John Bowmer, USA, 2009

Hi Susan,

Thanks very much for kindly hosting us all for lunch. It was great to meet you and put a face to the name. After initial rain at Adare the sun is now out again. I think you put out the myth that there is lots of wind and rain to keep the place to yourself! So far Dromoland wins the lodging stakes by a comfortable margin with Teac de Broc as the ‘best value for money’ and the Brock’s and their staff were charming hosts. We are off tomorrow early. Doonbeg was excellent. The food in the Long Room was superb last night.

Thanks for organising a great golfing experience. We all have enjoyed it immensely. No rain for 8 rounds. What is the fuss about?