This year’s British Open will be contested on the Old Course at St. Andrews. As one who has been to St. Andrews twice, I can attest to the charm of the city, the quirkiness of the golf course (it’s closed on Sunday’s and people walk their dogs there) and the very chilly breezes off the North Sea (and that was in August!).
For those who can’t make the trek to the home of golf and the headquarters of the Royal & Ancient, I can say that Florida’s First Coast of Golf can certainly make the case that it is the home of golf in the United States. In addition to the World Golf Hall of Fame, the headquarters of the PGA Tour, and the world-famous 17th green at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course, there are many courses that offer true links golf. No cold breezes off the North Sea but plenty of friendly people to make your visit enjoyable.
The other great thing about Florida’s First Coast of Golf…we have ice cubes! During my two visits to Scotland ice was a commodity not used very often though I was allowed a couple in my glass of Macallan.
So plan a trip if you won’t be making the crossing to Scotland. Great golf and warm ocean breezes await!