The right decision, a grand a day is not how golf was meant to be.
The right decision, a grand a day is not how golf was meant to be.
I must say that ,although Ben Crenshaw has done some wonderful work ,I support the opposition to this proposal on the grounds that we have quite enough golf courses for now in the UK . There are so many wonderful coastal sites in the UK and Ireland to build yet another golf links but these sites are also wonderful for many more people in their natural state and so I think we should be grateful that this development was not permitted.
Adam Smith and Old Tom Morris will be turning in their graves. What a missed opportunity.
Scotland is not short of world-class golf courses, but the area north of Inverness has always seemed a bit distant during a short trip, despite the attractiveness of Dornoch. Another world-class course would have complemented Dornoch, and made the area a "must-visit".
The decision might have been understandable if this were the only unspoiled area north of Inverness, but the north of Scotland is an area where man has made much less impact than elsewhere, and there are hundreds of thousands of undeveloped acres. A sensitive development would not have been amiss, with economic and social benefits vastly outweighing any minor environmental impact.
A sad decision for golfers, and a sad day to be a Scot.
Cameron McLatchie
Orange man baaad
Butterfly’s good
Too bad Trump and his cronies appear to have poisoned the pond for others with the way they’ve handled the Foveran Links development. And so typical for his spokesperson to claim the damage was already done before they developed the property, trying to deflect responsibility for the environmental degradation they have caused or otherwise allowed to happen at the SSSI site.
That’s an ignorant statement supported with no factual evidence. I would actually bet she was right about the neglect of the site. You may want to actually go read her full quote.
Small percentages of these sites are being used or proposed to be used for the golf courses. It’s not enough to ruin the whole site, and definitely not a reason to boost the local economy.
There is a great gap of time since Trumps development (although I doubt he had much to do with it other than money) and the current awareness of environmental issues. Only stupid people would not learn from past attitudes and techniques. It is not a bad thing that Trumps course was built - it taught valuable lessons - and that leads to better thinking about new development. Lets quit whining about past things, learn from them and then make better and wiser decisions.
I have played several courses that Ben Crenshaw had a hand in building and developing,,,they are excellent and left the area so much better after the development,,,,butterflies and birds relocate and then return after development is completed,,,,,they habituate every course ever developed,,,,they are not a bother and the development has never totally disturbed or made any creatures extinct,,,,,,I believe the government overextended their concerns in this case,,,,,,they overplayed their hand and in the end will never enjoy how beautiful this area could have become.
I’m a golfer born in Scotland and I fully support the government’s stand. Scotland had 550 courses for a population of 5.5 million plus visitors. There is no need to waste prime land on new courses unless the strictest environmental regulations are in place. Trump took the Scottish government to the courts and lost. We share the land with other creatures and we have no right to destroy their habitat and their lives for the sake of another 18 holes l.
Sarah: I spoke to those creatures and they are a big fan of Coores/Crenhaw designs...
So happy that you have turned down this possible golf course. Nothing against Ben Crenshaw, but the damage that Trump has done to your wonderful country is mind-boggling. I love everything about your wonderful country. Have many ancestors from Scotland, and have spent many weeks enjoying your pristine countryside.
He didn’t do any damage to Scotland. He added another fabulous golf course to a country known for great golf courses. It boosted the local economy. It was a blessing to them. They needed it. A small percentage of that site was used for the course. So if you have any more ignorant statements to make, feel free. I’m all ears.
They didn't need it and it brings a tiny boost of money locally. It was a waste of time as it will never hold a tournament and is not as good a lot of people think
What a disappointment! I think it is laughable that the "public" would have more enjoyment of the the undeveloped links than those of the thousands of golfers that would enjoy this property with a proper links course built upon it. Mike Keieser is no Donald Trump when it comes to stewardship of the land and I couldn't foresee a better developer to take the site and make it into a wonderful treasure for the Scottish Highlands. It also reduces the draw for the other courses in the area.