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SPOTLIGHT ON THE 133rd BRITISH
OPEN ABOARD THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN JULY 12 - 19, 2004
- Continued
Monday, July 12
- Depart the United States
Tuesday, July 13
- Arrive Glasgow airport and transfer to The
Gleneagles Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight
accommodations in Estates Category Rooms at Gleneagles.
 In
keeping with a journey that recalls a more refined
era of travel, your itinerary actually begins with
a two-night stay at The Gleneagles Hotel; one of the
world's best loved five-star hotels. Here the service,
amenities, dining and accommodations are all world-class,
and the golf is without rival at any resort destination.
The Kings and Queens Courses are classic James Braid,
with the Kings having the reputation for being the
finest inland course in Scotland, and the third layout,
the PGA Centenary, will be the site of the 2014 Ryder
Cup Matches.
Wednesday, July 14
- Golfers will play Carnoustie
Golf Links. Non-golfers will visit the charming
town of St Andrews. Overnight accommodations in Estate
Category Rooms at Gleneagles.
After a hearty Scottish breakfast,
be sure and sample the smoked salmon, you'll leave
your base in the heart of the spectacular Perthshire
hills and make the short journey to Carnoustie Championship
Links the next morning. While the non-golfers visit
the medieval city of St Andrews.
In keeping with the Open Championship
theme, golfers will enjoy one of the most testing
links in Scotland and an Open Championship venue.
Who could forget the 1999 Open Championship final
with Paul Lawrie besting Justin Leonard and an unlucky
Jean van de Velde in a playoff. Other former champions
at Carnoustie were Tommy Armour (1931), Henry Cotton
(1937), Ben Hogan - The Wee Ice Man (1953), Gary Player
(1968), and Tom Watson (1975).
St. Andrews is the perfect place
to spend a day whether you are golfing or not. This
medieval city is the site of the country's oldest
University (now attended by Prince William) and one-time
ecclesiastical capital of Scotland; the cathedral
ruins are still impressive. Other highlights include
St. Andrew's Castle, The British Golf Museum, West
Sands Beach where 'Chariots of Fire' was filmed, the
historic Old Course, and a wide array of specialty
shops.
 Thursday,
July 15 - Golfers will play the Kings
Course at Gleneagles. Non-golfers will visit the
historic city of Stirling. Transfer to the Royal Scotsman
Train for dinner and short journey to overnight stable
near Keith.
The Kings Course, whose opening
hole, inspired Lee Trevino to remark, "if Heaven is
as good as this, I hope they have some tee times left."
will challenge the golfers. James Braid's genius as
a course designer shines throughout the Kings' many
twists and turns. Blind shots, perched greens, and
rolling terrain all add to the enjoyment of this special
gem. And the spectacular scenery of the surrounding
countryside will distract your concentration.
Scotland's ancient capital of Stirling
will provide an exciting day of sightseeing to the
non-golfers. The crown of the city is magnificent
Stirling Castle which site perched on a hill overlooking
the countryside. As the site of the highest navigable
point of the Forth, Stirling was a key position in
Scotland's struggles for independence and the site
of many battles, including Bannockburn just south
of the city, The William Wallace (Braveheart) Monument
is here, and this is where James VI was crowned in
the Church of the Holy Rule in 1567,
Friday, July 16
- Continue traveling towards the Highlands and Tain.
Golfer will play Royal
Dornoch Golf Club. Non-golfers will visit Dunrobin
Castle, the Falls of Shin and the Royal Burgh of Dornoch.
The Royal Scotsman will take an early evening spectacular
journey to the Kyle of Lochalsh to stable overnight.
Donald Ross is one of America's
most beloved golf course designers, consulting on
over 300 courses in the United States, including his
masterpiece at Pinehurst No. 2. While many like to
think of him as our own, he was born a Scot, and grew
up in Dornoch, taking his inspiration for designing
timeless courses from Royal Dornoch's championship
links. Often topping the list of golfer' favorite
links courses, it never made the Open rota due to
its remote location, rather than any fault in the
layout.
For the sightseers, besides the
house where Ross was born, Dornoch is a charming village
whose serene medieval cathedral was restored in the
1920's for its 700th anniversary. It will be a busy
day, as you will also visit Dunrobin Castle and formal
gardens, the seat of the Earls of Sutherland since
the 13th century, and the spectacular Falls of Shin.
Saturday, July 17
- Leisurely morning journey to Nairn. Golfer will
play Nairn
Golf Club. Non-golfers will visit Cawdor Castle
and Loch Ness. The train will stable overnight in
Perth.
 Founded
in 1887, Nairn has always been a favorite to Scottish
golfers, but gained wide acclaim when the Great Britain
& Ireland Walker Cup Team upset the American squad
here in 1999.
Originally laid out by Old Tom Morris, James Braid
and A. Simpson have also contributed to today's marvelous
layout, where water can come into play on six of the
first seven holes.
Perhaps this will be the day the
mystery of 'Nessie' is finally solved as you visit
Scotland's most famous and beautiful body of water,
Loch Ness. There will also be a stop at Cawdor Castle,
one of Britain's most romantic stately homes. Continuously
lived in for over 600 years, it is still home to the
Thanes of Cawdor. The castle is most famous for being
the 11th-century home of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Sunday, July 18
- Travel to Troon for attendance at the final day
of the Open Championship at Royal
Troon Golf Club, with full hospitality program.
Final night aboard The Royal Scotsman Train.
 The
oldest of golf's championships, The Open Championship,
is still considered the most prestigious. This will
be the 133rd Open and the eighth time it has been
held at Royal Troon. Previous winners at Royal Troon
are Arthur Havers over Walter Hagen in 1923, Bobby
Locke over Roberto De Vicenzo in 1950, Arnold Palmer
over Kel Nagle in 1962, Tom Weiskopf over Johnny Miller
and Neil Coles in 1973, Tom Watson over Nick Price
and Peter Oosterhuis in 1982, Mark Calcavecchia in
a playoff over Greg Norman and Wayne Grady, and Justin
Leonard over Darren Clarke and Jesper Parnevik.
A great place to watch the action,
and a possible turning point of the tournament, is
the famous 'Postage Stamp' par 3. 8th hole. At only
126 yards it is the shortest hole played in the Open
rota, but it is definitely not the easiest. Just ask
Tiger Woods who had a momentum stopping, triple bogey,
6 on this wee monster, during the 1997 Open.
When you are not on the course,
relax and enjoy refreshments during your full day's
hospitality at the tournament.
Monday, July 19
- Disembark the Royal Scotsman at Edinburgh and transfers
for homeward flights.
The Tour Includes:
Arrival and departure transfer
guaranteed only for those passengers who have booked
their transatlantic airfare with PerryGolf; two nights
accommodations at Gleneagles in Estate Category Rooms
including breakfast; four nights accommodation in
Royal Scotsman stateroom including all meals and drinks
while onboard; green fees and starting times for 4
rounds of golf; all transportation to/from courses;
full sightseeing program including transportation
and admissions to scheduled attractions; Admission
ticket to attend final day of Open Championship with
hospitality; welcome and farewell cocktail parties;
services of PerryGolf staff aboard; all golf bag handling;
all gratuities, including golf staff gratuities; and
all local taxes and service charges.
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Tour Price
per person/double occupancy from: |
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Golfers |
$8,750.00 |
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Non-Golfers |
$7,950.00 |
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Single Supplement
125% of double occupancy rate |
Please note, all golf is
subject to confirmation January 31, 2004.
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