Comments on: The Road Hole At St Andrews With Caddy John Boyne – Episode #9

By: Planes, Trains & Automobiles to St Andrews | Golf Swing Secrets Revealed

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:44:57 +0000

[...] you are ever in the Dunvegan Hotel and Restaurant, a 9 iron from the 18th green on the Old Course, you can see some great photos of how the line used to run adjacent to the 16th [...]

By: Tom C

Tom C — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:58:31 +0000

What a great video clip – expertise, humour and a real feel for the St Andrew’s magic – John the caddie should have his own show !!!

By: Kit Lefroy

Kit Lefroy — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:01:46 +0000

I really enjoyed the interview, when I could hear it. I had the sound on my computer as high as it could go.

I know it is difficult to get high quality sound when outdoors, especially when the speakers are on the move.

Still, having played the Old Course five years ago, I enjoyed what I could hear and the familiar sights. I especially enjoyed the commentary on how Tom Watson solved his “wall problem”. I had a similar one, but was even closer to the wall and decided not to use his tactic for fear of damaging my club, so I chipped the ball back toward the tee box (I am a lefty), far enough from the wall so I could hit a lob wedge. Fortunately, the ball landed and stopped less than three feet from the cup leaving a short putt for a bogie. It was certainly one of my favourite holes, although I think 18 gets the nod partly because of the Swylcan bridge, but also because I missed an eagle by inches having bailed left of the green because it is so close to the parked cars. My second shot was taken from about 40 yards left of the pin landing in the top right quadrant from where it spun directly back down to the hole only veering to the side when it was a few inches from dropping. No eagle, but a nice birdie to remember the Old Course.

Cheers

By: TheGolfClub

TheGolfClub — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:04:28 +0000

I really enjoyed the interview. The insights from the caddie, caddies period, are wonderful. I’d never make the 17th hole in 4. But it’s something to strive for. I’ve saved the video link to my desk top so I can visit again.

By: Bob Stewart

Bob Stewart — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:30:31 +0000

Andy,
That video brought back memories! I used to play the Old Course quite regularly back in the 60s and the Road Hole was always one of my favourites, although I only managed to par it twice!It is definitely my favourite Open hole.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:11:29 +0000

Excellent presentation and interview, very nice video work, and insights were brilliant. Once isn’t enough. I’ve saved the link to my desktop to see again. It feels like taking a vaction for a moment. Thank you.
Danielle

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:24:31 +0000

Hi Andy,

A very entertaining hole, the mental game is more important than the physical one.

John would be the man to have if you were playing this hole.

By: Remember To Always Shout “Fore”! – Video Proof | Golf Swing Secrets Revealed

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:12:26 +0000

[...] the filming for the latest episode of HomeofGolf.TV we were nearly hit by a golf ball from the second tee on the Old Course. Luckily a shout of [...]

By: JIM KELLY

JIM KELLY — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:16:10 +0000

Hi andy, great video with john brillant insight into the 17th hole at st andrews will know how to play it if I ever get the chance, keep up the good work cheers.

By: greg g.

greg g. — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:15:49 +0000

brilliant interview + footage.me and my 16 handicap would love a crack at this wonderful golf course. Might need the caddy to hit a couple of shots. May also need a repair man handy, to fix any potential wayward shots.