Round hill scottish games

He died in Charles Moore was of Scottish descent himself. He allowed his Scottish-born domestic workers and gardeners to hold a family picnic on July 4th. In this way, the people were able to celebrate their Scottish heritage. The event grew in popularity, and competitive games were added. People started coming from all over the country.

They traveled by train to Greenwich, where they were met at the railroad station by bagpipers, and marched up Greenwich Avenue on their way to the Moore estate. The participants included Clansmen, athletes, bands, pipers, drummers, drum majors, and dancers. In , approximately 6, people came to see the games. Competitors came from all over the country to participate in the games. These kilted warriors competed in the Caber Toss.

A Caber is a long, roughly hewn tree about the size of a telephone pole. Dimensions range form to 19 — feet in length, and 4- to 8- inches in diameter. Men hold the pole upright, run with it and toss it so that it ends up landing on the opposite end. A stone put or shot put pits people against each other to see who can throw the stone the furthest.

The location of the Games has changed since the Moore Estate was sold to developers. We are happy to have found a new home in the Northwest Highlands of Connecticut at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville Salisbury CT, renowned for its vast historical, cultural and recreational resources. Incredibly historic yet modern, with a spectacular view of the Litchfield hills, Lime Rock Park's expansive grounds provide a beautiful venue and a stunning setting for the Connecticut Round Hill Highland Games.

Round Hill Highland Games are open to the public and are held rain or shine. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Players will go out in threeballs under a two-tee start in the third round, where Scott Hend and Kalle Samooja will resume in a share of the lead after rounds of 64 and 66 respectively on day two.

Should facilities be available in Nairobi by Sunday, then the final round will be shown live on Sky Sports Golf as scheduled. Scottish trio in Kenya mix Three Scottish players sit within two strokes of the lead or better at the halfway stage of the Kenya Open. Video Latest News.