic make this place a true Cradle of History. Then add The Great Sieges of 1585 and WW2..... No matter where you turn there is something of note. A few splendid beaches and gorgeous fishing villages and the Isle of Gozo, really do mark this out as a special place. the capital Valletta is sensational.... Great Bars and Restaurants complete a Social Golfers idea of paradise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then the Golf, Royal Malta a course established in 1888 is a true parkland Test..... easy walks between holes, narrow tree lined fairways, fine conditioning, pleasant location. a few truly sensational and different holes... but its greens are its highlight and most formidable defence... All raised, well bunkered, now extremely settled over the years with subtle inclination and speed changes... no putt is a Gimme here. I throughly enjoyed my round... Friendly membership, fine practice facilities, great clubhouse, nice well equipped pro shop, great bar and restaurant.... top hire clubs too... All in all a great day.</span>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-87812263296553184152017-02-23T04:45:00.001-08:002017-02-23T04:45:21.425-08:00OH WHERE GOING TO BARBADOS<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;">BARBADOS is certainly not renowned for its Golf it has only 4 major course, however it is certainly a gorgeous Island, fantastic people, a true PARTY Islland, great for A Social Golfing Break with the Mrs.<br />
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IN truth, you wouldnt ever just visit this sensational island just for the golf. Theres only two easily accessible for play courses, yet it does have the Caribbeans top rated course... if you are fortunate enough and wealthy enough to get a round. Sandy Lane is the regions most prestigious address... residents include Roman Abramovich, Simon Cowell, Oprah Rihanna, Cliff Richard etc.. etc...<br />
There are 3 golf courses and the flagship GREEN MONKEY. This 18hole 7400 yard is truly fitting of such opulence, but unless you are a mate of the above the liklihood is that if you can even get a round it will cost you $1,000 The resort hosts two other course, the Fazio designed Country Club Course, with its open fairways and five lakes and many risk and reward shots. The original course, established over 40 years ago is the OLD NINE COURSE and has just 9 holes. These courses whilst more accessable are still pricey and in my opinion both APES HILL and ROYAL WESTMORELAND offer better value for money. Apes Hill is a course set in lush pasture land and coral stoned quarries and sparkling lakes. There are several absolutely sensational vistas over the Caribbean sea. This has been acknowledged as one of the regions rising stars. The ROYAL WESTMORELAND is a members only club but does offer public tee times. The Robert Trent Jones Design is a proper Championship test that has regularly hosted European Senior Tr Events.<br />
Ron Kirby designed BARBADOS Golf Club offers exceptional value at about $100 because it has partner deals with most hotel chains and an exceptional hire club service. TSG had a great round here on my visit. The greens have recently been relaid, they were exceptional. interesting and challenging, would be my first port of call on the island. ALMOND BEACH VILLAGE has a 9 hole par 3 course, more for guest hotel relaxation than a challenge for dedicated golfers. Finally on the South COAST is ROCKLEY Golf Club. A Par 70 course of just over 5600 yards which never the less offers an interesting challenge and is quite well maintained.<br />
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Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-21951562563430314232016-04-28T01:37:00.001-07:002017-02-14T04:16:31.862-08:00ANTEQUERA...... well worth a visitTSG is fortunate that I have and continue to get asked to visit, research and review golfing destinations, particularly those often away from the mainstream. So it was with our visit to the historic hillside town of Antequera, a rural retreat in the Andalucian hillside about 35 miles north of Malaga. My good friend Rodrigo Villegas had been involved in the design and promotion of the course and two hotels in the region and he had often asked me to visit and profer my professional opinion. So for my birthday in April 2016 and to escape the miserable UK weather it was a great opportunity to view a course and a region , I had never before visited.<br />
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TSG ofcourse expects a certain standard and its on this criteria that I write and form an opinion. With regard to the GOLF, I am looking for a well maintained, interesting design with stunning vistas. This was certainly the case at the ANTEQUERA GOLF COURSE. In respect of the accomodation, I look for a range of budget options but at the 5 star level, our expectations include, great location, great facilities, outstanding food. Again at the CONVENTO DE MAGDALENE, we where not to be disappointed. Finally as it is a Social outing, the area has to offer somethng special too. A hat trick, ANTEQUERA TOWN did not let us down.</div>
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Flights to Malaga are so easy from the UK from most airports in the UK, Very reasonable prices can be found by comparing the respective budget airlines, particularly, Monarch and Easy Jet. We flew Easy jet from Newcastle for less than £70 return. However if we had to take our clubs that would have added over £60 to the flights. It was cheaper therefore to use the facilities of www.blueskygolf-rental.com for just £40 , I hand picked a set of clubs that where waiting for me at the hotel on arrival and would be collected after our departure. Iwas very happy with the quality of the equipment. If I am in a competition like the JR CLASSIC, I would want my own clubs but playing socially, these more than fit the bill. A cash saving, ease of travel, no discernable issues at all with the clubs, I recomend this company and will use again, as we will www.malagatransfer.co.uk who collected us at the airport and took us to the hotel, efficiently and on schedule.</div>
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So to the hotel, situated atop of a hill about 8km from Antequera town is the magnificent Convento de Magdalene. The approach is spectacular, the hotel, imposing and attractive. The staff were professional and attentive, the facilities and spa befitting a 5 star establishment but in my humble opinion the rooms were as good as I have been on any golf trip. The food was quite simply awesome. Wine list extensive as you would expect in Spain.... the place is the Bees Knees.. A more budget option that might favour a party of guys, as opposed to, as we were couples,, would be the HOTEL ANTEQUERA GOLF situated in the town itself. Despite our hotel being out of town and away from the couse, taxis are readily available, the charges reasonable at 15 Euro into the centre of the town.<br />
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Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-81371401346388514282014-05-25T07:23:00.002-07:002014-05-25T07:26:20.887-07:002014..... A special yearThe year has been somewhat changed from my normal schedule, I played on tour in January at the majestic Eagle Creek and had hoped to return in April to play at celebration, Disney and defend at Fox Hollow. Karen sadly contracted pneumonia <span style="text-align: center;">whilst in the states in January and I felt unable to head back to Florida whist she was recovering. Pleased to say she his now well and back on her feet.</span><br />
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So as of May bank holiday, I have just played in two events.... Both successful. In a British Inclusive Golf event, Team TSG dismantled the field to clean up with 93 points. At Carus Green, I played inane SDGP event and won the top 20 order of merit points available with a net four under score.<br />
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In June, I am heading up to the renowned Roxbrughe course in the borders representing BIG against the SDGP in a Ryder Cup style event. August see the best at Nailcote, the British Par 3. Can Team TSG make it four in a row. Can TSG add to my five titles.<br />
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So the Tuesday Celeb amateur, the premier Team Event.... and Team TSG..... Peg, Roger Hurcombe, the Ledge Steve Skitt and TSG this year joined by Big Brother winner and DIY Guru, Craig Phillips. For those unaware of cRaigs story, this affable scouser gave his winnings away to support a downs syndrome young lady. he hasraised thousands to assis in her care since. A Gentleman in every sense of the word. a high handicapper, playing of 14 here ( half handicap) his expectations were it was fair to say not high, but he was soon to see the defending champions had high hopes.</div>
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With Pro Jamie Little, a fine partner and young man in the Pro Am. sadly two under was never enough.<br />
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In a few hours time, The USA will complete a clynical, comprehensive thourhghly deserved victory at magnificent Medinah. indeed only the size of the battering remains in doubt as the Europeans have only pride and in some cases faltering reputations to play for. It seems ridiculous to consider that in this walloping Tiger has been pointless. <br />
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In July, Karen and I with our good friends roger (Peg) and his wife Chris ( cheeky Chablis) headed up to St.Andrews to play in the inaugural Facebook Community Open a three day comp over the dukes, Torrance and kittocks courses. Superbly organised by local entrepreneur and Yorkshire lad Steve Cooke who with his family have to be wholeheartedly pris and thanked for making this event so memorable. A you now know, Tsg pretty cleaned up but this event was so much more than golf withcompetitorsfrom all over Europe, Australia and the good ole US of A....<br />
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In the main comp I was paired with Mr Trilby , 2008 winner Steve Cowle, once gain we had a great time but frankly never threatened to pull of a victory in the event for my cup THE HALLIWELL Cup, congrats to James Graham who I played with in 2010 when I won the event, clearly he learned something. The week culminated in the final team event when I joined the Nailcote Hall select team featuring great mate and trick shot star David Edwards and fine veteran Maurice Bembridge. Another first place to end in my opinion the best ever BP3. Thanks to Rick and Sue from Nailcote. Rick the course gets better. John and the Champions team.. U r all stars..... Many thanks.<br />
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Here it is, in all its glory.... The Social Golfers second book...."Living the Dream"..... A golf and Travel book that covers my continued recovery from stroke.... featuring sections on Competitive Golf..... my efforts around the globe, some success, plenty of failure but a plethora of great memories.<br />
My epic Round the World in 80 day trip is ofcourse well featured as are my other trips to destinations not normaaly considered as Golf Hotspots but readon!!! TSG will always find some golf.... even in VENICE..... Disabilities Golf is ofcourse covered as well as a general po pourri of golfing trivia, jokes and humour always found in 19th holes everywhere.<br />
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Team TSG, Villa legend Bobby Thomson, TSG, Peg and Skitty<br />
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The Official Launch quite fittingly will be at THE BRITISH PAR 3 at the revamped, more difficult, splendid Cromwell Course at Nailcote Hall. Pesky RICK CRESSMAN (Mr BP3) has put more water hazards in play. <br />
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I then crossed over to the Golfweek Tour, were I had toe weekends to try and facilitate a return to Hilton Head for the US Nationals having qualified in 2009 and 2010 finishing both times in the top thirty . It was an opportunity to meet up with my great mate James Rearden. Lake Jovita North and South Courses, in Dade City, North of Tampa hosted The Tampa Tours first major. James and I are usually ultra competitive but this weekend, neither of us could handle the rock hard unbelievably quick, James had a good Sunday which propelled him to a close 3rd. Sadly I was a quite distant 4th. Southern \Dunes Haines City<br />
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Reunion is the closest course to my home in Florida, it features three exceptional courses designed by Watson, Palmer and Nicklaus. I had played the icklaus with great supporter of Disabilities golf David Windsor but had not touched base on the others despite driving past many times over the years. Everything went well and quite simply I was sublime in my course management. Hitting and splitting every fairway to give me my victory by 4 shots over great guy David Bulger, fresh of his win at Grand Cypress the week before.<br />
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I also this trip got opportunity to play with my Toys for Tots Winning Scrambe partner Scott Ramey and fellow Brit Mark. The round at Providence proving pivotal in my victory in the final Tour Event at Watson. On a difficult day, hard course, i compiled 36 points, level par, which put me in confident mood for my Floridian swansong. Equally my day at Reunion with Dave playing with a respected PGA Teacher also was key to my success. Finally, it would be remiss not to thank European PGA Legend and very close friend Mark Mouland who styed with me early in the trip whilst on the Champions Tour. Particularly his insight into the Sunday at the Masters will never be forgotte. Thanks to you all GUYS.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9A25RaUDr1g/T7Gb-0WRCbI/AAAAAAAAAdY/DsiyAu82sMg/s1600/ian+n+dave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9A25RaUDr1g/T7Gb-0WRCbI/AAAAAAAAAdY/DsiyAu82sMg/s320/ian+n+dave.jpg" width="240" /></a><strong>Clubs packed, heading back to uk for summer. Fortunately after several close finishes, victory in my last tour event at reunion, a fitting reward I think for the hard work I have put in. 5th at Redtail, 4th in the Disney masters, 2nd at Osprey Ridge....also 4th at lake jovita and 5th at Southern Dunes.. Today's thought..... Never stop believing, work hard, accept the bad bounces, make the good ones count..Sometimes you just need to keep going to the well. Very proud that I have a lovely trophy to bring home, especially in Stroke Awareness month. Options to return for the nationals as well. Mission accompl</strong>ished.</div>
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"LIVING THE DREAM".</div><div> </div><div>The further adventures features a section on all the competitions played all over the world, with particular emphasis on Dubai, South Africa, Tasmania and South Carolina. Again much more than s golf book, a travellers Almanac as well. The second section features the epic 80 day Around the World Trip featruring Singapore, Sydney, New Zealand, Hawaii, Vancouver, Pebble Beach, Vegas and Coastal Florida. the 3rd Section features beautiful cities and places with no significant golf pedigree but were golf can be found. Venice, Barcelona, Bergen & Madeirs plus</div><div>a guest article " An American perspective on the home of Golf Scotland . The final section features articles on Disabled Golfers & Stroke Related issues, Golf in Portugal and Mauritius and a Guest article on Cambodia... Superbly illustrated, profits again to The Stroke Association. </div><div> </div><div>It is expected to retailat £19.99 or $29.99 P & P Included... Signed copies available from the author. Contact <a href="mailto:iwhalliwell@aol.com">iwhalliwell@aol.com</a>.</div><div> </div><div>the Uk Book Launch will be at The British Par 3 August 2012</div><div>the USA Launch at the Florida Disabilities Open 13th October 2012</div><div> </div><div>Launches in South Africa and Australia to follow</div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726878215427596258" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iBFo1YmW47o/T3n1ZQZ8H-I/AAAAAAAAAcE/WWKRCvE9450/s400/hawaii%2Bkai%2Band%2Bkalopia%2B024.JPG" /> book is quite spectacularly illustrated.</div></div></div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-89741602290085712992012-01-02T07:20:00.000-08:002012-01-11T01:34:15.830-08:00SCHEDULE 2012<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IhBG2tp7-y4/Tw1XcdZWK4I/AAAAAAAAAbg/7QKM4VM9XwY/s1600/P8120232.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696305250132437890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IhBG2tp7-y4/Tw1XcdZWK4I/AAAAAAAAAbg/7QKM4VM9XwY/s400/P8120232.JPG" border="0" /></a> TSG Back on Tour in 2012<br /><br /><br /><div>Friday 2oth January RACE TO LOCH LOMOND QUALIFIER<br /><br />( Team TSG) at DE Vere Mottram Hall<br /><br /><br />Golf Channel Tour USA<br /><br />Saturday 7th April @ RED TAIL Sorrento, Florida<br />14th & 15th April <strong>THE DISNEY MASTERs</strong> Palm & Magnolia, Disney<br />21st April @ OSPREY RIDGE , Disney, Orlando, Florida<br />12th May @ REUNION, Watson, Independence, Florida<br /><br />North Central Florida Golfweek Tour<br /><br />5th & 6th May <strong>MISSION Inn Major </strong>El Campeon & Los Colinas<strong> </strong><br />22nd & 23rd Sept <strong>WORLD WOODS Major</strong> Rolling Oaks and Pine Barrens<br /><br />Tampa Bay Golf week Tour<br /><br />28th & 29th April <strong>MAJOR @ LAKE JOV</strong>ITA, Dade City, Florida.<br />15th & 16th Sept<strong> MAJOR @ LAKEWOOD RANCH</strong>, Bradenton, Florida<br /><br />Edwin Watts Tour<br /><br />19th May @ STONEY BROOK WEST, Orlando, Florida<br /><br />10th June Team TSG, <strong>SHOW AM 25th Anniversary Classic</strong><br /><br />8th & 9th July <strong>BUNKERFEST 3</strong> @ BELTON LAKES, Grantham, UK<br /><br />28th July to 2nd August <strong>FACEBOOK OPEN</strong> @ St.Andrews<br /><br />7th August to 10th August <strong>BRITISH PAR 3 Championship</strong>....... Nailcote Hall, Coventry<br /><br />9th Sept... team TSG Frank Worthington Classic<br /><br /><br />13th October <strong>Florida Open</strong> at Kissimmee Bay,<br /><br /><br />dates to follow for UK G Tour Events,<br /><br />Nov possible trip to Australian Open in Adelaide & South Australian Open<br /><br />dec...... Team TSG Xmas Charity Scramble at Stdley Wood, Oxford....<br /><br />dates to follow for American Nationals.</div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-6612962906598494092011-10-25T13:09:00.000-07:002012-11-30T05:12:54.511-08:00The LIVING THE DREAM Social Golfer TOP TWELVE COURSES<div>
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I have like most golfers been <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">enthralled</span> as and when the top list of courses is published by such luminaries as Golf Digest and Golf World..... A combination of votes cast by the chosen select few. I have now played over 1000 courses world wide, left a divot on every continent and a ball in every ocean so whilst on nobodies list of select invitees, I do believe my top ten as having validity in that I have played each and every one of these courses. equally my list is done on one over riding premise..... the enjoyment factor.... not how hard, how many majors the course has held..who designed it but... SIMPLY WHICH DID I ENJOY PLAYING THE MOST. My enjoyment basis is computable by a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">triumvirate</span> of considerations.......... firstly value for money secondly beauty of the course and location...finally .. the course as a golf challenge.. </div>
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1. Royal <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Melbourne</span></div>
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Number one by a country mile.... Two autonomous quality course the East and the West that for competitions such as the Presidents Cup become one the COMPOSITE taking 12 from the west and 6 from the East. this should not intimate that the East is the weaker course... this amalgamation was done simply as a beneficial expedient initially in 1959 for the Canada Cup... now The World Cup to simply avoid the busy roads that cross both courses and facilitate easier logistics for spectators. these courses are simply one of the most fantastic designs on the planet, Something outstanding and exceptional really was inevitable given that many of the earliest members had their origins in St.Andrews and the outstanding natural terrain of the course was so similar the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Scottish</span> links <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">dune land</span>. Given the principal architect was the Peerless Dr Alister Mackenzie, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Cypress</span> Point and Augusta National would follow for this doyen of he Inter War <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">period</span>. backed up by Alex Russell and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Green keeper</span> Claude <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Crockford</span>.... the 3 wise men produced two masterpieces. When I played besides the outstanding design... in the first book I comment principally on the Greens, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">definitely</span> the best I have encountered.. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Ernie</span> Eels ( 2002) you wont putt on better greens than these all year"... and the Bunkers.... and I found plenty with the strategic placing and careful design.... yet I just were not bothered so enjoyable the contest of man against nature is on this course. it is a 1920's design and does need lengthening.... difficult in view of the original design... but i will watch the 2012 Cup with interest.. they were trying to make it Tiger proof when i visited.... how times change. A full detailed review can be found in the first Social Golfer book.<br />
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This my last course I would want to play.... why.... well for Karen and I found the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Kauri</span> experience to be the most romantic, idyllic, special golfing week of our life. The Lodge has everything..... <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Michelin</span> dining, fine wines, super Spa.... the Location is stunning overlooking the Bay of Islands the views are sensational and the course is a bit tasty too... we found the experience here better than its sister course at the Farm at Cape Kidnappers which was also absolutely fabulous. again fully reviewed both in new book.... another reason to buy it guys.</div>
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Located in the Sun City Complex....... simply the best place on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">the</span> planet for a group of guys or couples to visit. This course home of the 12 man annual million dollar challenge has it all. It is always <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">pristine</span> and in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">immaculate</span> condition. Its Gary Player design has stood the test of time.... 9, 17 and 18 are sublimely outstanding holes that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">live</span> in the memory. Its sister course the lost city <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">ain't</span> no slouch with the famous crocodile pit either. Again covered both <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">fully</span> in first book. Sun City is a resort any discerning golfer should visit some time.<br />
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8. The Jockey Club, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Hong</span> Kong<br />
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once again this may not be considered the best in these islands of nine or ten very special courses. Le <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Trossuck</span> for one but I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">ain't</span> played them so this course will pass muster representing them all. It is a superb coastal course designed around plantations and a hillside. The natural beauty of the location is consolidated into each of the 18 holes. Add to that a course that was in as good a condition as any I played this year it was a wonderful prize I won by winning the British Par 3. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Reviewed</span> fully with details of more Mauritius golf in The Living the dream Book.<br />
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10. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Pria</span> Del Rey, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">Obidus</span>, Portugal<br />
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I have found golf in Spain and Portugal to be often very Americanised and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">theres</span> nowt really wrong with that but it can also extremely costly especially the best courses like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">Vilamora</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">Valderrama</span>. I also had until my visit to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Obidus</span> every found a true links on the Iberian Peninsula. The Del Rey is a links akin, Pebble and Royal St Georges but certainly in respect of the latter far more sensational vistas. It perhaps only has 2 really truly magnificent holes but is great value for money compared to its <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">southerly</span> more highly rated courses on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">Algarve</span>. I thought it was great. again reviewed in the new book.<br />
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If you played the course reputed to be the hardest in the world how can you not include this in your list. Is it that difficult, Yes most certainly but its as spectacular as it is difficult. They say you need as many balls as your handicap... well yes you do, you wont ever forget a round here.Reveiwed in new book.<br />
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Home of the British Par 3 Championship, this 9 hole course gets in because it is that good as a stand alone challenge. I do not know any of my peers who have not loved this place, its intricate pin placements, its natural beauty.... in my opinion the number one soc golf competition in the world. Tony Jacklin said it were like playing a major championship around a country manor when a tea party was on. Maybe, different and certainly unique but as the professional scores reflect a considerable challenge.<br />
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This list has more than <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">a bit</span> of self indulgence in it..and yes it could be seen as a tad pretentious.. but it is A SOCIAL GOLFERS TOP 12, not a Pro Golfer or a Travel or Golf Writers List and I feel it reflects what I and most of my peers would want from a golfing experience...<br />
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Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-61965610055168855072011-10-17T09:17:00.000-07:002011-10-25T13:08:47.248-07:00GAMUT of EMOTIONS on the GULF COAST<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3czxyL8s64A/TqcWpq6GcHI/AAAAAAAAAZk/QOlpydJE3fY/s1600/iwhdisgolf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667523561217486962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3czxyL8s64A/TqcWpq6GcHI/AAAAAAAAAZk/QOlpydJE3fY/s400/iwhdisgolf.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>TSG Teeing off</div><br /><br /><div><br /><div>I play golf because I LOVE GOLF.... I enjoy the thrill of an against nature and its elements... "I always smell the Roses" ( Ben Hogan ), I simply find golf courses beautiful creations..... </div><br /><br /><div>I play GOLF because it is good for both my soul and health. After my tumour in 96 and stroke in 06, golf has always been a major catalyst for my ongoing recovery. "There are no bad rounds of Golf save that last one we will ever play" Bernard Hunt.</div><br /><br /><div>I play Golf because of the camaraderie and friendships that I have formed over many years. In no other walk of my life have these acquaintances often formed so briefly over just a simple round, lasted and endured and given me some much joy and often comfort.</div><br /><br /><div>I play Golf because it makes me HAPPY. "Happy Golf is Good Golf, even the best Golf, so we are all capable of playing good golf and playing our best." Gary Player.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>That is why annually I travel over 6000 miles to play in The Florida Open for Golfers with Disabilities. This year saw my fourth visit and I am a proud ex champ having clinched the prestigious title in 2009 at Kissimmee Bay Golf Club.... but although I certainly went with the desired aim of recapturing the coveted title, the event was far more than just a competition to me. it was an annual opportunity to renew friendships, discuss well being and simply enjoy the company of some of the friendliest, nicest, bravest people I have ever met. It was this competition and watching the impressive ways that amputees, brain injured survivors etc., dealt and coped with their difficulties, overcame them thru fortitude, technology, cussedness and a total love of life and the game, that led me back home in the Uk to devote The Social Golfer concept to actively promoting the cause of Disabilities Golf and now becoming actively involved in the UK. So in many ways returning to Florida is a homecoming to my rebirth as a golfer... it remains the only competition I will annually commit too, it is that important to me and quite frankly, that enjoyable.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667523263805249778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r2gkBdNmSXE/TqcWYW9f2PI/AAAAAAAAAZY/UaRmJwXV46w/s400/brugha.jpg" border="0" /> Brew in action<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>The competition for it is still despite my procrastinations above, primarily a golf competition was played out this year at Long Marsh Golf Club, Rotunda just south of Venice on the Gulf Coast. Once again I was paired with my great friend and mucker Charles Brugh. (Brew) His story needs little introduction to most TSGers but save to say how this guy is alive and playing golf is in itself the biggest achievement I personally have ever come across. It was great to see again defending champ Steve Shipeleski a fine guy and great one handed golfer.. he was the man to beat I was sure. The past two years rounds with brew lasted 6 to 7 hours such was the difficulties he endures to play this most beautiful of games. This year we went round in just over 5 hours testament to his ongoing improvement and recovery, a lot of which he puts down to golf. He scored 113 had a super par5 on the 14th and played 14 thru 17 at just 3 over. This for me was the highlight of the entire day as his No 1 English caddy encouraged and motivated his mucker to play the golf of his life. Every round with thi guy i spiritually uplifting and fulfilling. Playing of fwd tees a course of just over 5000 yards obviously made it much easier for me. I discussed with the pro my handicap and agreed to reduce it to 7 for this competition. There was a net category as well as the Gross. I shot 73, bogeying miserably the last.. a costly error. I had beaten Steve he shot 76 off ten we led the net as well with 66, so my reduced handicap proved to be a fair one. My Gross Score led until the last fourball, when a superb one under 71 was declared..... was I disappointed, yes, but the winners story equally as enthralling,an ex air force serviceman, injured playing American football I believe, had actually designed a caliper to assist his golf having never played up to 6 years ago he his know a single digit player and this is now available for many suffering similar joint problems. He certainly deserved the title and is a very worthy champion. A super buffet followed courtesy of the club and then the presentations and awards were made. here Dave and Joe make the day so special involving all the participants, so you become truly aware of every ones difficulties and life changing stories and of course the considerable work done by so many organisations to help golfers with difficulties. I won a King Cobra Driver but having snapped my Ping G10 and replacing it already by a new G15 on this trip, I got great pleasure donating it to a local Veterans Golf Day for a prize in their February event which I will commitments not withstanding try to get over to play.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Uplifted, fulfilled I had played VERY HAPPY GOLF, been reasonably successful and helped my mucker continue his golfing adventure. Mr Joe Styne now a noted author himself, said some very complimentary about me , I very nearly blushed. I certainly hope some of my Uk chums hopefully PegLeg Roger for sure, the new EDGA Rapello in Italy Champion may join me in 2012.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>A special Thanks of course to Joe and Florida Golf Magazine for sponsoring the event again.... Dave at the Adaptive Sports Golf for his organisation, support and encouragement. Long Marsh Golf Club for putting on a wonderful event. The course was in superb condition, Greens wonderful, design stunning, I will return. the Staff from Catering, Pro Shop thru Green Staff etc., all deserve extra commendation for the patient, pleasant often humorous way the dealt with 40 golfers not of the norm!!. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>But principally, I thank my fellow competitors who are the real reason for the success of this competition. A Joy to be with, a pleasure to play with,<em> I am proud to be associated with you all.</em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><em>Keep playing HAPPY GOLF</em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Finally though to Brew, my confidante, mentor.... we will break 100 next year..... 2016 Olmpics remains our joint goal.... and if anyone can.... you can.... Fear of failure does not worry us, not reaching our potential certainly Does...</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I could simply eulagise about this competition all day long...... Laughter permitates round the course from holes one to eighteen as golfers despite their respective difficulties and disadvantages show an unbridalled passion and enthusiasm for this pastime I so love. Each encouraging each other over every shot, celebrating the good ones, commiserating the not so good.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>So a gamut of emotions, Disappointment I didnt win, tempered by the Excitement of participation, Joy at renewal of friendships.... Thrill of playing such a beautiful course. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Roll on 2012.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-23774457771107492842011-09-18T09:25:00.000-07:002011-09-18T11:07:57.746-07:00Success, Disappointment but plenty of Satisfaction<p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653757444486115202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoYu6DmWQ1I/TnYucNzQr4I/AAAAAAAAAYw/G6V5YdcL7YI/s400/bp3pegnian.jpg" border="0" /> The Chuckle Brothers or the Blues Brothers, TSG and Peg at the BP3 before tiredness set in.</p><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653759020705605410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2r-B8TVW4Us/TnYv39rRZyI/AAAAAAAAAZI/B5EH42CDGek/s400/teamtsg.jpg" border="0" /> The winning TSG Team</p><br /><p><br />August and September was always going to be the business end of the season, starting with the British Par 3, culminating with the final chance to book a trip to Cyprus on the G Tour, inter sped with my first visit to he British Disabled Open and the prestigious PEOPLES OPEN at Royal St Georges not to mention Team TSGs defence of The Frank Worthington Celebrity Team Event.</p><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653757582573847842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fuo1n2E-SvQ/TnYukQN8RSI/AAAAAAAAAY4/sFocUm5y49Y/s400/halliwellcupbp3.jpg" border="0" /> Presenting The HALLIWELL CUP</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Plenty of opportunity for silverwear but a very tiring schedule as I would soon find out. Since my stroke I have in my mind rolled back the years, certainly playing better golf and felt quite fit, this schedule proved to me I certainly should not neglect what my body was telling me, too much golf and more importantly travelling was definitely having an impact on my well being and Golf an this was not just me TSG stalwart Peg Leg Roger has suffered similarly. th rigours of the 8 days in Scotland whilst so enjoyable are however still as we approach my return to Florida having an impact on my fitness, stamina levels. A much more streamlined summer is planned next year according to matron.<br /></div><br /><div>Anyway first he great news. Team TSG triumphed in the Celebrity Team Event at The British Par 3 at the fantastic Nailcote Hall. Skitty, Peg and I were joined by racing legend Bob Champion an appropriate choice giving his illness scares as well. we were quite simply superb as was seen on Sky Sports were we received superb coverage I am delighted to say. 18 under and a massive 6 shot cushion did in no way flatter us. A second British Championship Title for TSG right proud I was Too. Sadly my defence of the Pro am title with Cameron Clark was not to be successful the rails really coming off on day 2 when still in contention. My ball up the tree on the 9th not helping. Still again more TV coverage, pleasure of playing with Seve Benson of the tour and being a guest on the presentation party with Tony Jacklin, completed a most enjoyable week. Roll on 2012.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653756017667472818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eInilZm4HX8/TnYtJKfL_bI/AAAAAAAAAYo/Y4vVGdecJAo/s400/bdo.jpg" border="0" /> Proud winners at The BDO 2011</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>From here we headed straight to Brighton and the East Sussex National for the British Disabled Open. Peg lives local and he and his Mrs cordially lucked after us, sadly Roger and I were not at our best on this difficult track with rapid greens the least of our problems. Rogers shoulder putting paid to his hopes. The competition was fierce, organisation superb and some of the golf fabulous and I made many new acquaintances as well as meeting up again with the world cup guys again. Recognition to Andy Gardiner and Tony Lloyd from Team ngland for their successes.</div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653755728085301122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-82dcdS0keCw/TnYs4Ttat4I/AAAAAAAAAYg/wiOqPatAoZ8/s400/wembley.jpg" border="0" /> No Golf but a great Day, Dad, Mum and Son relish the Wembley</div></div><br /><div>experience... Son was in Leeds End HA HA</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>No respite on travelling although certainly from golf as the next weekend we were down at Wembley watching Wigan lift the Rugby League Challenge Cup but the following week it was down to Sandwich in Kent to play Royal St Georges in the Peoples Open.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653754909427725874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 208px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RafnLg3u5Ns/TnYsIp-PdjI/AAAAAAAAAYI/gRs0PQW6mEg/s400/stgeorgescup.jpg" border="0" /> more silverwear</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>In the midst of a period of fine weather it was unfortunate that the final was on a day when the worst of the summers weather hit. Over 50mph wind, torrential rain, really ruined the experience. I never saw a putt hit were the ball was not moving and in on instant a playing partner hit a quite exquisite 20 foot bunker shot to 8 inches only to find after raking the bunker the ball had blown back into said bunker. On he 15th I was faced with a 100yard bunker shot, from a decent lie I hit an 8 iron flush it flew straight up and towards the green, then the wind blew it back some 30 yards over my head. It was simply attrition as players walked in. I am pleased to say I completed all 18 holes, totalled a meagre 21points but finished 5th out of 60 golfers and leading Senior. It was memorable sadly for all the wrong reasons.</div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653755229354704002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-maU_YommkxY/TnYsbRyxvII/AAAAAAAAAYQ/cqBs0TYC--g/s400/stgeorgesclub.jpg" border="0" /> Proud to play at Darrens Place<br /><br /></div><br /><div>Back on the road again Team TSG headed back to West Midlands golf course for my good friend Frank Worthingtons celeb event. Despite poor Greens, wind, well a little squall after St.Georges our Team overcame a dire turn to all contribute on 7 and 18 which gave us a victory by just 3 points. Pegs Birdie on 18th and Steves par following mine and Kennys pars at 17 proving vital. It really was a team performance as opposed to fantastic golf. </div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653761773219812898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B7Wy_3-beWs/TnYyYLlzFiI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/8JxV0WGCGxE/s400/gtour.jpg" border="0" /> Another spanked down the middle.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So to my 8th consecutive weekend away, the G Tour event at Mottram Hall. Situation here clear, I should already have done enough to be in top 50 for National finals at Belton Wood ( were I won Bunkerfest ) you may recall. I am lying 17th in the Order of Merit, but you can never be sure... More importantly I am lying second in The Birdie Tier and a top 5 place could put pressure on the leader. The weather was again not friendly, the course penal, particularly he rough but I drive imperiously, quite sublime splitting the fairways shot after shot and despite the odd hiccup, play Par Golf and compile 34 points, I realise his is good score because in my fourball, the scores are 21, 22 and 15. My tally sadly finishes one shot short but I am delighted, this second place will catapult me into the top 5 on The Order of Merit and will give me the title in The Birdie Tier. a fine end to my debut on this highly competitive, totally enjoyable, superbly organised tour. A top ten place in the finals and its of to Cyprus in January. I am very confident.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>and So.............Its back to Florida. I am playing in two competitions over there. firstly at Championsgate, I am playing in The Golfweek Tampa Bay Tours Major in early October then in the middle I try to regain The Florida Open in Sarasota. also plenty of practice so I'm really raring to go at BELTON.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Remember........... HAPPY GOLF is GOOD GOLF.....</div></div></div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-30135887972793240772011-07-25T06:41:00.000-07:002011-07-25T06:59:50.005-07:00A few weeks of DESTINY perhaps<div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lxe2pFHZmUY/Ti10lwsjXPI/AAAAAAAAAXw/ZgEtqEXlVKY/s1600/champion.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633286900986109170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 138px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lxe2pFHZmUY/Ti10lwsjXPI/AAAAAAAAAXw/ZgEtqEXlVKY/s400/champion.jpg" border="0" /></a> more of this please</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>August 8th to 12th The British Par 3 @ Nailcote Hall</div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633287642404758290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AyS9kX8vCbQ/Ti11Q6siIxI/AAAAAAAAAX4/TR-hhvJwHrU/s400/PB4P5467.jpg" border="0" /> I can dream, 2011 as well, I hope so.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>August 21st & 22nd The British Disabled Open @ East Sussex National</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Sept 6th the Peoples Open @ Royal St Georges, Sandwich</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>Oct 1st & 2nd Golfweek Tampa Bay Tour Major @ Championsgate, Orlando</div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Oct 15th The Florida Open @ The Wanamaker, PGA West, Port St.Lucie.</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633288408584175682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 335px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bGoIXMgNUSg/Ti119g78QEI/AAAAAAAAAYA/pnO6Zl1sDQc/s400/IanMike.jpg" border="0" /> 2009 , why not 2011<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>To defend the BP3 , reclaim The Florida Open is a challenge but I am up for it. The success in Scotland has give me great heart and indeed anticipation. I am now certain to have qualified for The G Tour Race to Cyprus Finals in November at Belton Woods ( were I won Bunkerfest ) so a trip next February to Aphrodite Hills could be a splendid culmination to this years season. </div><br /><br /><br /><div>I now firmly expect the new book "Living The Dream" to be ready for an Easter 2012 publication... it would b nice to add one final chapter of success to it. WISH ME WELL </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>REMEMBER HAPPY GOLF is GOOD GOLF and SMELL THE ROSES my friends</div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-45909025800674637722011-07-25T06:11:00.000-07:002011-07-25T06:40:30.787-07:00SDGP open and World Cup... more success<div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VD2fWMQOWJc/Ti1wLuFjKNI/AAAAAAAAAXI/Fv8sh0P5dQM/s1600/dullator.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633282055562537170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VD2fWMQOWJc/Ti1wLuFjKNI/AAAAAAAAAXI/Fv8sh0P5dQM/s400/dullator.jpg" border="0" /></a> the Carrickstone opening hole </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>In early July, I ventured North of the border to North Glasgow to play in the SDGP Open and then represent Team England in the Disabilities World Cup.... 8 days constant golf helped by superb rather unseasonable delightful Scottish Weather, were for the entire 8 days apart from one day when Tee Times put back one hour it was shorts and Teeshirts all the way.</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633282514163299202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wuyfBDDwTpQ/Ti1wmagfc4I/AAAAAAAAAXY/tFNi5g7H60w/s400/scots3rd.jpg" border="0" /> 3rd place at the SDGP Scottish Championship </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>The SDGP Open was played at the splendid Dullator Carrickstone Course. an impressive 36 hole clubwhich was as befitting this prestigious competition in pristine condition. the parkland Course features two distinct loops the new course, the first 8 holes featuring blind holes, long carries, undulating Greens and particularly penal rough.... were scoring for all in the stableford format was particularly difficult.The opening hole a difficult par 3 really sets the tone but the par 3 fifth....one hundred and seventy yards of carry wreaked havoc on all 3 days with 5 balls lost and just one point scored... I hated this hole. The back 9 , the older established course was a far more enticing prospect.... wider fairways, more bailouts, flatter greens and this is where everyone seemed to prosper. In days one and two to back nines of over twenty points gave me a 3 shot lead going into the final round. Sadly Playing first out, I probably concentrated on keeping young Adrian Canny at bay rather than compiling a winning score... in my defence I had some bad news overnight from back home with the bereavement of a friend.... my mind was not totally on the job in hand.... fair to say however with scores of 35 and 37 in rounds two.... Colin Brock 39, the deserved winner and Andy MacDonalds 39, the runner up... were worthy scores which even at my best would have proved difficult to match... 3rd place on my debut on this tour and a lovely crystal trophy was fair reward and I was well pleased with my form going into the world cup.</div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633282265912098114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0OsjmSYC8X4/Ti1wX9syvUI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/yB1YKmpxrz4/s400/The%252520Westerwood%252520Golf%2525203.jpg" border="0" /> westerwood par 3 15th </div><br /><div>(my birdie here in The Singles put paid to Scottish hopes)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633282896915856002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B3e6vLXmeSc/Ti1w8sXz-oI/AAAAAAAAAXg/fFJ7SDKZSR8/s400/worldcup2.jpg" border="0" /> with the world cup ( rear Peter Hodgkinson)<br /><br /><br /><div>We then moved down the road to the splendid Westerwood Resort for a four day Ryder Cup Format... I offered to be paired with Team Englands totally Blind Gofer, Peter Hodgkinson who with his wife and guide Margaret formed an unlikely undefeated partnership of 2 wins and a half which helped propel England to 15 from 18 points and a healthy lead gone into the 12 match singles. The Scots gave us an almighty scare on the last day but Peter and I secured the two victories at the end to both remain unbeaten and an integral part of Team Englands world success. it was particularly memorable because of the magnificent hosting of the event by the SDGP and the camaraderie of the teams. I look fwd to meeting up with many competitors at the British Open later in August.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633283180002109506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZAwzxlRk1o4/Ti1xNK81aEI/AAAAAAAAAXo/6PHcYhOa_c8/s400/tony%2Band%2Bpeg.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div><br /><br /><p>with vice capt Roger pegleg Hurcombe fellow TSG Team member</p><br /><p>and Team England Captain Fantastic Tony LLoyd</p><br /><p></p>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-66692068350708009442011-06-07T08:56:00.000-07:002011-06-07T09:31:10.767-07:00MAURITIUS A prize worth winning<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YEhuHAWD2uM/Te5SHYUPb0I/AAAAAAAAAXA/yME4uqIywoE/s1600/DSC03994.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615516072117497666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YEhuHAWD2uM/Te5SHYUPb0I/AAAAAAAAAXA/yME4uqIywoE/s400/DSC03994.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BoiprziWpn4/Te5NOtcNwuI/AAAAAAAAAWw/AWXaHiUr0xE/s1600/P5090024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615510700489032418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BoiprziWpn4/Te5NOtcNwuI/AAAAAAAAAWw/AWXaHiUr0xE/s400/P5090024.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3I2shGezJCc/Te5M2_UpFAI/AAAAAAAAAWo/FV4F4xOTE1U/s1600/P5040010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615510292972246018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3I2shGezJCc/Te5M2_UpFAI/AAAAAAAAAWo/FV4F4xOTE1U/s400/P5040010.JPG" border="0" /></a> many more pictures on the Facebook The Social golfer site.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Karen and I, visited Mauritius, my prize for winning the British Par 3 in 2010, boy we were not to be disappointed. Staying on the South of the Island at the majestic, stunning Heritage Alawi and having access to the prestigious Golf Du Chateau, made this a vacation to savour, a prize I am so proud to have won. Nothing in my experience has beat this, it is right up there with Kauri Cliffs, Cape kidnappers, Pebble and Sun City. Take a gander at these pictures and I sincerely hope some of you get to play there to one day and visit this idyllic, island paradise situated in The Indian Ocean. A mix of European Culture mixing with Asian and African values and traditions make this such an exciting cosmopolitan place to visit. Tremendous culinary delights, stunning views, friendly people, we hope to go back, got to get some practice in for bp3 2011.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzcaQW0Ysn0Wfl_DT52iDS43rGaMl6DJWrcoujurtbmBQWYfdSSOPAOomO-m0-45Dq36czfAlprT3I_2RlgNw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><br /><p>golf du chateau a taster</p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615515234790438770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9fo1bgYrm_s/Te5RWpB6d3I/AAAAAAAAAW4/jj1x46u5v6k/s400/DSC03988.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>The show Am defence ended in disappointment for Team TSG, despite a magnificent 28 under, we finished runners up in it, although it has has to be said possible due to rather dubious scoring circumstances, but we shall return. My G Tour return more succesful a top 12 finish propelled me into th top 25 on The Order of Merit, next up Moor Allerton, where I hen hope to ensure a top 50 spot for The Race to Cyprus. Then its to bonnie Scotland representing England in The Disabilities World Cup......THEN THE BP3...... happy days</p></div></div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-79463889494481207512011-05-12T01:26:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:39:23.498-07:00BUNKERFEST what success<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTeQu3AIWx4/Tcu_BiRmvBI/AAAAAAAAAWU/3aOFvsCeG4A/s1600/belton%2Blakes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605784194294135826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTeQu3AIWx4/Tcu_BiRmvBI/AAAAAAAAAWU/3aOFvsCeG4A/s400/belton%2Blakes.jpg" border="0" /></a> the fabulous Belton Woods Lakes course</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>TSG is delighted to report a very successful debut at the superbly organised, rather different BUNKERFEST 2 held at the prestigious De Vere Belton Woods on the second weekend in May. as a birthday present, I attended with my growing old ( hes now 27 folks, unmarried girls with limitless possibilities) and I know I do not look old enough but its true.....<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>BUNKERFEST organised by that unique brand of distinctive punkish, daringly different golf attire bunker mentality and sponsored by World Renowned STEWART GOLF, makers of putters, bags etc but most of all superb electronic trolleys, as I was later gladly to approve of.... and also by the G Tour... so inevitably it would put me up against many of my peers. the competition was over two days. Day 1 a full individual stableford with many quirky innovations.... power flags were additional points could be gained.... accurate driving holes, putting comps all were your score could improve. Day 2 an team event were the individual scores would be added to give an overall champion.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605784562213077218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uog49nQE1SA/Tcu_W84UQOI/AAAAAAAAAWc/3eG7RnxT6vY/s400/bunkerfest.jpg" border="0" /> Take a look at my prize for 1st Place all £ 1500 worth<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>on Day 1, we played The LAKES Course, not unsurprisingly a course were forced carries were the order of the day. Paul and I were paired with lovely couple SOPHIE and ROB EARLS from Bedford and without the scores we had a most enjoyable often humorous afternoon. Despite by my standards a modest start just 15 points.. after the turn I started to attack the flags and complied a much more respectable 20 points topped up with 5 bonus points giving a total of 40 points which much to my surprise was enough to register a day 1 one win by 2 points and a brand new titlist vokey 60 degree milled wedge... value over £100 to boot. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>on Day 2, I was paired with chief sponsor Mark Stewart and Telford businessman and all round nice guy Dave Wright. In truth as a team we were pretty inept but a parners keen to protect my overnight lead they were great. A steady first nine was followed by an imperious 23 point haul after the tun for a second fort points only matched ironically by Sophie Ear who led her team to 2nd Place in the team event and runner up behind me in the main event. Well Done Girl. Our Pauls team paired again with Rob finished 3rd</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Fabulous CONCEPT, Superb Sponsors, GREAT LOCATION, wonderful people and great freindships forged. Possibly the best for me being the enjoyment my son had... me thinks he now has the bug.</div></div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229596019461829728.post-9065231103243186002011-05-06T07:16:00.000-07:002011-05-06T07:35:02.295-07:00COMING SOON<div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BwO0mHKGbQc/TcQENQmMzVI/AAAAAAAAAV8/u_jyjCjAnUg/s1600/champion.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603608462195739986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 138px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BwO0mHKGbQc/TcQENQmMzVI/AAAAAAAAAV8/u_jyjCjAnUg/s400/champion.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><strong>tsg diary</strong></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>May 8th to 9th BUNKERFEST De Vere Belton Woods, Grantham</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>May 18th Publican Semi Final Qualifier Willersley Park, Leicestershire</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>May 22nd to June 3rd............. TSG BP3 winning trip to MAURITIUS</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603609313637043554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cjvhegakLKs/TcQE-0doDWI/AAAAAAAAAWE/OrpLb1CdMGs/s400/HERITAGE.jpg" border="0" /><br />The Heritage in Mauritius<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>June 4th G Tour Event Herons Reach, Blackpool</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>June 6th Show Am Tournament TSG Team defend trophy at Stonegate G.C. Meriden</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603610236447042738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zleqCHMSHPU/TcQF0iMrLLI/AAAAAAAAAWM/c6VXzJLulNs/s400/P1010712.JPG" border="0" /> 2010 Show Am Winners Team TSG<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>June 1oth Salford Rugby League Celebrity Golf Day</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>June 13th The Peoples Open qualifier Mottram Hall</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>July TSG plays in Disabilities World Cup representing England</div><br /><div>August plays in English Disabilities Open</div><br /><div>plays in BP 3</div><br /><div>Sept......... Team TSG defend Frank Worthington Classic</div><br /><div>Oct........... TSG plas in Florida Open at The PGA in Port St.Lucie</div></div></div>Ian Halliwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06585670660213323854noreply@blogger.com0