It seems like a never ending heid shacking exercise , when I read Scottish newspapers at the moment .
How many plans for new courses do I read about that include the statements , leisure development , world-class, Ryder Cup legend, signature course , golf youth academy , five-star , rival the best in the world , talented team of experts , an amazing golf course capable of offering professionals and amateurs alike a real challenge , golf tourism opportunities , tremendous boost for the area , an international draw , Tiger Woods
........ when , we want to sell houses would be more accurate ?
And if you wonder what makes me so cynical , if you didnt hear , plans for the new Nicklaus course at Ury , Stonehaven , went belly up last week , after the developer went bankrupt .
http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Ryder-Cup-star-tees-up.5030777.jpRyder Cup star tees up golf course plan as part of £55m leisure project
Published Date: 03 March 2009
By FRANK URQUHART AMBITIOUS plans were unveiled yesterday to build a world-class golf course – backed by Ryder Cup legend Darren Clarke – as part of a £55 million leisure development on an Angus estate.
Mike Forbes, the wealthy local entrepreneur behind the Forbes of Kingennie country resort, has lodged plans to create the Irish golfer's first signature course in Scotland on his estate near to the village of Wellbank.
The development also includes plans for housing, a golf youth academy, and a five-star hotel and spa.
The project is expected to inject £55 million into the Angus economy and lead to the creation of 100 permanent jobs.
Mr Forbes said: "We are thrilled that Darren Clarke is putting his name to and support behind this golf development that aims to rival the best in the world.
"We have put together a talented team of experts to design the development, taking account of the existing community and landscape.
"We believe that, in addition to the obvious benefits to Angus, this development will significantly enhance the area, which is currently largely agricultural, and provide Wellbank residents as well as visitors with outstanding facilities."
He added: "We are now at the stage where we can start to consult with the community over the plans and look forward to hearing their views."
Mr Clarke said he was delighted to put his name to the project.
He explained: "I visited Kingennie during the Open in 2007 and was impressed by Mike Forbes' enthusiasm and his level of commitment to providing a quality experience at his existing resort.
"It struck me that the land surrounding the resort had the ideal topography for an amazing golf course capable of offering professionals and amateurs alike a real challenge.
"I am very excited about being involved in this project – my first signature course in Scotland – which would make sure that golf tourism opportunities extend beyond adjacent Carnoustie and St Andrews."
Alan Mitchell, the chief executive of Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce, also welcomed the plan.
He said: "This is a huge investment which would be a tremendous boost for the area.
"It provides for five-star accommodation, currently lacking in Angus, along with a championship course which will be an international draw, putting this region even more firmly on the global golf tourism map.
"Bringing a world-class resort of this nature to Angus will add to the attraction of Carnoustie and the surrounding area."
The course will be designed by golf course architect Graeme Webster and the Junior Golf Academy will be fronted by Rudy Duran, who was Tiger Wood's first coach.
The Kingennie estate already has a nine-hole golf course, which opened in the summer of 2007, and a driving range.
A spokeswoman said: "The development will also provide additional housing in the village of Wellbank, which will be a mix of executive-style luxury houses along the course edge, and affordable housing mixed with standard residences on the perimeter of the village."
Darren Clarke played for Europe in five consecutive Ryder Cups between 1997 and 2006.