Garmany Golf Presents: the 2020 Scotland Bucket List Experience Projected Daily Itinerary & Features
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GARMANY GOLF PRESENTS: THE 2020 SCOTLAND BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE PROJECTED DAILY ITINERARY & FEATURES • 8 Nights of 4 & 5-Star Accommodations • *7 Rounds of Bucket List Golf (With Options For More) • Full Scottish Breakfast Daily • Temporary Membership at New Golf Club St Andrews • All Ground Transportation • Pre-Departure World-class GG Concierge Service ** This Experience accounts for tee times for the Old Course to be obtained by the group through either the Advanced Application process or via the Ballot. DAY 1 DAY 5 Arrival Edinbrugh Int’l Airport Golf Round #4: Kingsbarns Check In: Macdonald Marine DAY 6 DAY 2 Golf Round #5: St Andrews New Course Golf Round #1: Dunbar Golf Club DAY 7 DAY 3 Golf Round #6: Carnoustie Golf Round #2: Gullane DAY 8 DAY 4 Golf Round #7: St Andrews Old Course Golf Round #3: North Berwick Travel to St Andrews DAY 9 Check In: Old Course Hotel Departure Day! HERE’S WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY ABOUT US! “In my 46 years as a PGA Golf Professional, I have NEVER worked with anyone who is as committed to, and passionate about, great customer service as Garmany Golf. These guys and gals seem to live to create Experiences for folks. They just do it right!” Steve Menchinella, PGA Director of Golf Emeritus Sunnyside Country Club “This was a first class experience led by a worldclass Garmany team. They were all over everything; available, in-person 24/7, flexible, accommodating, friendly and professional.” Bob Eckert Los Angeles Country Club Scotland 2016 & Northern Ireland 2017 MACDONALD MARINE The Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa is renowned for its beautiful coastal setting and glorious 19th century Victorian architecture. This coastal retreat pays homage to its Victorian roots with traditional features such as high ceilings and large windows. DUNBAR GOLF CLUB Though originally designed in 1856, Dunbar East Links has been touched & influenced by many of the game’s great architects from Old Tom Morris to Ben Sayers and James Braid. Having played host to countless national & international championships, Dunbar pays homage to classic links golf where the virtues of club selection & shot-making are key in navigating the short but intimidating coastal links. GULLANE GOLF CLUB Carved into the ancient links turf with smooth-running greens, pot bunkers and wispy grasses Gullane No. 1 is a unique challenge for all golfers while also providing dramatic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and Fife. Gullane’s long national & international championship history is highlighted by its hosting of the 2015 and 2018 Scottish Open as part of the PGA European Tour schedule. NORTH BERWICK North Berwick GC West Links is a traditional links course, which like St Andrews, starts and finishes at the clubhouse within the town and winds along the Firth of Forth. With breathtaking views of the water and islands, the course features the original Redan Hole, a Biarritz green and memorable shots over ancient stone walls. For many, this is the most fun links golf course anywhere and ranks #51 in the world by Golf Magazine. THE OLD COURSE HOTEL Bordering the renowned 17th “Road Hole” of the Old Course, the Old Course Hotel overlooks the famous links courses, the West Sands Beach and the beautiful Scottish coastline. This prestigious AA Five Star-awarded hotel is recognized as one of Europe’s leading resorts. KINGSBARNS Kingsbarns is proud to be part of the heritage of links golf around St Andrews. Located 7 miles south east of the “home of golf,” the game has been played on site since 1793 and the present world #64 layout was completed in 2000 by Kyle Phillips. Many Guests rank Kingsbarns as their favorite in Scotland! THE NEW COURSE When it comes to golf, few things in St Andrews are new, so don’t let the name fool you. The “New” links were laid out in 1895 and therefore it is plenty old and has had loads of time to mature into a first rate Scottish links golf course. Many locals love it as much as the Old, and its certainly just as challenging when the wind is up! CARNOUSTIE Golf has been played over the links at Carnoustie since the 1500’s, but the present course came into being in 1850 when it was designed by Alan Robertson of St Andrews and later redesigned by Old Tom Morris. Ranked #28 in the world, it has hosted many memorable Open Championships, the most recent one won in 2018 by Francesco Molinari. It’s site of the tragic “les miserables” collapse by Jean Van de Velde. THE OLD COURSE The Old Course at St Andrews is considered by many to be the “home of golf” and has hosted a stagering 29 Open Championships. From the looming R&A behind the 1st tee to Hell Bunker, the Road Hole and the Swilcan Bridge, the Old Course is the oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. Ranked #3 in the world, it’s on every golfers bucket list! OUR PROMISE TO YOU! We realize that you have a choice when you travel and we are thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to create your unforgettable Bucket List Experience. We will do EVERYTHING possible to ensure that your Experience exceeds your expectations. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SCOTLAND Q: What airports should I plan to fly in and out of? A: You’ll want to schedule your flight to arrive at the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) as the airport transfer included in your Experience assumes arrival here at the Edinburgh Airport. Your departure flight should be scheduled from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Q: What will the weather be like during our stay? A: A typical day in Scotland during golfing season could bring a bit of sunshine, clouds, mist, rain, and wind. The average temperature for May-September is typically 55-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Extremes are rare in Scotland, as it tends to not be overly warm or cold. Q: What currency is used in Scotland? A: The British Sterling Pound (GBP) is the currency used throughout Scotland. The GBP is currently trading at approximately 1.27 US Dollars to the GBP. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SCOTLAND Q: Will I be able to get cash and use credit cards while in Scotland? A: You will find that most major credit cards and debits cards are nearly universally accepted in Scotland. The same is true of Travelers cheques, which should be in GBP to avoid extra exchange rate charges. ATMs are ubiquitous throughout Scotland so you will have easy access to cash. It should be noted that American Express is not as widely accepted in the UK as Visa and MasterCard. Q: What is the cancellation policy for this Experience? A: All deposits and final payments are non refundable. However, we highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance program through Travel Guard and we will be happy to provide a quote for The Tee Tour & Travel policy. This policy will allow you to cancel for a variety of reasons and receive a full refund of all fees paid, including airfare. Please contact a GG Concierge if you would like a quote for travel insurance. Q: What if I want to play additional and optional golf? A: There are plenty of championship links courses around the area you’ll be staying at in Scotland! If any Guest wants to play additional golf, even at the spur of the moment, a member of the GG Concierge Team can arrange optional golf for you. DETAILS, TERMS & CONDITIONS DETAILS: • Caddies and/or carts may be arranged at the request of the Guest, provided such services are available. • All caddie fees and gratuities and cart fees are the responsibility of the Guest. • A current handicap certificate from a bona-fide golf club may be required for all Guests who are playing golf during the Experience. Play could be denied if a valid handicap is not presented. TRAVEL GUARD’S TEE, TOUR & TRAVEL POLICY • Garmany Golf strongly recommends for your protection that you take out insurance to cover you in case of forced cancellation, loss or damage of luggage, personal injury, accident, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances, none of which Garmany Golf can be liable for. Garmany Golf is a licensed representative of Travel Guard, provider of the Tee, Tour & Travel policy, a comprehensive travel insurance policy from the recognized leader of travel insurance options. A Garmany Golf Concierge will be happy to provide a quotation and proposal for a Travel Guard policy as well as facilitate the registration for any Guest. CANCELLATIONS: • Once tee times and accommodations have been booked and confirmed, and the requisite deposits have been placed, there are no refunds of any deposits or final payments made by Guests or the representative club. Garmany Golf strongly recommends travel insurance to protect any Guest against any unforeseen circumstances that may cause a Guest or club to cancel participation in any Experience. DETAILS, TERMS & CONDITIONS ADDITIONAL AND OPTIONAL BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT: • At the request of a Guest, a GG Concierge will be happy to book any non golfing tour, activity or additional round of golf before or during the Experience. Please be aware that an administrative or booking fee may be added to any such booking. In the event of such a fee, the Guest will be notified in advance of the fee and have the opportunity to decline the booking confirmation. All Guests agree to provide a valid credit card in advance of the Experience that may be used for payment for any additional tour, activity or additional (non included) round of golf booked during the Experience for the Guest.