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North Berwick Golf Weekend

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View from Marine Hotel across North Berwick West Links.  Our three golfing couples, collectively known as The Oystercatchers, took advantage of the mild February weather here in Scotland and golfed in North Berwick last weekend at  The Glen GC and the famous West Links with an overnight stay at MacDonald Marine Hotel. x2 rounds Scottish links golf x1 night 4 Star Marine Hotel 3 course Dinner at Craigleith Restaurant Full range of Breakfast choices Swimming pool, gym, Sauna and Steam Rooms Cost £320 = $400 per couple The lovely town of North Berwick, only 25 minutes south of Edinburgh, has long been used as a base to enjoy the golf in the town and around the area: Muirfield, Gullane and Dunbar golf courses are all within 20 minutes drive of the town. 'Sea' par 3 13th green The Glen GC. The prizes being played for were Best Female Golfer, Best Male Golfer, and Champion Couple using the Stableford points system. The obligatory longest drive and...

Old Course St Andrews - The Ballot

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The Ballot As golfers begin to shake of winter and prepare to golf 2017 many are going to be focusing their attention on traveling to golf in Scotland and the Old Course St Andrews in particular. The question arises: How do you golf the Old Course at St Andrews without an advanced and guaranteed tee time? Answer: The Old Course Ballot This is the historic lottery held by the St Andrews Links Trust every afternoon, except Friday, for a number of un-allocated tee times on the Old Course 2 days before you wish to play. Applications are made 48 hours before your day of play Applications are accepted before 2:00pm You can apply in person at the Old Course Pavilion or Links Trust Clubhouse Phone +44 (0)1334 466 666 The golfer submits at least two names and maximum of four Home club membership and handicap details of all golfers are required Request 'play at any time' to increase the chances of success The Ballot result is available ...

Old Course St Andrews Tee Time - June 2017

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Golfers, come and enjoy golf at St Andrews and with a guaranteed Old Course tee time for 2017! Now is your opportunity to strike this from your Bucket List! St Andrews 4Ball 28th June - 2nd July 2017 Four nights at Auchterlonie Apartment (with breakfast) Airport and golf transportation and golf at: Old Course New Course Crail Balcomie Kingsbarns Golf Links You walk from the apartment to your tee time on the Old Course. $1700 per golfer or £1340 British Pounds per golfer We look forward to assisting with your golf trip to St Andrews. Contact John at Caddie Golf Tours for more information about golf in Scotland, cheers!