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Jon Wiggett

2017 Scottish Open
« on: April 25, 2016, 07:02:55 AM »
Dundonald Links is named as the host of the 2017 Scottish Open.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/scotland/36126696


Will this be a good venue for the event?


Jon

Daryl David

Re: 2017 Scottish Open
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2016, 03:59:44 PM »
Not compared to the recent venues selected for this event.  Average at best.

JJShanley

Re: 2017 Scottish Open
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2016, 04:08:35 PM »
I took my father there last summer to celebrate his 70th.  We enjoyed it, which I'd attribute to the great weather and welcoming atmosphere among staff and golfers alike, but I wouldn't rush back unless I found myself in the area.  I enjoyed the walkable routing, the simple portacabin clubhouse, the short 11th, and the practice putting green that I could have spent hours on just putting away. 


I've found that good practice putting greens make for fun environments, whether private, public, or resort.  I suspect you all knew this anyway.

Thomas Dai

Re: 2017 Scottish Open
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2016, 04:59:18 PM »
I beieve Sean posted a Dundonald photo-tour last year.
Atb

Keith Phillips

Re: 2017 Scottish Open
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2016, 05:02:17 PM »
A good selection - I like Dundonald a lot, and think its 'ratings' suffer from the lack of spectacular water views - the golf course is wonderful.  BTW does Loch Lomond Golf Club still own Dundonald??

Martin Lehmann

Re: 2017 Scottish Open
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2016, 02:01:09 AM »
Why don't they use Trump Links Aberdeen or Turnberry? Looking at the intellect of the average American voter, these courses might have Presidential status in 2017

Jon Wiggett

Re: 2017 Scottish Open
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2016, 04:13:15 AM »
Why don't they use Trump Links Aberdeen or Turnberry? Looking at the intellect of the average American voter, these courses might have Presidential status in 2017


Martin,


I do not think all the infrastructure is in place there at this time however I am sure if the money was right the European Tour would happily go there and I would imagine as long as the wind did not get above 20 miles it would provide a good event.


Jon

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