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TURNBERRY RESORT

TURNBERRY, AYRSHIRE

Ailsa & Kintyre Courses

Looking out to sea and the imposing Ailsa

Craig, the Ailsa Course at Turnberry boasts

some world-class holes. Perhaps the best

of them all is the tenth; from a remote tee

set atop a rocky cliff-top promontory, the

drive is across the corner of the bay, and of-

fers visitors a glimpse of the site of Bruce’s

Castle, home to Scotland’s 14th century

King, Robert the Bruce.

The narrow path and the tee shot itself are

not for the faint-hearted, but are typical of

Turnberry’s dramatic setting.

The Ailsa Course at Turnberry is regarded

by many as the best links course in

Scotland, and made a welcome return to

the Open Championship spotlight for Tom

Watson’s near miss in 2009.

Turnberry is fortunate enough to actually

boast two quality links courses: like the

Ailsa, the Kintyre was rescued from near

extinction by architect Mackenzie Ross in

the 1950s. At the Kintyre, fortunate visitors

will experience fast, undulating greens,

tight links turf, magnificent holes along the

shoreline and glorious views of Kintyre,

Arran and the lighthouse.

Turnberry offers guests the best in five-star

treatment with top-quality accommodation,

dining and leisure facilities. Various accom-

modation options will cater to any taste,

as the resort offers standard classic rooms,

suites, lodges and cottages.

The Turnberry Hotel sits proudly overlook-

ing the Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre,

and has been a luxurious haven since its

opening in 1906.

Ailsa & Kintyre Courses

FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS

ST ANDREWS, FIFE

Torrance Course

A Ryder Cup hero both as player and

Captain, Sam Torrance has created a

modern classic with a course that

challenges players with large, undulating

fairways and greens. Although not tight,

the course is protected with long,

punishing fescue rough, and cavernous

With its position above the bay, golfers

can expect to battle a strong prevailing

wind. The signature hole is the par-4 17th,

dubbed “Sam’s Favourite”, which hugs the

coastline and offers spectacular views back

towards St Andrews.

Kittocks Course

Bruce Devlin has used the fantastically

rugged landscape to carve out a truly

memorable championship links. Kittocks

constantly asks questions of the golfer,

challenging both bravery and skill.

The trademark hole is the 17th, where the

challenge is to attack a green perched

precariously on the cliff’s edge, guarded by

numerous devilish traps.

Sitting proudly above its two fabulous

golf courses and facing back towards the

famous St Andrews skyline, the hotel at

Fairmont St Andrews is a true 5* venue.

Each one of the 209 well-appointed

bedrooms ensures that its occupants relax

in comfort and style, while the facilities

throughout the hotel cater for any desire. A

top quality conference and banquet host,

the team of staff at Fairmont prides itself

on its unwavering commitment to customer

THE GLENEAGLES HOTEL

AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE

King’s Course

James Braid was determined to create a

course which placed the emphasis on the

golfer’s ability to shape his shots and be

creative, which explains why Lee Trevino,

one of the most natural players to ever

play the game, said that, “If Heaven is as

good as this, I sure hope they have some

tee-times left.”

Queen’s Course

Threading through the high ridges on

the north and east side of the estate, the

Queen’s has many moorland characteris-

tics, and offers beautiful woodland settings

as the course meanders through the glen.

With indigenous lochans and streams

incorporated as water hazards, this is a

beautiful and genuine Perthshire classic.

PGA Centenary Course

Jack Nicklaus’ PGA Centenary will host the

Ryder Cup Matches, and while most

agree that the Golden Bear has created a

modern classic, Jack gave the credit to the

canvas he was supplied with, saying that it

was “the finest parcel of land in the world I

have ever been given to work with.”

The Gleneagles Hotel is part of the

Five Red Star Resort, and has recently

celebrated its 80th anniversary. The quality

of service on offer is unrivalled, with the

hotel retaining a member of staff for each

hotel guest. The grandiose building was

designed to emulate the opulent style of a

French chateau, while the manicured gar-

dens were inspired by the celebrated 18th

century horticulturalist Capability Brown.

Torrance & Kittocks

King’s, Queen’s or PGA

Centenary Course

Torrance & Kittocks

King’s, Queen’s or PGA

Centenary Course

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