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The Royal and Ancient Clubhouse overlooks the first tee and the eighteenth green of the Old Course, St Andrews. (Photo by Russell Kirk)
By George Fuller
Veteran golf writer and photographer George Fuller visited Scotland for twelve nights in July 2009 on assignment for Virtuoso Life Magazine. This story of his journey, which began in St Andrews and concluded in Turnberry by way of the Scottish Highlands, was published in the January / February 2010 issue.
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Following the vast transformations that took place at the Turnberry Resort prior to the British Open this year, the UK office staff were thoroughly looking forward to witnessing the new-look 5-star resort having been invited to spent Thanksgiving at the hotel.
As we walked up to the hotel, the immediate crisp white of the painted benches, the hotel-front and the re-landscaped car-parking area was clear. Walking through the rotating front door into the refurbished reception area you are now faced with a breath-taking sea-view directly through a newly-appointed glass wall.
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Machrihanish Golf Club is one of Scotland’s true hidden gems. Situated on the Southern tip of the Mull of Kintyre, the course is not easily accessible by road and is often excluded from itineraries purely because of its location. The journey time by road from Glasgow Airport is at least 3 hours, but by sea the time can be more than halved. Most people will travel to Machrihanish whilst spending time in Ayrshire – usually in Troon or Turnberry – and with the Kintyre Express making the journey much more achievable, I think it is an excellent addition to any schedule. Check out our website for more information on the Kintyre Express.
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The newly re-opened Loans Inn offers a retreat in the picturesque village of Loans (located on the outskirts of Troon). After many years of renovating the original building, proprietors Malcolm and Karen Simpson made the decision to close in October 2008 to permit the massive £1.8 million redevelopment to take place.
An authentic 18thCentury Scottish Coaching Inn, the hotel is based in the centre of Ayrshire literally minutes away from Royal Troon Golf Club and a mere 45-minute drive to Turnberry; a fantastic location for the keen golfer and valuable alternative where staying at Turnberry is not an option.
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Situated in the grounds of Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort, the PerryGolf Lodges at Turnberry provide golfers with the ability to enjoy peaceful, luxurious private Lodge accommodations with full access to all the amenities of this famed resort on the West Coast of Scotland. The Lodges are available in six or eight ensuite bedroom configuration, with each Lodge having a central lounge area where your group can congregate. As your group enjoys exclusive use of the PerryGolf Lodge, the lounge serves as a comfortable area for everyone to watch television, play cards, read or revisit the days golfing exploits…and settle bets! The PerryGolf Lodges at Turnberry have becoming exceptionally popular with our clients, particularly those groups of golfers who have also selected our exclusive VIP Coach transportation with Concierge Driver.
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