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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

A couple of gems: Muirfield and North Berwick

 
Dear Harvey:

We have had an incredible second week in the UK thanks to excellent planning by Taylor. We took the train to Edinburgh (with the girls) and played Muirfield and North Berwick. Above, photos from Muirfield, where the caddies, their stories, and excellent weather made the whole experience all the better.

Yes, we did the famous lunch in 'smart' clothes; but not the afternoon foursomes, and honestly, I am not certain I could have gotten around again after the lunch! The property is stunning. I loved the paths between holes, where I am told you can get anywhere on the golf course within a 10-minute walk. I managed to break 90, and Taylor bested me by a few, so all-in-all, an incredible day.

After a relatively calm day at Muirfield, we were greeted with 35-40 MPH gusts the next day at North Berwick. Our caddy said, "Swing easy and try to survive the first nine." I heard, "Swing out of your shoes, Page!" You can imagine how that turned out on the outward nine. I did have a solid inward nine, carding a 42, so righted the ship a bit. Taylor with another solid round in the 80s.

Edinburgh did not disappoint. We did a challenging hike known as Arthur's Seat - an ancient volcano sitting 251m above sea level with great city views. We also walked the Royal Mile in the heart of the city.

Plus some outstanding dining with the last night being the best at a place called Dishoom - Bombay Cafe Bar and Dining Room. 

The train rides with the beautiful countryside and coastal views were equally memorable.

And the town of North Berwick was extraordinary as the golf course and town are all one. The beach shot below is right beside the first tee. Around the bend, we found the marina and the lobster shack. Feels a lot like Maine, which is a good feel.

Excited for more bucket-list courses ahead,

gPage











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