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This tour is designed for both golfers and their non-golfer companions. Golfers will be playing
some of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in the world. Plus, they are eligible by lottery to play on the Old Course at St. Andrews.*.
Corey Waggoner, golf pro with Seattle Golf Instruction and University of
Washington, , will provide tune-up
lessons prior to the tour, escort the golfers to each course, and provide
on-the-spot advice when playing. While the golfers play, non-golfers will have
transportation to explore the historic and picturesque towns and cities of
Scotland.
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Date |
Accommodations |
Golf |
Recommended Visits |
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Sunday, 9/23 |
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport and transfer to St. Andrews Greyfriars Hotel |
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Explore the historic town of St. Andrews |
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Monday, 9/24 |
Greyfriars Hotel |
St. Andrew's Jubilee - Golfers will enter the lottery to play the Old Course (additional cost). |
Visit the medieval village of Falkland and have lunch. Visit St. Andrews' ruined cathedral and castle. |
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Tuesday, 9/25 |
Greyfriars Hotel |
St. Andrew's New Course - Golfers will enter the lottery again for the Old Course if unsuccessful the day before. |
Visit Crail and the village of Fife. In Fife, visit St. Mary's Church, Crail Museum, Crail Pottery and Jerdan Gallery |
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Wednesday, 9/26 |
Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa |
Carnoustie
Championship Course |
Visit the village
of Arbroath containing the 14th century Arbroath Abbey. Visit the harbor of this fishing village. |
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Thursday, 9/27 |
Kildrummy Castle Hotel |
Balgownie Links - part of the Royal Aberdeen Course |
Visit Balmoral Castle, the holiday home of the Queen of England. |
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Friday, 9/28 |
The Maryculter Country House Hotel |
Cruden Bay Golf Course |
Visit Aberdeen, the Granite City. Shop, stroll the city, and visit its beaches. |
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Saturday, 9/29 |
Group checks out and depart for the airport |
 *On the two days at St. Andrews, golfers will be entered in a lottery to play The Old Course. If your name is selected then you are eligible to play the Old Course for an additional fee. If not, then you will play the course reserved that day. Golfers have two chances to win the lottery for the Old Course.
The Tour price includes:
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6 nights at an inn, country manor house, spa hotel, and castle based on two
persons sharing a room
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Full Scottish Breakfast daily
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Land-only Transportation for golfers and non-golfers
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A comprehensive guide containing maps and tourist information
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5 rounds of golf, as noted above
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4 private lessons (or 2 private and 1 playing lesson from Corey Waggoner, golf
pro with Seattle Golf Instruction, prior to departing for Scotland
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Corey Waggoner will be leading the group in Scotland and will be give pointers
on the various courses being played and golfing tips when playing.
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2 entries into the local lottery to play the Old Course
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Determination of your handicap, if unknown
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Briefing of the golf course prior to playing
The Tour price excludes:
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Travel to and from Scotland
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Your green fees for the Old Course at St. Andrews, payable directly to the Starter, if successful in the lottery
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All meals other than breakfasts
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Travel insurance to cover loss in the event of illness or theft or baggage, etc
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The cost of any visits, as noted, all of which are entirely at the discretion of the travelers
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Any pre- or post tours
Additional arrangements:
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Latitude Changes can arrange for your air travel to Scotland
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Extend your stay in Europe by having Latitude Changes make your pre or post travel arrangements. Visit
places like London, Glasgow, Ireland, other parts of Scotland, other parts of England, or anywhere else in
Europe.
Prices:
Golfers:
$3,450 for reservations made before June 1, 2007; $3,950 for reservations made after June 1, 2007
These prices are based on double occupancy.
Non-golfers:
$2,850 for reservations made before June 1, 2007; $3,350 for reservations made after June 1, 2007
These prices are based on double occupancy.
Note:
Space is subject to
availability
If the tour is not sold out, then Latitude Changes has the right to modify the itinerary.
CONTACT RANDY to book this vacation or for more information.
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