Don’t dream your life, live your dream... St Andrews Golf Travel is a golf tour operator based in the home of golf. With combined experience of over 20 years in the golf industry and having travelled the globe extensively playing golf in all four corners of the world we feel now its time to use this experience combined with our unparallel knowledge of Scotland and everything golf that comes with it. At St Andrews Golf Travel we pride ourselves in customer service and ensuring over delivering in every aspect of our services. We have built an extensive network of contacts throughout Scotland ensuring you the optimum Golfing, travel and dining options along with some of the most luxurious and exclusive accommodations in the country. We look forward to welcoming you to this magical country for the golfing trip of your dreams Marc & Jamie Gentles The 144th Open Championship Luxury Scottish Golf Tour – 13th – 20th July 2015 The Open Championship was first played on 17 October 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. The inaugural tournament was restricted to professionals and attracted a field of eight golfers who played three rounds of Prestwick's twelve-hole course in a single day. Willie Park, Sr. won with a score of 174, beating the favourite Old Tom Morris, by two strokes. The following year the tournament was opened to amateurs; eight of them joined ten professionals in the field. The Open has always been dominated by professionals, with only six victories by amateurs, all of which occurred between 1890 and 1930. In 1995, The Open became part of the PGA Tour's official schedule. John Daly's playoff win over Italian Costantino Rocca began another era of American domination. Tiger Woods has won three Championships to date, two at St Andrews in 2000 and 2005, and one at Hoylake in 2006. There was a dramatic moment at St Andrews in 2000, as the ageing Jack Nicklaus waved farewell to the crowds, while the young challenger to his crown watched from a nearby tee. Nicklaus later decided to play in The Open for one final time in 2005, when the R&A announced St Andrews as the venue, giving his final farewell to the fans at the Home of Golf. In 1873 the "Home of Golf" became the second course to host the Open. Nowadays, it does so more often than any other course. Since 1990 it has been scheduled every fifth year and St Andrews Golf Travel looks forward to welcoming you to the town for the 144th Open Championship 13th July 2015 Luxury transfer from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, The Home of Golf Check into the 5* Fairmont St Andrews Resort (European Golf Resort of the Year 2012) The 520 acre five star Fairmont St Andrews resort encapsulates luxury, elegance and truly breathtaking surroundings in the ‘Home of Golf’. A truly unique and special venue that makes your visit one to remember, with its lavish and stunning surroundings, peaceful setting and stunning cliff top views of St Andrews and the North Sea. 3 Course welcome dinner in The Clubhouse overlooking the North Sea and St Andrews Collection of your Open Championship Season Ticket 14th July 2015 Full Scottish Breakfast Luxury transfer to Carnoustie 18 Holes at Carnoustie (1999 and 2007 Open Championship venue) Practice afternoon at The Open Championship Evening at leisure Overnight at Fairmont St Andrews 15th July 2015 Full Scottish Breakfast 18 Holes of Golf on The Torrance Course (Open 2010 Final Qualifying venue) Practice afternoon at The Open Championship Dinner at Forgans Restaurant St Andrews Overnight at Fairmont St Andrews 16th July 2015 Full Scottish Breakfast 18 Holes at Kingsbarns Golf Links Kingsbarns Golf Links is proud to be part of the heritage of links golf in St Andrews. Located 7 miles south east of the ’home of golf’, the game has been played on the site since 1793.Kyle Phillips designed this Top 100 Ranked golf course and by setting it in an amphitheatre along the coast, nearly every hole boasts spectacular views of the North Sea. Afternoon at The Open Championship Evening at leisure Overnight at Fairmont St Andrews 17th July 2015 Full Scottish Breakfast 18 Holes on The Kittocks Course (stunning cliff top course with views over the North Sea) with golf carts Afternoon at The Open Championship Evening at leisure Overnight at Fairmont St Andrews 18th July 2015 Full Scottish Breakfast Full day at The Open Championship Dinner at The Adamson Restaurant St Andrews Overnight at Fairmont St Andrews 19th July 2015 Full Scottish Breakfast Final round at The Open Championship Farewell dinner at Fairmont St Andrews Clubhouse Overnight at Fairmont St Andrews 20th July 2015 Full Scottish Breakfast Luxury transfer to Edinburgh Airport Package summary Meet & Greet at the Airport Services of a St Andrews Golf Travel concierge throughout the trip 4 rounds of championship golf including Carnoustie and Kingsbarns 7 nights 5 star luxury accommodation (sharing) – breakfast included each morning Luxury Transfers from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews and St Andrews to Carnoustie Transfers to The Open Championship Two dinners at Fairmont St Andrews Two dinners in St Andrews in two top restaurants Season pass to The Open Championship – Sunday and Sunday (access at your leisure) The Open 2015 COST From £5495.00 per person based on double occupancy Availability is restricted on these packages. Space will be allocated on a first come first served basis. 50% deposit required by 27th January 2014 Full balance due on the 1st July 2014 All deposits non-refundable and non-transferrable Package based on a minimum of four passengers We always recommend that our clients purchase travel insurance. .