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Golfers go to Scotland and play St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Muirfield etc, they are all nice courses, one could say exceptional, but the terrain on which they are built is all the same, and is definitely not reflective of the diversity of terrain that exist in Scotland.
Scotland has some World Top 100 golf courses that are in remote areas and deserve to be seen and played such as Royal Dornoch that is rated 16th in the World’s Top 100 Golf Courses and Machrihanish that is rated 92nd. Tour operators do not usually include these because they are too difficult to get to and not worth the effort for them.
In this landscape there are also some 5 star and family owned castles that will bring your golfing holiday to a new level and leave you with souvenirs of an exceptional holiday.
This tour wishes to give you the opportunity to visit the different landscapes of Scotland and play some amazing golf courses while being royally treated by your hosts in the various castles where you will be staying.
On this tour we play the following courses:
- # 16 Royal Dornoch
- # xx Castle Stuart (Best new world course 2009)
- # 48 Royal Troon
- # 92 Machrihanish golf club
- Opt 1 Prestwick (Birthplace of the Open Championuship)
- Opt 2 Machrihanish Dunes (First new course on west coast in 100 years)
- # 17 Turnberry
You can read more about each course under the menu Golf Courses Scotland. Some of the courses also has
video presentations that you can view.
Accommodations
As so far as accommodations are concerned, we believe that every golfer wants accommodations that he
truly believes are up to his standards.
On this tour we stay at the following castles:
- Dornoch Castle
- Mansfield Castle
- Dalmunzie Castle
- Culzean Castle
- Blairquhan Castle
- Stonefield Castle
Detailed Itinerary
(Please note that the days can be switched due to starting times availability for optimal planning.)
Day 1:
Travelling to Inverness. Fly from EDI re: Fly BE (EDI-INV 13:20-14:10).Upon arrival of your group you will be picked up and driven to your accommodations. Check–in at your Castle residence and free period till 18:00. Option 2 driven from EDI or GLA by luxury chauffeured bus. At 18:00 welcoming cocktail including orientation session followed by a Q & A period. At 19:00 your group is invited to a supper in Castle’s dining room.
Day 2:
Complimentary Breakfast followed by round of golf at the Royal Dornoch golf course rated #16 in World’s Top 100 Golf Courses Index. Following lunch, if group wishes maybe a tour of the region including Inverness and/or maybe a stop at a 1 or 2 whiskey distillery for a tasting, after all Whiskey Tours are amongst the most popular tours in Scotland.
Day 3:
After complimentary breakfast you will be driven for your round of golf at Castle Stuart. Though Castle Stuart is not rated as of now in World Top 100 Golf Courses, it opened in 2009; the reviews and ratings are such that it is but a matter of time. Golf Week rated it #2 as best modern course in Great Britain & Ireland, ahead of such courses as Loch Lomond, Waterville and the European Club. Following your round you will be driven to Dalmunzie Castle.
Day 4:
After complimentary breakfast and check-out you will be driven to Blairquhan Castle/ Culzean Castle or Royal Troon depending on starting time. Royal Troon’s Old Course is rated as #48 in World’s Top 100 Golf Courses. Maybe consider having supper at the golf course, if so jacket & ties required for gentlemen or at Castle both are unforgettable experiences.
Day 5:
After complimentary breakfast you will be driven to Troon Yacht Club for 75 minute ride on Kyntire Express and brought to the Machrihanish golf club. The Machrihanish Golf Club is rated #92 in the World’s Top 100 Golf Courses. Following your round of golf you will enjoy a rest period including a visit to Springbank Distillery tasting room. It is the oldest independent family owned distillery in Scotland and the only one where the full production process is on the one site.
Option 1: At 16:30 you will leave to embark on Kyntire Express for your trip back to Culzean Castle (17:00-18:15).Cocktail served at 19:30 Supper at 20:00. If you wish travelling can be done by plane from Glasgow for a supplement of £75 for groups of 4-10. Departure is at 09:10 return at 17:30 and flight is 40 minutes. In the end the boat is faster since you arrive beside castle and no waiting as at airport.
Option 2: If you want we can offer as an option to stay in Campbelltown at Stonefield Castle and play the adjoining golf course Machrihanish Dunes before returning next day. Return by Kyntire Express at 16:30.
Day 6:
After complimentary breakfast you will be driven to The Prestwick golf club for your round of golf. Prestwick is rated # 69 in Top 100 golf courses outside US. This is where it all began, where the first 12 Open Championships were played. If interested tea is served at Culzean Castle at 15:30 during which menus for Thursday dinner will be finalized. Once menu finalized a private guided tour of Castle and grounds.
Day 7:
After complimentary breakfasts, you will be driven to Turnberry to play the Ailsa Course rated 17th in world’s Top 100 Golf Courses ranking. Following golf return to Castle for tea at 15:30, where you will finalize your dinner menu for that evening, visit of castle & grounds if option 2 was taken.19:00 cocktail followed by dinner.
Day 8:
Check out and you will be driven to airport for your departure. We wish you a good trip home, we hope you bring back great souvenirs of this trip and that you have made new friendships. We thank you for allowing us to serve you and hope you enjoyed the experience.
Included in trip
- 7 nights’ accommodation
- Full Scottish breakfast every morning
- Welcoming cocktail & tour briefing
- 6 rounds of golf on the courses specified plus if required entry into St Andrews daily ballot
- Chauffeur-driven VIP Mercedes coach. This is a luxury coach with an experienced driver for the
duration of your tour. Your driver will carry out airport transfers, hotel and golf course transfers
and also be available for local sightseeing. Your coach will feature leather reclining seats, air
conditioning, tables, dvd player and a fridge or cooler stocked with refreshments for the duration
of your tour. Airport transfers are based on all guests arriving and departing at the same time,
extra transfers are available at a supplement.
- Local taxes (VAT at the current rate of 17.5%)
- 24hr emergency assistance
Not included in trip
- Airfare
- Any items not specifically described in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, etc.
- Caddies at the golf courses. Please inquire about requesting caddies
in advance
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