Scotland Golf Vacations golf & whisky
No country is more closely associated with golf than Scotland. In fact, the game was invented here! Scotland has over 550 golf courses to choose from including world famous championship golf courses such as The Old Course St Andrews, Royal Troon, Carnoustie, Muirfield, Turnberry and Gleneagles. We will be happy to plan any other itinerary for you.

What's Included:

• Self-drive Avis car or minibus with unlimited mileage and tax for 7 days.
• Accommodations with private bath at first class hotels:
• Scores Hotel, St. Andrews 3 nights
• Marine Highland Hotel, Troon 3 nights
• Full Scottish breakfast each day.
• Green fees and pre-arranged tee times for one round of golf at each of four courses: St. Andrews Kingsbarns, St. Andrews New, Troon, Old Prestwick.
• Value-Added Tax (V.A.T.). and service charges.
• Travel pack including guidebook, spouse touring suggestions and more.
• This tour may be taken with a minibus with driver/guide at additional cost.

Scotland Golf
Price per person sharing a twin or triple room









Scotland Golf

Rate per person sharing a room	USD
Twin	$2381

Price per person sharing a twin or triple room Non-golfer reduction: $530; Single room supplement to be added to the twin price, based on sharing a car $2131. If you would like your own car, please ask for rates.

Future Venues for 'The Open' Muirfield: 2013 Royal Liverpool Golf Club: 2014

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Recommendation: When golfing at resort owned golf courses, such as Turnberry, Gleneagles, or St Andrews Dukes (Old Course Hotel), we recommend staying at the hotel. Despite the extra expense of staying at a 5 star hotel, you will save substantially by paying resident green fees.

Scotland Golf Options

• To customize your golf vacation, you may add these courses to any silver or romantic hotel package on our Self Drive Britain program. Rates are per person per round. Minimum 2 players and 2 rounds. Your handicap certificate is required with booking.

ST. ANDREWS OLD COURSE St. Andrews (Fife) It is the Home of Golf where golf was first played 600 years ago and yet it remains a real test of golf for today's champions. Despite its reputation and status, it is a public course and is one of six public courses on St Andrews Links. Traditionally to play a round on the Old Course, golfers enter a daily ballot for the highly coveted tee times. This course is confirmed by ballot the night before play. (exception: Saturday for Monday play). Single players and those who did not make the ballot can wait at the Starters Box in an attempt to join 2 / 3 balls. Get down there as early as possible. At its busiest golfers will start to gather as early as 4am. At quieter times of the year there are spaces late in the day for anyone showing up.


We also can arrange guaranteed tee times at St. Andrews

St. Andrews - the town where a certury old golf course is called "new". The links never belonged to a golf club, but were and are still public courses, administered today by St Andrews Links Trust. The Old Course (600 years old) was known simply as St Andrews Links until 1895 when the opening of the New Course meant that its predecessor became known as the Old Course. Until 1764 a round on the Old Course consisted of 22 holes with eleven holes out and eleven holes in with only the 11th and 22nd not played twice. In that year the first four holes were reduced to two, which meant that a round was reduced to eighteen holes. As the prestige of St Andrews grew this came to be recognized as the standard for courses the world over.

St Andrews	has 99 holes of links golf
Old Course	Castle Course	New Course
Jubilee Course	Kingsbarns	Dukes

ST. ANDREWS CASTLE COURSE 7200 yards par 72 The Castle Course is the first new tournament standard golf course to be built in St Andrews in close to 100 years. This cliff-top wonder is the result of a David McLay Kidd design, offering spectacular shots, including teeshots from some 80 feet above the St Andrews Bay. The newest member of the St. Andrews golf course family opened at the end of June 2008,

ST ANDREWS NEW COURSE New Course 6625 yards par 71 Opened in April 1895. The New Course at St. Andrews is truly not a new golf course at all, and has in fact been open for over 100 years. Opened in April 1895, the New Course was designed by Tom Morris and sits in the shadows of the Old Course at St. Andrews.

ST ANDREWS JUBILEE Jubilee Course 6742 yards par 72 (more than 100 years old) The Jubilee Course at St. Andrews was the third championship course built in the town. Opened for play in 1897 the course received its name in honor of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, which celebrated her 60 year reign as the British Monarch. The Jubilee Course began as a twelve hole course, but it was lengthened to an 18 hole layout eight years later in 1905.

ST ANDREWS KINGSBARNS Kingsbarns 7133 yards par 72 Kingsbarns Golf Course is the most recent addition to Fife's golf coast, and has quickly developed a reputation as one of the finest links courses in Scotland. Kingsbarns was chosen as a venue for the Dunhill Links Championship, joining with its more established neighbors, legendary Carnoustie and the Old Course at St. Andrews. Mens 28/Ladies 36

ST ANDREWS DUKES The Duke's 7512 yards par 71 The Duke's, owned and managed by the Old Course Hotel, is a lush, heathland course perched on the hillside just a few minutes from the hotel near Craigtoun Park. Noted in Golf World's Top 100 Courses in the UK, this championship 18-hole course has magnificent greens, beautiful fairways, a fleet of electric golf buggies and five tees on every hole, making it most appealing to golfers of all abilities.


WEST COAST:
Turnberry: The Ailsa 6976 yards par 70 A golfing jewel of the West Coast, Turnberry is the Pebble Beach of the British Isles. Redesigned by Mackenzie Ross in the 1950s and ranked among the top 20 courses in the world it has been the host of three Opens in 1977, 1986, 1994 at which the winners were Watson, Norman and Price respectively. This course is an unforgettable experience with magnificent panoramic views over Turnberry Bay to the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig. It is a challenging course with a wealth of strong and stirring holes which are all beautifully maintained. Please note: Available to Turnberry Hotel residents only and open after 21st July 2009.

Turnberry: Kintyre 6853 yards par 72 Now upgraded to full championship standard by Donald Steel, the course is now an even sterner challenge and the finest compliment to the Ailsa. Undulating greens, glorious fairways, magnificent ocean holes, and all with stunning views of Kintyre, Arran and the famous Turnberry Lighthouse. The 8th hole is widely regarded as the Kintryre’s signature hole, which involves a drive from an elevated tee towards the sea and an unforgettable blind second shot to the green set in a gully by the rocks.

Troon: Old Course 6641 yards par 71 south of GlasgowThe Old Course is one of the great links courses in Scotland and is a challenging test of golfing ability. With the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential. Players should make their scores on the outward nine, as the prevailing north-westerly wind can make the back nine extremely difficult. The Old Course at Troon has hosted the Open Championship eight times, most recently in 2004 when Todd Hamilton won the coveted Claret Jug. Course Closed 26th July-1st August 2009. Visitor tee-times only available on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Handicap certificate showing a handicap of 20 for men and 30 for leadies is required. Must be 16 years old or older to play the Old Course.

Troon: Portland Course 6289 yards par 71 Although a links course, the Portland is a little more sheltered than the Old Course and, of course, shorter. The holes meander through terrain filled with gorse and broom and there is a generous helping of par 3’s, five in all. This is tempered however, with four par 5’s, all of which are on the back nine.

Western Gailes 6639 yards par 71 A Championship links course, Western Gailes is recognised as one of the finest Links courses in Scotland. A trial of skill and strength, the course is something of an endurance test. Positioned between the railway lines and the sea, accurate tee shots are necessary to hit the narrow fairways. The course is frequently used for Open Championship Qualifying. Course Closed: 4-8th July & 29-30th August 2009

Prestwick 6544 yards par 71 Birth place of the British Open Championship, Prestwick hosted the first twelve Opens and 24 in all, the last in 1926. Designed by Old Tom Morris, the course with its narrow fairways, small and undulating greens follows the natural contours of the terrain and features some odd twists and turns and even some interesting blind shots.

Other:
GLENEAGLES Three courses, the King's, Queen's and the PGA Centenary The King's Course, opened in 1919, is a masterpiece of design, which has tested the aristocracy of golf, both professional and amateur. James Braid's plan for the King's Course was to test even the best players' shot-making skills over the eighteen holes. When they play the King's the world's greatest golfers admire the cunning and craft with which he achieved that goal.

Queen's 5965 yards par 68 Threading through high ridges on the north and west sides of the estate, the Queen's offers lovely woodland settings, lochans and ditches as water hazards, as well as many moorland characteristics. The challenge of the first nine can be deceptive, with even some of the best players finding it a test to make par into a fresh southwesterly breeze.

PGA Centenary 6558 yards par 72 Designed by Jack Nicklaus this course is scheduled to host the Ryder Cup in 2014. A challenging test of golf for the best. From the back tees, the PGA Centenary Course measures 7,088 yards, the longest inland course in Scotland. However, the tees are graded at each hole in five stages, including a challenging 6,558 yards from the white markers down to 5,072 from the red. Fittingly, the PGA Centenary Course begins by playing southeast towards the famed glen of the eagles sweeping up the Ochil Hills to the summit of the pass below Ben Shee which joins it to Glendevon.
Some suggestions:
BLAIRGOWRIE Tayside region
NAIRN (near Inverness)
ROYAL DORNOCH north of Inverness (Highlands)

Course	Round USD	Notes:
Royal Dornoch	219	Visitors: Yes.All days but limited times on Saturdays. Gentlemen must have handicap of 24 and ladies 39 for the Championship Course.
Gleneagles resident	241
Gleneagles resident	339
Turnberrry resident	241
Turnberry resident	339
Muirfield	416	Visitors: Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Must have handicap certificate (limits of 18 for men, 24 for women).
Cruden Bay	164	Visitors: Welcome. Parties on weekdays only.
Royal Troon	361	Visitors: May not play Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends. Must have introductory letter and handicap certificate of under 20. Ladies and under-18s may play only on the Portland.
Carnoustie	295	Visitors: Yes. Must have handicap certificate - men 28, ladies 36. Weekdays and Saturdays after 2p.m. Sundays after 11.30a.m.

No golf on Sundays. No visitors on Weekends.

St Andrews Links	USD
Old	306
New	153
Jubilee	153
Eden	88
Strathtyrum	55
Balgove	26
Castle Course	263
Dukes (Old Course Hotel)	245
Kingsbarns	405

Estimated rental fees
Pull cart	16
Clubs - Per Round	100
Clubs - per day	116
Caddy	97
Carts - resident & visitors	95
Shoes	50

When is St. Andrew's Day? St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and this is celebrated on 30 November. In St Andrews there are a number of events during St Andrew's Week including an 'Open Doors' day, usually on 30 November, when a number of local institutions including the Royal and Ancient Golf Club allow the public free access.

Scottish Highlander Barge Scotland Golf vacation - Charter your own barge for golf in Scotland - Classic Highlands Golf Cruise - Play Royal Dornoch and Nairn

Itinerary: Corpach to Dochgarroch

Sunday - Golf cruise day 1 INVERNESS TO CORPACH At 4pm we meet at the charming Glenmoriston Town House Hotel in Inverness and drive you directly to the Scottish Highlander. Champagne Welcome followed by a short cruise along heather-lined canal finishing back in the sleepy village of Dochgarroch in time for dinner aboard.

Monday - Golf cruise day 2 CORPACH TO GAIRLOCHY Morning cruise to the pretty hamlet of Gairlochy. After lunch on board we then take a short transfer to Fort William Golf Course (Tee Time 2.30pm). We doubt you will find a more beautiful or scenic course in Scotland. No two holes are the same. The course is a mixture of parkland and heath land and the deep rough makes this a very challenging course. After golf we return to Scottish Highlander for dinner aboard. (18 holes, 5377m, Par 68)

Tuesday - Golf cruise day 3 GAIRLOCHY TO FORT AUGUSTUS This morning we cross stunning highland countryside via tiny lochs and Glen Morriston and Shiel to romantic Eilean Doonan castle, setting for the film Highlander. On our return we stop for a dram or cup of tea at Tom Doun Trout Fishing Inn overlooking spectacular Glen Garry. We then cruise across enchanting Loch Oich and to the village of Fort Augustus where we ascend the 5 lock flight. We moor opposite 14th century Fort Augustus Abbey at River Oich pier with time to wander the village and visit antique and craft shops. In the afternoon we have a round of golf at nearby Fort Augustus Golf Course, (Tee Time 2pm) probably the only course in the world kept manicured by a herd of sheep! Featuring 18 tees and 9 holes in a challenging canal side setting. Dinner ashore at Inchnacardoch Lodge built in 1878 as a Hunting Lodge for Lord Lovat of Lovat. The Gaelic meaning of "Inch na Cardoch" is "Island of the Cherry Tree" and the man-made island, or crannog, of the name is the only island on Loch Ness. (18 tees, 9 hole, 4970m, Par 67)

Wednesday - Golf cruise day 4 FORT AUGUSTUS TO DRUMNADROCHIT Morning visit to Fort George, completed in 1769 to discourage Jacobite rebellion and portraying military life 200 years ago. Return via Moniac Winery and Jelly shop Enjoy lunch whilst cruising the Loch Ness. Since 565 AD, when St Columbus saved a swimmer from a hungry but somewhat shy monster, regular sightings have been recorded! Dinner on board.

Thursday - Golf cruise day 5 DRUMNADROCHIT TO DOCHGARROCH Morning cruise along the Caledonian Canal and enchanting Loch Dochfour and past Lord Burton’s estate before crossing fabled Loch Ness to 13th century Urquhart Castle and Bay and our mooring at Dochgarroch. Arrive in Dochgarroch at midday for lunch on board and then the short transfer to Nairn Golf Club. (Tee times of 2.30pm) Nairn's reputation is well founded, hosting many professional and amateur events. Several holes border the North Sea and whilst Scotland's driest course, it is possibly the windiest! Return to the barge for dinner aboard. (6113 yards Par 73, Clubs and electric trolleys available).

Friday - Golf cruise day 6 DOCHGARROCH TO MUIRTOWN Depart at 8.30am for the Royal Dornoch Golf Course for a round on one of Scotland's famous links courses designed by Tom Morris. (Tee Time of 10.30am) Dornoch dates from 1616 and is internationally acclaimed. Return to the barge for lunch. Cruise this afternoon to Banavie and Neptune’s Staircase, a flight of eight locks that is a spectacular feat of engineering. Dinner on board. (6514 yards Par 73 + pull trolleys available)

Saturday - Golf cruise day 7 MUIRTOWN TO INVERNESS Passengers disembark for Inverness after a hearty Scottish breakfast and are transferred to Inverness by minibus arriving at approximately 11am This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On Alternative weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction


NOTES FOR GOLF CRUISE ITINERARIES Handicap Certificates are required at most Scottish Golf Clubs and must be shown to the management on arrival. Minimum Handicap allowed is Men 28 and Ladies 36 No jeans or sweatshirts are permitted on the course or in the clubhouses. All footwear must be changed after playing golf before entering the clubhouse lounge or dining room. No alcohol is permitted on the golf courses Caddies are available at most of the bigger clubs but should be arranged well in advance. Hand trolleys are available for hire at most courses as are golf clubs. Buggies are more common now but walking is still generally the rule in Scotland. If you require a ride-on buggy for medical reasons, it will need to be booked well in advance Caddies, trolleys and buggies can be pre-arranged by ourselves but should be paid for by yourselves directly to the golf club or caddy. Some courses cannot guarantee trolleys or caddies

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2 passengers required on all departures to guarantee the cruise except March and November when a minimum of 4 passengers is required.

THEME CRUISES AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER GROUPS Golf Cruise - $800 supplement per golfer - Available for Charter Groups or minimum of 4 passengers.

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Pre-arranged tee times at St. Andrews

Questions? Contact Lynott Tours, your Scotland travel agents at 1 (800) 221-2474USA & Canada 

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