It’s been 15 years since I last visited Royal Troon, on that occasion I played it with Chas Sharpe who was the Marketing Manager for Callaway Golf Europe.

We stopped off there on our way back from the 2000 Open at St Andrews.

I remembered the course being very difficult and at that time the reception we received was shall we say a little frosty!

How things have changed The course is still very difficult especially the back 9, however this time around the secretary and staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful.

It’s going to be a great venue for the Open in 2016 and I’m looking forward to going back there.