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Spring into St. Andrews Special

St. Andrews. Golf's mecca. Golf's home. There is something special about Scotland that draws people here for the first time, and then back, again and again. If you are considering a first time or even a return trip to Scotland with friends or family than you may not need to look much further than the below special tour to St. Andrews for this May. Valid for travel May 1 - 31, 2010.


This program introduces yourself to the world of links golf with four rounds of guaranteed golf on St. Andrews New, St. Andrews Old, Kingsbarn and Fairmont's Kittocks Course. For accommodations, we've suggested five nights at the incredible five-star Fairmont St. Andrews (although other properties are available). In addition, no driving is required on your part as we have scheduled private round trip transfers where needed to complete your experience. Without a doubt this tour gives you an incredible sample of what golf in Scotland is all about!


For additional information or to reserve your tour please do not hesitate to contact us at (800) 523 0007. We look forward to hearing from you and helping to create a most memorable vacation.

PACKAGE SUMMARY

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

GOLF:

KITTOCKS COURSE - FAIRMONT ST. ANDREWS
KINGSBARNS GOLF LINKS
ST. ANDREWS - NEW COURSE
ST. ANDREWS - OLD COURSE

Package Prices:

  • $2,895 per golfer, double occupancy. Price is valid for travel May 1 - 31, 2010.

Prices based on 4 people sharing round trip transfers as noted within the schedule.

Rusacks Hotel Option (Standard Room): $95 surcharge per person, double occupancy.

St. Andrews Golf Hotel Option (Standard Room): $45 surcharge per person, double occupancy. includes one dinner.

June Option: $65 surcharge per person, double occupancy at the Fairmont Resort (through June 17, 2010).

Package Includes:

  • 5 nights' hotel accommodations and applicable hotel taxes.
  • 4 rounds of golf with prepaid green fees.
  • Full breakfast daily.
  • Scottish welcome and tour briefing (first night).
  • Airport meet & greet service.
  • Temporary membership to the New Golf Club, overlooking the 18th hole at St. Andrews.
  • Brass plaque of your signed St. Andrews Old Course scorecard.
  • Private round trip Edinburgh Airport and Kingsbarns transfers.
  • Sightseeing guide book.
  • Assistance with Golfpac Scotland office (located in St. Andrews).

Itinerary

DAY 1

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

DAY 2

Arrive Scotland (Edinburgh), where you'll be met by a Golfpac International representative who will answer any last minutes questions before helping to secure your private pre-arranged transfer. From the airport travel to St. Andrews (1 hour 15 minutes) and your 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:

Fairmont St. Andrews

FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

Formerly known as St. Andrews Bay, this incredible resort opened in June, 2001. Already recognized as one of Scotland's finest hotels, the hotel is now in the Fairmont family of resorts and features two 18-hole championship courses, 209 comfortable guestrooms, a world-class spa facility, and three dining options. The location provides unmatched views of the historic university town of St. Andrews and St. Andrews Bay. On a clear day, you can see across the sea to Dundee and Carnoustie. It's a breathtakingly beautiful location!

DAY 3

GOLF:

Fairmont St. Andrews - Kittocks Course

KITTOCKS COURSE - FAIRMONT ST. ANDREWS

Bruce Devlin and the legendary Gene Sarazen originally teamed up to design one of Scotland's most interesting new courses. The second course at the beautiful Fairmont St. Andrews Resort, the Kittocks is an outstanding design with un-matched views of St. Andrews and the sea. There are some tremendous holes here and the cliff-side par-three 18th is one of Scotland's most exciting and unusual finishing holes.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

DAY 4

Travel, via private transfer, to Kingsbarns (20 minutes). Return transfer is included.

GOLF:

Kingsbarns

KINGSBARNS

Although only open since July 2000, Kingsbarns Golf Links is already recognized as one of the most exciting links courses in the world. Built along a stretch of shoreline near St. Andrews, the layout has drawn great praise from golf critics everywhere. It has already donned the cover of Links Magazine and was rated by many Golfpac travelers as their favorite course in Scotland!

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

DAY 5

GOLF:

St. Andrews - New Course

ST. ANDREWS - NEW COURSE

Enjoy a round on the New Course at St. Andrews, which was designed by Old Tom Morris in 1894. At 6,604 yards, many locals consider this par-71 layout as tough a test as the Old Course itself. The best holes are at the turn, meandering through some of St. Andrews' largest dunes.

Please note: To play the Old Course, you also have to play one of the other courses in St. Andrews. Additionally, the Fairmont St. Andrews offers a shuttle service to the golf course.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

DAY 6

GOLF:

St. Andrews - Old Course

ST. ANDREWS - OLD COURSE

Golf today will be on hallowed ground as you'll play the Old Course at St. Andrews. The Old Course was site of the 2005 Open, which saw Tiger Woods capture his second Open Championship on the Old Course. It was the 27th time that St. Andrews has hosted the Open. Walking up the 18th fairway toward the "Valley of Sin" and the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse is a thrill that every avid golfer should experience.

Please note: Tee times here can be difficult to arrange in advance; please see itinerary notes. The Old Course has handicap restrictions of 24 or lower for men and 36 or lower for women. Additionally, the Fairmont St. Andrews offers a shuttle service to the golf course.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

DAY 7

Your wonderful trip has come to an end. Travel back, via private transfer, to Edinburgh Airport 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.
  • Rental Car.
  • Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, etc.
  • Airfare.

TEE TIMES AT ST. ANDREWS:

Unless a tee time has been reserved and announced in advance, tee times at St. Andrews are arranged through ?the ballot' on the day before play. At that time, a representative will advise you of the status of your tee time. At Golfpac, we realize how important playing golf at St. Andrews is to most groups. Over the past few years, tee times have become harder to guarantee on the Old Course, but we feel our success rate is second to none.

Important Note: Certain tee times for St. Andrews carry a #70 (British Pounds) supplement which would be added to the final invoice. This fee is reimbursed in the form of a voucher, which is good for merchandise and food in the St. Andrews Links Clubhouse.

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). Prices, Terms & Conditions

RESERVATION PROCEDURES:

  1. Simply call, write, or fax us with your inquiry.
  2. 30% per person deposit required ($750 minimum for deposit).
  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. A $500 per person fee will be charged plus expenses incurred, such as non-refundable golf and hotel deposits.

Additional cancellation penalties:

  • 180-60 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.


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