Golf Holidays International

Location: 7-Night St. Andrews, Scotland Golf Special

Start Date of Offer: :: 25 Feb 2008

End Date of Offer: :: 31 Dec 2008

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• 7 nights accommodation at Hazelbank Hotel in a standard room;
• 7 days rental of an intermediate car;
  1 round at St. Andrews Links - New Course;
• 1 round at Carnoustie;
• 1 round at Kingsbarns;
• 1 round at Elie;
• 1 round at Scotscraig; possible opportunity to play The Old Course using the daily ballot system (not included in the price)

Telephone :: 888-465-3499

Email :: res@ghintl.com

Website: www.golfholidaysintl.com

Quote: Fairway Golf

About: The best in golf travel since 1974, Golf Holidays International will plan your golf vacations to Myrtle Beach, Florida, Arizona, Scotland, Ireland and countless other destinations. Book on-line at www.golfholidaysintl.com

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Hole No 1) St Andrews (Old Course)
Length: 370 yards Par: 4
Excitement tempered with humility is the overwhelming emotion when you tee up on the first at the home of golf. A generous fairway will accept all comers, but beware of the out of bounds on the right. Having reached the green with your second carrying the Swilcan Burn putt out in two for par, taking a moment to reflect on the hallowed names who have gone before.

Hole No 2) Cruden Bay
Length: 331 yards Par: 4
A short par 4, we have include in part due to our love for the beauty of the Cruden Bay Course. The green is defended with bunkers left and right, while the plateau green is the primary feature.

Hole No 3) Prestwick Golf Club (Old Course)
Length: 482 yards Par: 5
With peers like Turnberry, Glasgow & Western Gailes the pressure is on Aryshire Clubs to come up to the mark and Prestwick Golf Course certainly has. The Cardinal” 3rd at Prestwick is not overly long at just 482 yards yet it provides a great test from tee to green. Fairway bunkers are set to catch any wayward tee shots while the Pow Burn on the left will catch any shot akin to a hook. Marking 5 on the card is no bad result here.
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MC Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Location - Kirknewton Midlothian, Edinburgh

Details -With its breathtaking scenery, Baronial Manor, incredible sunsets and views of Edinburgh Castle, Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club is paradise. As our resort is set within 1,000 acres of parkland, you would never know youre just 7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh…..

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Designer: James Braid
Established: 1919
Location: Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Courses
Auchterarder
Perthshire
Scotland
PH3 1NF

Distance: 20 miles south of Perth 20 miles north of Stirling
Championship Length 6,790 / 6,471 yards
PAR 71 / 70
SSS 73 / 73
Type Heathland

The Kings Course at the Gleneagles Hotel is a charming golf course set in the mountainous terrain of Auchterarder. (more…)

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Biography
Although Scottish by birth and ethnicity, he was raised in Yorkshire, England, where his father James was Managing Director of Fox’s Biscuits. Colin spent a number of years at the Ilkley Golf Club (more…)

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Location II: :: ST ANDREWS ST.,
CASTLE DOUGLAS,
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY,
SCOTLAND

Travel Offer Title :: PLAY THE BEST

Start Date of Offer: :: 31 Mar 2008

End Date of Offer: :: 31 Oct 2008

Offer Details : 2 NIGHTS DINNER BED & THE ‘KINGS’ BREAKFAST AND 3 ROUNDS OF GOLF ON SOUTHERNESS / POWFOOT / & DUMFRIES & COUNTY. FROM £196 pp SHARING A TWIN ROOM. MIDWEEK DEAL ONLY - NOT AVAILABLE WEEK-ENDS

Telephone 01556502626

Email: david@galloway-golf.co.uk

WebSite: www.galloway-golf.co.uk

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Designer: Kyle Phillips, Mark Parsinen
Established: 2000
Location: Kingsbarns Golf Links
St. Andrews
Fife
Scotland
KY16 8QD

Distance: Only six miles from St.Andrews, Kingsbarns Golf Links
sweeps majestically along the sea near the charming village of Kingsbarns.
Championship Length 7,126 / 6,652 / 6,174 yards
PAR 72 /72 / 72
SSS 75 / 73 / 70
Type Links

Course: Kingsbarns Golf Links, St. Andrews

Kingsbarns Golf Links located just off the coast of the North Sea and a mere six kilometers from St. Andrews is one of the most captivating links courses in Scotland. Although the course opened for play only in July 200, there is evidence of the game having been played here as far back as 1793 and even before the Second World War. The links remained remarkably golf less till the end of the 20th century when Kyle Phillips was commissioned to create one of the best looking courses in the country.

A lot of earth moving, landscaping and research ended in the Kingsbarns links in 2000 and the course was lapped up by enthusiasts just as soon. Interestingly, all the earth hauling revealed not only a visually impactful course but also a surprise burn on the links The Cambo which comes into play on a round.

One of the biggest delights of playing golf on this modern links course is the availability of stunning vistas of the North Sea on most holes. Adding to the experience are the immaculately maintained greens, lush, undulating fairways and all the bumps and hollows that the terrain naturally affords the track. However, dont go to Kingsbarns expecting an easy game. The course hosts the Dunhill Links Championship and is a tough track meant to test a golfers best skills.

The layout runs to 7,126 yards from the championship tees requiring stamina and the accompanying scenic beauty demands concentration. Playing for a par of 72, Kingsbarns poses an easy, soothing yet challenging game for players of all levels. The rolling dunes, ridges and hollows leave little room for big shooters and reward the thinking player. Although not too easy on the pocket, Kingsbarns is a must play for its beauty and the promise of greater things to come in future.

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Designer: Old Tom Morris, James Braid 
Established: 1842 (Carnoustie & Taymouth)
Location: Carnoustie Golf Links
Carnoustie
Angus
Scotland
DD7 7JF

Distance: 12 miles east of Dundee.
Championship Length 6,941 / 6,692 / 6,405 yards
PAR 72 / 70 / 70
SSS 75 / 74 / 73
Type Links
 

Course: Carnoustie Golf Links, Carnoustie

Monster water hazards, formidable bunkers, three of the worlds most acclaimed closing holes and a course that is hard to find Carnoustie is definitely one for the dogged golfer. Ranked 27th in the world for its demanding layout, Carnoustie is considered as one of the most difficult natural sea side links courses. Although there is little by way of dramatic scenery or a game-upstaging sea view, the beauty of the layout makes up for it.

Golf has been played on these links since as far back as 1527 and there is evidence of a 10-hole course laid out in 1842. But the Carnoustie as we know it today was born of the labors of Old Tom Morris in 1857 with additions in 1926 by James Braid. The Beast hosted the British Open for the first time in 1931 and the championship has returned on five subsequent occasions since then.

The Championship course runs 6,941 yards par 72 and locks horns with Carnousties famous Burns the Jockey Burn and the Barry Burn several times. The water hazards have ruined the day for one player a many and if it doesnt go too well imagine Jean Van de Velde mulling over a shot, standing knee-deep in Barry Burn! If water is not on your mind at Carnoustie, the bunkering certainly will be. Most holes are guarded fiercely by bunkers making it a thinkers game all throughout. Cases in point are the par five - 6th called the Long and Hogans Alley.

Carnoustie offers a memorable round with holes like the 15th, 16th and the 17th some of the toughest closing holes in the world. However, despite the tough layout and the fiendish weather Carnoustie stays in the top ten list of every golfers wish list and is a true test of skills.

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