May 2012

Weekday at Pyle & Kenfig

May 30, 2012
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We check in. Say hello. Take hands. Our bluecollar clothes today goes in checked and black. Our tools are polished. We sharpen our pen and start off with routine par-par-par. The ocean is like a mirror in the horizon. We hit bunkershots, shout FORE! threeputs, snaphooks and make birdies. It feels like an ordinary day. […]

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Kricken at Royal Porthcawl

May 30, 2012
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In the bar at Royal Porthcawl – with ocean view -  there are photos of old champions. 1988 Royal Porthcawl hosted British Amateurs. It starts off with strokeplay – the best 64 players battles on in matchplay to reach the final. After 36 hole stood Christian Härdin as British Amateur Champion, spectacularly. The only Swede […]

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Out of bounds

May 29, 2012
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Out out bounds We search after balls in gardens, workplaces and in public places. Theoretically, how crooked can you hit. We try out and are crasy off – and finish off with a birdie – how right can it be. Out of bounds – ball and owner. In many cases the ball is ok but […]

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In heaven at Royal Porthcawl

May 29, 2012
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Already the night before tee off we have stood at first tee and just enjoyed. The course is being prepared for Senior British Open 2014. New green areas at 5th and 9th. Furthermore we are informed that the routing will be changed – 18th will play as first. The weather is on our side – […]

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Saunton with Hugh

May 29, 2012
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Silence take — 10:40 – Links75, 11:10 – Hugh Grant From first tee we walk down to  Saunton East. Like a giant maze with fairways and greens plotted between the dunes. Yellow dried out fairways demands creativity and low irons with no spin toward raised greens. Smiling faces while we look at the helicopters flying […]

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Aston Martin at St Enodoc

May 29, 2012
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Devon county championships 2012 is just finished at St Enedoc. The course is in top condition. The only improvement needed is trimming the hedge in front of the clubhouse. We park beside a brand new Aston Martin DB9 – like a hunting predator in steel – the most spectacular thing during the day. In the […]

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Citylinks at Bude & North Cornwall

May 26, 2012
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15 m/s – we hoist sails and reaches towards first flag. A couple of tacks and gibes later it feels like we played nine holes – but it´s only the first five on the other side of the road. Fourth, a classic par3 with wonderful settings, city, beach and surf. Around us lies Bude – […]

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Royal North Devon when mercury hits 24

May 25, 2012
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The summer arrives at England oldest club together with us. We study the course guide and prepare ourselves for long par fours. From a clubhouse soaked with tweed nostalgia whe enter first tee. We are welcomed by cheap and horses who are guarding the bridge over a burn passing between first tee and 18th green. […]

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