Aussie Swinger
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So with a round to go I think I can safely say Portrush has been a resounding success. The R and A should be bold of the back of this and look to bring in some other great links courses not currently on the Open Rota. Trump Aberdeen(take the politics out) would be a fantastic addition.
I think St Andrews is losing its appeal by going there every 5 years. Once in 10 would be better. I personally think it’s now the weakest of all the open venues and is not that spectator friendly either for course access. It’s the one I don’t really look forward to watching these days as I think the amount they go there( including Dunhill Links) is too much. Yanks are going down same route with Pebble.
The R and A could go even more radical and forward thinking and maybe take a punt once every 10 years taking it to a great links outside the Uk ( thinking Royal Melbourne or Kingston Heath) if they truely want to ‘grow the game’.
I think St Andrews is losing its appeal by going there every 5 years. Once in 10 would be better. I personally think it’s now the weakest of all the open venues and is not that spectator friendly either for course access. It’s the one I don’t really look forward to watching these days as I think the amount they go there( including Dunhill Links) is too much. Yanks are going down same route with Pebble.
The R and A could go even more radical and forward thinking and maybe take a punt once every 10 years taking it to a great links outside the Uk ( thinking Royal Melbourne or Kingston Heath) if they truely want to ‘grow the game’.