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The Old Course Twelve Day Tour This tour features all of the Open Championship Courses in Scotland and many other classic courses chosen for their outstanding quality. The accommodation used in this itinerary is a mixture of luxury and deluxe. Hotels and courses can be changed, this is merely a suggested itinerary. Non-golfers should visit our 'Places to See' section. |
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Arrive in Glasgow and collect
the Hire Car of your choice. You will then make the short journey
to Turnberry where you will be staying in the Turnberry
Hotel for the next two nights. Take
today to relax in this beautiful, world famous 5 star hotel, before
tomorrow's golf. Day 2 This morning, after a hearty Scottish breakfast, you will play the Open Championship Turnberry Ailsa Course. The 'Duel under the sun' on the Ailsa Course, between Watson and Nicklaus will always be remembered. In the afternoon you will play the Arran, sister course. This is a very good golf course with many testing holes. Non- Golfers throughout this tour are catered for in our 'Places to See' Section and an itinerary for them will be suggested on application. Day 3 Today, after breakfast, you will leave the delights of the Turnberry Hotel and travel the short distance to Troon, where you will play the Troon Open Championship course, scene of Justin Leonard's victory in 1997. If you wish you may then play the Portland course before making your way to The Gleneagles Hotel (The Palace of the Glens) for your overnight stay. Day 4 Play today on the
Gleneagles Kings Course, arguably the most picturesque and beautiful
course in Scotland. This course has hosted many championships
including the Scottish Open. The course is always in excellent
condition and has magnificent views. It is a great test of and
very enjoyable to play. Day 5 Make the relatively short journey north to Dornoch, where today you will play 'The Star of The North' Royal Dornoch. This is a magnificent Links golf course in a marvelous setting. Many of the world's top golfers have made the pilgrimage to Royal Dornoch and have since sang its praises and returned on many occasions. Day 6 After breakfast and preparing
your luggage leave the comfort of the Kingsmills
Hotel and travel to Nairn where you
will play the Nairn Championship
course. This course is a great test
of golf and a worthy neighbour of Royal Dornoch. It has hosted
many major Scottish competitions and has the deserved reputation
as one of Scotland's best golf courses. Day 7 Today you will play either Royal Aberdeen or Cruden Bay, whichever you have chosen on your itinerary. They are equally magnificent golf courses and highly rated by all who play them. After your round you will drive down the coast to the home of golf St. Andrews where you will be staying at the Rusacks Hotel, wonderfully situated alongside the 18th fairway of the Old Course and having fine views of the start and finish of the most famous golf course in the world. This will be your base for the next three nights. It may be that you wish to stay for these three nights in the famous Old Course Hotel, overlooking the 17th Road Hole. If so a supplement will apply. Day 8 Today, after a good breakfast, you will retrace your steps north around the coast for the short journey to Carnoustie, venue for the 1999 Open Championship. Here you will play the championship course known as 'The Big Shaggy Monster'. This course is one of the hardest tests in golf and in the writers opinion has the hardest finishing holes of any of the British Open Championship golf courses. Day 9 Today is the highlight of
any golfers dream. This is the day you will play The
Old Course at St. Andrews. In association
with The Old Course Experience, hosts and hostesses, ensuring
that you have a great day will look you after. You will be allocated
prime starting times on The
Old Course and allowed unlimited use
of the Links clubhouse and luxury changing areas. You will be
given a patisserie lunch and complimentary drinks in The Clubhouse
Restaurant. Later, after your round, you will be served a Silver
Service dinner in the clubhouse. Day 10 Today you will play either the New or Jubilee course at St. Andrews. Both are great courses and very enjoyable to play. After your round you will transfer to the historical capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh, where you will stay for the next two nights at the majestic Balmoral Hotel. The hotel stands on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street and is one of the most luxurious hotels in Scotland. Day 11 After a hearty Scottish breakfast, make your way along the East Coast to Gullane where you will play Muirfield, scene of many British Open Championships and voted as one of the top ten courses in the world. Times at Muirfield are very restricted and it may be that your tour has to be adjusted to cater for this course - early booking is essential. If it is not possible to play Muirfield then times will be arranged on the very testing Gullane No.1 course, used as a qualifier when the Open is at Muirfield. Day 12 Unfortunately it is time to return to Glasgow for your flight home. It must be stressed that the format of this tour is not 'Cast in Stone'. Hotels/Courses/Routes/Number of days - can all be changed to suit your requirements. It may make your golfing holiday less or more expensive. Do not hesitate to enquire and we will give you the best possible advice on your requirements. All golf is subject
to availability - Caddies can be reserved if required Single Supplements will apply and rates will be given on application. Cost Includes. 11 nights mix of
deluxe and luxury hotel accommodation. Double occupancy. |
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