Glorious on Islay!

[Captainron]

Annual pilgrimage to Islay for their 2 day Open.

Bright but very very breezy for the practice round. Followed by a little jaunt to the fun factory that is the Lagavulin Distillery.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

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]

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

 

[2blue]

A tuely remarkable place..... so glad you guys have found it.

 

[pendodave]

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]

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?

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]

Annual pilgrimage to Islay for their 2 day Open.

Bright but very very breezy for the practice round. Followed by a little jaunt to the fun factory that is the Lagavulin Distillery.

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.

 

[Singlefiguregokfer]

Ruddy 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.

Did you start up the open there?…wow

 

[2blue]

Did you start up the open there?…wow

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]

Annual pilgrimage to Islay for their 2 day Open.

Bright but very very breezy for the practice round. Followed by a little jaunt to the fun factory that is the Lagavulin Distillery.

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]

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
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Special place & a trip I will take to the grave with me...

 

[Radbourne2010]

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?

Some of the Tour group (led by @Captainron ) played Jura before heading to Islay with smiles on their faces

 

[abjectplop]

Just signed up for the Islay Open 2025

 

[2blue]

Just signed up for the Islay Open 2025

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 UK

 

[abjectplop]

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 UK

Have been once before but only for the whisky. This time I return for the golf!