Drumgolf 2009 Turnberry Open Championship Package – 5 and 4 Star Options

2009 will witness the return of the Open Championship to Turnberry after a 15-year break. This will be Turnberry’s fourth Open and there is no doubt that 2009 will match the excitement of previous years, such as the exhilarating Duel in the Sun between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus in 1977. With the sea lapping beside the course and one of the most famous lighthouses in golf in the distance, there are not many courses in the world that can equal Turnberry for beauty or excitement.

Drumgolf has formulated two itineraries, which feature below. 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 package combines the Open Championship with a much sought-after Guaranteed Old Course tee time package which includes a round on the St Andrews New Course and Kingsbarns.

Option 2

This 5 night package combines some of the finest Championship Golf that Scotland’s West Coast has to offer with quality accommodation, and includes tickets to two days at the Open Championship.

Option 3

This package includes 4 nights at the charming Highgrove House Hotel with a season ticket for the Open Championship

Option 1

Day 1 Thursday 16th July

Arrive in Scotland where you will be met and welcomed by a Drumgolf Driver/ Guide. Transfer to One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow where you will stay for 4 nights. Travelling time from Glasgow Airport is approximately 25 minutes.

One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow – Part of the prestigious Hotel du Vin Group, this exceptional Glasgow hotel consists of 4 connected Town Houses. It has long established itself as the city’s premier hotel. For those who enjoy gourmet food of the highest order the hotel’s is intimate and atmospheric oak panelled Bistro serves a fine selection of classic and modern dishes with a Scottish influence.

Day 2 Friday 17th July

After breakfast, travel to Turnberry to watch the 138th Open Championship.

Day 3 Saturday 18th July

After breakfast, travel to Turnberry to watch the 138th Open Championship.

Day 4 Sunday 19th July

After breakfast, travel to Turnberry to watch the final of the 138th Open Championship.

Day 5 Monday 20th July

Travel to Fife and play Kingsbarns Golf Links. Stay at Rufflets Country House Hotel, St Andrews x 3 nights.

Kingsbarns, nr St. Andrews - Kingsbarns is 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 to be 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 of development in Scotland. It is an extraordinary setting".

Rufflets Country House Hotel, St Andrews - A family owned and run hotel, which receives consistently high marks from our clients. Rufflets lies 2 miles out of the centre of St Andrews. An award winning restaurant, spacious and tastefully decorated rooms and beautifully landscaped gardens make it well recommended. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson stay here whenever in the town. A member of Small luxury Hotels of the World.

Day 6 Tuesday 21st July

Play St Andrews New Course at 9.28/36am

New Course, St Andrews - This is a fine traditional links which runs adjacent to the Old and many consider is more difficult. It is a British Amateur Championship venue and over 100 years old - so not so new!

Day 7 Wednesday 22nd July

Play St Andrews Old Course at 10.10/20am

Old Course, St Andrews - It is essential for all keen golfers to make a pilgrimage to play this fine old links at least once in their life. To play the course you must possess handicap certification and a maximum handicap of 24 for Gents and 36 for Ladies. We can offer you secured guaranteed tee times which are sold as a package that includes a round on the Old and New Course.

Day 8 Thursday 23rd July

Depart Homeward Bound

QUOTATION:                                                                          

Subject to availability and based on 8 golfers travelling.                                                                                                                                                                             Quote includes the following:

ACCOMMODATION:

Based on 7 nights Bed and full Scottish Breakfast, sharing twin or double rooms.

GOLF:

Green Fees: 2 rounds of golf and tickets to watch the final 3 days of the 138th Open Championship.

TRANSPORT:

Chauffeur-driven Executive Mini Coach offering tables, refrigeration and leather upholstery.

TOUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE:

Comprehensive tour management service – including liaison with hotels and golf clubs, on call assistance at all times and an Information Pack.

COST PER GOLFER:  £2297 UK pounds

(approx $3560 USD based on £1= $1.55 USD)

Option 2

Day 1 Wednesday 15th July

Arrive in Scotland where you will be met and welcomed by a Drumgolf Representative who will assist with your rental vehicle. Transfer to One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow or Gleddoch House Hotel, near Glasgow where you will stay for 5 nights. Travelling time from Glasgow Airport is approximately 25 minutes.

One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow – Part of the prestigious Hotel du Vin Group, this exceptional Glasgow hotel consists of 4 connected Town Houses. It has long established itself as the city’s premier hotel. For those who enjoy gourmet food of the highest order the hotel’s is intimate and atmospheric oak panelled Bistro serves a fine selection of classic and modern dishes with a Scottish influence.

Gleddoch House Hotel, near Glasgow – This beautiful country house is located in a prominent position overlooking the Clyde. Impressive leisure facilities and a charming 18-hole golf course add to its many attributes.

Day 2 Thursday 16th July

After breakfast, play Dundonald Links

Dundonald Links - Formerly known as Southern Gailes, this golf course is a proud member of the Loch Lomond Golf Club family. It is a challenging, but extremely rewarding links course and the back nine has spectacular views with the sea making an appearance on several holes.

Day 3 Friday 17th July

After breakfast, play the Carrick Course, Loch Lomond

Carrick Course -Challenge, variety and playability have been carefully integrated into the design to ensure an exciting and enjoyable golf experience for golfers of all abilities. The course commands unparalleled views across Loch Lomond with 9 holes in the Scottish Highlands and 9 holes in the Scottish Lowlands

Day 4 Saturday 18th July

After breakfast, travel to Turnberry to watch the 138th Open Championship.

Day 5 Sunday 19th July

After breakfast, travel to Turnberry to watch the 138th Open Championship.

Day 6 Monday 20th July

Depart homeward bound. Farewell to Scotland!!

QUOTATION:                                                                          

Subject to availability and based on 2 or 4 golfers travelling.                                                                                                                                                                            

Quote includes the following:

ACCOMMODATION:

Based on 5 nights Bed and full Scottish Breakfast, sharing twin or double rooms

GOLF:

Green Fees: 2 rounds of golf and tickets to watch the final 2 days of the 138th Open Championship.

TRANSPORT:

Rental of a mini van with automatic transmission if 4 people travelling or rental of a mid size car with automatic transmission if 2 people travelling

TOUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE:

Comprehensive tour management service – including liaison with hotels and golf clubs, on call assistance at all times and an Information Pack.

STAYING AT 5 STAR ONE DEVONSHIRE GARDENS

COST PER GOLFER BASED ON 2 PEOPLE TRAVELLING:  £1525 UK pounds

(approx $2516 USD based on £1= $1.65 USD)

COST PER GOLFER BASED ON 4 PEOPLE TRAVELLING:  £1475 UK pounds

(approx $2433 USD based on £1= $1.65 USD)

STAYING AT 4 STAR GLEDDOCH COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL

COST PER GOLFER BASED ON 2 PEOPLE TRAVELLING:  £1125 UK pounds

(approx $1856 USD based on £1= $1.65 USD)

COST PER GOLFER BASED ON 4 PEOPLE TRAVELLING:  £1075 UK pounds

(approx $1773 USD based on £1= $1.65 USD)

Option 3

Day 1 Thursday 16th July

Arrive in Scotland and travel to Troon. Stay at Highgrove House, Troon where you will stay for 4 nights. Travelling time from Glasgow Airport is approximately 40 minutes.

You have the option of travelling to Turnberry to watch the 138th Open Championship.

Highgrove House - Built by a sea captain in the 1920’s, Highgrove House has been traditionally restored to a lovely nine-guestroom hotel. Each of the charmingly quaint bedrooms is en-suite, individually decorated and provides every facility for guests to relax and enjoy their stay. Ideally situated for the nearby Prestwick and Royal Troon courses.

Day 2 Friday 17th July

After breakfast, travel to Turnberry to watch the 138th Open Championship. Drive time is usually 30 minutes but please be prepared for heavier traffic.

Day 3 Saturday 18th July

After breakfast, travel to Turnberry to watch the penultimate day of the 138th Open Championship.

Day 4 Sunday 19th July

After breakfast, travel to Turnberry to watch the final day of the 138th Open Championship.

Day 5 Monday 20th July

Depart homeward bound. Farewell to Scotland!!

QUOTATION:                                                                          

Subject to availability and based on 4 golfers travelling.                                                                                                                                                                             Quote includes the following:

ACCOMMODATION:

Based on 4 nights Bed and full Scottish Breakfast, sharing twin or double rooms

GOLF:

Season Ticket for the 138th Open Championship.

TOUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE:

Comprehensive tour management service – including liaison with hotels and golf clubs, on call assistance at all times and an Information Pack.

COST PER GOLFER:  £870 UK pounds

(approx $1435 USD based on £1= $1.65 USD)