Highland Swing – Eight Nights

The Scottish Highlands should be on every golfers wish list. In addition to some of the best links courses in the world, the Highlands of Scotland offer some of the very best scenery, culture, heritage and sightseeing activities in all of Scotland. Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, Ben Nevis Mountain, Fort William, Aberdeen and the numerous Malt Whisky Distilleries and Trails are just a few of things you can experience on a Scottish Highland Swing.

The below tour is set up for you to spend a total of eight nights and play six of the best courses, including Royal Dornoch, Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen and newest Highland gem Castle Stuart Golf Links. Along the way you will also enjoy staying in three wonderful deluxe properties, including the Culloden House Hotel in Inverness and the Marcliffe at Pitfodels in Aberdeen. So grab your clubs and come experience for yourself what this golfing garden has to offer!

If you have any questions, would like to customize your own Scottish Highlands golf adventure or would like to reserve tour space please call (800) 523 0007. See you on the links!

PACKAGE SUMMARY

ACCOMMODATION:

CULLODEN HOUSE, INVERNESS (Standard Room)
MARCLIFFE AT PITFODELS, ABERDEEN (Standard Room)
STIRLING HIGHLAND HOTEL, STIRLING (Standard Room)

GOLF:

NAIRN GOLF CLUB
ROYAL DORNOCH
CASTLE STUART GOLF LINKS
CRUDEN BAY
ROYAL ABERDEEN
CARNOUSTIE GOLF LINKS

PACKAGE PRICES

• $3,695 per golfer, double occupancy.
• Non-golfer deduct: $1,395

Prices based on 4 people sharing a minivan with automatic transmission (Ford Galaxy or similar) for the entire stay. Valid for May - July 2012 and September-October 2012 travel. Please call for August rates.

Package Includes:

• 8 nights' hotel accommodations and applicable hotel taxes.
• 6 rounds of golf with prepaid green fees.
• Full breakfast daily.
• Scottish welcome and tour briefing (first night).
• Airport meet & greet service.
• Sightsee guide book.
• Use of minivan with automatic transmission (Ford Galaxy or similar) for the entire stay.
• Unlimited mileage, VAT (value added tax), Super CDW (collision damage waiver) and Super Theft Protection on the rental car.
• Assistance with Golfpac Scotland office.

ITINERARY

THURSDAY

Depart the States for Scotland, "The Home of Golf."

FRIDAY

Arrive Scotland (Glasgow or Edinburgh), where you'll be met by a Golfpac International representative who will help secure your rental car and answer any last minute questions. From the airport travel north to Inverness (3 hours 45 minutes) and your first hotel for check-in. This evening, you'll be met at the hotel by Golfpac's professional tour manager for a Scottish welcome and tour briefing.

ACCOMMODATION:

CULLODEN HOUSE (Standard Room)

Inverness's most magnificent building, this architectural gem has a historic and romantic association with Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Battle of Culloden which was fought nearby. The hotel is set on 40 acres of manicured parkland and is known for its luxurious accommodations and service. The restaurant is world renowned for its fresh, well-prepared Scottish and French dishes.

SATURDAY

Travel to Nairn (15 minutes).

GOLF:

NAIRN GOLF CLUB

We highly recommend a round at Nairn Golf Club, which hosted the 1999 Walker's Cup. Founded in 1887, the course is a traditional links with the opening holes stretching out along the shoreline. At the 10th comes the inevitable about-turn and the head for home. It's said the opening holes are the toughest, but that inevitably depends on the direction of the wind. Most notably, the course is well-known throughout the U.K. for the quality of its greens. They truly are some of the finest in all of the British Isles.

Please note: Nairn has handicap restrictions of 28 for men and 36 for women.

ACCOMMODATION:

CULLODEN HOUSE (Standard Room)

SUNDAY

Travel north to Dornoch (1 hour).

GOLF:

ROYAL DORNOCH

Located about an hour north of Inverness is the fantastic seaside links at Royal Dornoch (6,591 yards, par 70). Golf was first played at Dornoch as early as 1616, and the golf course is considered to be the third oldest in the world. Its location is remote, but that adds to its charisma and mystery. Bordered by the Dornoch Firth, Royal Dornoch will take you back in time to the beginnings of golf. The course is currently ranked #16 in the world by Golf Magazine (2011 rankings).

Please note: Royal Dornoch has handicap restrictions of 24 for men and 35 for women.

ACCOMMODATION:

CULLODEN HOUSE (Standard Room)

MONDAY

Travel to Castle Stuart (10 minutes).

GOLF:

CASTLE STUART GOLF LINKS

With its opening in July 2009, Castle Stuart promises to become one of the finest links course in Scotland. Castle Stuart is located six miles east of Inverness and 1 hour south of Royal Dornoch. Designed by Mark Parsinen and Gil Hanse, this championship links course overlooks the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks of Inverness and the Black Isle. The topography of the site steps back from the sea up and over an old sea cliff creating a step to an upper level slope. Because of this tiered/sloped aspect, the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks figure prominently on every hole at Castle Stuart Golf Links; for fifteen holes the sea is directly in the golfer's line of play; the other three holes offer vistas of the firth and prominent landmarks although not directly on the line of play. This course is a true Highland gem and was recently ranked #56 in the world by Golf Magazine (2011 rankings)

ACCOMMODATION:

CULLODEN HOUSE (Standard Room)

TUESDAY

Depart Inverness today and travel southeast to Aberdeen (3 hours 30 minutes). The remainder of the day is free to rest, relax and sightsee.

ACCOMMODATION:

MARCLIFFE AT PITFODELS, ABERDEEN (Standard Room)

Situated on the outskirts of Aberdeen, the five-star Marcliffe at Pitfodels epitomizes a luxurious country house hotel. A well-earned member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, the property features 37 beautifully furnished rooms with outstanding in-room amenities. In addition, guests rave about the excellent meals and great service at the Conservatory Restaurant. The hotel has all the amenities you'd expect at a five-star hotel including 24-hour room service.

WEDNESDAY

Travel north to Cruden Bay (45 minutes).

GOLF:

CRUDEN BAY

Cruden Bay (6,395 yards, par 70) is located about 25 miles north of Aberdeen along the northeast Scottish coast. The current layout dates back to 1899, when Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews was commissioned by the Great North of Scotland Railway to build a new course. The resulting links remains one of the Scotland's most exciting designs with dramatic dunes, unrivaled scenery and a slew of tough holes. It's always ranked among the U.K's best and currently ranks #83 in the world by Golf Magazine (2011 rankings). Awesome, awesome golf!

Please note: Cruden Bay has handicap restrictions of 24 for men and 28 for women.

ACCOMMODATION:

MARCLIFFE AT PITFODELS, ABERDEEN (Standard Room)

THURSDAY

Travel to Royal Aberdeen (15 minutes).

GOLF:

ROYAL ABERDEEN

Site of Tom Watson's victory in the 2005 Senior Open Championship, Royal Aberdeen is considered one of the oldest clubs in the world with records dating back to 1589. At 6,850 yards from the championship tees, this par-70 links can be very demanding when the wind blows off the North Sea. The course features a variety of excellent holes including two great par fives. The eighth hole is particularly daunting with 10 bunkers protecting the green.

Please note: Royal Aberdeen has handicap restrictions of 24 or lower for both men and women.

ACCOMMODATION:

MARCLIFFE AT PITFODELS, ABERDEEN (Standard Room)

FRIDAY

Depart Aberdeen and travel south to Carnoustie (1 hour 30 minutes). Alternatively, this can be a non golf day if you prefer to travel and experience some additional sightseeing in the historic city of Stirling...please inquire if interested.

GOLF:

CARNOUSTIE GOLF LINKS

Seven times a British Open course, Carnoustie is a stern challenge. Ben Hogan's only British Open appearance (and victory) took place here in 1953. The venerable links played host to the 1999 British Open which saw one of the most bizarre finishes in history. Frenchman Jean Van de Velde held a three shot lead with one hole remaining and took a triple bogey on the 18th to set up a three man playoff. Paul Lawrie, a native Scot, played brilliantly on the final two holes of the playoff for the victory over Van de Velde and Justin Leonard. The course hosted its seventh Open Championship in July 2007. The course is currently ranked #21 in the world by Golf Magazine (2011 rankings).

Please note: Carnoustie has handicap restrictions of 24 for men and 36 for women. Following golf continue to Stirling (1 hour 30 minutes) where you will remain for your final night.

ACCOMMODATION:

STIRLING HIGHLAND HOTEL, STIRLING

Once the old Stirling High School, this terrific building is now a four-star hotel. The hotel commands superb views over the city with spacious modern bedrooms. Many of the public areas retain features from the old school including names, such as the Scholars' Restaurant. The hotel staff are also well known for their hospitality.

SATURDAY

Your wonderful trip has come to an end. Travel back to either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport (1 hour) for a return flight to the States.

Tour Information

Not Included

• Caddies at the golf courses. Please inquire about requesting caddies in advance.
• Any items not specifically described in the itinerary.
• PAI (personal accident insurance) and gas on the rental car.
• Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, etc.
• Airfare.

Necessary for Booking

When confirming a reservation the following information is needed:

• Full names of everyone in the party and a rooming list.
• A copy of each golfer's handicap card.
• Flight information (arrival & departure).

Reservation Procedures

1. Simply call, write, or fax us with your inquiry.
2. $1500 per person deposit required.
3. Hotels, golf courses, and ground transportation confirmed. All courses and hotels based on availability at time of booking.
4. Full payment due 60 (sixty) days prior to arrival. Approximately 2-4 weeks prior to your departure you will receive all necessary travel documents.

Method of Payment

U.S. currency in the form of agency checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Cancellations

Cancellations after deposit/payment should be made in writing. Cancellation penalties:

• Time reservation is made - 60 days prior to departure: Full deposit forfeited.
• 59-28 days prior: 50% of total package price forfeited, plus any non-refundable fees.
• Thereafter: Full payment forfeited.

Exchange Rates

Tour prices are based on exchange rates effective at time quotation and are subject to change. It may be necessary to add a surcharge to the price of your vacation if fluctuations in the exchange rate deem it necessary. Once full payment has been received surcharges may not be levied.

Refunds

REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR UNUSED PORTIONS OF ANY TOUR.