We parked on the sea front last night and due to the very strong winds last night found that North Sea had ‘washed’ our car overnight. As it was 5.15 a.m. we just laughed and went off to Sandwich. Margaret’s shift stared at 6 a.m. and mine at 4 p.m. so I was able to… read more →
Our man in Sandwich has had a busy day – but managed a quick 18 at Herne Bay all the same: “I rose bright and early. Well, at least there was no alarm call from yesterday’s gull – had to be at Sandwich for 6 a.m. We all arrived at about the same time and… read more →
Well we arrived at Herne Bay on a sunny Sunday ready to begin our stint at The Open, our 7th Open Championship – ‘inside the ropes’. Our flat near the front was perfect and had also not been at an extortionate price, unlike other places. To be fair to the good folk of Kent the… read more →
Ever wondered who’s the lucky so and so with the job of driving the players around at the Open? Meet Bill Edwards, a longstanding GoKart owner who’s going to be at St. George’s the whole week ferrying players to and from the practice ground. Bill and his wife Margaret regularly ‘do’ the Open (this is their… read more →
Thought for the Day Light travels faster than sound. That is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak Winning ain’t easy The 1995 Walker Cup team, which beat the Americans 14-10 at Royal Porthcawl, featured an impressive line-up of British and Irish amateur talent. Padraig Harrington, Stephen Gallacher and David Howell have… read more →
One of our very first customers, living in France, has just sent us this video. Yes, it’s far too long, but we promise you’ll be crying with laughter after 30 seconds. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDXOzyGlJdg]