Glorious on Islay!
- Thread starter Captainron
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
My brother has a house on the island and is a member - I have yet to receive an invitation for a knock…I am not holding my breath…he is married to an Ileach…they are curious folks…
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
Been to Islay twice, once with The Forum (What a meet that was)
and again last September, this time just for the whisky and the photo opps
and again last September, this time just for the whisky and the photo opps
2blue
Journeyman Pro
A tuely remarkable place..... so glad you guys have found it.
pendodave
Tour Rookie
I was recently cycling round islay and jura. There's a rich man's course on jura which had no-one on it when I cycled past - has anyone played it?
2blue
Journeyman Pro
I've walked the Paps of Jura & been re-directed by shooting parties but never have played the rich Aussies place. I would be happy to join him sometime as this part of the UK is quite remarkable in so many ways.
2blue
Journeyman Pro
Ruddy hell..... me an Craw really did open up a incredible opportunity..... its really quite an incredible place.... once been never forgotten. Just an awful long way, which in many ways makes it unforgettable.
Did you start up the open there?…wowRuddy hell..... me a Craw really did open up an incredible opportunity..... its really quite an incredible place.... once been never forgotten. Just an awful long way, which in many ways makes it unforgettable.
2blue
Journeyman Pro
Hahaha..... yes, Crawford & I were the first from the Forum to play the 'new' Machrie when it reopened in 2018. It's as incredible as everyone says, there's no doubt about that.
At that time it was just £100 for a practice & 2 Comp rounds, so in fact hasn't gone up much in price. It was that trip I reported on, back in the day, that prompted Glyn to set up the Mega-Meet..... I see you weren't even on the Forum then so missed an opportunity that I doubt will come round again. However, you can always do what Cam suggests & sort it out yerself.
abjectplop
Hacker
Looks great, I was at Lagavulin for the warehouse tasting experience last year which was amazing!
I'm hoping to play in the Islay Open next year. Are they pretty flexible with tee time for the practice round on Friday and the round on Sunday as I'd be hoping to take the mid morning ferry on Friday and the afternoon ferry on Sunday?
Radbourne2010
Challenge Tour Pro
Special place & a trip I will take to the grave with me...
Radbourne2010
Challenge Tour Pro
Some of the Tour group (led by @Captainron ) played Jura before heading to Islay with smiles on their faces
abjectplop
Hacker
Just signed up for the Islay Open 2025 
2blue
Journeyman Pro
Well done.... where ever you travel from, its a long way, but I doubt you'll regret it...... one of the most special places in the UKJust signed up for the Islay Open 2025
abjectplop
Hacker
Have been once before but only for the whisky. This time I return for the golf!
abjectplop
Hacker
2blue
Journeyman Pro
Wow.... there's being lucky.... then there's being lucky on the W coast of Scotland. YOU NAILED IT!!
It's to be recommended even if you don't fancy the journey as there are numerous ways to get there!!
3 jabber
Well-known member
Plane.....ferry........struggling now........swim??
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Will always be gutted that I only ever played one round of golf when I worked on the Outer Isles and that was Benbecula
pendodave
Tour Rookie
It's not THAT hard to get there.
Bus from Glasgow direct to the ferry. Then get on Ferry. Then get off. ;-)
