The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa has launched a "Suite Golf" package that offers guaranteed tee times on St Andrews' Old Course, recognized worldwide as the Home of Golf.
Whilst indulging their passion for golf, visitors can enjoy life in a luxury suite at the five-star Old Course Hotel, which enjoys a unique location overlooking the 17th Road Hole of the Old Course and St Andrews Bay, made famous by the iconic film Chariots of Fire.
In addition to a round over the Old Course, the three-night package includes a tee time at The Duke's Course, the Peter Thomson-designed heathland course that offers majestic views over the historic town of St Andrews, and a round over either the New Course or Jubilee Course.
Off the course, the Suite Golf package also comprises dinner on two nights in the Road Hole Fine Dining, the hotel's award-winning restaurant that boasts three AA rosettes, and a 50-minute luxury spa treatment in the hotel's Kohler Waters Spa.
"St Andrews is a world-renowned golfing mecca and the best place from which to enjoy it is the luxurious Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, which borders the 17th fairway of the Old Course making the experience all the more memorable ," says Debbie Taylor, Managing Director, Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa.
"Due to overwhelming demand, the St Andrews Links Trust traditionally runs a daily ballot for the highly-coveted tee times on the Old Course, so it is a real bonus to be able to include guaranteed tee times on a course considered a must play due to its historic place in the heart of golf."
In addition to playing golf, visitors can also sample the unique atmosphere and historical coastal setting of St Andrews by visiting the historical buildings of St Andrews Castle, the Cathedral ruins and the University of St Andrews, the most ancient in Scotland. Around St Andrews there are also many picturesque fishing villages, such as East Neuk, Crail and Anstruther, to explore as well as numerous country parks and nature trails.
The "Suite Golf" package starts at £1,770.00 per person for the above elements based on two people sharing. For bookings and further information please call Reservations at 01334 474371, email: reservations@oldcoursehotel.co.uk or book online: www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk.
Background:
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has 144 spacious rooms including 35 suites, and borders the 17th 'Road Hole' of the world famous Old Course in St Andrews, the Home of Golf. The hotel has spectacular views across the links courses to the sea, The Grampians and St Andrews.
Kohler Co. acquired the award-winning Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in October 2004 and has since completed a comprehensive investment programme, which includes new suites by star French designer Jacques Garcia and a brand-new, state-of-the-art conference wing. The Kohler Waters Spa opened in March 2006 and is a member of the prestigious Leading Spas. The Duke's, the newly-landscaped heathland masterpiece, reopened in summer 2006, transformed by American golf course architect Tim Liddy, protege of Pete Dye, and one of the most talked-about influences in the modern game.
Managing Director, Debbie Taylor, joined the property in September 2007 to spearhead its future development as one of the world's leading golf and spa resorts. As Chairman of the British Hospitality Association Scotland Committee and a Master Innholder, Debbie places great emphasis on the importance of staff training and development.
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