St. Andrews, Home of Golf... The Residence Package at No. 9, The Links

Day One

Depart the States on an overnight flight bound for Scotland, “The Home of Golf.”

Arrival, Day One

Arrive Edinburgh, where you’ll be met by a Golfpac/Links Golf representative. From the airport travel via private transfer to the historic university town of St. Andrews where you’ll check-in at your own private residence called No. 9, The Links. This amazing 3000-square-foot private townhouse is located literally overlooking the 18th green of the Old Course. Built in 1872, this three-floor unit features the following:

Five bedrooms (3 double/twins and 2 singles)
Seven bathrooms.
Spacious living areas including formal drawing room, living room, dining room, and designer kitchen.
Luxury appointments include heated floors, a private enclosed courtyard garden, golf bag room with storage and cleaning facilities, Bang & Olufsen home entertainment system,WiFi access andsumptuous linens, towels and bath amenities.
Breathtaking views of the Old Course from the top floor terrace and sweeping bay windows.

The rest of your day is free to unwind after your long flight. You’ll be met this evening by Golfpac’s professional tour manager for a Scottish welcome and tour briefing.

Day Two through Day Five

Enjoy golf in St. Andrews including pre-booked, guaranteed tee times on the New Course and Old Course. Also included is an unlimited St Andrews Links three-day golf pass. The benefit of the three-day pass is that it entitles golfers to play as many rounds as they like over three consecutive days. The three-day pass gives access to the New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum, and Castle courses as well as the nine-hole Balgove.

THE CASTLE COURSE
Opened in June of 2008, The Castle has all the looks of a classic Scottish links. Built just two miles from the center of St. Andrews on a stunning piece of real estate, this great new design by David McLay Kidd (of Bandon Dunes fame) stretches over 7200 yards from the tips with jaw-dropping views of the town and St. Andrews Bay. We can’t wait for this beauty to open!

EDEN COURSE

Originally designed by Harry S. Colt, the Eden Course (6,250 yards, par 70) opened in 1914 and was updated by Donald Steel in 1989. Although not lengthy, the Eden is a fun course to play with holes running along side the Old Course.

JUBILEE COURSE

Originally opened in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, the Jubilee has since undergone many upgrades. Curtis Strange officially opened the 'new' Jubilee in 1989, and it now plays at over 6,800 yards from the championship tees.

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.

OLD COURSE

Golf will be on hallowed ground when you 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 on the Old Course can be difficult to arrange in advance; please see itinerary notes. Also, the Old Course has handicap restrictions of 24 or lower for men and 36 or lower for women.

Continental breakfast daily. Overnight at No. 9, The Links each evening.

Day Six

Your wonderful trip has come to an end. Travel back to the airport for a return flight to the States or extend your trip to include more great golf around Scotland or the U.K.

Prices, Terms & Conditions

Package Prices:

$5,075 per golfer based on FOUR people
sharing The Residence at No. 9, The Links.

$4,195 per golfer based on SIX people
sharing The Residence at No. 9, The Links.

$3,750 per golfer based on EIGHT people
sharing The Residence at No. 9, The Links.

Non-golfers deduct $1,225 per person from the above rates.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Residence is ideally suited for parties of four or six as it consists of five bedrooms (three double/twin rooms with bath en suite and two single rooms with a shared shower room). A group of eight can be accommodated, but please be aware it will be less spacious.

Package Includes:

Five nights’ accommodations at The Residence at No. 9 The Links.
One guaranteed round of golf on the Old Course at St. Andrews.
One guaranteed round of golf on the New Course at St. Andrews.
Three days of unlimited golf on the other St Andrews courses including New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum, Balgove (9 holes) and Castle courses.
Continental breakfast daily.
Daily maid service.
Scottish welcome and tour briefing (first night).
Airport meet and greet service with private transfers to and from St. Andrews.
Brass plaque of your signed St. Andrews Old Course scorecard.

Not Included:

Caddies at the golf courses. Please inquire about requesting caddies in advance.
Any items not specifically described in the itinerary including lunch and dinner daily.
Local transportation/rental car. St. Andrews is a walking town with shops, bars, restaurants, etc. all within east walking distance. The Old New, Jubilee and Links Clubhouse are a short walk from The Residence. The Castle, Eden and other courses are accessible by a shuttle service.
Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, etc.
Airfare.

Tee Times At St. Andrews:

Consult with a Golfpac representative about available Old Course tee times. 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 & 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. 30% per person deposit required ($750 minimum for deposit).
3. Hotels, golf courses, and ground transportation confirmed. Allcourses 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.