36850
An InterGolf Extra Value
Tour
Scotland's
West Coast ~
Ailsa, Royal Troon, Machrihanish, Western
Gailes & Prestwick
6 Nights | 5 Rounds
Self Drive for Party
of 8
Travel May - October,
2010
Day 1
This evening depart the United States.
Day
2
On arrival at the Glasgow Airport you will be met by InterGolf Vacations
personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your
transportation.
Overnight: The Old Loans Inn: Standard Room -
including Scottish breakfast (4 Rooms, 8 passengers)
Day
3
 Play today at Western Gailes (tbc), 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.
We
invite you to view a video of the course click
here.
Overnight: The Old Loans Inn: Standard Room - including
Scottish breakfast (4 Rooms, 8 passengers)
Day
4
 Play
Royal Troon (tbc). Eight time venue of the British Open, the course
played host to the 2004 Championship and was praised for its testing but fair
set up. A long and demanding links, Troon unusually boasts both the longest and
the shortest holes in Open Championship golf, being the Postage Stamp 8th at 126
yards, and the 6th at 577 yards 6th named Turnberry.
We invite you to
view a video of the course click
here.
Overnight: The Old Loans Inn: Standard Room - including
Scottish breakfast (4 Rooms, 8 passengers)
Day
5
Today you will have exclusive use of the Kintyre Express
to travel across the Firth of Clyde to Campbeltown for golf at Machrihanish. A
journey by road of 165 miles is cut down to 32 miles by sea with the Kintyre
Express. Travel time is approx 1hr 15mins each way. (See Transportation Section
for details of the boat)
 Today play the magnificent championship links course at,
Machrihanish (tbc). Located on the southern tip of the Mull of Kintyre
between the Isle of Arran and the Hebrides, this exposed links course is one of
the finest ''Hidden Gems'' in the British Isles. The first tee requires your
drive to cross a corner of the Atlantic Ocean. Has been in Top 100 Courses in
the World since 2007.
Overnight: The Old Loans Inn: Standard Room
- including Scottish breakfast (4 Rooms, 8
passengers)
Day 6
 Play
the Ailsa Course (tbc) at Turnberry. Lying on a spectacular curve of
rockbound coast in the southern reaches of Ayrshire. The coastal scenery is
magnificent especially from the 4th through the 11th passing the famous landmark
lighthouse at the turn. This is a demanding links, and an ever present wind will
make for a tough examination of your golfing skills. In 2009, the Ailsa Course
hosted the Open Championship for the 4th time when golfing legend Tom Watson
lost out to Stewart Cink in a play off for the Claret Jug.
We invite you
to view a video of the course click here.
Overnight: The Old
Loans Inn: Standard Room - including Scottish breakfast (4 Rooms, 8
passengers)
Day 7
 Play today at Prestwick (tbc), 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:
The Old Loans Inn: Standard Room - including Scottish breakfast (4 Rooms,
8 passengers)
Day 8
Depart the United
Kingdom from the Glasgow Airport.
Tour Price Per Person - Golfer: $2,680.00 Non
Golfer: $1,365.00 Single Supplement: $290.00
Tour Includes;
 Accommodation in hotels
listed with room category and dining basis as detailed in the schedule.
Green fees for rounds of
golf as listed in schedule.
Ground transportation
throughout as detailed below.
Assistance of InterGolf
Vacation's local office at your destination.
Travel pack with useful
information on areas visited in your tour.
Local
taxes.
Conditions Of Quote
It is priced in United
States Dollars (US$).
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 cameron@golftravel.co.uk
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:
 National Car Rental: 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 Vehicles)
The Kintyre Express: Operates on a Redbay Stormforce 11 rib complete
with Full cabin. This boat was chosen for its unbeatable sea handling abilities,
exhilirating performance and its impressive safety specifications. Capable of
speeds in excess of 40 knots, however the vessel will cruise at a speed suitable
for prevailing weather conditions as passenger comfort and safety are the
priority.
HOTEL INFORMATION
THE OLD LOANS INN
 The Old Loans Inn, is an authentic 18th Century Scottish
Coaching Inn. Located in the heart of Ayrshire on the outskirts of Troon in the
village of Loans. It has reopened and added accommodation following a complete
renovation but still retains its original stone walls, roaring fires and old
Scottish Charm and boasting 20 spacious individually designed bedrooms with all
the mod-cons for the 21st century. The restaurant and bar was always famous for
great food and warm and friendly service and this has been maintained with a
spacious new wining and dining area and superb outdoor terrace. The bedrooms
feature relaxing decor reflecting contemporary Scotland, while powerful rain
showers are complemented by MP3 connectors in the bathrooms; or plug in your
your digital camera into the media centre and can enjoy the images of your day
on the golf course.
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.
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.
Royal Troon: Visitors must be members of a recognised
golf club and carry handicaps not greater than 20 for men and 30 for ladies.
Additionally, you MUST be at least 16 years of age to play Royal Troon's
Old Course (no exceptions).
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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