In Monterey, we drove to Pebble just for a wander round. Just gorgeous, and crazy to miss, but I had a WAY better offer for the next day anyhow so didn't feel too bad at missing!!!
A certain GCAer proffered Merion while we were in the northeast, but I couldn't fit it into my East Side schedule. Had to make do with a nearby substitute or two. Dined in lovely Aronomink. (Thanks again, D.) Will make it back to play both sometime soon (if invites and currency exchange rates still allow, Gents!)
Pasatiempo - not quite missed, but the rain was positively biblical. Five holes and unable to even grip a club ended the joy. The same joy was more than rekindled however by my big Redan brother who was on a personal mission that day which Ed Getka and I were happy to assist....cheers, big bro. A day I'll never, never forget.
Got a wonderful invite to play Western Gailes courtesy of another GCA brother. Unfortunately, there was a Scottish Open qualifier on the day we were meant to play. The member was most apologetic and could only ask us to his other course. Pitiful, really. I've never been so disgusted at HAVING to play somewhere as poor as Loch Lomond...
FBD.