Paul and Glenn are back for another bumper episode. This week we are going to travel around the world and discuss some of the most picturesque and spectacular sporting venues. Some of what will be discussed include:
- A football ground in Norway with breathtaking views all-around with racks nearby to dry fresh cod.
- A public golf course on the west coast of the USA, known as one of the most beautiful courses in the world with majestic views of rugged coastline.
- Paris Olympic venues located close to famous, historical sites. Eg, Eiffel Tower and Versailles.
- English village cricket grounds
- International cricket venues e.g., Adelaide Oval, Newlands, Queenstown.
- Famous golf courses e.g., Augusta. Big Sky.
- Monaco Formula One Circuit, and Circuit de Spa.
- Estadio BBVA Bancomer
- Husky Stadium
- Estadia Communal in Andorra
- Hasteinsvollur in Iceland
- Monte Carlo Country Club
- Eldi Stadium, Faroe Islands
- LaVell Edwards Stadium
We have our Claps and Slaps for the week and Miss Olivia is back to conduct the Quiz and Who Am I? We have our segment, Where is it now? and Glenn finishes off with a cracking joke.
Picturesque Sporting Venues sources
1. Bleacher report.com ‘20 sports stadiums with the most beautiful views’, by laura delta, 17/6/2016
2. https://www.standrews.com/home-of-golf
3. Travel and leisure.com ‘11 of the most beautiful golf courses in the world’, by patricia doherty, 25/6/23.
4. newarena.com ‘the most beautiful sports stadiums in the world’, by jason fray, 31/5/24.
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pebble_Beach_Golf_Links
6. pebblebeach.com ‘pebble beach golf links’.
7. Pga tour.com ‘5 things to know about:pebble beach golf links’, by sean martin, 2024.
8. Average joes.co.uk ‘10 most beautiful sporting venues’, david saunders, n.d.
9. populous.com ‘green and pleasant land:11 of the most beautiful and quintessentially english cricket grounds’, by brian levison in remarkable village cricket grounds, 11/5/2019.
10. https://stadiumbase.com/listing/hasteinsvollur-stadium/
11. The atlantic.com ‘the eldfell eruption of 1973’, by alan taylor 25/1/2017.
12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Carlo_Country_Club
13. Guide to faroe islands.fo ‘eidi travel guide’, by adeel a, n.d.
14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faroe_Islands
15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_de_Spa-Francorchamps
16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henningsv%C3%A6r_Stadion
17. My best place.com ‘henningsvaer stadion, the most spectacular stadium in the world’, 2015.
18. I dave williams.com ‘henningsvaeur stadion:the world’s most famous football pitch’, by dave williams, 2023.
19. Inside fifa.com ‘heavingly henningsvaer and its picture-perfect pitch’, 27/5/2021.
20. gofjords.com ‘experience lofoten:home to the world-famous henningsvaer stadium’, by ina-cristine helljesen, 2024.
21. Exploring with cody ‘best soccer football field in the WORLD! Henningsvaer,’ 18/8/2018.
22. https://www.idavewilliams.com/, 2023.
23. adobe.com ‘the basics of photography composition’ 2024.
24. https://www.nordicstadiums.com/stranda-stadion/
25. the hidden north ‘henningsvaer walking tour’/the hidden north walks’, 13/5/24.
