Eagle Golf Holidays Sample Itinerary - Scotland Tour

FRIDAY - Evening departure of your flight to Scotland.

SATURDAY - Arrive in Scotland where the Eagle Golf Tour Director will assist in securing your luggage on board the luxury motor coach which will convey you to the Gleneagles Hotel, situated in the rolling hills of Perthshire. The hotel is luxurious with four restaurants, sporting facilities of all types, including three golf courses within walking distance. The Kings, Queens, and the latest addition; The Monarchs course. Reservation for play on the Kings course has been arranged for this afternoon. Non-golfers will have an opportunity to relax and savour the beauty of the countryside. Cocktails will be served before dinner in company with your tour director and overnight at Gleneagles.

SUNDAY - After breakfast, golf has been reserved on the Queen’s course, which although not as tough to master as the King’s course it will demand many fine accurate shots if you wish to complete with it’s standard. Non-golfers will visit Scone Palace situated in the outskirts of Perth. Parts of the palace date back to the 16th century and the building houses a fine collection of 16th century needlework, 18th century clocks and many pieces of furniture, porcelain and ivories. Dinner and overnight at Gleneagles.

MONDAY - After breakfast, transfer to the home of golf at St. Andrew’s for two nights residence in the superb St. Andrew’s Old Course and Country Club Hotel. The hotel overlooks the famous 17th hole, where many a good round has come to grief. Golf today has been arranged on the Old Course, allowing you the opportunity to play the most sought after golf course in Scotland. Non-golfers will not be disappointed with a walking tour of St. Andrew’s. The town is of moderate size with a compact shopping area with ruins which date back to the 12th century. If it is possible to taste golf, St. Andrew’s more than any other known place has the perfect flavour. Dinner and overnight at the Old Course Hotel.

TUESDAY - Commencing with breakfast, a short trip across the River Tay will take the party to Carnoustie where golfers will play the links course, last used as an Open Championship venue in 1999. Accommodation problems caused it to be restored but rectification of the problem and the fact that it is the longest and most severe of all the venues used. Non-golfers will continue from Carnoustie to the 9th century Glamis Castle, the birth place of Princess Margaret. Dinner and overnight at the Old Course Hotel.

WEDNESDAY - After breakfast you will transfer to the splendid Ayrshire Turnberry Hotel, overlooking the Firth of Clyde, affording views of the Mull of Kintyre, the Island of Arran and when visibility is good Northern Ireland. Non-golfers will be free to enjoy the hotel facilities while golfers will travel to Prestwick Golf Club, where “The Open” Championship originated and he course can only be described as unique. Dinner and overnight at Turnberry Hotel.

THURSDAY - Today golf will be played at Royal Troon. Men only will play the Old Course while the ladies will play the Portland Course. Both parties will meet for lunch in the clubhouse after play. All are welcome to play the Portland course in the afternoon. Non-golfers will visit nearby Culzean Castle. The castle is the 18th century home of the Kennedy’s and many parts were created by the noted Architect Robert Adams. Dinner and overnight at Turnberry Hotel.

FRIDAY - The championship course of Ailsa Turnberry is the setting for today’s golf. Although difficult, it is very fair and enjoyed by all who play it. Golf in the afternoon has been arranged on the easier Arran course. Non-golfers will use the coach for a visit to Burn’s Country, mainly the birth place of the Scottish bard and also High Street shopping in the town of Ayr. Dinner and overnight at Turnberry Hotel.

SATURDAY - After breakfast, depart Turnberry for the return flight to the U.S.A.