British Open First Class Golf Tour Itinerary...

Escorted or Self Drive

July 17th - July 24th, 2006

Scotland & British Open Golf Tour

Monday, July 17:
Upon your arrival in Glasgow, escorted tours will be met by your SGH Golf tour manager/driver, who will assist you with your luggage and show you to your waiting minibus.

Self-Drive tours will be met by a SGH Golf representative, who will assist you with your luggage and present you with your travel guide, before showing you to your waiting rental vehicle.

Transfer to Troon and the Piersland House Hotel. The Piersland House Hotel was built at the end of the last century and is one of the most attractive buildings of its kind in Scotland. It has been listed by the Historic Buildings Association as of special architectural interest and the graciousness and comfort of the surroundings help to create an atmosphere of relaxation and enjoyment.

The rest of the day is free to relax and unpack.

Glasgow to Troon is approximately a 50 minute drive.

Overnight at the Piersland House Hotel.

Tuesday, July 18:
This morning after breakfast golf will be arranged on the Prestwick Golf Course. Founded in 1851, the setting for the very first Open, this is one of the best known and most distinguished clubs in Scotland. The Club is situated just half an hour south west of Glasgow on the famous golfing Ayrshire coast.

Non golfers may like to visit Culzean Castle. Home of the Kennedys, Culzean dates back to 1777 and is one of Robert Adams most notable creations. Culzean also has long associations with the USA, as General Eisenhower was given a suite of rooms here after the Second World War in appreciation by the British people. Culzean is surrounded by a country park which includes a walled garden established in 1783.

Overnight at the Piersland House Hotel.

Wednesday, July 19:
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Western Gailes. Western Gailes is as fine a true links course as can be found almost anywhere in the British Isles. Like all Scottish links courses, the weather plays an important part in every round of golf. When the wind blows at Gailes, the long stretch from the 6th to the 13th is not only a trial of skill and strength, but something of an endurance test as well.

Today the golfers will enjoy lunch at the club.

Non golfers may like to visit the Burns Heritage Trail. Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, was born in the nearby county town of Ayr and you can visit the thatched cottage where he was born and also many of the places immortalized in his poems.

Overnight at the Piersland House Hotel.

Thursday, July 20:
This morning after breakfast golf will be arranged Royal Troon Golf Club. Frequent host to the British Open, Royal Troon is consistently ranked as one of the World's best links courses. It was created by the hand of Willie Fernie, one of the great early British golfers in 1878. A classic links course in every respect, the golfer is eased into the challenge with each hole appearing to get progressively tougher.

A second round of golf will be arranged on the Troon Portland Course. Portland is another good links course and although overshadowed by its illustrious neighbor, it would be a mistake to dismiss it. It is in fact very similar to Royal Troon as far as the holes and hazards go but it is a bit shorter and more forgiving. Portland is always in excellent condition and is a serious alternative to its Royal British Open Old Course.

Non golfers may like to visit Culzean Castle. Home of the Kennedys, Culzean dates back to 1777 and is one of Robert Adams most notable creations. Culzean also has long associations with the USA, as General Eisenhower was given a suite of rooms here after the Second World War in appreciation by the British people. Culzean is surrounded by a country park which includes a walled garden established in 1783.

Today the golfers will enjoy lunch at the club.

Overnight at the Piersland House Hotel.

Friday, July 21:
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged on the Dundonald Golf Course. The Dundonald Course, is like the Barassie Links a composite of the new nine holes and the other nine holes from the traditional course. The combination shortens the course to 6107 yards from the White Tees. The Dundonald is known locally as "the Winter Course" . The course still offers a very challenging Par 69 with one par five and four par threes - three of these on the front nine.

Non golfers may like to visit Dean Castle. Dean Castle is a 14th-century keep and 15th-century palace and is the ancestral home of the Boyd family. It contains an outstanding collection of medieval arms, armor, tapestries and musical instruments, along with a display of Burns manuscripts. The country park has 200 acres of woodland and farmland, extending over the old estates of Dean and Assloss.

After golf you will transfer to Liverpool, England and the Britannia Adelphi Hotel. The Internationally famous Adelphi Hotel is a luxurious and superbly appointed hotel in the very heart of Liverpool. All of the 402 bedrooms and bathrooms have been totally refurbished while retaining their character. The elegant public areas and banqueting halls have been faithfully restored to provide stunning facilities. The stylish WAVE bar and Pizzeria have fast become one of the city’s top meeting places.

Troon to Liverpool is approximately a 4 1/2 hour drive.

Overnight at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel.

Saturday, July 22:
Today after breakfast you will attend the Third Day's Play of the 2006 British Open Championship being held at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.

Overnight at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel.

Sunday, July 23:
Today after breakfast you will attend the Final Days Play of the 2006 British Open Championship followed by the presentation of the trophy to the winner.

Overnight at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel.

Monday, July 24:
Today after breakfast you will depart Manchester for home.

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