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St Andrews & Ayrshire Self
Drive Tour
Day 1
This evening depart the United States.
DAy
2
On arrival at Glasgow Airport you will be met by InterGolf Vacations
personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your
transportation.
Day 3
 Today challenge the *Old Course (Ballot) of St. Andrews. The
"Home of Golf", the Old Course has played host to the greatest golfers in the
world and produced many of golf's dramatic moments. Wide double fairways, seven
extensive double greens, and a multitude of intimidating bunkers are just some
of the unique features you will encounter.
*Please see note in 'Important
Information' regarding Old Course Ballot.
Day
4
 Today play the Balcomie Links at Crail Golfing Society. It is
the seventh oldest club in the world and is located at the very eastern point in
the golfing country of Fife. This pleasant links course has a beautiful setting
perched high above the ocean, providing panoramic views of the North Sea.
Several of the fairways wind alongside the golden sandy bays and rocky outcrops
of the shore. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for
hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel
Specialist.
Overnight: St Andrews Golf Hotel: Standard Town View
Room - including Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2
passengers)
Day 5
 Today play Kingsbarns . Its historical origins date back to
1793. Its sandy, linksland soils are the basis for this heritage, and produce
the fine-bladed fescues which are the cornerstone of fast-and-firm playing
surfaces that characterise links golf. Designed by Kyle Phillips and opened anew
in 2000, its rebirth has been shared with golfers from near and far with
outstanding reviews. The links features spacious rolling fairways, large greens,
and exceptional sea views on every hole. A challenging yet enjoyable
champion-standard traditional Scottish links course.
Overnight:
Barcelo Troon Marine Hotel: Standard Room - including Scottish breakfast
(1 Room, 2 passengers)
Overnight: St Andrews Golf Hotel:
Standard Town View Room - including Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2
passengers)
Day 6
 Play today at Prestwick , which occupies a unique niche in
golfing history. It was here in 1860 that the very first British Open was played
with just a handful of participants. This links can produce some awkward stances
on undulating fairways. Typical of the original golfing terrain, Prestwick
provides a taste of golf as it was played long ago.
Overnight: Barcelo
Troon Marine Hotel: Standard Room - including Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2
passengers)
Overnight: St Andrews Golf Hotel: Standard Town
View Room - including Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2
passengers)
Day 7
Depart the United Kingdom from the Glasgow Airport.
 Play today at Western Gailes , rated by many visitors to
Scotland as its finest ''unknown'', and perhaps its most enjoyable. The course
relies on natural defenses created by the sand dunes and wind. A traditional
links layout that plays in a loop with its toughest stretch along the banks of
the dunes that generally plays into the prevailing wind.
Overnight:
Barcelo Troon Marine Hotel: Standard Room - including Scottish breakfast
(1 Room, 2 passengers)
Day
8
Depart the United Kingdom from Glasgow
Airport.
For immediate pricing on this
tour please consult with a InterGolf Vacations Travel Specialist, we always
welcome your call on 800-468-0051 or email to Golftrip@InterGolfVacations.com
Tour Includes;
 Accommodation in hotels
listed with room category and dining basis as detailed in the schedule.
Green fees for rounds of
golf as listed in schedule.
Ground transportation
throughout as detailed below.
Assistance of InterGolf
Vacation's local office at your destination.
Travel pack with useful
information on areas visited in your tour.
Local
taxes.
Conditions Of Quote
It is priced in United
States Dollars (US$).
It is good for a period of
30 days from the date as quoted on the schedule. Rates do increase, and we
recommend that you save a copy of this quotation for your own records.
It neither
implies nor provides any assurance of availability for the above inclusions.
Should you wish
to book your personalized tour with InterGolf Vacations, or discuss the options
in more depth, please contact a Golf Travel Specialist on 1-800-468-0051 or Golftrip@InterGolfVacations.com
To guarantee these rates we
require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the agreed land cost per person,
subject to a minimum $1,500 , their name and golfer's handicap and home club at
the time the reservations are requested. You may download a
reservation form here.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Your travel throughout is as follows:
 4 Passenger Vehicle: Caravelle Shuttle with automatic
transmission or similar. Includes Unlimited Mileage, Damage Liability Waiver and
Mastercover Plus, thus no excess applicable should your vehicle sustain damage
or loss.
 2 Passenger Vehicle: Vauxhall Vectra with automatic
transmission or similar. Includes Unlimited Mileage, Damage Liability Waiver and
Mastercover Plus, thus no excess applicable should your vehicle sustain damage
or loss.
HOTEL INFORMATION
BARCELO TROON MARINE HOTEL
 An air of quiet sophistication and timeless elegance is
immediately apparent on entering the Barcelo Troon Marine Hotel. Traditional
service, unobtrusive but attentive staff and superb facilities, combine to make
the hotel worthy of its well deserved reputation at home and abroad. Over the
years the hotel has played host to the world's top golfers and photographs of
these memorable occasions are displayed in the lounge. The lounge, with
spectacular views across the 18th fairway of Royal Troon Championship Golf
Course, is luxuriously furnished and provides a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a
traditional afternoon tea.
ST ANDREWS GOLF HOTEL
 Just a few minutes walk from St. Andrews Golf Hotel and you could be
teeing-up for the challenge and excitement of a round the "Home of Golf." From
this enviable location, the Golf Hotel provides breath-taking views over St.
Andrew's Bay and the Links, together with the convenience of easy commuting to a
host of attractive, lesser known courses. As well as meeting the needs, and
more, of the golf enthusiast, St. Andrews Golf Hotel is an ideal base for
exploring the historic 'Kingdom of Fife' and, simply being out and about in
amenable, relaxing St. Andrews, is a tonic in itself. The Golf Hotel is a fine
example of a traditional Scottish Hotel, the building being a handsome specimen
of late Victorian architecture. Following a day on the links you can enjoy the
very best of Scottish produce, game, fish landed that day, Scottish beef and
fresh vegetables. These highly regarded dishes are complemented by an extensive
and interesting list of fine wines.
AIRLINE & TRAVEL PROTECTION
INFORMATION
INTERGOLF VACATIONS AIRLINE
DEPARTMENT InterGolf Vacations offers a full service air department to
assist in the planning and coordination of airline travel. We encourage you to
consider traveling on one of our Preferred Airlines; British Airways or Delta
Air Lines which collectively provide an extensive route network to all of our
destination cities. For further details on our air travel services and
competitive rates please call 1 800 468 0051 ext 230 or email air@InterGolfVacations.com
InterGolf Vacations offers significantly discounted Business Class
fares. Please ensure that you inquire about these. Airline reservations can
also be booked for Frequent Flyer Upgrades.
TRAVEL
PROTECTION PLAN - InterGolf Vacations recommends that you have luggage,
accident and trip cancellation insurance. It is important for your own
self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate coverage.
Check with your insurance company or travel agent. You may learn more about the
InterGolf Vacations Travel Protection Plan by visiting here. If
purchased within seven days of the initial deposit, this Protection Plan
includes a "Cancellation for Any Reason" waiver. The Travel
Protection Plan is only available to Citizens or Permanent Residents of the USA
or Canada.
NOTE: The "Cancel for Any Reason" waiver is only
available for travel to the British Isles (Scotland, England, Ireland, Northern
Ireland, Wales). It is NOT available or offered to other InterGolf Vacations
destinations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Changes: After deposits
have been received and confirmation has been issued, any changes requested by
the client are subject to an administrative fee of $50.00 per change per person
in addition to any charges which may be made by suppliers for cancellations. In
most cases, changes cannot be made less than 60 days before
travel.
Handicap Certificate: Most courses require visitors to be
a member of a recognized golf club and to hold official handicaps, with some
courses imposing a maximum handicap restriction. InterGolf Vacations endorses
this viewpoint and recommends that players travel with a valid handicap
certificate from their golf club which they may be required to produce.
Old Course Ballot: Your golf at St.Andrews Old Course is via the
"daily ballot". Around 50% of all visitors starting times over the year are put
into the daily ballot (lottery) which is drawn every day for next day's play
except Sunday, the Saturday draw is for Monday play. Success in the ballot is
not guaranteed and chances vary according to the time of year, how busy the
course is and the weather. A minimum two golfers can enter. The handicap limit
for playing the Old Course is 24 for men and 36 for ladies. In addition, an
official handicap card will be a prerequisite for play at the Old Course.
Portable GPS Navigator: GPS systems are available for hire
through National Car Rental at most major rental branches. Please check with
your Agent for rates and locations.
Prestwick: The club welcomes
both gentlemen and lady visitors alike. It should be noted that due to a number
of long carries over gorse and heather the course plays particularly difficult
for ladies.
Western Gailes: This is a private male club and while
ladies are most welcome to play the course, it is a tough test for all but the
most accomplished lady golfers. Please note that lunch in the clubhouse is
included in your green fee on weekdays and is taken in the main dining room.
Lunch not included for Saturday or Sunday play. Dress code for the dining room
is appropriate golfing attire. Please note for weekend play visitors should not
turn up at the club more than 30mins prior to their starting
time.
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