Perspectives

Welcome to Perspectives, where Golf at its Finest and Life at its Best come together in a uniquely personal way.

In contrast to our Yardage Book, which focuses on research and informative content for golf travelers, Perspectives promises a more intimate experience.

Here, we invite you to join us on a different kind of journey — one filled with our personal stories and experiences from decades of golf travel across the pond.

It’s a behind-the-scenes departure from our usual content, offering a glimpse into the joy, camaraderie, passion, and adventurous spirt that define Golf and the Good Life.

So, step into our world and enjoy the captivating stories that Perspectives brings to life.

Explore The Stories

Ireland’s Roads Less Traveled: Loop Head Peninsula – H&B Perspectives

Ireland’s Roads Less Traveled A Rewarding Misadventure to the Loop Head Peninsula Our Perspectives series returns with a misadventure to the Loop Head Peninsula that served a rewarding connection to golf in Ireland for Daniel Jones, H&B Marketing & Member Engagement Manager. After an early morning arrival at the Shannon airport, I found myself…

The Old Course at St. Andrews Singles Queue – My Night in Line

The Old Course at St. Andrews Singles Queue My Unforgettable Night in Line Beginning with the 2024 travel season, the St. Andrews Links Trust has introduced a new Singles Daily Draw to replace the in-person Singles Queue for The Old Course. To enter the Daily Draw, stop by The Old Pavilion or Links Clubhouse…

Sam’s Best Day at Muirfield – H&B Perspectives

Sam’s Best Day at Muirfield This edition of Perspectives comes courtesy of our Founder & Chairman, Sam Baker, and his fondest visit to The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. My favorite day ever at Muirfield was a blustery November over a decade ago. Knowing that I was coming across for an annual awards…

Separated by a Common Language – H&B Perspectives

Separated by a Common Language Just in time for the Scottish Open, our Perspectives series returns with a tale from the golf rich East Lothian coast of Scotland, courtesy of our Founder & Chairman, Sam Baker. I first traveled to Britain in early 1986 to consult with British universities about technology transfer which was…

The Royal Troon Caddie – H&B Perspectives

The Royal Troon Caddie Our Perspectives series returns with a timely story from Royal Troon, courtesy of our Founder & Chairman, Sam Baker. Open Week reminds me of the countless great experiences I have enjoyed at Royal Troon Golf Club in nearly four decades of playing there, not the least of which are the…

The Danny Mann in Killarney – H&B Perspectives

The Danny Mann Pub in Killarney In this edition of Perspectives, join our Founder & Chairman, Sam Baker, for a little Irish craic and a memorable visit to The Danny Mann pub in Killarney. In the winter of 1991-92, the first year H&B was in business, I traveled to Ireland to vet accommodations we…

The Curious Case of Cruit Island

The Curious Case of Cruit Island An Unforgettable Stroll at an Unforgettable Course In this edition of Perspectives, Daniel Jones – H&B Marketing & Communications Manager – takes us on a journey to the edge of the Earth with a round at the improbable Cruit Island Golf Club. “If you lose a golf ball at…