Craigielaw Golf Club & The Glen Golf Club - Off the beaten track Episode 8
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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I am away at the moment filming next weeks episode and struggling to reply to all these amazing comments, thanks to all who take time to get involved 👏👏👏🙏👍
Appreciate the addition of ur cost factor. Your closing remarks “playing on my terms” is what golf should be. If it’s not enjoyable, if ur not having fun, stay home nd mow the grass!! Love the new format!!
I took my sons on an East Lothian trip in 2021 as a result of having seen your previous films of the Glen and Gullane 2, so it’s great to see you returning there as we had a fantastic week in the region.
First of all congratulations on the sponsorship and good on Takomo for being the right kind of sponsor. The irons look great too and I'm looking forward to the review. I came to see this 14 hours after you posted it apparently and there had already been well over eight thousand views ... and it's clear why. I don't find the mood to be too down, I feel I'm watching a man at peace with his life and living the sort of life I'd love to live. I finished yesterday watching Bob and Paul's Christmas fishing show and started today watching your video as I drank my tea ... great way to end and start a day ... and my vote, Andy C. Cheers, Mike
Great to hear Takomo supporting you and the great content this channel provides
Over here in America watching it snow. We don’t watch your channel for golf (maybe a little😅), we watch it for you, your personality and amazing visuals and production!
Beautiful video……………….like usual!
Andy, let me say this ... great content as always ... and Monday evenings are perfect for new episodes ... it allows us to look forward to weekend golf and dream about that for the rest of the week. 🙂
Andy, I am sitting in a flat in the region of Almeria in Spain and will be here until early in March with no golf!! However as long as you continue to blend Scotland, excellent soundtracks, majic courses and outstanding photography my evenings will be full of joy.
Hi Andy it’s the Average Geordie here.Just watched your vid and couldn’t believe the content.We have just returned from Craigielaw after 3 days.On Sunday we played Gullane 3 for the first time ever !!!! we couldn’t believe how good the greens were for January.
I have to say I have an affinity with the area the same as yourself and we go to Craigielaw many times every year.I noticed this time that Ducks Inn is being refurbished after Malcolm cashed his pension in 🤣
With reference to your comment at the end of the vid re mood music,I think that is one of the features that make your vids enjoyable to watch,relaxing music and relaxing commentary from a man at peace with his golf.Sorry but it’s Tracy c for me mate.
By the way if your passing through Northumberland again give me a shout and I’ll treat you to a game at Morpeth 👍
Love your new format. You have the photography of an artist, the music of an artist, and the golf of...........an average golfer! And I say that without malice but with a big smile on my mug.
I have Takomo 101 irons and they are great. Awesome of them to support you and keep this channel growing.
Congrats, Andy. Takomo seem to have a great grasp of what channels they need to support to help grow their brand. A nice mixture of content. Well done, man. Hapy New year to you and yours.
Excellent that, I love that part of the world. I remember playing Winterfield in the shadow of Bass Rock with the Gannett's plummeting in to the sea, sensational. Congratulations Andy C 👏
Andy, the sunlight, vibrant green turf, contrasting shadows, and incredible views were best captured this week by your photos "a" and "b". On a separate note, since watching your videos I have played a few rounds by myself and have chosen to walk versus ride and I 100% agree with your comment on the reflective solitude this provides. Thanks for doing this - Happy New Year!
Excellent work again! Good to hear Takomo are supporting the channel.
Congratulations on the sponsorship! Andy C for me. Lucky enough to be a member at the Glen. Has to be the best value for money golf in East Lothian. Make sure to return in the summer!
Another really enjoyable episode Andy. I've been privileged to have played all the courses at Gullane several times with a PGA Pro and can only echo your delight in them. I've enjoyed Craigielaw too and have played a few rounds with - and lost a few quid to - Jonathan, the club's Director of Golf. He's a great pal of my wife's cousin, Mark Patchett, who is a member at Gullane and PGA Pro at Broomieknowe GC which isn't far from there. I'm delighted that you've secured sponsorship for the next few episodes and look forward to your continuing success.
Beautiful Andy! I wish our courses here in North Carolina looked liked that this time of year. Keep posting these great looking courses.
Beautiful scenery Andy !🥰 On my bucket list to get to Scotland.🤞
Great stuff Andy good to see you up in the best place to play golf SCOTLAND ⛳️ 👍
Been visiting East Lothian for over 20 years ( even whilst living in the US). North Berwick, Dunbar, Kilspindie, Luffness & all 3 Gullane courses are magical. Add in great restaurants, good pubs and wonderful views & there is no better place to visit.
Andy and Tracy, I am not sure how I put into words how stunning the views are. Tracy, you have become a cinematography master. The angles, the colors and composition are truly breath taking. Andy, your narration is right up there with Morgan Freeman. Just wonderful. A true pleasure to watch. And Andy, you look like that Jolly Old Elf enjoying a post Christmas round of golf. Thank you so much to both of you for producing a top quality video, week after week. I haven't even touch on the beautiful golf courses. Here is a bit of Love, Andy.......Andy b gets my vote this week. God bless both of you.
The photography on your channel is a spectacular work of art!
Great area and perfect for my first trip to Scotland. Got my first HiO on Gullane II. Played the Glen, Craigelow and more. Love it. Going back for sure.
Andy C is the picture of the day. Well done Takomo. Could not support a greater guy. Loving the new content Andy. I love what you said solitude on the course.
Thanks for the insight to Scottish Golf. Winter pricing in Scotland might be good value but the summer has become premium golf particularly on the East coast which I can only assume has been price up due to our American friends who are more than happy to pay £150 to £300 per round. Would be really interested in your view of Takomo against Mizuno, ping and Taylormade and which models they direct compete against. We have a similar handicap and of a similar age and I am currently looking to replace my current set which are over six years old. I have just been fitted for Mizuno 425 which are a dream to hit but I am wondering if the price tag justifies the purchase. Finally, not sure what the solution is for Takomo but I suspect like most people I struggle to contemplating buying clubs without testing them before purchase however good the value might be. They do look great however and I would love to test them out.
Congratulations on the endorsement for the next few episodes, Andy. Takomo are making waves in the DTC market with a huge following on social media. Some of the imagery from today's episode with the sea har was phenomenal. I'm from Aberdeen but don't get home too often so seeing the East Coast on the channel always gives me a lift. Nice to see the Glen again. I think it was the very first vlog I saw on one of your earlier Scotland's Less Obvious series. PotW is Andy B this week.
Another brilliant video. Proud Glen member living in USA. East Lothian is as special as you describe. And as beautiful as your camera shows. Playing 9 and 13 at -1 is impressive. One of my favorite memories from last summer was a round by myself at 7 am at the Glen. Having the time to let your mind wonder, ponder, and look around is good for the soul, and for your game imo. Thanks, again, for helping this yank deal with his winter depression wishing he was in East Lothian. I now have another video to watch with your earlier series with M. Duck. cheers!
Thanks for the film.... I'm definitely heading up to that neck of the woods Andy.
Best photo, Andy A for me.
Both courses looked spectacular, and I will definitely try to arrange a trip to the Glen.
First, for the photo, Tracy B - she has a phenomenal eye for the golf landscape photos. Second, congrats to Takomo golf for seeing your vision for the channel, and coming along side for the support. Finally, love that you have returned to showing great golf tracks, travel around Scotland, and what makes this channel so great.
Before I die....I must golf the homeland. Tracy B. Spectacular Andy, thanks for sharing. Nice music too.
Gorgeous video! Thank you for sharing. 😀 🏌️♂️ ⛳️
Congrats on the sponsorship, and well done to Takomo for sponsoring you. Gullane is one of my favorites, always a pleasure to play there.
I’ll go with Andy B this week.
Huge CONGRATS on the sponsorship deal! Awesome news!!!
Andy, there is nothing better than watching you enjoy golf’s true struggle framed within Tracy’s amazing cinematic backdrops, and her perspective. You make a wonderful team! There is a special magic in what you bring us each week. I still watch your old videos when researching older equipment. And in viewing them, we can see how far you have journeyed in this adventure. Thanks you for all that you share with us. Be safe out there!
Got Craigelaw booked for May, at a very fair fee, and also Lundin, primarily influenced by Your vlogs Andy. Trying to convince my golfbuddy to book The Glen also. Looks spectacular
Great viewing again Andy. Lovely to see takomo in there . I play 101T since watching your vlogs and reviews hope the woods are good would love feed back on them
Magnifique ! What a scenery you just showed us there. Last summer I bought a set of Takomo 101. It took me sometimes to get use to them but at the end I loved them very much. Have you thought to make a book gathering all your photos? I would buy it for sure. Thanks and continue your good work.
Andy A for the photo this week! Well done and another great video.
It is awesome to see what our clubs can do in the hands of a real professional in the wildlands of Scotland! Excited about the future🔥
Thanks for this video Andy and Tracy. It warmed our Canadian hearts.
My wife and I were in Scotland this past July and I played both of the courses in the video -- Gullane #3 and The Glen.
Gullane #3 doesn't get the same recognition as the #1 and #2 courses. Yes Gullane #3 is shorter at just over 5100 yards, but it is a lovely test of links golf without being too harsh and as Andy says is a terrific value. I believe I paid £60 for my weekday round.
The Glen golf course is overshadowed by the other course on the west side of North Berwick. I played the West links in 2019 and I got to The Glen this past summer. Yes the West Links is a fantastic golf course, but I actually like the views better at The Glen. Again Andy is right about value for money here. My round at the Glen this past July was £100 for my Sunday round. You'll pay more than double that at the West Links. A shout out to The Glen member Steve who kindly joined up with me at the 1st tee and kept me out of trouble.
One thing I'd like to point out for any North American golfers watching this video. Walkers are allowed on most golf courses in Scotland. This means my wife walks along with me while I play golf even though she doesn't play. She walked Royal Troon, Gullane #3, and Morecambe (near Lancaster) with me this past summer.
Oh and I'll vote 'Andy B' for photo of the week. I liked the light and shadow contrast you manage to capture in that photo.
The Glen is a fine course amongst so many in the area. One of my all time favourites would be Kilspindie, just up the road in Aberlady, always worth a visit. Whilst your there, sample the local whisky, worth the visit on it's own.
I’m loving the Alan Titchmarch presenting skills. The videos are now like those programs we here they do someone’s garden up for them as they’ve an illness
Thank you so much for giving us a better idea of where you are, the courses your playing and describing more of the landscape as well. I go to Scotland once a year with a golfer vagabond mentality and like to play places exactly as you’ve shown. Perfect example was your vid on Stonehaven a few years ago. Because of that a played it and one of the best days of my golfing escapades in Scotland. As a Texan I have so fell in love with Scotland.. be blessed friend…
Absolutely superb camera work
We have a week in September every year in that area. We start at Eyemouth then work our way up... a wonderful place.
Lovely video Andy and congrats with tie up with Takomo . POTW Andy C. Brilliant weather for January and considering the drowning we have had all round the UK, you did well.
Thanks for reminding us average golfers that a round of golf can be so much more than just trying shoot a low or lower score. We need to stop and smell the roses and be thankful that we are out there swinging our sticks in the first place! Beautiful visuals of the course, I want to go to Scotland now!
So glad to hear about Takomo coming on board Andy. I’m playing alright at the moment and an upgrade to my irons is on the horizon so will be looking forward to the Takomo review.
No sympathy vote with my pick of photos but Andy ‘C’ has it for me👍🏻.
Look forward to your next adventure Andy🤘🏻🇦🇺
Your right Andy sometimes the ball just won’t go down, such beautiful scenery! The very top of my bucket list is Scotland, some of my ancestors were from there, I doubt I will ever get the chance to visit but I if I did I wouldn’t want to leave, golf as it should be imho
“Andy a” on the picture for me this time around. “Tracy b” gets a honorable mention😂😂😂.
Btw, i just got a set of Takomo 101 heads and I’m building the sticks with a nice light shaft.
Fantastic to hear that Takomo stepped up for the next five videos. I’m hoping they’ll continue for All of 2024.
Cheers Andy!!!
Right, let’s get the Starter out of the way first - Andy A. A tip that was given to me by a pro photographer “Look for the light”, Andy A has captured that beautifully. Well done mate. Now for the Mains - I absolutely love this new look, Andy. It’s so relaxing to watch and listen to. Like a golfing travelogue. I don’t know what’s involved, and maybe it’s not commercially viable, but I for one could deal with longer content. Finally, those Takomo irons look very inviting. Maybe you give us an updated WITB? Can’t wait for next week. Keep up the excellent work.
Ok, we all love Andy and his vision to help all of us avg golfers out. Share this video with all your golf friends. Ask them to subscribe! Get this channel over 100k and on its way 500k. Personally no other channel has helped me think outside the bag to make up my bag and no other channel has helped me shoot better scores. I have a Chipper and a 5 wood in bag cause of Andy's help.
Andy, I love the spirit, philosophy, and amazing content you bring to your broadcasts. I had the good fortune to tour Scotland just over a year ago, and look forward to returning someday soon - with my clubs! Many thanks from San Francisco..
Nice to see you out again Andy I am at the other end of the country on the levels in Somerset not able to play for the water!! But enjoying your content.
Fond memories of Gullane 3, my Dad shot a lifetime best +2, ever so close to going level par, it was ever so memorable to watch. Can't wait to play the other courses there sometime soon. I hope you managed to visit "The Old Clubhouse" pub whilst up there. One of my favourite pubs around, food and atmosphere are superb. Had a great chat with Justin Rose in there a couples of years ago whilst the Scottish Open was on. An area of true golfing heritage and a must visit for any golf fan.
Congratulations on the sponsorship and your content is just getting better such great camera work . I was lucky enough to play the Glen and north Berwick such amazing views. There is one super little track to play is Bambrugh Castle …
Hi Andy. You nicked it with Andy A for me this week. I think the calm/subdued approach is absolutely fine and works well with the content and serenity of the location. Also I've been gaming the 101Ts for nearly 18 months now and I love them. Keep up the great work Team!
Photo of the week……. Andy C. Love this part of the country for golf. I’m proud to say I’m a Scotsman too 🏴⛳️🏴
Fantastic! All photos are stunning!!
Thanks for a memory filled video. I was born and brought up in nearby Edinburgh. Sadly I was not a golfer then but did spend many a summer day on that coast. Bass Rock was always a beautiful sight. Ps. On another day you might have got multiple birdies - but isn’t that why we keep on playing? 😉
Played Craigilaw, The Glen and Gulllane No 2 when i visited Scotland with wifey (super courses and area) - bumped into you there few years ago. I’d stay at Craigilaw - looked stunning. PIC: Andy #1 but tight with Tracey #2. The irons appeared to set up a good few birdie opportunities for you, and unusually the putter not one fire today
Feeling very jealous, I love the courses in the area and my fondest memories come from playing North Berwick, Gullane, Kilspindie & Archerfield with my closest friend who unfortunately passed away last year. We played with friends who are members so value does not get much better than that. I need to get back up there and will try and play the two courses you played as I have not played them before. Great vlog BTW 👏🏻
Very enjoyable - love the quality of your commentary. Informative, thoughtful and descriptive. The pure enjoyment of being on the course comes over really well. On another day those putts will drop
This kind of golf content is what UA-cam needed. Keep it going!!
Got to hand it to you, Andy C is my favorite. From where I come from one hears a lot about the beauty of
Pebble Beach but those courses in Scotland are just as fine when it comes to beauty and course design.
Thanks
Brilliantly executed documentary i love it! Thanks for who you are and all you do! Hawaii loves you
Brilliant as always Andy! I think this new format works so well and brings out the peacefulness of golf
Annother fine production. Great filming, and the photos are calming and beautiful. Congratulations on the Takomo sponsor.
Andy C this time. Takomo, I was looking very closely at them but decided to stick with my AP2s as its almost certainly the golfer that needs changing. Stunning courses
Firstly, thanks Takomo. Hopefully your 'investment' will pay dividends. Congrats Andy and Tracey, this was another beautifully crafted episode. This week, I'm giving the photographic prize to AndyA. But you could also cut some stills from the video @4:48, 6:59, 8:14 to 8:19 and 8:23 and get some pretty awesome images too.
Congrats Andy on your Takomo deal. Beautiful golf courses and accomodations. Thanks for bringing these too us. Andy A is my best photo. Enjoy your trip and Happy New Year!
Tracy B. I think all of yours put the flag in the middle of the frame. Try offsetting to a left third or right third, (rule of thirds) this will then make that shot less predictable and probably give more interest to the background or foreground. Experiment by cropping your shots with more offset? (I’m no expert, but I do have an eye for visuals.)
Love love LOVE seeing Gullane 3 and especially The Glen getting their due recognition!!! Loved my hickory rounds at both those courses!
Also… heartbreaking to see Ducks Inn under full renovation as you drove past! Cheers to Malcolm and Fiona!
Like you, I have a love for this part of the World. So, it is always a joy to see it featured in one of your videos.
Take care, and I hope that 2024 is a good year for you, your family and the channel👍👍
PS I liked all the photos, but Andy C would get my vote
You are a lucky fellow. Amazing views and great golf courses. Please enjoy every minute and share a bit with us. As a Scotland lover I will make plans and get to play some of these golf courses. Might ask you for advice. Stay safe. 😊😊🇩🇪
i defy anyone to show me better, more scenic content than this, anywhere on UA-cam. Extraordinary.
great photography, courses look fantastic, I enjoy the smooth production
This was a very nice and well-done video. I absolutely love the views.
Happy new year to you and your team. Glad to hear that Takomo are joining your high quality content. (Start of video)
So just rolling out to the end of this video. Full of nostalgia, great sound track, top class visuals and golf I can really feel. Great pleasure to watch your channel. (End of video)
Good to hear ypu have your first sponsor. We'll done And.
Those Tacomo's look interesting. Will look forward to the reviews. Cheers. Mark
Andy A, for the photos.
What a great video Andy those courses / areas look fantastic although not what I would call budget golf. You were right you had one of those days where nothing would drop, so that annoying 12 inch tap in counts the same as a 250 yard drive.
Keep up the good work
Think you won the photos Andy looks like a stunning golf course ❤️
Definitely two rounds of nearly golf this week, on superb courses [especially The Glen] in the home of golf. Pleased to see that you have gone with Takomo. Looking forward to the next few episodes as always. Andy B for me this week. Enjoy life while it's here.
Great to get your birdie on the signature hole at The Glen, Andy! Your smile and obvious happiness at playing golf and producing these videos says it all about your decision to go back to first and foremost creating great cinematic content. Congratulations on securing sponsorship from Takomo. I must be the only one picking your photos then! Again this week - your no.1 is the best composition for me. And, as a professional artist I think my decision is final, isn't it?! 🙂 Was looking forward to this vid after chatting to you on Insta. It didn't disappoint. Can't wait for the next one. Happy New Year.
Like everyone else Andy, congrats on having Takomo behind you for now & hopefully for much longer. I will be changing my irons & fairway woods before the new season starts, so really looking forward to the reviews in the coming weeks. Your A pic was eye catching.
Excellent news regarding sponsorship- I am sure there will be many more - loved this video - peacefull and spiritual - great work
Another great video, both courses look good and not silly expensive. Andy A has to win this week!
Andy B for me. Nice one Takomo. I unsubscribed from over 30 UA-cam golf channels yesterday, leaving only 3. Andy’s channel is of course 1 of those 3. Always great content.
Spectacular. Nice shoes as well
Pic Andy A. It holds the elements of golf trees water and greens. Gorgeous place thanks for sharing.
Beautiful imagery captured again Andy & kudos to Takamo for sponsoring you. Those birdie putts were beig stubborn for you! You win the photo comp however, Andy A for me.😊😊😊😊
Photo - Andy A 👍🏻
But once again stunning filming - beautiful video that looks like it was made in Hollywood 👏🏻👏🏻 keep up the amazing work
Congratulations on the sponsorship Andy
We all have those days where the ball won’t listen and the putts don’t drop, but I find it reassuring to see it happening to someone else!
Great video, Andy and I’m looking forward to the review of the Takomo clubs.
All great photos, but Andy C just sneaks it for me 👍🏻
Great courses Andy, i live in California and nay bever see your golf courses. So that being said I'm looking thru your eyes
Great video..I’ve played the Glen a few times.Fantastic course.The 13th is one off the best Par 3,s you’ll ever see.
Andy B for photo of the week. Gullane 3 is a great track, will try the Glen hopefully in Feb. Takomo irons looks fabulous in the bag
Great stuff. Photos are awesome. Any chance we can get a rotating screen saver of the best 100 shots - might advertise your brand a bit more. Well done Ticoma, they look like lovely irons.
Andy C (not just brown nosing!).
Great content as ever, what a fab location that second course is in. As a relative newbie, links golf scares me and I feel much safer on parkland courses, but that one feels like a must once I've got some more rounds in my locker.