Drumgolf 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews Packages

Drumgolf has formulated a selection of itineraries for the 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews, which feature below. These combine playing on some exceptional Scottish Links with quality accommodation and tickets to the Open Championship. We are confident that these will provide you with the opportunity to watch golf’s finest in action, whilst experiencing a real flavour of our traditional hospitality.

Option 1

This fantastic package is based on 7 nights accommodation combining the final 2 days of the British Open Championship with an unbelievably rare guaranteed Old/ New Course Tee Time Package just a few days later. The itinerary also includes a journey north to play the challenging and enthralling Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay.

Option 2

This package is based on a 5 night stay at the 3 star Queens Hotel in Dundee (approx 20 minutes drive from St Andrews). It includes a round on Panmure and Kingsbarns, tickets to the final 2 days of the Open Championship and a rental vehicle.

Option 3

This package is based on a 4 night stay at the 4 star Hilton Hotel in Dundee It includes a round on Panmure and Gleneagles, tickets to the final 2 days of the Open Championship and a rental vehicle.

Option 4

This package is based on a 3 night stay at the 4 star Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh and includes tickets to the final 2 days of the Open Championship and rail transportation to the Open Championship.

Option 5

This package is based on a 7 night stay at the 3 star Ardgowan Hotel, St Andrews which is extremely close to the Old Course (1 minute walk) and includes a hospitality ticket for the duration of the Open Championship and a return transfer from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews on arrival & departure days.

Option 1 - 7 night Guaranteed Old/ New Course Tee Time & Open Championship

Fri 16th July – Arrive in Scotland where you will be warmly welcomed by a Drumgolf Representative who will assist with the collection of your rental vehicle. Travel to Colinsburgh and stay at Cairnie Cottage x 3 nights.

Sat 17th July – Watch the Open Championship at St Andrews

Sun 18th July - Watch the Open Championship at St Andrews  

Mon 19th July – Travel north to Aberdeenshire and stay at Meldrum House, Oldmeldrum x 2 nights (option to play golf at Meldrum House)

Tues 20th July –Play Cruden Bay

Wed 21st July – Play Royal Aberdeen. On completion of your round travel south and stay at the Albany Hotel, St Andrews x 3 nights.

Thurs 22nd July - Play St Andrews New Course

Fri 23rd July - Play St Andrews Old Course

Sat 24th July - Depart Homeward Bound

COST PER GOLFER: £1895 UK pounds

(Approx $2880 USD based on £1 = $1.52 USD)

This quotation is based on 4 golfers and includes the following:

- 8 nights accommodation sharing twin rooms

- 4 rounds of golf

- Tickets to final 2 days of Open Championship

- Rental of an automatic mini van

- Drumgolf Comprehensive Tour Management Service

Accommodation Selection

Cairnie Lodge - A charming, fully refurbished old farm cottage B&B set in 2.5 acres of well-kept gardens, which is owned and operated by Mr & Mrs Tim McDowell. The accommodation comprises of 1 double and 1 twin room in a self-contained wing of the house with shared bathroom. Only 10 miles from St Andrews.

Meldrum House - This recently refurbished luxurious property has sumptuous bedrooms, and stylish public rooms from which you can enjoy the magnificent views of 240 acres of parkland with private lake and golf course.

Albany Hotel - A family run 3 star hotel in a peaceful location in the centre of St Andrews.An elegant Georgian frontage which dates back to 1795!

Option 2   - 5 night/ 3 star trip

Wed 14th July – Arrive in Scotland. Stay at the 3 star Queens Hotel, Dundee (11 miles – approx 20 minutes drive from St Andrews) x 5 nights.

Thurs 15th July - Play Panmure

Fri 16th July – Play Kingsbarns

Sat 17th July - Travel to St Andrews to watch the Open Championship

Sun 18th July - Travel to St Andrews to watch the Open Championship

Mon 19th July – Depart Homeward Bound

COST PER GOLFER (Based on 2 people travelling): £1195 UK pounds*

($1816 USD based on £1 = £1.52 USD)

COST PER GOLFER (Based on 4 people travelling): £1125 UK pounds*

($1710 USD based on £1 = £1.52 USD)

*Deduction for replacing rounds on first 2 days with tickets for the Open Championship: £95 UK pounds

Price includes following:

ACCOMMODATION:

5 nights bed and full Scottish Breakfast, sharing twin/double rooms.

GOLF:

Green Fees: 2 rounds of golf. Entry to the 2 final days of the Open Championship

TRANSPORT:

Rental of a mid size car/ mini van with automatic transmission depending on 2 or 4 people travelling

DRUMGOLF TOUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE:

Comprehensive Tour Management Service- including liaison with hotels and golf clubs, on call assistance at all times and information pack.

Golf Course Selection

Kingsbarns - Only 6 miles from St Andrews. With its true links turf, contoured rolling fairways and majestic vistas of the sea, this course is already considered a classic! The sea plays an integral role in the course design and the sandy dunes also feature prominently in enhancing the course landscape. As Sir Michael Bonallack (recently retired secretary of the R&A) remarks - "Kingsbarns might well be one of the last true seaside links sites capable for development in Scotland"

Panmure–The club was formed in 1845. Yet another Open Championship qualifying course. The initial flat 3 holes give way to some classic contoured terrain which makes for a memorable golf course. The par 4 sixth in particular is as testing a golf hole as you will play in Scotland. Hogan secretly practised here before proceeding to win the Open at Carnoustie in 1953. Beware of the gorse!

Accommodation Selection

Queens Hotel, Dundee - Built in 1878, the Queens Hotel is one of the last privately owned hotels in Dundee. Ideally situated for the golf and just minutes from the shopping centre, university, theatre and bustling West End bars and restaurants.

Option 3   - Alternative 4 night/ 4 star trip

Thurs 15th July – Arrive in Scotland. Play Panmure. Stay at the 4 star Dundee Hilton Hotel x 4 nights.

Fri 16th July - Play Gleneagles

Sat 17th July – Travel to St Andrews to watch the Open Championship

Sun 18th July - Travel to St Andrews to watch the Open Championship

Mon 19th July - Depart Homeward Bound

COST PER GOLFER (Based on 2 people travelling): £1325 UK pounds

($2014 USD based on £1 = £1.52 USD)

COST PER GOLFER (Based on 4 people travelling): £1285 UK pounds

($1953 USD based on £1 = £1.52 USD)

Price includes following:

ACCOMMODATION:

4 nights bed and full Scottish Breakfast, sharing twin/double rooms.

GOLF:

Green Fees: 2 rounds of golf. Entry to the 2 final days of the Open Championship

TRANSPORT:

Rental of a mid size car/ mini van with automatic transmission depending on 2 or 4 people travelling

DRUMGOLF TOUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE:

Comprehensive Tour Management Service- including liaison with hotels and golf clubs, on call assistance at all times and information pack.

Golf Course Selection

Gleneagles - The three courses at Gleneagles are blessed with surroundings of awe-inspiring beauty reflecting a truly highland landscape. The Kings and Queens courses were both designed by James Braid (a five times Open winner). When Lee Trevino first played Gleneagles he memorably remarked "If heaven is as good as this, I sure hope they have some tee times left".

Accommodation Selection

Hilton Hotel Dundee – Only a 20 minute drive from St Andrews, this hotel offers all the comfort and amenities you would expect from a modern 4 star hotel. Excellent location to enjoy the nightlife of Dundee.

Option 4   - 3 night/ 4 star trip

Fri 16th July –  Arrive in Scotland. Stay at the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh x 3 nights. (The Grosvenor is in easy walking distance of Haymarket Station and a special rail/ bus link will be operating during Open week.)

Sat 17th July - Travel to St Andrews to watch the Open Championship

Sun 18th July - Travel to St Andrews to watch the Open Championship

Mon 19th July – Depart Homeward Bound

COST PER GOLFER: £635 UK pounds

($965 USD based on £1 = £1.52 USD)

Price includes following:

ACCOMMODATION:

3 nights bed and full Scottish Breakfast, sharing twin/double rooms.

GOLF:

Entry to the 2 final days of the Open Championship

TRANSPORT:

Return rail tickets on 17th & 18th from Edinburgh to Leuchars plus connecting bus to St Andrews

DRUMGOLF TOUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE:

Comprehensive Tour Management Service- including liaison with hotels, on call assistance at all times and information pack.

Accommodation Selection

Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor – This newly refurbished 4 star hotel is in an excellent location in the heart of our Capital City, only a short walk from Haymarket Railway Station. Rooms are contemporary and spacious; there is a great restaurant and a choice of 2 bars.

Option 5   - On-site Hotel Accommodation & Hospitality Package

Mon 12th July –  Arrive in Scotland. Stay at the 3 star Ardgowan Hotel, St Andrews x 7 nights.

Tues 13th July - Open Championship Official Practice Day

Wed 14th July - Open Championship Official Practice Day

Thurs 15th July – Open Championship

Fri 16th July - Open Championship

Sat 17th July - Open Championship

Sun 18th July - Open Championship

Mon 19th July - Depart Homeward Bound

COST PER GOLFER: £2350 UK pounds

($3572 USD based on £1 = £1.52 USD)

Price includes following:

ACCOMMODATION:

7 nights bed and full Scottish Breakfast, sharing twin/double rooms.

GOLF:

Hospitality Ticket for the week of the Open Championship which includes:

Course access

Reserved seat at the 17th tee grandstand

Access to Club Marquee

Access to Railway Club Marquee & complimentary tea & coffee

Copy of offical programme and daily drawsheet

TRANSPORT:

Return transfers on arrival and departure days

DRUMGOLF TOUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE:

Comprehensive Tour Management Service- including liaison with hotels, on call assistance at all times and information pack.

Accommodation Selection

Ardgowan Hotel, St Andrews – This 3 star hotel could not be much closer to the Old Course. No more than a minute's walk and you will be at the 18th Grandstand! So if you want to be in the heart of the action this is the accommodation for you. The Ardgowan also has an excellent restaurant and bar.