The 2016 Senior Open will bring 30 Major Champions to Carnoustie Championship course, including Bernhard Langer, Tom Watson, Colin Montgomerie and 1995 Open winner, John Daly. “Carnoustie is one of the courses that I love to death,” said John Daly, who will be making his Seniors’ debut at Carnoustie. “I’m looking forward to playing there.”
The Seniors will once again bring Carnoustie Championship into the spotlight but this world-famous course, which is also hosting the 2018 Open, is only one of many excellent courses in the Angus area. From traditional links courses stretching along stunning coastlines to parkland courses with the Cairngorms Mountains in the background to historic courses designed by legendary golfers such as Old Tom Morris and James Braid, Angus truly deserves its reputation as a golfer’s paradise.
Visiting golfers are welcome at all Angus clubs and there’s a packed programme of golfing events on the local sporting calendar, including opens, golf weeks and tournaments which attract international interest, such as the World Hickory Open. For four years, top hickory golfers have been descending upon Angus every autumn with their plus fours and hickory sticks for a very traditional game of golf – a few places are still available for this year’s tournament.
After a day on the golf course, there’s an excellent selection of places to eat and drink, with fresh, local produce to the fore. Mouthwatering dishes of locally-caught fish and shellfish; Angus-reared beef, lamb, pork and poultry; game from the Angus Glens; fresh fruit and vegetables from nearby fields; and world-famous specialities such as Arbroath Smokies and Forfar Bridies. And to wash it all down? How about a whisky, gin or vodka from the heart of the Angus countryside or a soft drink made with local strawberries, raspberries or blackberries?
When you’re taking a break from the golf course, the beautiful, unspoilt Angus countryside is ideal for mountain biking, hillwalking and angling – and lots more outdoor activities. Or you could go shopping in one of the county’s bustling market towns, enjoy a night at the theatre or cinema or stroll around the busy marina at Arbroath Harbour. Angus also has a wealth of visitor attractions, including historic Glamis Castle, the majestic ruins of Arbroath Abbey and the award-winning Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre, training centre for World War 1 and World War 2 pilots.
Angus has an excellent road and rail network and is within easy reach of all Scottish cities - the airports at Dundee and Aberdeen are within an hour’s travelling distance. There’s a wide range of places to stay, including camping and caravanning sites, B&Bs, self-catering cottages and apartments, family-run hotels and exclusive-use castles and mansions. For more information, visit www.visitangus.com.
Caption: Carnoustie Championship’s 1st hole./Credit: Pic courtesy of www.visitangus.com
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