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Where Can and Can’t You Use Buggies in UK and Ireland? Here’s the Answer
Planning your next golf vacation to the UK and Ireland? You probably want to know whether you’ll be walking or riding each round of golf. Here’s a chart with the answers to this question at many of the more popular golf courses in the British Isles. Certainly exceptions have been made in some cases in the past, but this chart should serve as a guide to better understanding what you can expect your next golf vacation.
Ireland |
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| Ballybunion (Old) | No | n/a | Available on Cashen Course for €35 | ||||
| Waterville | Yes | €40-€50 | Buggy for same-day replay is €25 | ||||
| Doonbeg | Yes, but must be accompanied by a caddie | €85 + tip | Fee includes buggy and caddie | ||||
| Old Head | Yes | €60 | Can pair with forecaddie for €25 | ||||
| Tralee | No, except for those with a medical certificate | €50 | Fee includes buggy and caddie | ||||
| The European Club | Yes | €40 | Small fleet; advanced reservations recommended | ||||
| Lahinch (Old) | No, except for those with a medical certificate | n/a | Extremely limited availabilty | ||||
Northern Ireland |
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| Royal County Down | No | n/a | Club claims “the terrain” doesn’t permit buggies | ||||
| Royal Portrush (Dunluce Links) | No | n/a | Cell phones not permitted, either | ||||
Scotland |
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| The Old Course at St. Andrews |
No, except for those with a permanent disability and only from April to October | Caddie Fee (£30-£45 + tip) | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
| The Castle Course at St. Andrews |
No, except for seniors or those with a medical certificate and only from April to October | Caddie Fee (£30-£45 + tip) | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
| All Other Courses at St. Andrews |
No, except for seniors or those with a medical certificate | £25 | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
| Carnoustie | No, except for those with a medical certificate | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Muirfield | No, except for those with a medical certificate | £35 | Users must sign a “Safety Policy Acknowledgement Form”;Carts cannot be guaranteed in advance as members have priority. | ||||
| Kingsbarns | No, except for those with a medical certificate | £50 | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
| Royal Troon | No | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Turnberry (Ailsa Course) |
No, except for those with a medical certificate | £40 plus Caddie Fee (£40 + tip) | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
For more information about each of these courses, click: Golf Scotland or Golf Ireland. See the original article here.
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Straffan House: A Private Estate Within The K Club
Situated in Straffan, Co. Kildare about 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre, the Straffan House is a luxurious private lodging located on the property of The K Club, recent winner of the Best Five Star Hotel Award at the 2013 Hotel & Catering Golf Medal Awards.
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Hurry! Exclusive Airfare to Dublin Plus Ireland Golf Packages
Business class seating is undoubtedly a great way to arrive and depart from your PerryGolf trip. You may enjoy significant savings on the fare if you are willing to make a connection as compared to the nonstop option.
Interested in an Ireland Golf Packages? Below are some current examples for travel to Dublin, June 7 – 14, 2014: Read more “Hurry! Exclusive Airfare to Dublin Plus Ireland Golf Packages”
2014 Golf Package Special Pricing: Offer Ends October 1!
Is it the courses or the horses?
What’s to like about a golf trip to the British Isles? Good choice if you say it’s the courses. We can recommend 80 – 90 – 100 clubs in Scotland, Ireland England and Wales each well worth a tee time. This abundance promises a quality golf experience with a range of pricing because you can confidently mix the more famous clubs with the less famous in countless combinations.
If it’s your horses, even better. Who’s not going to have the time of their lives over here playing links golf with friends and family?
We can preview the experience for you several ways. One of our experts can prepare a custom schedule. Or, you can price your trip yourself using our online calculator. You can also surf our collection of 2014 Special Value Tours where you’ll find scheduling ideas galore.
2014 bookings deposited by October 1 will take advantage of 2013 pricing.
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About the Author: Harrison Gould is the Social Media Marketing Manager of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations.
