Totally agree...I think a lot of links courses I've played would be too much for higher handicappers (or anyone who get frustrated easily on the course haha)but Portmarnock Links has the balance just right!
I love playing both but if I was being pressured it would be links , I have many fond and funny memories of playing Dunstanburgh links course on the Northumberland coast it's well worth a visit also a little gem of a links course in Scotland - Dunaverty right at the bottom of the Mull of Kintrye a long way to go for a game of golf but it's 18 holes of fun golf both help out by being in the Air Force at the time😀😀😀😀😀. Keep the brilliant blogs coming Rory
Your Golf Travel yeah I know that. But that's why I prefer the parkland. That sense of achievement when you hit a shot over the water and It lands on the green. Makes me think I'm tiger all of a sudden. The proceed to the next tee and slice it into the trees. Haha.
Half and half such as Belle Dune Keep them coming Rory but ask Mr Crossfield to show you the same respect on your vids as he demands by not constantly phone checking when you are asking the questions !!
Links golf all day long for me though the top inland courses run a close second, preferably not the tree lined variety. As ever some links courses can destroy your confidence so choose carefully. Must admit don't remember Portmarnock being easy..ish but that was in another lifetime!
Are you confusing Portmarnock Links (the one in the vid) with Portmarnock GC which is a different course? I also never said this one is easy, I said it was set up in a "friendly" manner in comparison to other links courses I've played.
Played here almost by accident while on a golf trip to carton house about 10 years ago. Wanted to book a tee time to play on the way home and picked this place. It was gorgeous. We played with another 2 ball who were on a golf trip from the US. A great day and great company I need to arrange another trip back soon. I’d highly recommended it.
Weather dependent, played Hoylake in calm conditons, lovely! Then West Lancs in a Gale, from sublime to ridiculous in a week. Parkland you can get a much more stable environment and at the moment with it so dry it's playing like a links.
Thanks Rory, nice review it looks a great place to visit👍 Parkland or Links, as long as I don't lose a half dozen new balls a round links are good, sometimes they make missing a fairway way to penal
That's what I liked here...you could definitely lose a ball or two if you missed in the wrong place but I thought it was very playable in comparison to some other links courses I've played. Bit more aimed at the handicap golfer. Portmarnock Links is a must of that sort of thing floats your boat. Drop me a line at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you want to discuss setting up a trip bruh! ;-)
I play parklands and enjoy it, but we have links style barnbougle dunes and lost farm not quite an hour away so it's always a fun change. I like watching this time of year of golf watching the pros get creative on the links
Me too Zac. I say I prefer links but I'm not sure I could play it every week. A few special links rounds per year keep it feeling that extra bit special for me!
@@yourgolftravel time for you boys to get to Australia and Tasmania and experience Barnbougle for yourself! Accommodation on site would make a tight package bruh!
That's a tough question Rory.....Links or parkland. Living in Western New York there are not many what you would call true links golf courses here. But there are a couple of decent ones. LINKS! Keep'em coming Rory.
Had the pleasure of playing/staying at Portmarnock this past summer. Had a great stay at the beautiful hotel and found the course a bit tougher than you guys as there was wind and T-storms making it very tough. Lost a couple of balls in the "wispy rough" after hitting what I thought were center cut drives. In any case, it's a beautiful hotel and a great links course. As to my preference, I'm more comfortable with parkland as I'm tall and hit it high. That said, some of my favorite rounds have been on links and the golf in Ireland is spectacular ...
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Portmarnock bruh...cracking little venue isn't it?? We definitely got the course on a good day...could be a lot tougher with different weather conditions for sure. Glad you loved Ireland...pretty much my favourite golf destination!
Your Golf Travel Fleetwood up on the Fylde coast bruh. If you and the muppets want to pop up sometime just let me know! And if if the golf can't temp you, there's always a night out in Blackpool! 😀🏌️
Outstanding, bruh! Not many courses in my neck of the woods, (and I do mean WOODS) that come near a links course. But I would love to play on that one!
Great vlog Ray, stunning course. I would have to say parkland. Probably because I have only played one true links course at Barnbougle, but now having a little bit better idea on how to play a true links course I need to play a few more and could change my mind.
Hi Raymundo. I want to say I prefer Links, but I haven't really played enough of them. The times I did play Links I struggled at first, but even then thought ' Not done to well, but want that experience some more '. So I'll say Parkland, but get me some more Links golf and I could change my mind.
We can certainly help with the getting more links golf Andy! Drop me a line at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you need some ideas of where you could go!
All the trouble is in front of you. No blind shots. Bernhard Langer design so not old. Fair test and true test. By the way Carnoustie has its own hotel on site!
Yep good point re Carnoustie! I'm sure there are loads of examples I forgot about but, in comparison to parkland set ups, links "resorts" are few and far between. We want more! ;-)
Please Rory. Bandon dunes. You want first class accommodations alongside 4 world class golf courses, your golf travel has to go. I’ve been to Ireland, which I absolutely love. Old head. Ballybunion. Royal county down etc. I’ve played them and they are all amazing but I’ve never stated anywhere that you can find 4 courses that are world class within 5 minutes of your room. Come show the world.
Hey Rory what was going on at 11:56 it looks like Mark was doubled over getting rid of the previous nights liquids. Great review by the way. Stunning venue and course.
Not sure what you mean bruh...the video is only 11:56 long! Haha...which bit do you mean? PS - Thanks...glad you enjoyed the video. Ever thought of a trip to Dublin for some links golf?
Your Golf Travel Hey Rory I ballsed up the time. Check around 8:18. I was watching at close to midnight here bro so a little tired. BTW I’d love to play so the UK courses. How about we do a swap, you come play some our courses down under, in say 4 months and I’ll shout you and the rest of the muppets a night out. What do you think?
Really impossible to choose, I have played great courses on both types. I’m partial to a nice tree, but a elevated fairway dropping down to a green with the ocean behind is hard to beat.
Loving your videos brah... editing, footage around resort, and questions... question: Idk if you ylu guys go out in the city or not, perhaps you may not since youre busy but can you add to your videos the ambient of the city? Nightlife, activities, dinning, family fun... perhaps you have thought about this and you just havent wondering if it would suit your channel. But Im definitely loving this. If I get more mates to enjoy golf Ill be booking you :)
Cheers Eddie. Most of the time it's a time issue as we're pretty much on the go non stop...but there's always the issue of if we're going for a night out in the city, do I want to take an expensive camera with me? ;-)
Your Golf Travel Yes a few reasons, 1. I just think Parkland Courses are easier on the eyes, and 2. In my opinion, Links Courses have more luck involved !! Again, just my humble opinion Bruh !!!
You might find there's more value for money to be had than you might think Stephen. Some absolute bargains out there...drop me a line at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com and let me know where you're based if you need some ideas bruh.
We're hoping it'll happen one day Mike! We'd need a good chunk of time to do it justice and at the minute there a few stumbling blocks...we WILL make it one day though! ;-)
I play in the states and here in Louisiana there no true links courses. But I do have a question for you Rory, Spain...Ireland...Scotland...or England...if you had to choose just one (but you lucky bloke don't have too) to play the rest of your life
Ireland all day. Granted Spain has the weather but I honestly don't think there's a destination in the world that "pound for pound" can compete with Ireland when it comes to golf courses. Scotland maybe but I've not played enough there for it to be a fair comparison. You thinking of coming over for a visit David?
Your Golf Travel Rory, when I was in the US Navy, I was able to do a Med Pack. I went to Italy, Turkey, Spain, Greece, France...but my bucket list is to do Great Britain/Ireland and Scotland. One day...one day
Luckily I live in Ireland and have always enjoyed both. Member at a Big parkland club with playing rights at a links course. You should try and play Portmarnock Golf club. The links doesn't come close to it. #bestcourseintherepublic
I've heard great things about Portmarnock Old...will defo play it one day but I loved the more relaxed test of the Links! Great hotel and location too.
Who is Dan Hendrikesn....😂😂 Nice video though and looks like a stunning place! As a Swede I am more used to parkland courses but definitely gonna visit more links courses in the future! The question is if it's England, Ireland or Scotland that I should visit..?
IRELAND bruh! Drop me an email at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you want to chat about setting up a trip bruh. (Can talk England and Scotland too if we must haha ;-) )
It's not a big no-no. It's the year 2020. The guys aren't medieval knights and clubhouses aren't places of worship. Bigger things to worry about bruh. 😉👍
Your Golf Travel my fav course is Turnberry Ailsa not played it since the changes. Was lucky enough to play it for just £55 in October 2013 for my 40th and the weather was amazing that day
Looks bloody fantastic Mr Anderson!!! 👍
Cheers Alfie. It's a cracking resort. Can't wait to go back.
love this golf course - its a fair course and enjoyable to play
Totally agree...I think a lot of links courses I've played would be too much for higher handicappers (or anyone who get frustrated easily on the course haha)but Portmarnock Links has the balance just right!
Played at Portmarnock Links in 2013 and absolutely loved it. Love Dublin. Love Ireland. Cheers bruh!!!
Yes. Yes. And Yes! Haha. #TeamIreland
I love playing both but if I was being pressured it would be links , I have many fond and funny memories of playing Dunstanburgh links course on the Northumberland coast it's well worth a visit also a little gem of a links course in Scotland - Dunaverty right at the bottom of the Mull of Kintrye a long way to go for a game of golf but it's 18 holes of fun golf both help out by being in the Air Force at the time😀😀😀😀😀. Keep the brilliant blogs coming Rory
Links is just irresistible on the right day isn't it?! Glad you're enjoying the vlogs bruh...more to come!
Parkland. More opportunities to hide from the wind and hit over water. I haven't seen many water hazards on holes in links golf. Apart from some OB.
Water hazards aren't really supposed to be on links courses bruh...apart from the odd burn etc.
Your Golf Travel yeah I know that. But that's why I prefer the parkland. That sense of achievement when you hit a shot over the water and It lands on the green. Makes me think I'm tiger all of a sudden. The proceed to the next tee and slice it into the trees. Haha.
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It is tough to beat a good links course isn't it?
Half and half such as Belle Dune
Keep them coming Rory but ask Mr Crossfield to show you the same respect on your vids as he demands by not constantly phone checking when you are asking the questions !!
Belle Dune is wicked! Mark can't help it when I choose to point a camera at him bruh. ;-)
Your Golf Travel Its still rude and quite arrogant.
But if you are ok with it I guess we'll all have to tolerate it !!!
Links golf all day long for me though the top inland courses run a close second, preferably not the tree lined variety.
As ever some links courses can destroy your confidence so choose carefully. Must admit don't remember Portmarnock being easy..ish but that was in another lifetime!
Are you confusing Portmarnock Links (the one in the vid) with Portmarnock GC which is a different course? I also never said this one is easy, I said it was set up in a "friendly" manner in comparison to other links courses I've played.
never played links so like to try it.
It's a must Thomas! Can feel like a totally different game.
Played here almost by accident while on a golf trip to carton house about 10 years ago. Wanted to book a tee time to play on the way home and picked this place. It was gorgeous. We played with another 2 ball who were on a golf trip from the US. A great day and great company I need to arrange another trip back soon. I’d highly recommended it.
Cool! It's a great course...glad you guys enjoyed it too!
Weather dependent, played Hoylake in calm conditons, lovely! Then West Lancs in a Gale, from sublime to ridiculous in a week.
Parkland you can get a much more stable environment and at the moment with it so dry it's playing like a links.
True Brian...I do love it when parkland courses get all firm and fast in the summer! Makes the game so much more interesting.
Done it again Rory, 1st class Vlog. Think you showed the course and hotel in perfect fashion. Keep at it. Subscribed😁
Cheers brah glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the sub!
Thanks Rory, nice review it looks a great place to visit👍 Parkland or Links, as long as I don't lose a half dozen new balls a round links are good, sometimes they make missing a fairway way to penal
That's what I liked here...you could definitely lose a ball or two if you missed in the wrong place but I thought it was very playable in comparison to some other links courses I've played. Bit more aimed at the handicap golfer.
Portmarnock Links is a must of that sort of thing floats your boat. Drop me a line at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you want to discuss setting up a trip bruh! ;-)
I play parklands and enjoy it, but we have links style barnbougle dunes and lost farm not quite an hour away so it's always a fun change. I like watching this time of year of golf watching the pros get creative on the links
Me too Zac. I say I prefer links but I'm not sure I could play it every week. A few special links rounds per year keep it feeling that extra bit special for me!
@@yourgolftravel time for you boys to get to Australia and Tasmania and experience Barnbougle for yourself! Accommodation on site would make a tight package bruh!
That's a tough question Rory.....Links or parkland. Living in Western New York there are not many what you would call true links golf courses here. But there are a couple of decent ones. LINKS! Keep'em coming Rory.
YES links! Good choice Jeff...we'll have to get you over to the UK and Ireland to try your hand at some of the older, traditional links courses bruh!
Had the pleasure of playing/staying at Portmarnock this past summer. Had a great stay at the beautiful hotel and found the course a bit tougher than you guys as there was wind and T-storms making it very tough. Lost a couple of balls in the "wispy rough" after hitting what I thought were center cut drives. In any case, it's a beautiful hotel and a great links course. As to my preference, I'm more comfortable with parkland as I'm tall and hit it high. That said, some of my favorite rounds have been on links and the golf in Ireland is spectacular ...
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Portmarnock bruh...cracking little venue isn't it?? We definitely got the course on a good day...could be a lot tougher with different weather conditions for sure. Glad you loved Ireland...pretty much my favourite golf destination!
Great spot u should have gone into malahide great pub gibneys been down and played a few times
I'm sure there are lots of great pubs! We'll have to stay longer next time we're in town.
I love links golf, my favourite. So much so I'm a member of one! 😀👍🏌️
Lovely! Where abouts Dave?
Your Golf Travel Fleetwood up on the Fylde coast bruh. If you and the muppets want to pop up sometime just let me know! And if if the golf can't temp you, there's always a night out in Blackpool! 😀🏌️
Outstanding, bruh! Not many courses in my neck of the woods, (and I do mean WOODS) that come near a links course. But I would love to play on that one!
Haha...we'll just have to get you over to a place like Portmarnock Links then bruh. Get some real seaside golf under your belt!
Really enjoying the vids rory... I hope you won... Not seen a Ray win recently enough for my liking!!
Watch this space... ;-)
Great vlog Ray, stunning course. I would have to say parkland. Probably because I have only played one true links course at Barnbougle, but now having a little bit better idea on how to play a true links course I need to play a few more and could change my mind.
We'll just have to get you over to the UK & Ireland Rob and we'd soon change your mind bruh. ;-)
Hi Raymundo. I want to say I prefer Links, but I haven't really played enough of them. The times I did play Links I struggled at first, but even then thought ' Not done to well, but want that experience some more '. So I'll say Parkland, but get me some more Links golf and I could change my mind.
We can certainly help with the getting more links golf Andy! Drop me a line at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you need some ideas of where you could go!
All the trouble is in front of you. No blind shots. Bernhard Langer design so not old. Fair test and true test. By the way Carnoustie has its own hotel on site!
Yep good point re Carnoustie! I'm sure there are loads of examples I forgot about but, in comparison to parkland set ups, links "resorts" are few and far between. We want more! ;-)
Please Rory. Bandon dunes. You want first class accommodations alongside 4 world class golf courses, your golf travel has to go. I’ve been to Ireland, which I absolutely love. Old head. Ballybunion. Royal county down etc. I’ve played them and they are all amazing but I’ve never stated anywhere that you can find 4 courses that are world class within 5 minutes of your room. Come show the world.
Have wanted to visit Bandon for years! Definitely on the list for the future. Waiting for the invite Bandon... ;-)
Links!
YES Tomas!
Hey Rory what was going on at 11:56 it looks like Mark was doubled over getting rid of the previous nights liquids. Great review by the way. Stunning venue and course.
Not sure what you mean bruh...the video is only 11:56 long! Haha...which bit do you mean?
PS - Thanks...glad you enjoyed the video. Ever thought of a trip to Dublin for some links golf?
Your Golf Travel Hey Rory I ballsed up the time. Check around 8:18. I was watching at close to midnight here bro so a little tired. BTW I’d love to play so the UK courses. How about we do a swap, you come play some our courses down under, in say 4 months and I’ll shout you and the rest of the muppets a night out. What do you think?
Really impossible to choose, I have played great courses on both types. I’m partial to a nice tree, but a elevated fairway dropping down to a green with the ocean behind is hard to beat.
Nice to have the choice though isn't it Cam? #LoveGolf
Parkland for me but Rory have a look at Trump Doonbeg!
Played it bruh. Cracking course!
Your Golf Travel real nice hotel on site too!
Your Golf Travel Did you say before you have played Lahinch, Dooks and old head too?!
Loving your videos brah... editing, footage around resort, and questions... question: Idk if you ylu guys go out in the city or not, perhaps you may not since youre busy but can you add to your videos the ambient of the city? Nightlife, activities, dinning, family fun... perhaps you have thought about this and you just havent wondering if it would suit your channel. But Im definitely loving this. If I get more mates to enjoy golf Ill be booking you :)
Cheers Eddie. Most of the time it's a time issue as we're pretty much on the go non stop...but there's always the issue of if we're going for a night out in the city, do I want to take an expensive camera with me? ;-)
Your Golf Travel I see... well nonetheless, thanks a lot for the content... its dope man.
I play links all the time so a nice parkland course I would probably choose 🤔 hard choice tbh bruh
Fair enough Bill. It is a tough one you're right! ;-)
Parkland all day !!
Any reason in particular Anthony? Just not a fan of links?
Your Golf Travel Yes a few reasons, 1. I just think Parkland Courses are easier on the eyes, and 2. In my opinion, Links Courses have more luck involved !! Again, just my humble opinion Bruh !!!
Love links, sadly have to win the lottery to join the good ones,great vlog 👍
You might find there's more value for money to be had than you might think Stephen. Some absolute bargains out there...drop me a line at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com and let me know where you're based if you need some ideas bruh.
hey Rory why don't you boys come down to Australia and play some courses here ?
We're hoping it'll happen one day Mike! We'd need a good chunk of time to do it justice and at the minute there a few stumbling blocks...we WILL make it one day though! ;-)
Links on a calm day, haha.
Haha true! We were blessed with the weather on the day. Having said that I actually quite enjoy the challenge when it gets blowy on the links.
I play in the states and here in Louisiana there no true links courses.
But I do have a question for you Rory, Spain...Ireland...Scotland...or England...if you had to choose just one (but you lucky bloke don't have too) to play the rest of your life
Ireland all day. Granted Spain has the weather but I honestly don't think there's a destination in the world that "pound for pound" can compete with Ireland when it comes to golf courses. Scotland maybe but I've not played enough there for it to be a fair comparison.
You thinking of coming over for a visit David?
Your Golf Travel Rory, when I was in the US Navy, I was able to do a Med Pack. I went to Italy, Turkey, Spain, Greece, France...but my bucket list is to do Great Britain/Ireland and Scotland. One day...one day
I don't think I've ever played a real "links" style course. Not any around where I live.
Where abouts are you based bruh? We need to make this happen for you some time...
I'm in Florida. Probably closest course I could think of would be Kiawaa Island. And they want big $$ to play that course.
I like variety. Mostly I want quality in the routing and green complexes.
Nice video Ray, but the Mrs. wouldn’t watch.
Why wouldn't she watch bruh?? ;-)
Your Golf Travel not sure. I kept saying look at how beautiful the images are.
I guess I’ll be visiting Ireland without her. 🤫
More and more videos bruh
More on the way soon!
Luckily I live in Ireland and have always enjoyed both. Member at a Big parkland club with playing rights at a links course. You should try and play Portmarnock Golf club. The links doesn't come close to it. #bestcourseintherepublic
I've heard great things about Portmarnock Old...will defo play it one day but I loved the more relaxed test of the Links! Great hotel and location too.
Who is Dan Hendrikesn....😂😂 Nice video though and looks like a stunning place! As a Swede I am more used to parkland courses but definitely gonna visit more links courses in the future!
The question is if it's England, Ireland or Scotland that I should visit..?
IRELAND bruh! Drop me an email at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you want to chat about setting up a trip bruh. (Can talk England and Scotland too if we must haha ;-) )
PS. Wearing caps indoors!! That's a big no no no!!!
It's not a big no-no. It's the year 2020. The guys aren't medieval knights and clubhouses aren't places of worship. Bigger things to worry about bruh. 😉👍
Fraid I'm a stickler for tradition anyways wearing a cap indoors is bad luck Rory!
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Agreed Philip! Hard to beat a day on the links if you luck out with the weather like we did.
Your Golf Travel my fav course is Turnberry Ailsa not played it since the changes. Was lucky enough to play it for just £55 in October 2013 for my 40th and the weather was amazing that day
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Yup! Agreed.