A gripping account of the European victory over the U.S. in the epic Ryder Cup battle at Gleneagles, September 2014Europe's blistering win had been nearly 24 months in the making—on both sides of the Atlantic. Following the "Miracle" at Medinah in 2012, the Americans pulled out all the stops, appointing veteran Ryder Cup hero Tom Watson as captain. As Watson put it, they were seeking "redemption" for the devastating meltdown they had suffered two years before. Put u...

Maybe the game of golf wasnt invented in Ireland but to most visitors it seems that way. After all, there are more golf courses per square mile in Ireland than in any part of the world. A golfing visit to Ireland will be the trip of a lifetime for many reasons. First, links courses sparkle like an emerald necklace around the coastline of Ireland. It is subjective to pick the best from so many great courses but here are a few: Royal Portrush, Portstewart. Royal County Down, Baltray, Portmar...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “One of the best golf books this century.” —Golf DigestFrom the author of A Course Called Home comes a heartfelt and humorous golf travel memoir that celebrates his quest to play on every links course in Scotland, the birthplace of the game he loves.**For much of his adult life, bestselling author Tom Coyne has been chasing a golf ball around the globe. When he was in college, studying abroad in London, he entered the...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. "Auld Reekie" (Edinburgh) manages to combine both ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Watched over by the imposing castle, the symbol of the city, Edinburgh combines medieval relics, Georgian grandeur and a powerful layer of modern life with contemporary avant-garde.In Edinburgh, medieval palaces rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, Gothic churches with amazing museums...

With full-color maps and photos throughout, this guide is based on the 546-page Ireland Pocket Adventure Guide. It focuses on Dublin and its surroundings, but also contains an extensive introduction to travel in all parts of Ireland. Tells you everything about the food, from bacon & cabbage to Irish stew and black pudding, and the best places to get it. All about the thousands of historical sites to explore prehistoric stone circles, ruined castles, Ogham stones. Explores all the towns. Detai...

Secrets in Seeing the West of Ireland is designed to help you plan your trip to the West of Ireland. Over the years, I have traveled to Ireland many times. Some years ago, people accross the United States began to ask me to help them plan their trip to Ireland. The developing of many such plans and accumulating a wealth of information became the foundation of my publishing this book.There are many excellent books on traveling in Ireland. Most of these are well done and very compreh...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Cork, Ireland.   Cork is situated on the banks of the River Lee in the south of the country. It is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the third largest in all of Ireland.   Cork is the anglicised version of the Irish word Corcaigh, which means marsh. The city centre was originally built on marshland and boats were able to navi...

"Jim Coomer captures the essence of traveling and playing golf in Scotland in his wonderful book (possibly) The Best (golf) Vacation Ever. Coming to Scotland to play golf is indeed an unforgettable experience and for many, who thought it would be a once in a lifetime trip, it became an experience that must be repeated as often as possible — as Jim describes in his descriptive and humorous travelogue." — Peter Craigon - Morton Golf Holidays* * * * *Jim Coomer's book should b...

From Dublin to Galway and Cork to Donegal, this is your complete guide to the Emerald Isle!There are few places on earth that compare to Ireland. From breathtaking landscapes to a unique culture steeped in history, Ireland is a tourist's ultimate destination. This guide features expert tips for you to get the most out of your trip to Ireland, including:*Transportation, lodging, customs, and emergency advice*The scoop on cultural attractions in all ma...

Enjoy your trip to United Kingdom with the Manchester Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.The Quick Trips to United Kingdom Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of Manchester.So don't waste time! We give you sharp facts and opinions that are accessible to you quickly when in Manchester. Like the best and most famous sightseeing attractions & fun activities (incl...

Take a walk around the sights of London with your Monopoly board in mind, and sample some of the finest examples of pubs and beers in this streets.

  Enjoy your trip to United Kingdom with the Liverpool Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.   The Quick Trips to United Kingdom Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of Liverpool.    So don't waste time! We give you sharp facts and opinions that are accessible to you quickly when in Liverpool. Like the best and most...