GOLF COURSE SELECTIONDundonald Golf Links
Lying next to Western Gailes, Glasgow Gailes and Kilmarnock Barassie, Dundonald Links is situated amidst some fine Ayrshire golfing country. Recognition of its qualities has resulted in it hosting a number of professional and amateur tournaments, including pre-qualifying for the European Tour and the Senior British Open Championship. It is holding the European Tours’ Scottish Open in 2017. The 4 Star Gailes Hotel is on its doorstep.
Glasgow Gailes
Glasgow Gailes was designed by Willie Park an Open Champion and he always believed this links to be one of his best creations. A classic links layout, is tough, fair and traditionally Scottish. Wild heather and gorse define the fairways whilst the greens are guarded by strategically placed bunkers.
Selected by the R&A as a final qualifying venue for The Open Championship every time it has been at Royal Troon and Turnberry, it is held it great esteem. Sandy Lyle Scotlands Open and Masters Champion describes the course as “one of the world’s truly great tests of links golf’.
Prestwick
Prestwick Golf Club was founded in 1851. Located half an hour south west of Gasgow it lies on the famous golfing coast of Ayrshire. This stretch of golfing terrain is probably unequalled anywhere in the world. Prestwick which hosted the first Open Championship in 1860, shares its boundaries with Royal Troon. Kilmarnock Barassie, Glasgow Gailes, Western Gailes and Dundonald are all within a frew minutes drive and the Ailsa course at Turnberry only 20 minutes away.
Royal Troon
Overlooking the Isle of Arran, Royal Troon Golf Club is one of the great links courses in Scotland and an Open Championship venue. It offers visitors limited tee times on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are 0930 - 1100 and 1430 - 1600 over both the Championship and Portland courses. New for 2009 is limited availability for play on Sunday afternoons.
The course is only a few minutes from Prestwick Airport and less than thirty minutes from the centre of Glasgow.
Turnberry Ailsa
The Ailsa course is one of two magnificent championship courses at the stunning Turnberry Resort, the other being the Kintyre coures. The Ailsa has hosted 4 Open championships and seen some of the most remarkable moments in the championships history, like the “Duel in the Sun” between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus.
Always thought of as the most scenic Open Championship venue, the recent changes to the course by renowned golf architect Martin Ebert may make it one of the best layouts as well.
Western Gailes
Western Gailes is one of the top links courses in Ayrshire. Located between the Railway and the Sea both of which are brought into play if you stray a bit, it is typical of Ayrshire links golf.
The wind which may come from several direction and change during the course of your round, makes Western Gailes a stern test. Its diffuculty is added to by the undulating terrain and finely contoured greens which are set within the surrounding sand dunes.
A few meandering burns, a plentiful supply of pot bunkers and some out of bound makes Western Gailes a wonderful challenge.
the course is regularly used by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club as a qualifying venue for the Open Championship when it is being held at either the Ailsa course at Turnberry or Royal Troon.
ACCOMMODATION SELECTIONPiersland House Hotel, Troon
The Piersland House Hotel in Troon is a classic 4 Star Ayrshire Hotel, located in Troon, Ayrshire close to the famous Royal Troon Golf Club and with easy access to Prestwick Airport.
It offers 37 en suite bedrooms some being within the Hotel, some in Lodges and the remainder in Cottage Suites.
Dine or relax with a drink in either the Walker Bar or the Red Bowl Resturant.
Dundonald Links
Our luxury lodges have been custom-designed with golfers in mind; pairing practicality with style for the ultimate in refined comfort. With fully-fitted kitchens, patio areas, golf equipment storage rooms, and bedroom suites with en-suite bathrooms, we’ve truly thought of everything to create the perfect stay-and-play golf package.
Each cluster of lodges surround a practice putting green, so you can hone your skills whilst enjoying the comforts of the lodges.
Turnberry Hotel
Located in a magnificent location on the Ayrshire Coast the 5 Star Trump Turnberry offers championship golf over the Ailsa and Kintyre courses. Splendid accommodation is on offer with rooms and suites, many offering superlative views over the Irish Sea and to Ailsa Craig. The luxurious spa boasts an infinity pool and also has views of the Ailsa Craig, a wide range of relaxing Spa treatments, and a Technogym fitness studio.
TOUR ITINERARYDAY 1
Arrive in Scotland where you will be warmly welcomed by a Meridian Golf Tours Representative who will assist with the collection of your rental van. If you have chosen our Chauafeurred option your driver and tour guide will assist you with your golf clubs and luggage.
Check into your accommodation at the Piersland House Hotel, Dundonald Links, or Turnberry Resort.
This is just a sample tour so any golf or accommodation can be altered to suit your requirements.
DAY 2
Play Glasgow Gailes
Overnight at your Hotel
DAY 3
Play Dundonald Links
Overnight at your Hotel
DAY 4
Play Western Gailes
Overnight at your Hotel
DAY 5
Play Turnberry Ailsa
Overnight at your Hotel
Day 6
Play Prestwick Old Course
Overnight at your Hotel
Day 7
Play Royal Troon
Overnight at your Hotel
Day 8
Depart for home with wonderful memories of your Ayrshire Golf Tour
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWINGACCOMMODATION
7 nights' accommodation, sharing twin or double rooms, with full Scottish breakfast.
GOLF
6 rounds of Championship Golf at Dundonald Links, Glasgow Gailes, Prestwick, Royal Troon, Turnberry Ailsa and Western Gailes
TRANSPORT
Rental of a mini-van with automatic transmission
Can be upgraded to Chauffeur Transportation
MERIDIAN GOLF TOURS SERVICE
24/7 Comprehensive Tour Management Service
THIS PACKAGE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND BASED
ON 2 OR 4 GOLFERS TRAVELLING IN SUMMER 2017.
Staying at the Piersland House Hotel:
Cost Per Person
From - £2,700 / $3,394
Staying at Dundonald Links:
Cost Per Person
£2,910 / $3,658
Staying at Turnberry Hotel:
£4,510 / $5,669
Conversion Rates based on £1 = $1.257
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