Leilani Norman: A new force in Oregon women’s senior amateur golf
Three big wins in 2015, and another trip to the USGA Senior Women’s Am Leilani Norman didn’t start playing golf until she was 27 or so, didn’t break 80 for…
Author: Ron Bellamy
Ireland, revisited: A golfer’s travels and travails, and lifetime memories …
KILLARNEY, Ireland — Wedged in a middle seat as our night flight from Philadelphia finally cleared the Atlantic Ocean and began descending over Ireland toward Shannon Airport in the early morning, I began a conversation with the guy by the window.
Ireland, revisited: A certain gift
In May 2014, a friend gave me a get-well gift, a book titled, “A Course Called Ireland,” by Tom Coyne.
Ireland, revisited: Old World hospitality
At the invitation of Tourism Ireland, we stayed in four different hotels during our tour of six golf courses in southwest Ireland.
Wales, revisited: Looking back on six memorable golf courses
The No. 17 green and fairway, Royal St. David’s Golf Club, Wales. Great values, history and more than just golf HARLECH, Wales — At Royal St. David’s Golf Club, you…
Wales, revisited: Some tips for playing there
You could lose a golf ball or two playing No. 13 at Nefyn & District Golf Club, Wales. No, nothing about the golf swing If you do make a golfing…
Wales, revisited: Where we stayed
The gardens at Bodysgallen Hall, Llandudno, Wales. Yes, Visit Wales treated us very well Wales has a variety of lodging options, from bed-and-breakfasts on up. Here are three very unique…
Wales, day six: Aberdovey Golf Club, an enduring classic
The beloved course of Bernard Darwin is still relevant ABERDOVEY, Wales – Born in 1876, a grandson of Charles Darwin, Bernard Darwin was a gifted golfer who became the first…
Wales, day five: Royal St. David’s Golf Club, royalty indeed
History, Harlech Castle, and a great golf course in Mid Wales HARLECH, Wales — You play Royal St. David’s Golf Club without seeing the Irish Sea, but you hear it…
Wales, day four: Porthmadog Golf Club, a tale of two nines
Two different worlds, heathland and links, at this North Wales course PORTHMADOG, Wales — It’s fitting that the inspiration for the classic story “Alice in Wonderland” came in North Wales,…
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