Titans try out Norn Iron links courses

Alan preparing for 1st tee at Ardglass.

Alan and Greg flew into Belfast and travelled down the Ards peninsula for a few days of Northern Ireland links golf.

First up was the wonderfull Ardglass which is reckoned to be the 8th best course in NI. Playing off the whites it offered significant challenges for the two titans. Gregs use of a mulligan at the first didn't auger well for his round. 6 lost balls later he accepted defeat! Beautiful course with great sea views on most holes.

After a relaxing night out in portaferry (3 pubs, 8/9 pints of the black stuff and a pub lockin till 1pm) the groggy titans played the 9 hole Ardminnin. Not a classic course but littered with hazards. Another 5 lost balls for Greg and another victory for the imperious Alan. The only consolation for Greg was a great eagle attempt on the par 5 8th. The 20ft putt hit the back of the cup, hopped up and sat 1" from the hole! even Greg couldn't miss the birdie attempt.

Showing the shirt at Kirkiston Castle

Alan won again at Kirkiston.

Kirkiston Castle was next. 12th best course in NI and a beautifully presented course. After a good start from Greg, Alan powered on to record an impressive victory. The par 4 10th would test any Titan. 440 yards with the approach being made up a huge hill to a tiny green. the titans shirts were on show.

Recovery that night in Fiddlers Green pub - music, Guinness and Portaferry's 20 something women dressed up and towering over their boyfriends on 9" heels!

The fearsome 10th at Ardglass. Greg put two in the sea. Alan put his drive in a bush and still made par!!

Greg at par 3 9th Ardglass. The mountains of Mourne in the distance.

Post games debrief were held Dumigam's bar. We were locked in until 1am.