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Adam Lawrence

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New course for Scottish island?
« on: August 13, 2012, 12:09:18 PM »
I don't like to plug our site on here, but I noticed no-one had posted about the proposed new course on the Scottish island of Jura. Take a look at our story - and the site pics - pretty sweet. Hope it comes off.

http://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/Article/New-course-plan-for-Scottish-island/2520/Default.aspx
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Adam Lawrence

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David_Tepper

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2012, 12:14:37 PM »
While I wish the best to Mr. Harrison and Mr. Coffey, I wonder if this will be an echo of the saying, "How do you make a small fortune in the golf business? Start with a large one!" ;)
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Ally Mcintosh

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2012, 12:29:05 PM »
No irrigation on the greens.

The most genuine experience in golf could be (I don't know, I haven't done it) a leisurely west coast week spent driving from the tip of Kintyre, taking in Machrihanish, Machrie, Arran, Skye & finishing at Askernish in South Uist... Whisky, walking, lock-ins, locals, stunning sea-air scenery... This could make a worthy addition given the beauty of the area...
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Adam Lawrence

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2012, 12:36:21 PM »
Quote from: Ally Mcintosh on August 13, 2012, 12:29:05 PM
No irrigation on the greens.

The most genuine experience in golf could be (I don't know, I haven't done it) a leisurely west coast week spent driving from the tip of Kintyre, taking in Machrihanish, Machrie, Arran, Skye & finishing at Askernish in South Uist... Whisky, walking, lock-ins, locals, stunning sea-air scenery... This could make a worthy addition given the beauty of the area...

Know anyone with a nice boat? :)
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Adam Lawrence

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Principal, Oxford Golf Consulting
www.oxfordgolfconsulting.com

Author, 'More Enduring Than Brass: a biography of Harry Colt' (forthcoming).

Short words are best, and the old words, when short, are the best of all.

Scott Macpherson

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2012, 12:36:49 PM »
Yes, I'd like to hand out a bouquet to this idea. It would be the easiest thing in the world to be a nah-sayer, but the site looks great, and I wish Greg and Bob all the best. These adventures are the type that just may work... and it looks like fun!

scott
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Frank Pont

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2012, 02:06:11 PM »
Quote from: Ally Mcintosh on August 13, 2012, 12:29:05 PM
a leisurely west coast week spent driving from the tip of Kintyre, taking in Machrihanish, Machrie, Arran, Skye & finishing at Askernish in South Uist... Whisky, walking, lock-ins, locals, stunning sea-air scenery... This could make a worthy addition given the beauty of the area...

Don't forget Gigha just west of Kintyre, also has a nine holes course
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Mac Plumart

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2012, 02:44:28 PM »
Adam...

I was going to post this later today, but you beat me to the punch.  This place looks like it might be something extra special.  I love these kind of places.
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Chris Buie

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2012, 03:04:55 PM »
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Brian_Ewen

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2012, 03:53:25 PM »
Quote from: Ally Mcintosh on August 13, 2012, 12:29:05 PM
No irrigation on the greens.

Considering our weather for the last 10+ years, no need for it !
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Colin Macqueen

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2012, 05:45:03 PM »
Gentlemen,
I wonder if  people have seen that 2 part series of "Three Men in a Boat" where they follow in Johnson's footsteps through Islands.  Some of the most stunning scenery possibly enhanced in their eyes by a wee bit of malt! I forget which island but  they played golf on one of the islands....an hilarious scene in great scenery!

Ally, Your golfing odyssey would be a memory for a lifetime and probably not that expensive.

Buie the Younger,
Taking on challenges and succeeding!  Romantics then and romantics now eh?

Cheers Colin
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Mac Plumart

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2012, 10:12:01 PM »
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Wayne_Kozun

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2012, 11:22:57 PM »
Looks wonderful - hearing about the Hebrides always brings back memories of Whisky Galore

You too can do something similar as there was the real estate listing that was posted here a few weeks back for the Sandside estate in Thurso.
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Jack_Marr

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Re: New course for Scottish island?
« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2012, 06:42:58 AM »
I'm supposed to be visiting the distillery in October... maybe I'll have a look at the land. It's a beautiful part of the world.
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