MY BEST ROUND THIS YEAR! - Western Gailes GC

[@josephwelsh3258]

One of the first courses I played on my maiden voyage to Scotland in 2010. That was a month long trip with all the big hitters in Scottish Links Golf (Old, Dornoch, Royal Aberdeen, Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, pre-Trump Turnberry) and for overall golf experience this was right at the top, just behind the experience of playing The Old. Course was great, I had 72 year old Tommy (72 in 2010) on my bag, he gave me an impromptu lesson on how to hit the ball on the ground as he was frustrated at this American hitting the ball up into the wind and letting the it get blown and thrown all over the place. Then at the end of our round, our day ticket included lunch in the clubhouse overlooking the course. It was exactly what I thought Scottish golf should be. Great course, welcoming staff and membership, great old Scottish caddie with a 'no bullshit' lesson telling me if I was going to spend a month playing golf in Scotland I better learn to hit the ball on the ground and giving me a lesson on the spot, and a wonderful lunch after. To this day one of my best memories of that month long wander around the links of Scotland. Thanks for the video, and GREAT round in that wind. Love your content. Next trip to Scotland is in just a few weeks, bringing some first timers to Fife for a week and hitting all their 'bucket list courses' - sadly no hidden gems like Western Gailes on this trip!

[@RunarNyrud]

I have only played around 100 courses, but this is tied 1 place.... I loved it! I wish I could go back one day..... And: my first video on this channel! Greate job! Fantastic play also...

[@markgriffiths5616]

Great knock in that wind Rach, proper battler ❤️

[@blackislebeef]

Played it once in some of the worst conditions I’ve every played in - horizontal rain and gusts reaching 40mph, waterproofs no longer waterproof before the 1st tee. Still to this day one of the biggest smiles I’ve had coming off the 18th green. Such a superb course. That homeward stretch into the wind is so tough. Great shooting!

[@roberthaynes8677]

Superb. Love your enthusiasm and those moments when a putt just misses or the ones that drop. Well done

[@adamgoodman9331]

Love the elegance of it videos and the round in this windy conditions was brilliant.

[@anthonyalongi3432]

My fave as well. Only played it once - shot 78 (which was good for me on a calm day) in a howling gale. I remember my caddie handing me a 3 iron on the par 3 15th and me laughing at him. He refused to give me anythjng else so I hit it. Knocked it to about three feet! Wonderful day. And, IMHO, one of the top five logos in all of golfdom!

[@jamesjolly1075]

Great round, beautiful course!

[@johnwhiskin5740]

Great score in those conditions Rachel. So many close putts that didn’t drop.

[@edoardocourir3883]

Playing Western Gailes in a month now, and a few more. Can’t wait!

[@juiceqc7716]

Fantastic.

[@ianwhite5265]

Looks amazing

[@rcp2bTube]

The entire video looks like it was put together by the Scotting Tourism Council: makes me want to hop a plane and go play there now. Great video, thanks!

[@stevencurran336]

It’s defo my favourite Ayrshire course, even though I’m a member of another Ayrshire course! 🤫 6th and 7th are great holes!

[@davefender1580]

Hey Rach, enjoyed that. Can’t get over how bent over your putting posture is. What’s the thinking behind that?

[@andrewjohnston5942]

Two over par, good shooting. How many of those putts grazed the hole!

[@beachfraser3747]

Any chance of shot-tracer, its so difficult to enjoy the shots when you just cant see them, regards

[@RachMcQueenGolf]

I will do my best to get some shot tracer on future vlogs. It's a lot of editing and I'm also big on pace of play. Fingers crossed I can include some soon. ☺️ hope you still enjoyed the video!

[@beachfraser3747]

@@RachMcQueenGolf Always enjoy you playing, Ive been playing for 8 years now (Han5) after teaching Tennis abroad all my life, there is absolutely no doubt that if people want to watch "Technique" its better in the Womens games !! so , your game is super, best of luck!! Maybe a collab with Dan Hendrikson , that would be great for the channel !!!

[@jimpyke3514]

Loved this one Rach. Do you play any of the courses in Cornwall?

[@dwyatt29]

What sort of strategies work best for you when playing in such challenging conditions? Some of my most memorable shots have come from being "creative" in wind Also, "McQueen on the Green" , just showing your reactions to putts would be an absolute banger 🤣🤣🤣

[@seanchambers8950]

If the hole was half an inch bigger, 5 under par. Great round!