British Open 2010

Scotland: Edinburgh & St Andrews Escorted Tour

Suggested itinerary commencing July 15th 2010

Thu. 15th	Arrive Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport, met by AGS Representative who will be your private driver/guide onto your hotel in Edinburgh. Stay 4 nights at The Apex International Hotel, Edinburgh, situated in the Grassmarket area, has 99 en-suite bedrooms with color satellite television, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, clothes press as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The rooftop restaurant provides a welcoming rendezvous with stunning views of the Castle and the Old Town conjuring magical images of Edinburgh’s past. Castle View Rooms
Fri. 16th	Play Gullane No.1 Course established in 1884. The well maintained greens, links grasses, numerous bunkers and sea breezes make a unique challenge for the serious golfer. The 3rd hole was recently voted one of the top 500 holes in the world by Golf Magazine (USA). The world famous view from the highest point of the Course on the 7th tee across the course and over to Edinburgh, Fife and way beyond is worth the green fee alone. 18 holes, 6466 yards, par 71.
Sat. 17th	Play North Berwick, a classic championship links, it had many hazards including the beach, streams, bunkers, light rough and low walls. The great hole on the course is the 15th, the famous “Redan”, selected as one of the best 18 holes in the U.K. One of the finest true links courses in Scotland, set along the shore of the Firth of Forth with fine views of the Bass Rock and the distant green hills of Fifth. The ocean and its winds are a factor constantly in play. 18 holes, 6420 yards, par 71.
Sun. 18th	Attend the Open Championship at St Andrews
Mon. 19th	Play Kingsbarns. Sir Michael Bonallack, Captain of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has quoted “Kingsbarns might well be one of the last true links sites capable of development in Scotland. Mere words cannot convey just how extraordinary the place is. It must be seen to be believed, and once seen never forgotten.” Stay 4 nights at The Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews, a 4 star hotel overlooking the first tee and the eighteenth green of the Old Course, Rusacks Hotel conceals a wealth of creature comforts and delights. Throughout the hotel, furnishings and décor create a mood of relaxed elegance. Voted one of the top ten golfing hotels in the world, every room has been individually themed to enhance the town and the hotel’s unique history and tradition.
Tue. 20th	Play Carnoustie held the dramatic ’99 British Open, Walter Hagen described this course as the best course in Britain. Watch out for the Barry Burn, sand, rough and out of bounds. 18 holes, 6941 yards, par 72.
Wed. 21st	Play St Andrews New Course, a typical out-and-back seaside links layout, that offers many of the renowned features of the Old Course (rolling, undulating fairways, hidden greens, thick gorse and testing winds). Were it not for the proximity of its more illustrations and ancient neighbour, there is no doubt that many Open Championships and other major events would have been fought out over the testing and demanding oldest New Course in the world challenge. 18 holes, 6604 yards, par 71.
Thu. 22nd	Play St Andrews Old Course, the most famous golf course in the world will undoubtedly be the highlight of your trip, with a unique tradition more than six centuries old. A caddy is recommended if this is your first game on the Old Course. 18 holes, 6566 yards, par 72.
Fri. 23rd	Depart from Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport

Price per person £2692.00
Package includes 6 rounds of golf
Twin accommodation as per itinerary with full Scottish breakfast each day
A private driver/guide with all transfers by luxury motor-coach
Passes to the final day of the Open Championship
Airport meet and greet
VAT and local taxes
Information pack
Support from our Scottish office.

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Scotland: 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews

Suggested itinerary commencing July 15th 2010

Thu. 15th	Arrive Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport, met by AGS Representative, collect auto onto Perth Stay 4 nights at The Queens Hotel, Perth, just a short walk from the city center and with easy access to all major road and rail networks. You will find both comfort and quality in the well-appointed rooms and residents all have use of the hotels exclusive leisure club, which allows you to soak away any stresses. The hotels elegant restaurant offers intimate surroundings, which perfectly complements the excellent food and wines on offer.
Fri. 16th	Play Montrose, golf here dates back to 1562 and aspects of the course still reflect the sport’s infancy. Rugged and demanding with the wind often lending an unsympathetic hand. 18 holes, 6470 yards, par 71.
Sat. 17th	Play Monifieth, a qualifying course for the Open on more than one occasion. A seaside links, but divided from the sand dunes by the Dundee to Aberdeen railway line which concentrates the mind for the opening holes. 18 holes, 6651 yards, par 71.
Sun. 18th	Attend the Open Championship at St Andrews
Mon. 19th	Depart from Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport

Price per person £784.00
Package includes 2 rounds of golf
Twin accommodation as per itinerary with full Scottish breakfast each day
A minivan shared between 4 people with insurance
Passes to the final day of the Open Championship (other days available)
Airport meet and greet
VAT and local taxes
Information pack
Support from our Scottish office.

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