2009 Dunhill Links Trophy: Old Course, Carnoustie & Kingsbarns



The first day of the Alfred Dunhill Trophy begins tomorrow Thursday, 1st October, at the Old Course St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns Links.

The Professionals and Amateur golfers have three rounds to make the cut, with play being spread upon all the courses. The final round on Sunday is held over the Old Course. Last years winner Robert Karlsson has returned to defend his title after an eye injury that has kept him out of a big chunk of the European season. Among the favourites are going to be twice winner in 2002 & 2006, Padraig Harrington, 2003 Champion Lee Westwood and the young Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy.

I'll be at Carnoustie tomorrow, tee time 09.22am, with my American amateur Doug, from San Francisco's Olympic Golf Club, who I have worked with for the previous three years. Our professional this year is a tall, blond headed Englishman called Richard Finch who won twice during 2008, but is not firing on all cylinders this year. Currently sitting at 104 on the European Tour though he should be able to play without any pressure as he has a two year exemption with his victories in 2008. He has the ability, so let's hope the right guy turns up for the tournament.

On Friday we play on the Old Course at 09.44am and then on Saturday at Kingsbarns 11.23am. The weather is to be good on Thursday, the first day, with sunshine but 'heavy rain' on Friday and then again on Saturday with the addition of a strong wind should separate the grinders from the 'sunshine boys'.

Wish us luck. I hope to be able to make some time to update all with our results.

Cheers, John.




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