Scottish Sampler – Six Nights & Six Rounds of Links Golf

Ah, bonnie Scotland. 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 tour.

This program introduces yourself to the world of links golf with six rounds of guaranteed golf on St. Andrews New, St. Andrews Old, Carnoustie, Fairmont's Kittocks Course, Western Gailes, and Prestwick. For accommodations, we've suggested four nights at the incredible five-star Fairmont St. Andrews and two nights at the charming Highgrove House in Troon. This tour gives you an incredible sample of what golf in Scotland is all about!

For additional information or to reserve your tour space please feel free 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)
LOCHGREEN HOUSE, TROON (Deluxe Room)

GOLF:

KITTOCKS COURSE - FAIRMONT ST. ANDREWS
CARNOUSTIE GOLF LINKS
ST. ANDREWS - NEW COURSE
ST. ANDREWS - OLD COURSE
PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB
WESTERN GAILES

Package Prices:

• $3,785 per golfer, double occupancy.
• Non-golfer deduct: $1,995

Prices based on 4 people sharing a minivan with automatic transmission (Ford Galaxy or similar) for the entire stay. May - September travel.

Package Includes:

• 6 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.
• Temporary membership to the New Golf Club, overlooking the 18th hole at St. Andrews.
• Brass plaque of your signed St. Andrews Old Course scorecard.
• Use of minivan with automatic transmission (Ford Galaxy or similar) for the entire stay.
• Unlimited mileage, VAT (value added tax), and CDW (collision damage waiver) on the rental car.
• Sightseeing guide book.
• Assistance with Golfpac Scotland office.

Itinerary

SATURDAY

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

SUNDAY

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 to St. Andrews (2 hours 15 minutes from Glasgow or 1 hour 15 minutes from Edinburgh) and your first hotel for check-in. This afternoon prepare for your first round of golf.

GOLF:

KITTOCKS COURSE - FAIRMONT ST. ANDREWS

Bruce Devlin and the legendary Gene Sarazen 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.

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 Room)

This incredible five star resort opened in June, 2001. Already recognized as one of Scotland's finest properties, the hotel is part of 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!

MONDAY

Travel north to Carnoustie (1 hour).

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.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRMONT ST. ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

TUESDAY

GOLF:

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.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRMONT ST. ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

WEDNESDAY

GOLF:

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. Also, the Old Course has handicap restrictions of 24 or lower for men and 36 or lower for women.

ACCOMMODATION:

FAIRMONT ST. ANDREWS (Fairmont Room)

THURSDAY

Depart St. Andrews this morning and travel west to Prestwick and Troon (3 hours 30 minutes).

GOLF:

PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB

One of Scotland's most prestigious courses, Prestwick (6,544 yards, par 71) was founded in 1851 when the club members enticed Tom Morris from St. Andrews to become their first professional. In 1860 they announced 'A General Golf Tournament for Scotland,' which afterwards became known as the Open Championship. The course hosted the first 12 British Opens and features the vast Cardinal Bunker that stretches the width of the third fairway ? a treacherous hazard.

ACCOMMODATION:

LOCHGREEN HOUSE, TROON (Deluxe Room)

In the seaside town of Troon you'll find the Lochgreen House, set in its own grounds just off the Ayr/Prestwick Road. Built in 1905 by a Glasgow lawyer, this impressive house sits on 16 acres in the heart of Ayrshire's Burns Country. Lived in by several notable families, Lochgreen has been fully restored to a deluxe country house hotel. Oak panels are featured strongly throughout the hotel with the finest examples being the magnificent entrance hall and the main restaurant. In addition, the hotel restaurant is well known for having excellent food and service.

FRIDAY

GOLF:

WESTERN GAILES

Founded in 1897, the delightful course at Western Gailes Golf Club is very popular among the Scottish golf community. This par-71, 6,714-yard layout is a magnificent seaside links with excellent turf and wonderful greens. It is often used as a qualifying course when the British Open is at Turnberry or Troon and has played host to many other events including the Curtis Cup and the Scottish Amateur Championship. Like its neighbors at Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry, the course offers outstanding panoramic views of the Ailsa Craig and Firth of Clyde.

Special Note: The green fee also includes lunch in the clubhouse on weekdays.

ACCOMMODATION:

LOCHGREEN HOUSE, TROON (Deluxe Room)

SATURDAY

Your wonderful trip has come to an end. Travel back to either Glasgow Airport (1 hour 15 minutes) or Edinburgh Airport (2 hours 15 minutes) 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.

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).

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.