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CRAIL
GOLF CLUB |
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Balcomie
Clubhouse
Fife
Scotland |
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Founded: |
1786 |
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Designer: |
Tom Morris |
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Championship Length: |
5922 |
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PAR: |
69 |
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69 |
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Perched on the edge of the North Sea on
the very point of the golfing country of
Fife, the Crail Golfing Society's course
at Balcomie is picturesque with stunning
views across the North Sea towards the
mountains of Angus. Founded in 1786,
the Crail Golf Club is the 7th oldest in
the World and one of Scotland's
classics. On the outskirts of Crail it
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KINGSBARNS GOLF CLUB |
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Kingsbarns
Fife
Scotland |
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Founded: |
2000 |
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Designer: |
Kyle Phillips, Mark Parsinen |
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Championship Length: |
7,150 yards |
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PAR: |
72 |
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SSS (Course Rating): |
TBA |
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Type: |
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Located directly on the North Sea coast
only six miles from St. Andrews,
Kingsbarns is without a doubt one of the
most breathtaking links courses ever
developed. Though it only opened for
general play in July 2000, it is not
untrue to say that the links appears to
have been in site for centuries as golf
was played on this very site as far back
as 1793. |
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ST.
ANDREWS OLD COURSE GOLF CLUB |
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St. Andrews
Fife
Scotland |
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COURSE REVIEW: |
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Founded: |
1764 (18 holes) |
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Designer: |
Mother Nature, Old Tom Morris |
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Championship Length: |
6,933 yards |
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PAR: |
72 |
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SSS (Course Rating): |
72 |
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Type: |
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Such is the history attached to the Old
Course at St. Andrews, it is virtually
impossible to do it justice by mere
words - but try we must. Until 1764, the
course comprised 12 holes and a round
consisted of 22 holes. By 1764, the
Society of St. Andrews Golfers decided
to combine some holes, thus reducing a
round to 18 holes. Due to the growing
popularity of the game, the greens were
enlarged in 1832, catering for incoming
golfers playing two different holes, an
economical way of creating 18 separate
holes and fairways. Though adjusted by
Tom Morris, the Old Course is
essentially natural, its layout changing
little in over 200 years. The course has
been modeled by the winds of God that
formed the dunes into randomly complex
shapes, indifferent then as now, to the
vanities of mankind. |
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ST
ANDREWS NEW COURSE GOLF CLUB |
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Fife
Fife
Scotland |
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COURSE REVIEW: |
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Founded: |
1895 |
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Designer: |
W Hall Blyth & 'Old' Tom Morris |
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Championship Length: |
6,604 |
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PAR: |
71 |
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SSS (Course Rating): |
72 |
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Type: |
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Renowned the world over as the Home of
Golf, St Andrews Links has borne witness
to six centuries of golfing history.
Opened in April 1895, the St Andrews New
Course was built in response to
increasing demand for golf at St
Andrews, both from locals and from the
visitors who were flocking to the town
in increasing numbers on the recently
constructed railway. The R&A engaged W
Hall Blyth, an Edinburgh civil engineer,
to design the New Course, and entrusted
the layout to "Old" Tom Morris and his
right-hand man David Honeyman. The
result is a classic links course, which
uses the natural features of the land to
create a first class golfing challenge.
The course has the traditional out and
back layout, with the 18th green just to
the right of the first tee. It also has,
in the great St Andrews tradition,
shared fairways and even a double green
at the 3rd and 15th holes. |
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CARNOUSTIE GOLF CLUB |
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Carnoustie
Carnoustie
Scotland |
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COURSE REVIEW: |
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Founded: |
1842 |
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Designer: |
Allan Robertson, Tom Morris, James
Braid |
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Championship Length: |
7,364 yards |
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PAR: |
72 |
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SSS (Course Rating): |
74 |
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Type: |
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What can you say about the "Beast" that
is Carnoustie Golf Links? Whether it is
praise or blame that you seek to
apportion, the names of Robertson,
Morris and Braid are those in question.
Though records speak about golf or "gowff"
to be more specific, being played in the
area as far back as 1520, the present
course was molded by successive
architects over the years since the
initial ten holes were laid out in 1842.
Whilst there may be little dramatic
background scenery, the beauty of
Carnoustie is to be found in the golf
course itself. The layout is such that
no two consecutive holes face the same
direction, a factor that does nothing
for the golfer in finding their rhythm
in the face of often-stiff winds.
Carnoustie's famous burns that snake
their way around the course - Jockie's
Burn and the Barry Burn represent two
more obstacles to posting a respectable
tally. |
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TORRANCE GOLF CLUB |
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St. Andrews
Scotland |
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COURSE REVIEW: |
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Designer: |
Gene Sarazen and Sam Torrance |
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Championship Length: |
6,986 yards |
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Par: |
72 |
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Type: |
Links |
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The Torrance, designed by the late Gene
Sarazen and, winning Ryder Cup captain,
Sam Torrance, is a par 72, 6986-yard
championship course that meanders its
way around the hotel and down to the
coastal edge, providing every golfer
with the perfect mix of challenging
holes and a breathtaking setting. The
signature hole is the 17th, a par 4, 452
yards from the championship tee named
‘Sam’s favorite’. |
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Lodging |
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The Montague Guest House
Montague Guest House - high quality bed
and breakfast accommodation in the heart
of Royal St. Andrews, one of Scotland's
most historic towns. Located just one
minute's walk away from the famous Old
Course and West Sands, and equally close
to city center shopping, restaurants and
museums, 'The Montague' is the perfect
choice of venue, whatever your
accommodation needs.
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INCLUDED:
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6 rounds of
spectacular golf. We will be entering the
ballot for the Old Course. In case we are
not successful another such as the St.
Andrews Jubilee will be played.
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Accommodations at the Montague Guest House
for 7 nights
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Coach and
driver for duration of trip OR Self Drive
Car (Automatic and easily big enough for 4
adults and luggage) with fully comprehensive
insurance and unlimited mileage
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Tour
representative to deal with any problems or
queries, which may arise
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Drinks
reception and tour briefing on night of
arrival
Room upgrade and single
rooms are available on request and can be
arranged. Please ask for prices.
COST:
If you interested in this
or a similar trip please contact us. I can
assure you our price will be the lowest you
can find anywhere.
Golf courses
and lodging all based on availability. Any
changes will be of equal or greater value. As
with all our tours we can modify it to any
requests you may have as far as length of
tour, golf courses, transportation and
lodging.
For information or questions
please submit the following form and I will
contact you regarding your Custom Golf Tour
shortly.
Tom Chillemi
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