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Get Married in the This , we have Home of Golf the Bear Necessities! See inside for wonderful wedding packages! Look inside to discover the magic of Christmas. Page 8 Page 4 Wave Goodbye … Say Hello! Welcome overlooking the Old Course. You’ll play 18 Some of the greatest holes on the resort’s names in a generation of own Championship golf are saying farewell to Duke’s course as well as at the 144th 18 on one of the Links Open. , Sir courses*. You have full and Bernhard use of the world class Langer all wave goodbye Kohler Waters Spa this July – and will be throughout. Prices are joined by Ivor Robson from £395.00 per room who has been the first per night. tee announcer at every Open since 1974. The resort has teamed up with The St Andrews But just as these greats Links Trust and are departing, you have Kingsbarns Links to the chance to plan your bring you the ultimate return to the home of break: play the Old The will witness some of the fondest farewells in golf with a collection Course, either the New or The Open’s history this year. of golf breaks at the Jubilee, Kingsbarns and five red-star Old Course our own Championship Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, Duke’s Course during designed to entice you a three night stay with winter? Cold: as it guarantees are all included. For more information, HOTEL & back to St Andrews later breakfasts, two dinners maybe. But play on the Prices start at please call the resort’s this year. and a Spa treatment all the town has a Old Course £425.00 per reservations on +44 JIGGER INN included. This is Suite microclimate within a two- person, based (0)1334 468001 The Boys’ (or Girls’) Golf and is priced from making it drier night package. on two sharing. or drop an email ACCESS Golfing Getaway is a than many Dinner on both Subject to £2,400.00 per person. to reservations@ Throughout The Open, only guests fabulous two-night parts of the evenings, three availability. oldcoursehotel.co.uk with appropriate badged access stay including the Many find it strange that UK. As a result, rounds of golf will be able to enter the hotel and its grounds. Our pro-shop selling Open * Please note: Links course play hotel’s famous full St Andrews is a year the Winter and full access merchandise and souvenirs remains is dependent on availability; The Scottish breakfast on round resort – surely its Passport is a to the award- open. Hams Hame Pub & Grill & The Castle & Old are subject to a Duke’s Clubhouse are both open to each morning, served too cold and wet in the popular choice winning Spa supplement. the public for the duration of the Championship. BIRDIE? EAGLE? #SANDWEDGESELFIE We want to see you at The the five red-star resort. WHOLE IN ONE! Open – and we want to see you Be sure to use the hashtag Golfers and food don’t make the news that often. You may occasionally see a pro bite enjoying ’s finest! #SandWedgeSelfie if you are on a banana during a round ... and they always wax lyrical over the Champions’ Dinner snapping photos of food – and if at each year’s Masters. Take a snap and share it on you also use #StAndrews in any Facebook, , Instagram messages, we know many of our They have very different takes on what makes the best golfers’ meal. The feedback or Vine – and share with @ partners in town will pick up and on Augusta is that steak, chicken and seafood are the favourites. Hams Hame Pub OldCourseHotel – and you could share the fun too! & Grill – right behind the 18th green – has listened. They have created ‘grab and go’ win some Tee Times surprises foods that will be available throughout The Open (6.30am – 9.30pm). during the Championship - care of GET A GRIP! CHOOSE YOUR CLUB!

ALL DAY ROLLS - £9.00 BREAKFAST ROLLS – £5.00

The Birdie – spiced chicken fillet with crisp Local Bacon lettuce, pepper chutney and garlic mayo. Classic Scottish Lorne Sausage The (Sea!) Eagle – a fillet of fresh fish served with baby gem lettuce, lemon mayo and Sausages from Balgove Farm gherkins. Haggis made by our local butcher The Whole In One – our chef’s beef burger Orkney Black Pudding served with onions, crisp lettuce, mayo and our scrumptious burger relish. AIM FOR THE CUP!

Hams Hame is also serving classic Caesar- As a super healthy alternative, Hams Hame style Chicken Wraps (£6.00) as well as The is serving Granola Cups (£4.00) – with Slam – their soup of the day (£5.00). fresh yogurt and summer berries, picked on nearby farms in the Kingdom of . www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk • twitter.com/oldcoursehotel • facebook.com/oldcoursehotel • +44(0)1334 474371 2 // 2015 THERAPY TO A TEE Have you discovered the world class Kohler Waters Spa? THE HOME IN THE ‘HOME OF GOLF’ Located in the five red-star , Golf Resort & Spa, it offers a fantastic array of treatments and therapies , the iconic red in Renamed ‘Hamilton Grand’ that are perfect for the summer. building overlooking right up until the Second World - in memory of its founder Their new, seasonal ‘Vitamin D Fortified Facial’ is 50 the Old Course’s 18th green, War. – it underwent a three- luxurious minutes of topical Vitamin D treatment that has provided the backdrop year restoration project, hydrates and strengthens your skin. The ‘Resurfacing to some of the most famous In 1942, the Air Ministry recapturing the property’s Transformation Pedicure’ is just what you need to prep moments in the history of golf requisitioned it. Shortly after Victorian grandeur. It has been your toes for summer. Using a glycolic solution alongside - from HRH Edward, Prince of the War, the University of St transformed into a collection of the new technologies of the Pedisonic Brush System, your feet are treated to a full resurfacing treatment, and ‘playing in’ as The R&A Andrews bought the building. 26 homes of distinction. a luxurious polish leaves you ready to step straight into Captain in 1922 to Seve’s great For 56 years, it served as summer sandals. birdie putt to win the 1984 student accommodation. The Its location and offering are unique: set by the 18th green Available from Monday 20th July 2015 Open Championship. University sold it in 2005 and, after one failed redevelopment, of the world’s most famous When it was being built at the the property fell into serious golf course and adjacent to end of the 19th century, the disrepair. the revered Royal & Ancient Old Course was massively Golf Club. For golfers, it is the oversubscribed. The size and In 2009, it was acquired ultimate residential address scale of St Andrews’ newest by Kohler Co., owners of and a dream made true. hotel prompted the R&A to the neighbouring five red- And, from the spectacular build the New Course, which star Old Course Hotel, Golf open deck on the 7th floor, it in turn led to the Links Act - Resort & Spa. A year of public provides – in the words of the ensuring unparalleled access consultation and planning voice of golf, Peter Alliss – “the to world-class golf for all. The followed. best view in golf”. Grand’s very existence had changed not only the face of St Visit www.hamiltongrand.co.uk I SAY, I SAY, Andrews but also the face of for more information the game. I SAY … The hotel rose to stardom. It was the first building in Scotland to have a pneumatic elevator connecting every floor – and the first Scottish hotel to have hot and cold water running in every room. It was ‘grand’ on every scale. In the early 20th century, it welcomed high society – royalty and statesmen plus celebrities of the era, including Mary Astor, Douglas Fairbanks, Rudyard Kipling and Bing Crosby. It also housed the US Walker and Curtis Cup Teams and hosted How good are you at recognizing great quotations? every major player competing Below are some of the best on golf – but we have muddled up the names of those who said them. Can you match the right quote with the person who said it? HISTORY IN THE MAKING A. Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated. In 1812, Hugh Philip and underneath is Hams B. The object of golf is not just to win. It is to play like once made his elegant Hame Pub & Grill. a gentleman, and win. gooseneck clubs for the members of the Make sure you visit C. If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play it, it’s Society of St Andrews Hams Hame. You will be recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf. Golfers in a cottage just on the very spot of the first golf club, the ‘Union D. The next time I cry about golf it will only be with joy. behind the 18th green. In 1835, the same cottage Parlour’ where pioneers It’s not worth crying over golf for any other reason. of the game shared After all, it’s only a game. became the Union Club – providing a ‘parlour’ for companionship and E. Reverse every natural instinct and do the opposite golfers. exchanged tales of their of what you are inclined to do, and you will probably Old Course experiences. come very close to having a perfect golf swing. The cottage has long since gone, replaced Take home a piece F. To find a man’s true character, play golf with him. by the magnificent of history! G. I know I am getting better at golf because I am Hamilton Grand. The new research about the limited to 250 copies. hitting fewer spectators. Grand’s creator, Thomas Roger McStravick, the town, people and Links Hamilton, had a vision golf history writer in H. To play well you must feel tranquil and at peace. I that Old Tom knew. For your chance to win to create something very St Andrews, has given have never been troubled by nerves in golf because I this incredible book visit special. He purchased all The Tee Times ‘Number felt I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. Exquisitely designed the resort’s Facebook of the cottages that were One’ of a limited edition by award-winning Chic page. 1. Harry Vardon 5. Rory McIlroy on the site, demolished run of his latest book: Harper, the volume 2. Arnold Palmer 6. them and built his red ‘St Andrews: In the is filled with rare and sandstone masterpiece. footsteps of Old Tom 3. P.G. Wodehouse 7. previously unseen Morris’. photographs, maps and 4. Bob Hope 8. Gerald Ford When it opened in artwork. The Collectors’ 1895, ‘The Grand’ The beautiful book Edition, valued at Email us at [email protected] was Scotland’s most details the golf history of using the subject line ‘I Say’ and we’ll £295.00, is a thread luxurious hotel. Today, St Andrews, birthplace of sewn, case bound pick a winner to share a treat at the end of it is a collection of Old Tom, and provides the Wibalin edition, strictly The Open. luxury apartments – reader with fascinating THE TEA times +44 (0)1334 474371 • Your Free Copy • #WeAreOpen • www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk

Celebrating Scotland’s No Bears Required Year of Food & Drink On Thursday 10th September, the five among the most perfectly preserved in red-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort the world. & Spa invites lovers of food and wine to a celebratory dinner – in association Chateau Musar’s red vineyards are with Chateau Musar. The four-course close to the southern end of the Bekaa dinner will see a very Scottish menu Valley on gravelly soils over limestone. matched with wines from the fabulous The grapes used are Cabernet vineyard. Sauvignon and Southern Rhone varieties of Cinsault and Carignan. The menu, created by the hotel’s team of The ancient and indigenous white award-winning chefs includes a perfect grapes are grown on the high slopes, mix of Scottish and Middle Eastern some 1,500m above sea level. Each of flavours such as spiced aubergine crisp their wines is produced naturally with served with baba ghanoush, pressé of a ‘non-interventionist’ wine making smoked ham hough with a delicious philosophy. At harvest time, grapes are kumquat curd and pistachio, and picked by Bedouin tribespeople in the tender rack of lamb with a lavender and cool of the morning to help preserve rosemary crust, tabouleh, courgette their freshness. and olive tapenade. Restaurant manager, Gordon Shaw, Drinks and canapés start the evening explains: “Chateau Musar has a loyal at 7pm in the Road Hole Bar, high on following and is recognised worldwide the hotel’s fourth floor overlooking the for its quality wines. This promises Old Course. Dinner is served in the to be an exceptional food and drink adjoining 3 AA rosette awarded Road experience within Scotland’’s Year of Summer is here. St Andrews is after mile of walks. Hole Restaurant. Food & Drink and we look forward to surrounded by some of Scotland’s welcoming guests and visitors to enjoy The hills are a little further afield. The The wines of Chateau Musar are unique most breathtaking scenery – and the this unique event.” stand tall and proud expressions from a country with an five red-star Old Course Hotel, Golf in the middle of the Kingdom and ancient wine-making culture. Vines The dinner with paired wines is priced at Resort & Spa has created a perfect can be reached from a central car have been cultivated from Lebanon’s £75.00 per head. Booking is essential. Picnic Package for couples to enjoy. park. East and provide high altitude Bekaa Valley for over six For more information, please call +44 Arrive in style as the resort’s team panoramic views across Fife to the millennia. This is the land where the (0)1334 468001 or drop an email to welcome you with a glass of fizz. Pentland hills south of and Roman God, Bacchus, was worshipped [email protected] That sets the tone for the decadent north to the Highlands. The Angus and temples built in his honour are stay ahead. Hills are around an hour’s drive from St Andrews and provide access to A night of unashamed luxury in the southern side of the Cairngorms one of the hotel’s stunning rooms National Park. You are spoilt for followed by a full Scottish breakfast choice. served in the 3 AA rosette Road Hole Restaurant overlooking the Old Back at the hotel, you have full Course. access to the world class Kohler Waters Spa throughout your stay. It Your picnic awaits! Laurent- has a superb indoor swimming pool Perrier Champagne, freshly made complete with its own waterfall, a sandwiches crafted by our team of thermal suite – with a hydrotherapy award-winning chefs using locally pool, sauna and a Japanese steam sourced, seasonal ingredients room. You will also discover the together with gourmet nibbles rooftop hot tub! and – of course – chocolates with strawberries hand picked in the The Picnic Package is available until Kingdom of Fife. 30th September 2015. No bears are required! Now, where to picnic? The beach or the hills? St Andrews has fabulous Prices are from £249.00 per room beaches – the picturesque East per night (based on two adults Sands next to the town’s ancient sharing) subject to availability. harbor as well as the breathtaking Booking is essential. For more West Sands that runs alongside the information, please call +44 famous Links for miles. Close by (0)1334 468001 or drop an email to are the beaches at Kingsbarns and [email protected] Tentsmuir, a nature reserve backed by wonderful woodland and mile www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk • twitter.com/oldcoursehotel • facebook.com/oldcoursehotel • +44(0)1334 474371 4 // 2015

NOVEMBER St Andrews Food & 2015 Drink Festival We may be in the heat of summer – but the night including a number of local suppliers in the temperature is rising for those planning what proceedings. Joining Martin will be The Fairmont’s promises to be a fantastic festival of food and drink Exec Chef, Alan Matthew, as well as Exec Chef this November. from the , Ian MacDonald, Paul Hart from The Adamson, Jamie Scott from Rocca Martin Hollis, Exec Chef at the five red star Old and Geoff Smeddle from the Michelin-starred Peat Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, is one of the Inn. Students from local colleges will also be a key festival’s founders and explains the plans, saying: part of the delivery, helping in the preparation and “I have worked closely with a number of chefs in the serving throughout the night. For more information town for some years – and we all share the same please visit www.foodfromfife.co.uk. passion for local Scottish produce as well as for nurturing new talent in our industry.” The Festival wraps up with the Old Course Hotel’s Christmas Emporium on Sunday 29th November Martin adds: “We have run a number of dinners (11am until 4pm). The Emporium has grown since over recent years that have helped to celebrate St its inception in 2012. It is now a major event in the St Andrews Day (November 30th), but this year, we will Andrews calendar and attracts many of the region’s be delivering an entire month of activity.” very best companies from the worlds of arts & crafts as well as food & drink - exhibiting throughout the Much more will follow in the countdown to the hotel, and providing an excellent opportunity to Festival, but two key events are already on sale. shop for beautiful Christmas .

The Festival launches on Sunday 1st November The entire hotel is transformed into a Winter with an indoor ‘Street Food Market’ at the resort – Wonderland - with stunning seasonal decorations, and will see tasters from the chefs involved in the carol singers, open fires, a mouthwatering collection festival. The event, from noon until 2pm, will enable of food & drink experiences and - of course - one foodies to sample tasters from all the chefs involved. very special guest! Tickets are £25.00 per head (free for under 5s and £7.50 for 6-12 year olds). To book, call +44 (0)1334 Put a note in your diary now – and come back to 468181. enjoy St Andrews at this magical time of year! The showcase dinner of the Festival is at The Fairmont on Friday 20th November. Priced at £75.00 per head, it promises to be a fabulous

CHRISTMAS IS COMING … The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa invites everyone to their Christmas Emporium on Sunday 29th November – a fantastic day out for the family with a whole host of events, activities and delicious food & drink experiences.

Festive Market & Food Hall: 11am – 4pm in the Ballroom and Hall of Champions Afternoon Tea: 2pm – 4pm Entry is free of charge As the sun starts to set, a decadent and traditional Afternoon Tea will be served in The countdown to Christmas begins and the exhibitors who gather for our Emporium the Conservatory. And as it is Christmas, why not treat yourselves to a little sparkle provide a wonderful collection of ideas - arts and crafts abound, with many from with our Champagne Afternoon Tea, served in partnership with Laurent-Perrier. the Kingdom of Fife, as well as plenty for foodies with stall-holders selling tempting, seasonal produce.

Cookery Demonstrations: Noon – 2.30pm in the Willie Park Room Entry is free of charge

Our Exec Chef, Martin Hollis, comes in from the cold after his run of cookery demos at the Fife Farmers’ Market to deliver a programme of hints and tips for Christmas!

For foodies, we have a simply delicious line up of experiences to showcase the resort throughout the day ...

Café in the SANDS: 12pm – 3pm

Our award-winning SANDS restaurant becomes a pop-up café for the day, serving piping hot chocolate, teas & coffees ... with a delectable selection of freshly made sandwiches, pastries and treats.

Jazz Brunch: 12.30pm – 2pm

Join us in our 3 AA rosette-awarded Road Hole Restaurant, high on the fourth floor with spectacular views across the Old Course for our hearty buffet brunch - served with the smooth sounds of jazz from our resident pianist, Ryan.

Pre-booking is essential as this always sells out: please call our Reservations Team on +44(0)1334 468001 or email [email protected]. Please quote: ‘Jazz Brunch’ on all bookings & enquiries.

Jigger Inn Hog Roast & a Pint! (£10.00pp) from 1pm

Our Jigger Inn, the world’s most famous 19th hole, will serve a succulent Hog Roast from 1pm. Roasted hog in soft rolls with stuffing and apple sauce – washed down with a pint of our exclusive Jigger Ale or a glass of warm, spiced mulled wine. 2015 // 5 +44(0)1334 474371 • instagram.com/oldcoursehotel • vine - OldCourseHotel’ • www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk Food & Drink Tutored Festival Treats! Tastings

Farmers’ Market Break The Road Hole Bar is Scotland’s best a Journey to suit budgets and tastes. whisky bar. Not only will you fi nd more Whether for newcomers or old hands, Dates: Friday 6th - than 250 - but also you are every tasting rests on three basic Saturday 7th November treated to the most spectacular view aspects of each malt - an exploration, This is a very special from the hotel’s iconic fourth floor - experience and understanding of its one night break that across the Old Course to the rooftops look, smell and taste. Under each includes dinner in the of St Andrews. of these, the tasting experience can expand. 3 AA rosette-awarded What’s more, now you can experience Road Hole Restaurant the ‘water of life’ in our newly Whisky Journeys start from £25.00 on the Friday night, a full refurbished Whisky Lounge. Alongside and go up to our ‘Outrageous’ offering Scottish breakfast on the our Road Hole Bar, the Lounge is a where guests are invited to sample the Saturday - and time at the relaxed and traditional space on the Killyloch 1967, a Highland Park 40yr Fife Farmers’ Market in St hotel’s Fourth Floor. and a Glen Grant 1949 at £525.00 per Andrews on the Saturday person. where Exec Chef, Martin Our Whisky Journeys are designed for Hollis, leads a celebratory everyone to enjoy and we can design cookery demonstration using the region’s fi nest seasonal food ... working with chefs from a number of award-winning eateries in and around St Andrews.

£290.00 based on an Eden Room, and includes access to Kohler Waters Spa. Drinks are not included. #FarmersMarketBreak

Christmas & – sneak preview!

Our winter season - with Christmas & Hogmanay celebrations - is always a very special time. We have a fabulous programme of events as well as a magnifi cent menu of simply scrumptious food & drink experiences to be enjoyed whether staying at the resort or just visiting for the day. View the full brochure online at www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/christmas

Come and indulge in two nights of fi ve red-star luxury this Christmas! • Arrive on to enjoy mulled wine and mince pies • Dinner in our AA rosette-awarded SANDS Grill Restaurant • Christmas Day lunch in our 3 AA rosette-awarded Road Hole Restaurant with a pre-lunch glass of bubbly • Christmas Day evening - join us on the fourth floor for Christmas songs at our drinks reception followed by a wonderful buffet dinner • Full Scottish breakfast each day • Complimentary access to the world-class Kohler Waters Spa, including rooftop hot tub, thermal suite, hydrotherapy pool and swimming pool complete with its own waterfall!

The two-night package is £750.00 per room based on two adults sharing (£640.00 for single occupancy). www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk • twitter.com/oldcoursehotel • facebook.com/oldcoursehotel • +44(0)1334 474371 6 // 2015 ENJOY THE TRIP!

The fi ve red-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort Hams Hame Pub & Grill is the closest 19th & Spa has many accolades and awards to hole to the Old Course’s 18th green. It has its name. In the last 12 months, it has been won a reputation for providing exceptional voted Scotland’s Best Golf Hotel as well as pub food and drink and, in terms of hospitality, Scotland’s Best Wedding Venue. attracts lovers of sport through its coverage of the world’s greatest sporting events shown They have just been awarded the TripAdvisor live on the largest TV screens in St Andrews. Certifi cate of Excellence, recognising excellence in hospitality. The certifi cate is Menus across the resort are overseen by given only to establishments that consistently the resort’s Exec Chef, Martin Hollis. Martin, achieve great reviews on TripAdvisor and a member of the Academy of Culinary Arts continually deliver a superior customer as well as Federation of Chefs Scotland, experience. has a passion for local produce. He draws on inspiration from the resort’s location and Two of the resort’s dining experiences have proximity to some of the country’s fi nest food also been recognised for excellence – the and drink suppliers. Road Hole Restaurant and Hams Hame Pub & Grill. Martin’s commitment to using local, regional and Scottish producers and suppliers has The 3 AA rosette-awarded Road Hole also helped to win the resort the Visit Scotland Restaurant is on the hotel’s fourth floor and ’Taste Our Best’ award, recognising their provides diners not only with outstanding passion for delivering fantastic quality eating but also unrivalled views experiences. across the Old Course links to West Sands beach. Over the last year, the restaurant has improved accessibility to diners through the introduction of a three-course lunch priced below £20.00, ensuring a far wider audience is able to experience 3 AA rosette dining. WORDSEARCH Putt It We have 30 words and names associated with golf hidden in this grid. Can you fi nd them There! all? We have one wee little tester that’s not listed ... can you spy it? At the last Open in St Andrews, social media was very much in its infancy. Over the last Tweet us @OldCourseHotel fi ve years, golf has embraced social media – with the hashtag #iSpy (+ and there is now a multitude of ways to keep your answer) and we will pick random winners during The track on what is happening in and around the Open to share some THE TEE home of the game. TIMES Tweet Treats! The fi ve red-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa has a collective social media following that exceeds 25,000 – and they will be posting, tweeting and sharing content through the Championship with a few giveaways thrown in...

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1. ST ANDREWS 9. OLAZABAL 17. LANGER 25. MASHIE 2. SWILCAN BRIDGE 10. MAJOR 18. JIGGER 26. FORE 3. GOLF 11. RYDER CUP 19. BIRDIE 27. GREEN @OldCourseHotel @JiggerInn @HamsHamePub @DukesGolf 4. ROAD HOLE 12. DUKES 20. EAGLE 28. TEE 5. THE OPEN 13. USPGA 21. ALBATROSS 29. HOLE 6. OLD COURSE HOTEL 14. USOPEN 22. PUTT 30. FLAG 7. SEVE 15. WATSON 23. DRIVE 8. TIGER 16. FALDO 24. TOM MORRIS @OldCourseSpa GolfKohler 2015 // 7 +44(0)1334 474371 • instagram.com/oldcoursehotel • vine - OldCourseHotel’ • www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk

#WEAREOPEN THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE! AN OPEN The Old Course Hotel, Golf take time out in their Deep Resort & Spa has a number Relaxation Room. of bite size, luxury golf & INVITATION … spa experiences - served Or ... up with dining treats - available throughout the Head to play 9 holes at the summer ... right after The Championship Duke’s Golf Open. Club - a stunning heathland course, providing a Chill in the world-class fantastic challenge for Kohler Waters Spa golfers of all abilities - with complete with its indoor unrivalled views across St pool, thermal suite with a Andrews to the sea. hydrotherapy pool, sauna Then match your experience and Japanese steam room You are in the home of the Championship Duke’s – not forgetting the rooftop with your choice of either a stunning three course lunch golf. The Open is the Course – and enjoy luxury hot tub! Enjoy a fabulous world’s greatest golfi ng all the way with fantastic 50-minute treatment – in our 3 AA rosette-awarded Road Hole Restaurant or Championship – and the accommodation and a Rockin’ Morrocan or buzz in and around the full Scottish breakfast Shellac Manicure, a Neat our traditional Afternoon Tea ... both served with a town is extraordinary. So served overlooking the Feet Pedicure or the why not plan a return? Links. Golfer’s Feet Renewal. Then glass of deliciously chilled Prosecco! The fi ve red star Old The package is available Course Hotel, Golf from 11th October – 31st Prices are just £72.00 per person. Booking is essential. Resort & Spa extends an March 2016 and, at just For more information, please call invitation for golfers to £138.00 per person rate +44 (0)1334 468001 or drop an email to come back and enjoy the (based on two sharing [email protected] home of golf this winter. a room and two ball) is outstanding value. The award-winning resort – voted Scotland’s For more information, ‘Best Golf Hotel’ – has please call +44 (0)1334 THE TEE TIMES EXCLUSIVE OFFER created a stunning 468001 or drop an package for golfers to email to reservations@ Extend your Whole Experience come and stay at the oldcoursehotel.co.uk. with a night at the hotel. They have iconic hotel alongside Quote ‘Tee Times’ when allocated a limited number of rooms the Old Course, to play booking. at just £200.00 – that’s per room and includes a stunning full Scottish breakfast served overlooking the Old Course! Go on. Treat yourselves! ALL ABOARD & ASK ANDREW!

THE BEAR NECESSITIES! OchBear is the mascot for the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa and makes many appearances throughout the year. Can you spot the fi ve differences between the two pictures below? The ‘home of golf’ is better prepared than ever for the influx of visitors to The Open - thanks to a great partnership between BID St Andrews, The R&A, Police Scotland & the Fife Tourism Partnership.

The initiatives will ensure visitors receive a warm and informative welcome both in town and across the golf links.

Through the BID St Andrews steering group, a LocalMotion Land Train is operating in and around the town during the Championship week – from Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th July inclusive.

The Land Train will provide transport on routes around the town centre, encouraging spectators to discover all that St Andrews has to offer.

#AskAndrew will see trained volunteers acting as offi cial Ambassadors for The Open. The team - branded as #AskAndrew – will invite visitors to ask them any questions relating to the town during their stay. Visitors are asked to use the #AskAndrew hashtag on social media channels and can engage with the town via StAndrews4You on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Vine. #AskAndrew + StAndrews4You www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk • twitter.com/oldcoursehotel • facebook.com/oldcoursehotel • +44(0)1334 474371 8 // 2015

EARLY BIRDS AT FLAGGING IT UP THE DUKE’S The team at Beyond the summer, The Duke’s is keen The Duke’s to welcome golfers back to and has put together some enticing has had an offers from the autumn and into 2016. incredible year since staging the 2014 European The Club’s academy provides expert Amateur Championship. coaching and anyone looking to either get into golf – or hone their existing This summer, their busiest ever, has game – can take advantage of a deal seen a clutch of great events, including whereby you’ll receive 9 holes free with club and society competitions ... and any lesson. The nine-hole theme is they welcomed the Faldo Series to St repeated for anyone short on time – The Andrews. Manager at The Duke’s, Derek Duke’s has a nine hole deal including Robson, says: “We are very proud to be coffee and bacon roll for just £25.00. part of KOHLER GOLF. The association For those able to stay for the full 18, with our colleagues in the States is the price is just £40.00. All offers are helping to improve awareness of all valid between 16/10/15 and 31/03/16. that we have to offer at The Duke’s and the course – celebrating its 20th year For more information, this summer – is in fantastic shape.” please call on +44(0) 1334 470214 GET MARRIED IN THE HOME OF GOLF Golfers fall in love with and in St Bruce, explains: “We know just how Andrews. And more and more couples to create the wedding of your dreams. are choosing to say ‘I do’ in Scotland’s Our unique location on the world’s most romantic destination. The five most famous golf course, just a stone’s red-star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort throw from the historic town of St & Spa recently won ‘Scotland’s Best Andrews, coupled with our five red- Wedding Venue’ and has created a star standards, makes for the ultimate whole new way for couples to plan and romantic wedding experience.” book their weddings. The ‘Wedding In A Box’ packages are Their ‘Wedding In A Box’ provides available for weddings at the resort on couples with a great selection of Sundays - Thursdays. wedding packages – the Duchess, The Princess & The Queen – together with Time-out in St Andrews? Here is a dedicated wedding planner from the For more information, please • The Lade Braes: lovely walk that just a snapshot of things to do in resort to talk them through every step. contact events on +44 (0)1334 468181 follows the route of an old mill lade or via email: St Andrews... with a history stretching back to the The resort’s Events Manager, Dianna [email protected] middle ages. Only 1.5 miles long. • British Golf Museum: Love golf? Find it: it runs from Little Carron on This is a must. The newly refurbished Hepburn Gardens to Lade Braes Lane museum is right behind the R&A at . #KOHLERATHOME and is packed with thousands of items – clubs, balls, prizes, artwork, • St Andrews Botanical Garden: 18 The famous, five red-star treatment doesn’t need to stop when you out. photographs, memorabilia and more. acres of stunning garden with more Introducing Kohler At Home, an exciting, new, online shop meaning you can now Find it: Bruce Embankment, KY16 than 8,000 species of native and enjoy luxury products at home. Hot off the press and now available for purchase 9AB. Tel: +44(0)1334 460046. exotic plant species. Open from 10am. Find it: Canongate, KY16 8RT. is a top-of-the-range 2015 Open Championship clothing line, with everything from • : St Andrews Tel: +44(0)1334 476452. golf wear, to bag accessories and whisky glasses. You’ll be kitted out like a pro in no A-Z is a great display telling the time. To shop Kohler At Home just visit www.oldcoursehotelathome.com town’s story through objects • West Sands Beach: need to blow and images from the museum’s away the cobwebs? West Sands is collections. 10am – 5pm daily. Café a stunning beach running the entire serves a great cuppa. Find it: Kinburn length of the links. Miles of sands. Park, Doubledykes Road, KY16 9DP. During The Open, access is restricted Tel: +44(0)1334 659380. to walkers only. Find it: you can’t miss it. • Museum of the : treasures from the • St Rule’s Tower: the tower can be University’s collection of more than spied from all over St Andrews. It 100,000 artefacts. Running until stands proud from the ruins of the 6th is the exhibition Cathedral. You can climb to the top ‘Recording Britain: Life & Landscape of it – and the views are fantastic. During World War II’. Find it: 7a The Find it: KY16 9QL. Tel +44(0)1334 Scores, KY16 9AR. Tel: +44(0)1334 472 563. 461660.

Thank you for reading Tee across the resort, I would Times. We hope you have like to wish you a happy enjoyed it. We welcome time in St Andrews this your feedback, so please summer – and we hope to let us know if there is see you here again soon. anything you’d like to Very best regards, see in future editions. On David Scott behalf of all my associates Director of Operations