Friday, February 9, 2018

St. Andrews - More than Golf


Based in La Jolla, California, Paul Wakolbinger is a sales director with Kyriba. In that capacity, he oversees contract negotiations, demonstrations, discovery, prospecting, and territory management—in other words, all aspects of sales. In his free time, Paul Wakolbinger enjoys traveling and has had the opportunity to golf in locations such as Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Scotland.

Many people recognize St. Andrews, Scotland, as the birthplace of golf. The Royal and Ancient Club was established there in 1754 and has since been the headquarters of golf. It attracts serious golfers from around the world.

However, the town’s history extends beyond the sport. According to legend, the town was so named because it hosted St. Andrew’s relics. It is also home to the oldest university in the country and houses a castle with a rich past. John Knox preached at this castle. Moreover, Mary, Queen of Scots is said to have planted a thorn tree in its grounds. More dramatically, the castle was once Cardinal David Beaton’s home. The cardinal was best known for his brutal opposition to Protestantism: He was behind the martyrdom of George Wishart, which provoked a series of events that led to his own death.

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