Carnoustie

I'd been planning this trip to Carnousite and Downfield for a couple of months and was pleased to see the day arrive. My only worry was that I might get a phonecall from Catrin middway through a round calling me back. What a dilemma that would be if I had a half-decent score on the go! (or even a rubbish one for that matter).

John Findlay picked me up (a mate of Ben's) and we headed up the road to Carnoustie. Started in pretty good weather and the course certainly lived up to its expectations - even if the golf sometimes did not. The photo was taken just after a sprinkler gave me a heart attack as it popped up without warning and soaked me under the arm....I was not chuffed!

Stayed at the Taverns Arms Inn in Broughty Ferry (supposedly the "posh" bit of Dundee - although I guess it's all relative). Many pints were sunk in the evening both before and after a curry at the local indian restaurant - which was surprisingly good. Late night and probably soar head tomorrow morning - but this might help the golf!