There’s a new kid on the Highlands’ block. Old Petty, a Tom Doak design, opens for preview play next month. I spoke to Tom recently about his formative days in the Highlands and designing Old Petty. He said ‘We didn't want to look like we were copying what Gil had done, so we had to find a different direction. Our idea was to try and model it after the earliest links courses, where the playing corridors weren't so clearly defined and the hazards were less formalized.’ You will find the link to the whole piece in the tweet below. It’s going to be an interesting addition to Highlands golf, I’m playing it on August 1 so stay tuned for my review then. Next June we’ll be doing a 36 hole day with OP and the OG, Castle Stuart. Thanks to @CunninGolf for the picture of Doak in the dirt!