A Greenside Chat: "The Story of The Inner Workings of The Home of Golf" ~ St Andrews Links Trust 

That's such a great conversation, so much of what is St. Andrews comes across. Thanks to Mr Loudon and Gordon for sharing your chat!

Great video and discussion about St Andrews and the Links Trust. Was fortunate enough through a connection here in the US to be connected with Euan on our visit to St Andrews in 2016. One of the highlights of the trip was spending breakfast with Euan learning about the history of the Old Course, the Links Trust and the St Andrews community. A great person and representative for the Home of Golf.

In 2018, I played the Old Course and the Castle Course as part of a solo tour arranged by Perry Golf. It was a remarkable experience especially since I didn't bring my ""A Game." Everyone I encountered was first rate . . . professional, friendly and, as Mr. Loudon was explaining, confident without being arrogant. (Townspeople and other golf tourists like me were similarly delightful.) One of my best memories was from afternoon I drove over from Troon. After getting settled in at my hotel, I decided to take a walk around town that ended up on The Links right across the street from the St. Andrews Golf Club. I stood there just taking it all in as a foursome worked it's way up the 18th. One fellow, who appeared to have been around my age, had come up considerably short on his approach. He then made what looked like about a hundred yard shot that landed a foot or two from the cup and then trickled to within an inch or two. All of a sudden, I heard roar in back of me and turned around to see several dozen people on balconies, most with what looked like glasses half filled with single malt, who were cheering their appreciation for the shot they had just witnessed. My man turned his head, just stared for a few seconds (probably not knowing right away what to do), and then doffed his hat to the crowd, which then produced another round of cheers. It was an Arnold Palmer moment that took me back to the early 1960s when I was learning golf. And, it was precisely at that point that I knew I had arrived at the Home of the game I have played and loved for the last 60 years. It put a smile on my face that didn't go away until after I played the Old Course the following day. There are destination courses, and then there are Destination Courses, but there is only one in my book . . . St. Andrews. I credit my experience, not only to the Perry Golf Staff, but, perhaps more importantly, to Mr. Loudon's leadership. Well done sir.

An absolutely interesting discussion on the significance of St Andrews, as if if needs it, and how it continues to evolve and prosper. If I ever get there, I'd love to share a pint with Euan. My real question is why has Perry golf stopped scheduling the Old Course on its cruise itinerary? Certainly the courses chosen are pretty terrific. It would truly be the capstone of the cruise -- at least for me.