The British Open Tour for 1975€

Non-Golfer Price: 655

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Bed & Breakfast

Our selection of Bed & Breakfast includes only quality accommodation, ideally located close to golf courses you choose to play. Comfort and a warm Scottish welcome is awaiting for you.

Type: Bed & Breakfast

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Old Course

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World ranking: 18
Scottish ranking: 5
Number of British Open:
28
Architect: Unknown
Creation date: circa 1410
Par: 72
Distance from Edinburgh: 75 km
Distance from Glasgow: 155 km
Distance from Inverness: 240 km

The world famous golf course is a classic links course. Here Golf began 600 years ago, on public land, to which everyone can have access.

In the top 5 of the best courses in the world, the Old course is totally unique for two reasons; firstly because of its long history and secondly because golfers have to play certain shots here that they will play nowhere else, (for example, a 60 metres putt!).

The name of the architect is unknown but mother-nature has shaped this magnificent piece of land over the centuries, like most Scottish golf courses.

The land is flat and has gigantic greens, with seven greens shared between two holes each.

The course is also characterised by shared fairways, 112 Scottish deep bunkers and many “blind” shots.

At only 6,041 yards (from the championship tees), the Old course is not an easy course, especially when the wind decides to become part of the game.

You will enjoy certain special parts of the course such as the “hell bunker”, the “road hole”, the “swilican bridge”, and the opportunity to start and finish your round in town.

Carnoustie

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World ranking: 45
Scottish ranking: 7
Number of British Open: 7
Architect: Old Tom Morris, James Braid
Creation date: 1842
Par: 70
Distance from St Andrews: 40 km
Distance from Edinburgh: 115 km
Distance from Glasgow: 165 km
Distance from Inverness: 250 km

Known as the most difficult Open venue course, “Carnasty” as people call it, is not a course for high handicaps.
Designed by Old Tom Morris and later extended by James Braid, this legendary golf course is a fantastic test of golf for good players with fast, true and excellent greens all year round.
Scottish people like to remember a French story from 1999!!! when Jean Van de Velde lost the Open, after being 3 shots ahead as he came to the last hole. It is well worth the visit, only 30 minutes North of St Andrews.

Muirfield

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World ranking: 11
Scottish ranking: 2
Number of British Open:
15
Architect: Old Tom Morris, Harry S. Colt
Creation date: 1891
Par: 73
Distance from St Andrews: 120 km
Distance from Edinburgh: 40 km
Distance from Glasgow: 120 km
Distance from Inverness: 300 km

Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1889 this famous course has built a solid reputation by hosting many British Opens, won by great champions such as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Lee Trevino.
Amongst the best courses in the world Muirfield is special because of its design, a clockwise outward-nine encircling an anti-clockwise inward-nine.

Turnberry (Ailsa)

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World ranking: 4
Scottish ranking: 1
Number of British Open:
4
Architect: Philip Mackenzie Ross
Creation date: 1902
Par: 70
Distance from St Andrews: 215 km
Distance from Edinburgh: 160 km
Distance from Glasgow: 80 km
Distance from Inverness: 355 km

This famous course regularly plays host to the British Open and will host the Open again in July 2009. This is a really big test for Golfers with spectacular holes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Like St Andrews, Turnberry is ranked in the top 10 of the best golf courses in the world, which shows the scope of this incredible place. Probably the most scenic golf course in the whole of Scotland, it has to be experience at least once in a lifetime. There is a second course available called the Kintyre which beautifully complements the Ailsa course.

Royal Troon

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World ranking: 63
Scottish ranking: 8
Number of British Open:
8
Architect: George Strath, Willie Fernie and James Braid
Creation date: 1878
Par: 71
Distance from St Andrews: 195 km
Distance from Edinburgh: 135 km
Distance from Glasgow: 55 km
Distance from Inverness: 330 km

Founded in 1878, this course is a little jewel on the coast located in the town of Troon. The course has staged many British Opens. The back nine is one of the most difficult in the world of Golf and provides terrific “suspense” when the open is hosted in Troon. Hole number 8, a par 3 called the “postage stamp”, is famous, and as its name suggests, it is very small and difficult to hit, especially when the wind is high. Two more golf courses are available at Troon Golf Club. The Portland course which is a links course, and Craigend course which is a par 3 course.

Prestwick

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Scottish ranking: 15
Number of British Open:
15
Architect: Old Tom Morris
Creation date: 1851
Par: 71
Distance from St Andrews: 195 km
Distance from Edinburgh: 135 km
Distance from Glasgow: 55 km
Distance from Inverness: 330 km

This course, founded in 1851, is full of history, maybe because it was the first course to host the British Open in 1860. It was a 12 hole course instead of a 18 hole golf course. At this time the Open was played over 36 holes (3 times 12 holes). The trophy was a belt with red leather before becoming the famous “claret jug”. This is a lovely links course with lots of charm. A reel fun links course to play with lots of bumps. The 17th is the signature hole with its gigantic bunker. For information, both jacket and tie must be worn if you want to have the chance to enjoy a drink at the 19th hole.

Musselburgh (Old)

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Scottish ranking: 100
Number of British Open:
6
Architect: Unknown
Creation date: 1567
Par: 34 (9 hole)
Distance from St Andrews: 100 km
Distance from Edinburgh: 25 km
Distance from Glasgow: 105 km
Distance from Inverness: 285 km

Documentary evidence shows that golf was played on Musselburgh Links in 1567. The Old Links at Musselburgh was originally seven holes, with another added in 1838 and the full nine-holes came into play in 1870. It is a short 9 hole course almost as old as the Old Course.

For 1 or 2 passengers

Economy car type Renault Clio or similar
Ideal for up to 2 golfers (golf bags + luggage)

 

 

 

 

For 3 or 4 passengers

Large car type Volkswagen Passat Estate or similar
Ideal for up to 4 golfers (golf bags + luggage)

 

 

 

 

For 5 passengers

Mini-van type Volkswagen Shuttle or similar
Ideal for a group of 5 golfers (golf bags + luggage)

 

 

 

 

For up to 10 passengers

van Minibus type Ford Transit or similar
Ideal for a group up to 10 golfers (golf bags + luggage)

 

 

 

 

With chauffeur

- Car type Mercedes Viano for up to 4 golfers (golf bags + luggage) with private chauffeur.

- Coache type Mercedes Esker or similar, ideal for a group of up to 24 golfers (golf bags + luggage) with private chauffeur

This price does not includes:

Castles

- Edinburgh Castle

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- Falkland Palace
- Glamis Castle
- St Andrews Castle

The sometimes turbulent history of Scotland has left a legacy of castles in all parts of the country. The first castles in Scotland were built in the 11th and 12th century.
Inevitably, many have been reduced to ruins but what is perhaps surprising is that so many of them still survive as tourist attractions or even as hotels.
Take this great opportunity to visit one or several castles. Our team will be more than happy to include this activity to your golfing vacation.

Distilleries

- The Famous Grouse distillery (1h30 from St Andrews)

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- Tullibardine distillery (1h00 from St Andrews)
- Dafmill distillery (25 minutes from St Andrews)
- Glenkinchie distillery (20 minutes from Edinburgh)
- Whisky Museum in Edinburgh (1h10 from St Andrews)

Whisky has been produced in Scotland for hundreds of years. Scotland and whisky are inextricably linked, and it is without doubt one of the most popular activities to experience in Scotland.
Enjoy visiting famous distilleries and tasting their whiskies, and also discover how Scotland’s majestic scenery influences the flavour and character of the whiskies.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to visit one or several distilleries.
Our team will be more than happy to incorporate this activity into your golfing vacation.

Cultural

- Bag Pipes

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- Highland Games
- Edinburgh Tattoo
- Celtic Festival

Scotland is full of culture and strong traditions, from the tartan clans to the Scottish culinary take this opportunity to discover this magnificent country.

Museum & Monuments

- The British Golf Museum (St Andrews)
- St Andrews Cathedral

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- St Andrews Museum
- Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA)
- The National Monument (Edinburgh)
- Nelson´s Monument (Edinburgh)
- The Scott Monument (Edinburgh)
- Museum of Edinburgh
- National Galleries of Scotland (Edinburgh)
- The Royal Yacht Britannia (Edinburgh)
-Whisky Museum (Edinburgh)

There are thousands of historic sites and monuments in Scotland from the Neolithic age to the development of the modern world.
Take this great opportunity to visit historic sites and monuments.
Our team will be more than happy to incorporate these visits into your golfing vacation.

Outdoor Activities & Scenary

- Walking

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- Biking
- Canoeing
- Clay Shooting
- Fishing
- Horse Riding
- Archery
- Off Road Driving & Quad Bike
- Falconry
- Hiking

All year round Scotland offers a wide range of superb outdoor activities in each region of the country such as fishing, clay shooting, walking, cycling, riding, off-road with range rovers, wildlife observation etc...
Take the opportunity to experience some of these outdoor activities.

Spa

- Fairmont St Andrews

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- The Old Course Hotel
- Balmoral Hotel

Leave behind the effects of stress of your daily routine or recover from the shock or trauma of extensive exercise…..especially after a round of golf.
Try out some of the wonderful spa treatments available in our area. Our team will be more than happy to make all the arrangements for you.

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Conditions:
- Offer valid for any travel between 1st of April to 31st of October 2010 for 2 golfers minimum on a double/twin room with Scottish breakfast.
- For the Old Course, we will enter you in the ballot system the day before your tee time: if successful, you will have to pay £130 directly, approximately 150 euros to the starter. We will organize another golf course or another activity if you are unsuccessful. A handicap of 24 maximum for men and 36 for women is required.

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