Enjoy a stay at The Balmoral Edinburgh on your Lyons Links trip

Without doubt, the most famous 5-Star Hotel in Edinburgh if not Scotland, The Balmoral is located in the heart of Edinburgh, at No 1 Princes Street, overlooking Edinburgh Castle.

Without doubt, the most famous 5-Star Hotel in Edinburgh if not Scotland, The Balmoral is located in the heart of Edinburgh, at No 1 Princes Street, overlooking Edinburgh Castle.

Despite what some may say, dreams can come true. While some might also find it hard to believe that I do not like talking about myself, I must admit I always feel uncomfortable about writing about my own exploits on the Golf Course.

It seems strange to say, but the UK and Ireland have been enjoying more sunshine than Spain's Costa Del Sol over the past few week.

As is often the case this time of year, Irish Golfers will be keeping an eye on proceedings at Augusta, while also monitoring the progress of the country's top amateurs who compete in the West of Ireland at the magnificent County Sligo Golf Club. Alan Fahy returns to defend his title at Rosses Point, which has hosted Ireland's greatest golfers down the years.