When Golf Monthly reached out and asked me to head on a press trip to Scotland, I simply couldn’t say no.
There were multiple reasons why I jumped at the opportunity. Firstly, Golf Monthly has been my go-to since the beginning of my golf journey. Secondly, I had never been to Scotland before, and it is famously known as the home of golf. And lastly, the trip involved playing loads of golf.
What an incredible opportunity to indulge in my two passions. Although I have only been playing golf for a year, I have been fortunate enough to play in various countries such as Spain, Portugal, Dubai, and Australia. So, anytime I can combine my love for golf with my love for travel, count me in.
As a relatively new golfer, I was filled with nervous anticipation about the trip. I had no idea what to expect. My anxiety heightened when I received the itinerary and saw that I would be playing with Peter Finch at Royal Troon.
As a golf addict, I spend hours watching countless YouTubers play various courses, and Peter’s videos have become a favourite of mine. I had to read the itinerary multiple times just to confirm that it was indeed true.
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In my first year of playing golf, not only would I be playing at Royal Troon, but I would also have the opportunity to tee it up with one of the biggest golf YouTubers in the world. It felt like an absolute dream come true.
Due to a slight delay in my flight, I arrived at Dundonald Links and headed straight to the women’s locker rooms to get ready for golf.
Let me just say, those women’s locker rooms were an absolute dream. They were modern and equipped with mirrors everywhere and all the hair amenities one could imagine. To top it off, there was even a sauna and steam room. As a young female golfer, seeing such fantastic facilities was a delight.
I was in a group with three other golfers, and the nerves started to kick in as I stepped onto the first tee. The air was filled with anticipation.
Even though Dundonald wasn’t directly on the sea, it exuded the same feelings as a true links course.
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The starter offered some advice, saying, “From the first tee, you want to aim to the right-hand side, as on the left there’s a spine that severely turns the ball into the bunker (about 230 yards).”
With a stroke of luck, my shot landed right in the middle of the fairway. Hallelujah! This being my first championship course, with its strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and well-placed hazards,…
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