2016 British Open Brochure

s SGH GOLF
Presents The 2016 Tournament
Royal Troon Golf Club
July 14 - 17, 2016

The British Open will be staged at Royal Troon in Scotland for the ninth time in 2016.
In 1923, The Open came to Royal Troon for the first time, and since then it has become a regular venue having
hosted the Championship on eight occasions. Troon has been called the toughest course on the British Open
circuit – harsher than Carnoustie, less forgiving than Turnberry and more merciless than even Muirfield. Royal
Troon is no place for the feint of heart.
The course, which took its current form in 1888, is designed in the traditional out-and-back manner of the Old
Course at St Andrews. A gentle opening few holes and relatively straightforward closing stretch are the
bookends for a series of holes which weave up, round and through some of the most striking links land to be
found at any of the host venues. This character makes the strength and direction of the wind even more
important than is usual on a links course: if the wind is against the players on the back nine, it's as tough a finish
as can be found anywhere.
The Ayrshire course last hosted the British Open in 2004, when American Todd Hamilton beat 2002 champion
Ernie Els of South Africa in a playoff. Other former winners at the course were Arthur Havers (1923), Bobby
Locke (1950), Arnold Palmer (1962), Tom Weiskopf (1973), Tom Watson (1982), Mark Calcavecchia (1989) and
Justin Leonard, who won in 1997 after shooting a closing 65.
Royal Troon Golf Club, Scotland
July 14 – 17, 2016
SGH GOLF

British Open 2016
Dates: July 11th
-18th
Silver Package Option
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The 2016 British Open
Royal Troon Old Course, Scotland
Silver Package
Monday, July 11th
-Monday, July 18th
DATE HOTEL GOLF ACTIVITIES
Sunday, July 10 Depart USA for Edinburgh,
Scotland
Monday, July 11 Ardgowan Hotel,
St. Andrews
Tuesday, July 12 Ardgowan Hotel,
St. Andrews
Kingsbarns Golf Links-
Kingsbarns Links
Visit Kingsbarns Distillery
Wednesday, July 13 Ardgowan Hotel,
St. Andrews
Carnoustie Links-
Championship Course
Tour Glamis Castle
Thursday, July 14 Ardgowan Hotel,
St. Andrews
St. Andrews Links- Old
Course
Tour Town of St. Andrews
Friday, July 15 Hilton Glasgow
Grosvenor, Glasgow
St. Andrews Links- New
Course
Free Day
Saturday, July 16 Hilton Glasgow
Grosvenor, Glasgow
British Open Day Ticket Attend The British Open
Tournament
Sunday, July 17 Hilton Glasgow
Grosvenor, Glasgow
Tournament
Monday, July 18 Depart Glasgow for USA
All of our British Open trips can be customized to meet your specific needs. Please call our office at 1-800-284-
8884 or 513-984-0414 or email at sales@sghgolf.com for details and pricing.

British Open 2016
Dates: July 11th
-18th
Silver Package Option
Silver Package
Monday, July 11th
-Monday, July 18th
Sunday, July 10
Depart USA for Edinburgh
Monday, July 11
Upon your arrival in Edinburgh you 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 car. You will transfer to St. Andrews and the
Ardgowan Hotel.
The rest of your day is free to relax and unpack.
Edinburgh Airport to St. Andrews is approx a 1 hour 20 minute drive.
Overnight at the Ardgowan Hotel
Tuesday, July 12
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Kingsbarns Golf Club.
After golf you may wish to visit the Kingsbarns Distillery.
The Ardgowan Hotel, St Andrews, is located near the Old Course and St Andrews
university in the center of St Andrews. Comprising of two adjoining Georgian Houses
the architectural note was designed by the famous Scottish Architect Sir William
Playfair. The hotel is set back within picturesque gardens, offering nineteen
comfortable ensuite bedrooms, lounge bar and restaurant serving a wide variety of
freshly prepared food using top quality local suppliers.
Located directly on the North Sea coast only six miles from St. Andrews, Kingsbarns
is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking links courses ever developed.
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a real one of a kind and a contrast with Scotland’s other
famous links courses in that it is a new, man-made development. The sea figures
prominently on every hole and one's senses are continually pricked with the sights,
sounds and smells of the ocean spray. The links boasts spacious fairways, which roll
and twist through majestic dune ridges and hollows, while its large inviting greens
present the golfer with subtle challenges.

Tuesday, July 12 Continued..
St. Andrews to Kingsbarns is approx a 10 minute drive.
Wednesday, July 13
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Carnoustie Golf Links.
After golf you may wish to tour Glamis Castle.
St. Andrews to Carnoustie is approx a 45 minute drive.
While working as a golf caddie at neighboring Kingsbarns Golf Links, it was
Douglas Clement's vision that first inspired the idea for a distillery at
Kingsbarns. His determined belief in the project and an unfettered passion
for single malt whisky has been instrumental in bringing the dream to life.
At Kingsbarns Distillery, we take Fife grown barley and water from an aquifer
100m below the distillery and through our process of milling, mashing,
fermentation and distilling fill just 24 casks a week of our fruity and floral
spirit. The spirit must mature in oak casks for at least 3 years and a day
before we can call it Single Malt Whisky, so we are looking forward to early
2018 to have our first dram!
Regarded by many including Walter Hagen and Gary Player, as one of the best links
courses in the world, Carnoustie, though certainly long, is not a course for the
unthinking big-hitter. With judgment of wind and distance critical, every tee shot needs
careful placement to set up an approach to the green. Whilst there may be little
dramatic background scenery, the beauty of Carnoustie is to be found in the golf
course itself. The layout is such that no two consecutive holes face the same
direction, a factor that does nothing for the golfer in finding their rhythm in the face of
often-stiff winds. Carnoustie's famous burns that snake their way around the course -
Jockie's Burn and the Barry Burn, represent two more obstacles to posting a
respectable tally.
Glamis Castle is located next to the village of Glamis and is home to the
Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. The castle was the
childhood home of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, also known as the Queen
Mother. The interior of the castle is beautifully preserved and should be
visited by anyone interested in historical architecture.

Thursday, July 14
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged on the St. Andrews Old Course. -Ballot Tee Time
After golf you may wish to tour the Town of St. Andrews. Known as the home of golf, and home of Scotland's oldest
university, St Andrews is a small town with a sizeable reputation that attracts visitors from all over the world. St Andrews
University, founded in 1410, dominates the centre of town. The elegant, ivy-clad buildings and delightful quadrangles and
gardens have seen a procession of famous graduates, recently including Prince William. The future king may have
graduated, but it is still one of the top universities in Britain, often compared to Oxford and Cambridge for its defining
presence and the collegiate feel it gives to the town. The Medieval centre of St Andrews, with its narrow alleys and
cobbled streets, leads to the now ruined cathedral (once the largest in Scotland) and the adjacent church of St Regulus,
where you can climb the spiral staircase to the top of an 108-foot tower for magnificent views of the town and its
surroundings. The castle, perched on a promontory overlooking the sea, was the dramatic stage for several of the most
notorious episodes of the Reformation. St Andrews has two great beaches, one being the West Sands, where the famous
opening sequence of Chariots of Fire was shot. There are also the Botanic Gardens for relaxation.
Friday, July 15
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at St. Andrews Links where you will play the New Course.
After golf you will transfer to Glasgow and the Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel.
St. Andrews to Glasgow is approx a 2 hour drive.
Overnight at the Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
Handicap Limit – Men: 24, Ladies: 36. The oldest golf course in the world has many
remarkable features which help make it so special to golfers around the world. It is
the Home of Golf where golf was first played 600 years ago and yet it remains a real
test of golf for today's champions. Despite its reputation and status, it is a public
course. The course is known for its particular physical features including 112 bunkers,
some of which are especially famous e.g. 'Hell' on the long 14th, 'Strath' on the short
11th and the Road Bunker at what is probably the most famous golf hole in the world,
the 17th or Road Hole (so called because a road - which is in play - runs hard against
the back edge of the green). The Old Course’s truly remarkable feature is that in
today's modern golfing world, a course which has evolved over six centuries remains
a true test of championship golf.
Opened in April 1895, the course was built in response to increasing demand for golf
at St Andrews. The New Course is a classic links course which uses the natural
features of the land to create a first class golfing challenge. The course has the
traditional out and back layout, with the 18th green just to the right of the first tee. It
also has, in the great St Andrews tradition, shared fairways and even a double green
at the 3rd and 15th holes. It has frequently been said that if the New Course were not
situated next to the Old, then its star would have shown with a far greater degree of
brilliance.
Situated in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant and bustling West End and within
walking distance to Glasgow University, Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor is the
perfect place to stay during a visit to Scotland’s biggest city. Excellent
transport links give Guests easy access to the SECC, Glasgow city center
and Glasgow International Airport.Enjoy great local produce in the highly
acclaimed Bo’vine Steak Restaurant and fabulous cocktails in the award-
winning bobar. While the Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor does not have leisure
facilities onsite, Guests are invited to use these facilities free of charge at our
sister hotel, the Hilton Glasgow. Offering friendly, responsive and professional
service in a highly desirable setting, Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor has
everything Guests need to make the most of time in Glasgow.

Saturday, July 16
Today after breakfast you will attend the Third Day’s Play of the 2016 Open Championship being held at Royal Troon
Old Course.
Glasgow to Troon is approx a 50 minute drive.
Sunday, July 17
Today after breakfast you will attend the Final Day’s Play of the 2016 Open Championship being held at Royal Troon
Old Course.
Monday, July 18
Today you will depart Glasgow for USA.

COST INCLUDES: Self Drive
 Meet and greet service at arrival airport by local SGH Golf staff.
 7 nights’ accommodation, double occupancy, at hotels indicated.
 Full breakfast each day.
 Rental automatic car or minivan - unlimited mileage - CDW included, gas extra.
 Starting times and green fees for one round at each of the following courses: Carnoustie, St. Andrews New & Old (Ballot)
 Full use of all golf clubhouses including access to the changing rooms, showers, lockers, dining room and bar.
 Tickets to the Open Championship Saturday and Sunday.
 All local taxes and service charges on all services included in the attached itinerary.
 SGH Luggage Tags.
 Personalized travel pack with useful information, maps, helpful hints, recommended restaurants, pubs, shopping and
sightseeing options.
 Assistance of SGH Golf’s local office at your destination.
 24/7 emergency help line.
 A dedicated professional SGH Golf representative to coordinate all aspects of your tour.
Not Included
 Airline Ticket
 Caddie or cart fees
 Gratuities
 Meals not specified
 Any item of a personal nature.
Hotels
 Many hotels in Scotland have rooms that vary in size and sometimes décor. Some have sea views, course views, and no
views. Unless advised to the contrary, in writing, we will book “standard” rooms.
 Please note that bed sizes are usually smaller than you may be accustomed to. If anyone needs a larger bed, please let us
know in advance.
Classic Hotels
Self Drive (2)
$3,445.00 per golfer, double occupancy.
$1,800.00 per non golfer, double occupancy.
Self Drive (4)
Single Supplement: $1,020.00

COST INCLUDES: Escorted
 All bag handling at Scotland airports and hotels.
 All transportation by motor coach (includes gas, parking, tolls, etc).
 Services of a SGH Golf Tour Manager Driver throughout.
 Starting times and green fees for one round at each of the following courses: Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, St. Andrews New & Old
(Ballot)
 SGH Golf luggage tags
.
Not Included
 Airline Ticket
 Gratuities
Hotels
 Many hotels in Scotland have rooms that vary in size and sometimes décor. Some have sea views, course views,
and no views. Unless advised to the contrary, in writing, we will book “standard” rooms.
 Please note that bed sizes are usually smaller than you may be accustomed to. If anyone needs a larger
bed, please let us know in advance.
Transportation
 You will have the services of an experienced SGH Tour Manager Driver who will greet you at the airport and accompany you
for the duration of the tour. All SGH Tour Managers have many years of experience and are on hand to assist with all aspects
of your tour. He will make sure you reach the destinations on time, will assist with check-in and luggage at the hotels making
the process as seamless as possible. At the golf courses, he will handle your golf equipment check you in and assembles the
caddies you have requested while also arranging a second round if desired. The knowledgeable Tour Managers are
indispensable when providing daily sightseeing guidance for golfers and non golfers whether it be touring a distillery, castle, or
shopping excursions. He will also be an asset when recommending and making dinner reservations at local restaurants.
 The Tour Manager will provide the small touches along with local knowledge and experience that turn a “good” golf tour into a
“GREAT” golf tour.
 Quote from client:
“I wanted to send a quick note of commendation for our Tour Manager for our trip to Scotland. He was a huge asset, a lot of fun and made the trip a great
experience from start to finish. He always made sure that we had everything we needed, got us checked in at all the courses and advised us as to local
cultures and history as well as being ready with a good story or joke on some of our longer rides. He is a true value to your organization. We all feel like
we found a friend in him and the trip was that much better with him being a part of it.”
Classic Hotels
Escorted (4)
Escorted (8)

British Open 2016
Dates: July 11th
-18th
Gold Package Option
Gold Package
Monday, July 11th
-Monday, July 18th
Sunday, July 10 Depart USA for Inverness,
Scotland
Monday, July 11 Kingsmills Hotel,
Inverness
Tuesday, July 12 Kingsmills Hotel,
Inverness
Royal Dornoch Visit Culloden Moor
Wednesday, July 13 Kingsmills Hotel,
Inverness
Castle Stuart Visit Loch Ness
Thursday, July 14 Kingsmills Hotel,
Inverness
Nairn Tour Cawdor Castle
Friday, July 15 Indigo Hotel,
Glasgow
Gleneagles- PGA Course Free Day
Saturday, July 16 Indigo Hotel,
Glasgow
Tournament
Sunday, July 17 Indigo Hotel,
Glasgow
Tournament

British Open 2016
Dates: July 11th
-18th
Gold Package Option
Gold Package
Monday, July 11th
-Monday, July 18th
Sunday, July 10
Depart USA for Inverness
Monday, July 11
Upon your arrival in Inverness you 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 car. You will transfer to Kingsmills Hotel.
Overnight at the Kingsmills Hotel
Tuesday, July 12
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Royal Dornoch Golf Club.
After golf you may wish to visit the Culloden Moor.
Built in 1786 for William Inglis who was later to become Provost of Inverness. The
original house is the heart of the hotel, ensuring you can experience a piece of
Scottish Heritage, steeped in the elegance and charm of a building of this age. You
can still see the ornate ceiling and cornice in the Adams Lounge. At Kingsmills
Hotel, Inverness you’re surrounded by the freshest air in the world and we want you
to enjoy it. Many rooms have extensive views of the garden, all have plenty of
natural daylight and several feature private patios and terraces with views of the
hotel grounds making them the perfect place to start the day.
Originally laid out in 1891 by Old Tom Morris the course received a slight makeover
from John Sutherland, the club's secretary. It is one of the finest links courses in the
world and regularly features in the top ten of best course listings. At just over 6,500
yards it is not too long compared to modern layouts but still presents a mighty
challenge regardless. It is bordered by the Dornoch Firth and exhibits rolling fairways
and small saucer-like greens. Royal Dornoch is a favorite of former Open champion
Tom Watson, who said: "It was the most fun I've had playing golf in my whole life."

Inverness to Royal Dornoch is approx a 1 hour drive.
Wednesday, July 13
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Castle Stuart.
After golf you may wish to tour Loch Ness.
It was here that Bonnie Prince Charlie’s troops were finally defeated by
those of the Duke of Cumberland in 1746. The battle lasted only 40
minutes; the Prince’s army lost some 1200 men and the king’s army only
310. Old Leanach Cottage has been restored as a museum and
contains exhibits and information about the battle.
As Turnberry is to Ayrshire and Gleneagles is to Perthshire, Castle Stuart has
been conceived to be for the Highlands – a beacon reaching out to golfers
throughout the world. The centrepiece for this destination golf resort will be 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, perhaps the most notable.
Loch Ness is probably the most famous Loch in all of Scotland and allegedly
the home of the legendary Loch Ness Monster, lovingly referred to as
“Nessie”. Loch Ness is the second largest Scottish loch by surface, however,
due to its great depths (up to 754 ft) it is the largest by volume. The legend of
the Loch Ness Monster has been around since an account of Saint Columbia,
in AD565 who rescued a swimmer from a lake creature. The evidence for the
legend surrounds a series of sightings, over the last 100 years, of the
plesiosaur-like dinosaur supported by indistinct photographic evidence.
Although scientists claim that sonar surveys have revealed no presence of
Nessie, the famous Loch is so deep and home to so many underwater caves
that there are plenty of places to hide…

Thursday, July 14
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Nairn Golf Club.
After golf you may wish to tour Cawdor Castle.
Inverness to Nairn is approx a 25 minute drive.
Friday, July 15
Today after breakfast you will transfer to Glasgow and the Indigo Hotel.
On route to Glasgow golf will be arranged at Gleneagles where you will play the PGA Course.
This Traditional Scottish Golf Links Course was created on the shores of the Moray
Firth from a Highland wilderness of whins and heather, and tests the talents of
professional and amateur alike. Founded in 1887, it is now one of the best courses in
Scotland, and hosted the 1999 Walker Cup. The configuration of Nairn is such that
the course gets progressively more difficult as you go round. This makes it a very
difficult course to score on. Good scores just gradually peter out as you hit the
dangerous homeward stretch.
Cawdor Castle is situated approximately 10 miles east of Inverness
amongst magnificent gardens. The castle belonged to the Clan Calder and
remains today the home to the Dowager Countess Cawdor. Most famous
for its fictional connection to William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the tragedy’s
main character was Thane of Cawdor. The first documentation of the castle
is 1454 and comes in the form of a building license granted to William,
Thane of Cawdor. Portions of the castle precede this date according to
architectural historians, dating parts of the castle as early as 1372. Visitors
to this castle can see the inspiration for the setting of Shakespeare’s
Macbeth, as well as enjoy the landscape and stunning surrounding
gardens.
Located 0.7 miles from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and a 5-minute walk
from Glasgow Central Station, this upscale, chic boutique hotel is 0.6 miles from
the St. Enoch Shopping Center.
The modern, stylish rooms feature bathrooms with rainfall showerheads, air
conditioning and minibars stocked with snacks and drinks. All have satellite TV,
iPod docks and free WiFi. The top-category suite adds a living room/dining area,
designer toiletries and complimentary champagne. Guests can dine in the
elegant gastro steakhouse run by celeb chef Marco Pierre White, which has a
full wine list and other cocktails. On-site parking is available.

Friday, July 15 Continued..
Inverness to Gleneagles is approx a 2 hour 55 minute drive.
Gleneagles to Glasgow is approx a 1 hour 10 minute drive.
Overnight at the Indigo Hotel
Saturday, July 16
Old Course.
Sunday, July 17
Old Course.
Monday, July 18
The PGA Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is a modern classic, combining the best
of both earlier designs. Even for a champion and acclaimed golf architect like
Nicklaus, The PGA Course was a challenge. A feature of The PGA Course is the feast
of views of the spectacular countryside in which Gleneagles is set. Putting on the two-
tier second green, you are distracted by the lush panorama of the rich Perthshire
straths. The PGA Course hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup.

 Starting times and green fees for one round at each of the following courses: Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart, Nairn, and
Gleneagles PGA Course.
Not Included
 Airline Ticket
 Gratuities
Hotels
know in advance.
Classic Hotels
Self Drive (2)
Self Drive (4)

 Starting times and green fees for one round at each of the following courses: Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart, Nairn, and
Gleneagles PGA Course.
.
Not Included
 Airline Ticket
 Gratuities
Hotels
Transportation
Classic Hotels
Escorted (4)
Escorted (8)

British Open 2016
Dates: July 11th
-18th
Platinum Package Option
Platinum Package
Monday, July 11th
-Monday, July 18th
Sunday, July 10 Depart USA for Edinburgh,
Scotland
Monday, July 11 Rusacks Hotel,
St. Andrews
Tuesday, July 12 Rusacks Hotel,
St. Andrews
Kingsbarns Golf Links-
Kingsbarns Links
Visit Kingsbarns Distillery
Wednesday, July 13 Rusacks Hotel,
St. Andrews
Carnoustie Links-
Championship Course
Tour Glamis Castle
Thursday, July 14 Rusacks Hotel,
St. Andrews
St. Andrews Links- Old
Course
Tour Town of St. Andrews
Friday, July 15 The Carlton George
Hotel, Glasgow
St. Andrews Links- New
Course
Free Day
Saturday, July 16 The Carlton George
Hotel, Glasgow
Tournament
Sunday, July 17 The Carlton George
Hotel, Glasgow
Tournament

British Open 2016
Dates: July 11th
-18th
Platinum Package Option
Platinum Package
Monday, July 11th
-Monday, July 18th
Sunday, July 10
Depart USA for Edinburgh
Monday, July 11
Upon your arrival in Edinburgh you 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 car. You will transfer to St. Andrews and the
Rusacks Hotel.
Edinburgh Airport to St. Andrews is approx a 1 hour 20 minute drive.
Overnight at the Rusacks Hotel
Tuesday, July 12
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Kingsbarns Golf Club.
After golf you may wish to visit the Kingsbarns Distillery.
Located directly on the North Sea coast only six miles from St. Andrews, Kingsbarns
is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking links courses ever developed.
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a real one of a kind and a contrast with Scotland’s other
famous links courses in that it is a new, man-made development. The sea figures
prominently on every hole and one's senses are continually pricked with the sights,
sounds and smells of the ocean spray. The links boasts spacious fairways, which roll
and twist through majestic dune ridges and hollows, while its large inviting greens
present the golfer with subtle challenges.
An historical, elegant and imposing building, Rusacks Hotel is complemented by a
wealth of facilities and offers priceless views over the sea and St. Andrews Old
Course, in particular the 1
st
and 18
th
holes. This Victorian hotel offers 48 well
appointed en-suite bedrooms, including four suites, many of which overlook the
course and St. Andrews Bay. The spectacular panoramas provided by the Sun
Lounge at Rusacks Hotel are best enjoyed over a rare malt whisky from the hotels
considerable collection. And equally impressive is the cuisine at the Old Course Bar &
Restaurant, which specializes in freshly prepared seafood and game dishes.

St. Andrews to Kingsbarns is approx a 10 minute drive.
Wednesday, July 13
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Carnoustie Golf Links.
After golf you may wish to tour Glamis Castle.
St. Andrews to Carnoustie is approx a 45 minute drive.
While working as a golf caddie at neighboring Kingsbarns Golf Links, it was
Douglas Clement's vision that first inspired the idea for a distillery at
Kingsbarns. His determined belief in the project and an unfettered passion
for single malt whisky has been instrumental in bringing the dream to life.
At Kingsbarns Distillery, we take Fife grown barley and water from an aquifer
100m below the distillery and through our process of milling, mashing,
fermentation and distilling fill just 24 casks a week of our fruity and floral
spirit. The spirit must mature in oak casks for at least 3 years and a day
before we can call it Single Malt Whisky, so we are looking forward to early
2018 to have our first dram!
Regarded by many including Walter Hagen and Gary Player, as one of the best links
courses in the world, Carnoustie, though certainly long, is not a course for the
unthinking big-hitter. With judgment of wind and distance critical, every tee shot needs
careful placement to set up an approach to the green. Whilst there may be little
dramatic background scenery, the beauty of Carnoustie is to be found in the golf
course itself. The layout is such that no two consecutive holes face the same
direction, a factor that does nothing for the golfer in finding their rhythm in the face of
often-stiff winds. Carnoustie's famous burns that snake their way around the course -
Jockie's Burn and the Barry Burn, represent two more obstacles to posting a
respectable tally.
Glamis Castle is located next to the village of Glamis and is home to the
Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne. The castle was the
childhood home of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, also known as the Queen
Mother. The interior of the castle is beautifully preserved and should be
visited by anyone interested in historical architecture.

Thursday, July 14
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged on the St. Andrews Old Course. -Ballot Tee Time
After golf you may wish to tour the Town of St. Andrews. Known as the home of golf, and home of Scotland's oldest
university, St Andrews is a small town with a sizeable reputation that attracts visitors from all over the world. St Andrews
University, founded in 1410, dominates the centre of town. The elegant, ivy-clad buildings and delightful quadrangles and
gardens have seen a procession of famous graduates, recently including Prince William. The future king may have
graduated, but it is still one of the top universities in Britain, often compared to Oxford and Cambridge for its defining
presence and the collegiate feel it gives to the town. The Medieval centre of St Andrews, with its narrow alleys and
cobbled streets, leads to the now ruined cathedral (once the largest in Scotland) and the adjacent church of St Regulus,
where you can climb the spiral staircase to the top of an 108-foot tower for magnificent views of the town and its
surroundings. The castle, perched on a promontory overlooking the sea, was the dramatic stage for several of the most
notorious episodes of the Reformation. St Andrews has two great beaches, one being the West Sands, where the famous
opening sequence of Chariots of Fire was shot. There are also the Botanic Gardens for relaxation.
Friday, July 15
Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at St. Andrews Links where you will play the New Course.
After golf you will transfer to Glasgow and The Carlton George Hotel.
St. Andrews to Glasgow is approx a 2 hour drive.
Overnight at The Carlton George Hotel.
Handicap Limit – Men: 24, Ladies: 36. The oldest golf course in the world has many
remarkable features which help make it so special to golfers around the world. It is
the Home of Golf where golf was first played 600 years ago and yet it remains a real
test of golf for today's champions. Despite its reputation and status, it is a public
course. The course is known for its particular physical features including 112 bunkers,
some of which are especially famous e.g. 'Hell' on the long 14th, 'Strath' on the short
11th and the Road Bunker at what is probably the most famous golf hole in the world,
the 17th or Road Hole (so called because a road - which is in play - runs hard against
the back edge of the green). The Old Course’s truly remarkable feature is that in
today's modern golfing world, a course which has evolved over six centuries remains
a true test of championship golf.
Opened in April 1895, the course was built in response to increasing demand for golf
at St Andrews. The New Course is a classic links course which uses the natural
features of the land to create a first class golfing challenge. The course has the
traditional out and back layout, with the 18th green just to the right of the first tee. It
also has, in the great St Andrews tradition, shared fairways and even a double green
at the 3rd and 15th holes. It has frequently been said that if the New Course were not
situated next to the Old, then its star would have shown with a far greater degree of
brilliance.
This upscale boutique hotel in the centre of the city is 4 minutes' walk from both
George Street station and the Gallery of Modern Art.Plush, modern rooms feature en
suite baths, air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs, plus free WiFi and tea and
coffeemaking facilities. Minibars and decanters of whisky, gin and vodka are
complimentary. All Club and Executive rooms have access to an executive lounge
with complimentary cocktails, and some have balconies with city views, additional
living space and IPod docks.
A rooftop restaurant serves contemporary Scottish food along with afternoon tea, and
there's an old-time Irish pub with 6 bars.

Saturday, July 16
Old Course.
Sunday, July 17
Old Course.
Monday, July 18

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SGH GOLF, INC
TERMS AND CONDITIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY
Conditions & General Information:
The conditions below form the basis of any contract between you and SGH Golf, Inc (The Operator). When you contact the operator to book your tour, you
appoint them to act as your agent to obtain the requested services for you. When they have done so, and you have confirmed the booking and paid the deposit,
they will accept responsibility for providing your vacation from that point onwards. No employee or representative of the operator has the authority to change these
conditions or information. The lead participant or agent assumes the responsibility of sharing these terms and conditions with each participant on the trip. SGH
Golf, Inc is not responsible for any participants misunderstanding of these terms and conditions due to the failure of the lead participant to share this information.
Luggage:
Single suitcases may not exceed 62 linear inches. Golf bags count as one piece. Baggage lost or damaged while property is in the custody of an airline, shipline,
train, bus, or transfer company cannot be the responsibility of the operators. Baggage insurance is strongly recommended and is available from the operator.
NOT INCLUDED IN TOTAL PRICES:
Caddies, alcoholic drinks, laundry, telephone, items of a personal nature, meals not specified, Personal Assistance Accident Insurance, petrol (gas), or any item
not listed in the program.
Deposit and Payment:
(Except Special Events) To ensure a reservation, a deposit of 30% of total price per person must be received by the operator within 14 days of confirmation.
Personal or company check, bank draft, wire transfer, or Amex, VISA, Mastercard and Discover/NOVUS are accepted. All reservations for which the deposit is not
received within 14 days are automatically canceled. The balance of the total cost is payable 70 days prior to departure where applicable. The final balance can be
paid by a check, bank draft, or bank wire transfer. Amex, Visa, Mastercard and Discover/NOVUS are also accepted, All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and the
operator reserves the right to alter prices should the exchange rate fluctuate. Reservation prices cannot be guaranteed if all payments are not received by the
operator by the due dates Receipt of a signed check or Credit Card authorization by SGH Golf acknowledges acceptance of our terms and conditions.
Special Events:
Separate deposit payment and cancellation terms for each of our Special Sports Events are detailed on each individual proposal.
Tickets:
Upon completion of all payments, and approximately two weeks prior to departure each passenger will receive by mail all necessary tickets and certificates.
Cancellation Charges: (except Special Events)
If any trip is canceled by SGH Golf (the Operator) all deposits and payments will be refunded in full. A deposit equal to 30% of the total tour cost is required to
confirm your tour reservation and the deposit is non-refundable. After acceptance of the booking if the customer does not pay the balance of the holiday price by
the described time the Operator reserves the right to cancel the booking and the customer will forfeit the deposit. Cancellation charge will apply as follows:
If cancellation occurs MORE THAN 69 DAYS prior to departure – a cancellation charge of 30% of the total package price will be assessed and any deposits paid
by the Operator to suppliers to confirm your booking.
If cancellation occurs 68-41 DAYS prior to departure – a cancellation charge equal to 50% of the total package price will be assessed.
Notification of cancellation by a client must be forwarded in writing to SGH Golf. Cancellation charges are as stated on the cancellation charges schedule. No
refund will be made for unused portions of a travel package.
Change/Cancellation Fee:
A $50 per person administration fee will be charged for any change/cancellation of the reservation that is requested after the original booking is confirmed and
processed.
First Night Hotel:
Transatlantic flights arrive in Europe in the early morning. Hotel rooms cannot be always guaranteed to be available on arrival. Occasionally rooms will not be
available until after 3 pm.
Unused Tour Services:
Tour services included in this package and not used are non refundable . No refunds will be made for unused hotel accommodation and unused tee times, meals
not taken, nor any other services not used due to flight delays, schedule changes or for any other reason.
Name Changes
In the event you wish to change the name of one of the golfers previously confirmed on a trip, the following per person charges shall apply; more than 60 days
before departure – a charge of $50 plus any applicable non-refundable deposits paid to golf clubs which prohibit transfer of deposits; 60-21 days before departure
a charge of $200 plus any applicable non-refundable payments made to golf clubs which prohibit transfer of same; less than 21 days before departure a charge of
$400 plus any applicable non-refundable payments made to golf clubs which prohibit transfer of same.
Departure Schedules:
The departure schedule published in the program or quoted on request are accurate at the time of printing or quoting and no changes in dates time or equipment
are anticipated. However, in the unlikely event that it should become necessary to alter any of the above, the tour operator cannot accept responsibility for delays
or missed connections etc. arising from these changes. Everything possible will be done to notify passengers of accurate flight details.
Documentation:
For U.S. or Canadian citizens, the requirement is a current passport. Citizens of other countries should check with the appropriate Embassy.
Car Rental Information:
Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and be over 25 years of age. Car rental rates do not include gas and personal accident insurance or road fund recovery
charge. On deliver of your car you will be asked to leave a cash deposit or major credit card to cover the gas.
The vouchers are not refundable and car rental company or tour operator are not obligated to make partial refunds on unused services or apply any portion of the
vouchers to charges for gas, insurance or damages. All cars and mini vans are stick shift unless otherwise indicated. Please advise name of any car driver over
70 years. In Ireland maximum driving age is 75 years.
Responsibility:
SGH Golf referred to as the Operator and/or its agents acts only in the capacity of agent for the passengers in all matters relating to travel whether by plane, car,
motor coach or any other means of conveyance. It shall not be liable for any injury damage or loss resulting from the neglect or default of any company or person
engaged in conveying the passengers or of any hotel proprietor or other person supplying services or materials. Furthermore, SGH Golf is not responsible for any
loss, injury, or damage caused by: Any Force Majeure, health issues, acts of God, acts of government or other entity, wars, or threat of war, industrial dispute,
disaster, terrorism, riot or civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities, inclement weather or any other circumstance beyond its control. The Operator
reserves the right to withdraw or cancel any described program, refuse or retain any person as a member of the travel group at any time, to make changes in the
printed itinerary whenever, in its sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if it deems it necessary for the convenience or safety of the passengers. All prices are
based on tariff and rates of exchange in effect on the date of publication, or as stated above and are subject to change. Unless services are unused by prior
arrangement no refund can be made. SGH Golf is not liable for loss, damage or theft of luggage or personal belongings, for personal injury, accident or illness on
any vehicle or at any place throughout the tour.
Jurisdiction and Venue:
The parties hereto agree that should any legal action be commenced to enforce any terms and conditions of this agreement or any legal action is commenced in any way,
directly or indirectly, related to this agreement, that jurisdiction and venue for said legal action shall be in the County of Hamilton, City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio.

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