Issues marred brilliant Solheim experience

Madam, – I note the appropriate euphoria regarding Europe’s success in the Solheim Cup, and Perth and Kinross Council’s spokesperson’s enthusiasm for more major events at Gleneagles (Solheim Cup to have lasting legacy, Courier, September 16).

My wife and I attended the Solheim Cup on the Friday and wish to record our experiences which marred an otherwise wonderful day.

The traffic arrangements to and from Perth were bizarre to say the least, doubling the distance between Perth and Gleneagles by unbelievable circuitous routes which included Crieff and Muthil.

On several occasions at the event we overheard other visitors lamenting the traffic arrangements in place from other directions. In Monday’s Courier, Councillor Tom Gray stated that “traffic issues thrown up by the Ryder Cup had been ironed out for the Solheim Cup.”

I think not; we need to look at this again.

The provision of on course grandstands was also woefully inadequate for such a major golfing event.

Finally the portable toilets adjacent to the 16th fairway were totally inadequate in number and, we believe, represented a serious public health hazard due to their appalling and disgusting condition.

My wife and I have attended many major golfing events and do not recall any of the above issues.

Andrew Lang. Drumhaven Golf Course Road, Blairgowrie.