Royal North Devon 7th green © planetgolfreview
When I played RND back in the 1980s it was in a Force Seven gale in waterproofs. The secretary at the time thought we were mad for even attempting to go and play, but it was great fun and the highlight – or should I say lowlight – of the day was my shot to the par-3 143-yard 16th, which plays out towards the sea. I hit a driver – yes DRIVER – and was amazed to see the ball just climb and then start to come backwards and land about five yards short of the green! It was an hysterical moment and we just stood on the tee and fell about laughing.
I’ve been lucky with the weather this week and you may not be so blessed with favourable conditions. But what I would say is: links golf for me holds great memories and magical moments and if you come with the attitude that you’re going to enjoy the experience no matter the weather, you too will have fond memories of your time on the Atlantic Links Tour or any other links course, for the rest of your life.
Royal North Devon 5th hole © planetgolfreview
