Former Arsenal, Juventus, and Republic of Ireland footballing legend Liam Brady shares his favorite places to play golf and stay while on holiday. Brady reveals that he first picked up a golf club while at Arsenal as a 17-year-old, with the club having playing rights at South Herts Golf Club. Brady fondly remembers the professional there, Dai Rees, who captained the Ryder Cup five times and played in the event nine times. The club had sentimental value to Brady as it was where the team had pre-match meals before games at Highbury.
Growing up watching his brothers play football for Queens Park Rangers and Millwall, Brady recalls his earliest holiday memories being the times he traveled from Dublin to London to watch their matches in August and early September. These trips felt like a holiday to him, despite being centered around watching his brothers play football. Brady later reveals that one of his favorite golf resorts is Quinta Do Lago in the Algarve, known for its stunning views and world-class golf courses designed by Pete Dye. Another favorite resort of Brady’s is Casa De Campo in the Dominican Republic, especially the course ‘Teeth of the Dog.’
When asked about his ideal holiday four-ball, Brady mentions that he misses his brothers Frank, Ray, and Pat, who are no longer around, and would love to play a round of golf with them. His ideal two-ball would be with his wife Sarah, with whom he plays golf regularly. Brady recently visited Quinta Do Lago on a golf holiday with friends, enjoying the South and North courses. He also played at Pinheiros Altos nearby, where the atmosphere and course conditions were excellent.
Brady recalls his most memorable round of golf being at the Green Monkey Course at Sandy Lane in Barbados, where he shot a five-over-par 77. The experience was unforgettable, playing with Irish friends and his wife Sarah. He mentions Sunningdale Old Course in Berkshire and Turnberry Alisa Course in Scotland as his favorite golf courses in the UK, highlighting the unique experiences he had at both locations. Sandy Lane in Barbados stands out as Brady’s favorite holiday hotel, praising the food, service, and excellent golf courses.
While discussing his favorite city in the world, Brady expresses a fondness for Rome due to his time living in Italy while playing for various clubs. In terms of meals on holiday, Brady reveals that the Sunday brunch at Sandy Lane is his favorite, followed closely by the culinary delights of Alassio in Italy. As for travel tips, Brady advises avoiding eating while flying and focusing on a good meal before or after the flight to combat jet lag. Lastly, Brady shares his strategy for adjusting to time differences after long flights, emphasizing the importance of getting a couple of hours of sleep as soon as he lands to reset his internal clock.
