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Scotland the Home of Golf Prestwick – the Birthplace of the Open 0800 011 25 20 [email protected] www.golftravelpeople.com Upperbridge House,24 Huddersfield Road Holmfirth, Yorkshire, HD9 2JS Scotland The Home of Golf Prestwick – The Birthplace of The Open 0800 011 25 20 [email protected] www.golftravelpeople.com Upperbridge House,24 Huddersfield Road Holmfirth, Yorkshire, HD9 2JS Summary Ayrshire is one of best golf destinations in the world with top links courses including Turnberry, Royal Troon and Western Gailes. The first Open Championship took place at Prestwick Golf Club in 1860 and the towns of Troon and Prestwick provide golfers with a selection of Scottish pubs and restaurants with excellent local produce. This package at the 3-star Carlton Hotel, a popular golfers hotel 20 minutes’ walk or a short taxi ride into Prestwick which was crowned 2020 Scottish Champion High Street. The Carlton is a modern hotel with a good selection of food and drinks available in Logans Bar and Restaurant. Detailed Itinerary DAY 1 Play Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club - The 26th oldest Golf Club in the world. Old Tom Morris winner of four Open Championships was a founding member of the club, a traditional Scottish links golf course occupying a prime position on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. Check-In to the 3-star Carlton Hotel, Prestwick for 3 nights DAY 2 Full Scottish Breakfast Play Prestwick Golf Club – Historic Old Tom Morris links course which hosted the first Open Championship in 1860 and is one of Scotland’s premier links courses. Famous holes include the Alps, Cardinal and Himalayas and classic features as the legendary Sahara bunker and daunting 1st tee shot along the railway boundary. Red Lion Pub, Prestwick – The meeting place of a group of golfers who in 1851 decided to form Prestwick Golf Club, building a course with the help of greenkeeper Old Tom Morris. Overnight at Carlton Hotel, Prestwick DAY 3 Full Scottish Breakfast 0800 011 25 20 [email protected] www.golftravelpeople.com Upperbridge House,24 Huddersfield Road Holmfirth, Yorkshire, HD9 2JS Play Turnberry King Robert The Bruce – Scenic links course with views of Ailsa Craig. Has benefitted from recent improvements by Mackenzie & Ebert. Overnight at Carlton Hotel, Prestwick DAY 4 Full Scottish Breakfast Play Kilmarnock Barassie Links - Host to the 2021 British Ladies Amateur and has produced more Walker Cup players in modern times than any other UK golf club. Package Costs: May-September 2021 Double/Twin Room Occupancy: £660 per person Single Room Occupancy: £765 per person October 2021 Double/Twin Room Occupancy: £565 per person Single Room Occupancy: £670 per person Initial Deposit Required: £275 per person Upgrade to Turnberry Ailsa instead of King Robert The Bruce for an extra £205pp. Package Includes: • 3 x Nights Accommodation including Full Scottish Breakfast at The 3-star Carlton Hotel, Prestwick in Standard Bedroom • Golf - 1 x Prestwick St. Nicholas, 1 x Turnberry King Robert The Bruce,1 x Kilmarnock Barassie, 1 x Prestwick Golf Club • 24/7 Assistance during your trip Items not included (unless stipulated above) • Caddies, Buggies or Trolleys • Transportation • Dinners, Lunches or Drinks .
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