Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Glasgow Airport. Met on arrival where you will be transferred to relax at your hotel, Turnberry Resort.
This evening Welcome Cocktails & Dinner.
OVERNIGHT: Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort – Deluxe Non-Ocean View Room
GOLF: Today play the Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry. The course has undergone a redevelopment and reopened with a stunning new layout in June 2016. Lying on a spectacular curve of rockbound coast in the southern reaches of Ayrshire. The course now makes the most of the coastal scenery especially from the 4th through the 11th passing the famous landmark lighthouse at the turn, which is now a stunning halfway house. This is a demanding links course, and an ever-present wind will make for a tough examination of your golfing skills. In 2009 the Ailsa Course hosted The 138th Open for the 4th time when golfing legend Tom Watson lost out to Stewart Cink in a playoff for the Claret Jug.
SIGHTSEEING: Non-Golfers will enjoy a visit to Culzean Castle & Country Park. Converted by Robert Adam to include a ‘Roman’ viaduct and Ruined Arch to add drama to this Italianate castle in its spectacular cliff top setting. It contains a fine collection of paintings and furniture, and a display of weapons in the Armoury. The Circular Saloon has a superb panoramic view over the Firth of Clyde and the beautiful Oval Staircase is Robert Adam’s final masterpiece of interior design. In 1945 the top floor was given to General Eisenhower as a token of Scotland’s recognition of his role during World War II.
OVERNIGHT: Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort – Deluxe Non-Ocean View Room
GOLF: Today play Royal Troon. Nine time venue of The Open, the course most recently hosted the championship in 2016. It is consistently praised for its testing but fair set up. A long and demanding links, Troon boasts both the longest and the shortest holes in Open golf; the 6th named “Turnberry” at 577 yards and No. 8, the “Postage Stamp” 8 at only 126 yards.
SIGHTSEEING: Non-Golfers enjoy a morning visit to Dumfries House, one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes and best kept heritage secrets. Saved by the intervention of HRH the Prince of Wales in 2007, Dumfries House combines the architecture of Robert Adam with the furniture of Thomas Chippendale and leading 18th century Scottish cabinet makers. On the return journey we will take in the scenic beauty of the Heads of Ayr and the ruins of 13th century Dunure Castle built for John de Kennedy.
OVERNIGHT: Turnberry, A Luxury Collection Resort – Deluxe Non-Ocean View Room
This morning make the journey from Turnberry to Southport (4hrs 45 mins) by luxury motor coach. We travel south skirting the Lake District National Park with a stop for lunch along the way.
Afternoon arrival in Liverpool where you have time to relax and freshen up before dinner.
This evening enjoy a dinner in Liverpool (included tour feature).
OVERNIGHT: Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool – Deluxe Room
GOLF: Today play Royal Lytham. Arguably the toughest of England's championship links courses. Unusual for a British links it does not sit beside the sea. Its main defense is the vast numbers of deep bunkers guarding both the fairways as well as the greens that present a virtual one-shot penalty. It enjoys a very special atmosphere. It was here in 1926 that Bobby Jones won the Open Championship and his legendary shot to the 17th green is commemorated by a plaque.
SIGHTSEEING: Non-Golfers enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Chester, one of the finest heritage cities in the world, with the most complete city walls and largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain as well as thousand year old cathedral. Explore the exciting history of Chester walking through the unique half-timbered galleried streets and enjoy the splendour of the black and white buildings.
OVERNIGHT: Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool – Deluxe Room
GOLF: Today play Hillside Golf Club, widely regarded as the best links never to have hosted The Open although it has been a final qualifying site for the event on many occasions. The links weaves through sandhills and tranquil pines to deliver a variety of holes certain to test the best players. The course is well known for its wonderful conditioning and slick greens. The back nine holes are considered among the best in Britain.
SIGHTSEEING: Non-Golfers enjoy a visit to the lively and cosmopolitan city of Liverpool. Visit the Albert Dock, Britain's most popular heritage attraction, which has something for everyone, interesting shops and gift carts, together with top class attractions such as the Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Tate Gallery. The city also boasts some amazing architecture from the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral to the Liver Building and Liverpool Cathedral. The World Museum also has thousands of exhibits with one of the finest collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts.
OVERNIGHT: Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool – Deluxe Room
Today travel by motor coach to attend the third round of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Despite its flat and somewhat benign appearance, Royal Liverpool is among the toughest and most demanding of the great seaside championship links of Britain. Hoylake, as it is more commonly known, lies at the very heart of the history and development of golf in Britain. It has been a regular host venue for The Open, most recently in 2014 when Rory McIlroy won the title.
OVERNIGHT: Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool – Deluxe Room
Today travel by motor coach to attend the final round of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
This evening enjoy Farewell drinks and dinner (included).
OVERNIGHT: Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool – Deluxe Room
After breakfast transfer to Manchester Airport for homeward flights.