Saturday, August 23, 2014

Kingsbarns, Saturday 23 August 2014.

It is a 15 minute drive from the St Andrews township that leads us to the brilliant Kyle Phillips creation that is Kingsbarns.  Here we commence the golf aspect of our tour.


The members are keen for some early form, and hit the range as soon as we arrive.


Michael Merrett was the man to get the golf underway, and did so in great style.


Kingsbarns in it's current guise is really quite new for a Scottish links being only 14 years old, but golf had been played on this site for centuries.


The stunning views will continue to distract you all day, as you can see the water from every hole.


Jeff Faure preparing to strike his tee shot on the par three 8th.


The magnificent par three 15th.


Patrick Carlisle hitting his approach into the par five 12th, the Kingsbarns signature hole.


A look across the course from the 18th tee.  The clouds threatened but our day was perfect.  Not so on Thursday however when two caddies here were struck by lightning. Being gritty scots though, they were back on the links the following day!


Nola Faure playing a brilliant bunker shot from the back of the 13th green.

The work on the range must have helped, as there was some great scoring today. It was Reg Hanson though who rose to the top of a strong pack, taking the win with a great 42 points.

We face a little sterner test tomorrow. Off we go to "Carnasty".
Wish us luck!

1 comment:

  1. Great photos JB! New camera? Well done getting everyone together in 1 piece. I am pleased to see Jeff F out on the course. Keep it coming.

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