Gorgeous Gassin – Romantic French Village Perched High Overlooking Saint Tropez
Gassin is perched high in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France.
It is located just four kilometres inland and close to the holiday destination of Saint Tropez.
The original building was erected in the 11th century and with this current Notre-Dame de la Consolation constructed in 1558.
The Chapel hosts events throughout the year: concert, Saint-Laurent mass or nativity scene.
Trust you enjoyed these photographs from our visit (October, 2022) to the ...
Honfleur – Lovely French Town Where The Seine River Meets The English Channel
Honfleur is a lovely-looking city in the department of Calvados, in northern France’s Normandy region.
Founded by Vikings in the 800s, Honfleur has served for centuries as a port for trade and travel.
The town is located on the estuary where the Seine river meets the English Channel.
The Church of St. Catherine (see You Tube video), dates from the second half of the 15th century, replaced an older stone church which was destroyed during the Hundred Years’ War.
The Vieux-Bassin (old harbour), ...
Ferguson Again Battling Migraines In Having To WD From Dunhill C’DShip
Affable Scot Ewen Ferguson had ended his year on a double disappointing note with migraines forcing him out ahead of the second round of the year-ending Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa.
Ferguson, 27, had battled his way through an opening 78 but still didn’t feel well ahead of his early morning second day tee-off on the Leopard Creek course at Malelane.
It’s a second time this year migraines has forced the Scot out of an event while adding to Ferguson’s poor South ...
Jamieson Again Shows His Fondnes For The ‘Marriage’ Of Golf & Wildlife At Leopard Creek
Scott Jamieson continues to enjoy what he describs as the ‘marriage’ between golf and the local wildlife to be just two shots from the lead on the opening day of the Arnold Dunhill Championship in South Africa.
The Florida-based Scot posted a five-under 67 that included seven birdies to be just two shots off the lead held by South African Robin Williams on the host Leopard Creek course at Malelane, to the east of Joburg.
Though sticking out like the proverbial on Jamieson’s scorecard is a 15th ...
Amateur No. 1 Lamprecht Launches 418-Yard Drive Amost Exactly 24-Hours After R&A/USGA Golf Ball Ruling
It was close enough to exactly 24-hours to the hour since news of the joint USGA/R&A announcement and the 2028 start to ‘reeling-in’ the golf ball that reigning Amateur Champion and the No. 1 world-ranked amateur Christo Lamprecht launched a 418-yard down the last hole on day one of the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa.
The 22-year-old South African then had just 126-yards to the pin though he took three shots for his birdie ‘4’ in his eventual round of a five-under-par 67 ...
USGA/R&A Announce Decision To Revise Golf Ball Testing Conditions Starting 2028
The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect from January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the impact increased hitting distances have on golf’s long-term sustainability while minimizing the impact on the recreational game.
The revised ball testing conditions will be as follows: 125-mph clubhead speed (equivalent to 183 mph ball speed); spin rate of 2200 rpm and launch angle of 11 degrees. ...
Victorious 2023 European Ryder Cup Team Awarded AGW Golf Writers Trophy
This year’s winning European Ryder Cup team, captained by Luke Donald, has been voted the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Association Golf Writers (AGW) Golf Writers trophy award.
Members of the Association, and in a very close decision, voted with a majority in favour of the European Ryder Cup Team, who regained the Ryder Cup with a comprehensive five-point triumph at the Marco Simone course in Rome.
This year marks a 73 rd straight year members have voted for the award while the decision also ...
