Scotland?s top golf courses have joined forces with Scotland?s national tourist board to give golf fans a once in a lifetime opportunity to play on a host of world-renowned golf courses, including the home of the 2014 Ryder Cup, Gleneagles.
As the start of the new season edges ever closer, VisitScotland?s Drive It Home promotion offers the perfect reminder to start planning a trip to Scotland and even the chance to play the PGA Centenary Course, the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, before the professionals.
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To whet the appetite VisitScotland has produced a list of great stay and play packages at the country?s top courses and accommodation. For more information visit www.driveithomescotland.com .
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Mar Hall, Glasgow
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Located just ten minutes from Glasgow airport, Mar Hall is a five star hotel offering fine dining, spa treatments and the par 70 Earl of Mar golf course. Spectacular views over the River Clyde and a host of strategically placed bunkers make this a great course for all levels of golfer. From March until end of May stay and play Mar Hall for ?120. This great value package includes, 1 night bed & breakfast at the Mar Hall Hotel and 2 rounds of golf on the Earl of Mar.
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Other courses in the area to try include The Dundonald Links. Dundonald Golf Club, formerly Southern Gailes, is a proud member of the Loch Lomond Golf Club family. Recently redesigned by Kyle Philips, Dundonald is a challenging but extremely rewarding course often compared in style to Carnoustie.
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Fairmont St Andrews, Fife
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Situated on the Fife coastline, Fairmont St Andrews offers panoramic views across the Tay and the surrounding golf courses. The spa facilities and regular shuttle bus to the centre of town make this an ideal golf break. Two championship courses are available, the Sam Torrance designed Torrance Course and the Kittocks. During March, April, October, November and December enjoy 1 night B&B and 1 round of golf for two for ?199. From May to September the cost is ?399.
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In addition to the wealth of golf at the Fairmont why not try one of the other famous links, including The Castle Course. The seventh course at the Home of Golf is set on a rugged cliffline overlooking the ancient town of St Andrews and combines breathtaking views with a memorable challenge.
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Meldrum House Hotel, Aberdeenshire
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Set amidst beautiful countryside only a few miles from Aberdeen, the 4 Star Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course offers unrivalled quality and is one of the finest luxury hotels Scotland has to offer. Meldrum boasts a world-class golf academy and teaching centre and the course is one of only a few in Scotland measuring over 7,000 yards. Throughout the year, based on two people sharing a twin or double room, 2 nights in an Executive Room, including dinner and breakfast, a round of golf at Cruden Bay, Murcar Links and Meldrum House will cost ?295pp.
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Just a short distance away is the now renowned Castle Stuart course, the current home of the Scottish Open. Castle Stuart Golf Links, a championship links course overlooking the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks that are synonymous with Inverness and the Black Isle ? Kessock bridge and Chanonry Lighthouse. What Turnberry is to Ayrshire and Gleneagles is to Perthshire, Castle Stuart has been conceived to be for the Highlands.
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Macdonald Marine Hotel, Scottish Borders
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The Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa in North Berwick is renowned for its beautiful coastal location and glorious 19th century Victorian architecture. Located at the heart of East Lothian?s golfing coast, the hotel features 83 rooms, superb dining and a state of the art spa. On offer for ?199pp, one night?s B&B and 2 rounds of golf on the West Links (North Berwick) and Gullane No. 1
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Gleneagles, Perthshire
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Gleneagles, set in 850 acres at the foot of the Scottish highlands, is a world class resort offering guests an unrivalled choice of sports and leisure facilities. Gleneagles is the host to three championship courses, including the home of the Ryder Cup 2014. The courses were the inspiration of two of the world?s most famous golfers: James Braid, five times winner of the Open, designed the King?s and Queen?s and Jack Nicklaus created The PGA Centenary Course. During March, one night?s bed & breakfast at Gleneagles and a round of golf (PGA Centenary, King?s Course or The Queen?s) will cost ?173.
For a chance to enter the Drive It Home competition or for further information on these great offers, visit www.driveithomescotland.com
Please note that these listings are not comprehensive and that there are other golf competitions and events taking place in Scotland throughout the year. This copy was correct at the time of going to press. Events can be subject to change. VisitScotland cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. All liability for loss, disappointment, negligence or other damage caused by the reliance on the information contained herewith, or in the event of any company, individual or firm ceasing to trade, is hereby excluded.
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February 2, 2012 ?
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