Northern Scotland The Road Less Travelled
The Pullis McNulty Golf Tour September 2014 This annual trip started with a 'boys' trip in 1990 , and has continued annually ever since. The concept was simple: 'To play a golf tournament amongst ourselves over 3 or 4 days on seriously good golf courses - and to see a bit of the world‘ Each year our little golfing troupe gathers to again contest the trophy in some exotic golfing destination. Over time our numbers have swelled We have seen some of the world We have got a little older Somewhere along the way the boys trip became a couples trip And we have made some lasting friendships...
Itinerary September 19th Arrive in Aberdeen for stay overnight at Ardoe House Hotel. Royal Deeside Tour: This route travels west from Aberdeen following the Dee River to Balmoral Castle. Visit Crathes Castle & Gardens and Drum Castle. September 20th Today you’ll play Royal Aberdeen Golf Club. Founded in 1780 as the Society of Aberdeen Golfers this is the sixth oldest golf club in the world. Bernard Darwin wrote “it represented a huge gap in my golfing education not having played Balgownie until now. It is much more than a good golf course – it is “a Noble Links”. Royal Aberdeen also hosted two British Senior championships, and has the reputation of having the best front nine in all of Great Britain. After golf you’ll stay overnight at Ardoe House Hotel. September 21st Today you’ll play at Trump International Golf Links, a course which opened to rave reviews. Donald Trump himself declares it is “the best course in the world” After golf you’ll return to The Ardoe House Hotel.
September 22nd After breakfast you will motor north and play Cruden Bay Golf Club. Although this is not a long course ( at 6,300 yards par 70 ) , it weaves through sand dunes and kisses the sea on many of its magnificent 18 holes. You’ll need to be very careful! The fourteenth hole is only a 250yard into the wind blind par 3!! Stay overnight at Ardoe House Hotel. September 23rd Today you’ll meander your way north to the village of Dornoch via the medieval town of Elgin. On the way you will stop to visit the fairytale, pink castle of Craigievar, and the romantic Cawdor Castle in Nairn. Stay overnight at Royal Golf Hotel.
September 24th Today you’ll play at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, which winds along a piece of linksland unmatched in the Scottish Highlands. It is consistently rated amongst the top golf courses in the world. In addition to being one of the finest and most enjoyable tests of golf anywhere, Dornoch is also the home of legendary golf course designer Donald Ross. After having played Royal Dornoch, you will quickly understand much of the inspiration for many of his famous courses. Stay overnight at Royal Golf Hotel. September 25th Today you have the option of playing the mighty Royal Dornoch again. In the afternoon we tour the Highlands near Dornoch (Tain is Home of Glenmorangie Scottish Whisky) , stopping along the way at Dunrobin Castle September 26th It is an early rise today and transfer to Inverness for golf at Castle Stuart. Home of the last two Scottish Opens, this course is known for the Rumple. Many links courses are known for their uneven or 'rumpled' fairways. Fairways can be flat in areas and 'rumpled' in others with differences in 'lie and stance' of tactical significance. Greenside rumple can disturb the release of an approach to a 'short pin' from certain angles. 'Rumple' is inherent to the charm of links golf that Castle Stuart embraces. After golf you’ll motor south overnight through the ‘Great Glens”, past Loch Ness for your stay at Inverlochy Castle.
September 27th Today, we detour to do the ‘Road to the Isles’ tour before heading south to Machrihanish. We stop along the way in the village of Oban for a Whiskey tour at Oban Distilleries and visit McCaigs Tower, Crarae Gardens and Inveraray Castle along the way. We stay at Ugadale Hotel (Located right across the street from the Course). September 28th Today you’ll play a morning round at Machrihanish Dunes. This “new” course is situated on pristine linksland protected by the Scottish government, and offers you a rare opportunity to craft golf shots just as the men of Scotland did centuries ago. Machrihanish Dunes encourages creativity and imagination. For the golfer who accepts the challenge, the reward is a truly unforgettable experience.. Stay overnight at Ugadale Hotel. (Afternoon to watch Ryder Cup final round) September 29th Today you’ll play at Machrihanish Golf Club, which is famous for it’s exceptional first hole. It requires the opening shot of the round to carry the Atlantic. It is a tough start, particularly into a breeze! Stay overnight at Ugadale Hotel September 30th Depart for next destination.
Pre –Trip Add On September 14th- 19th Why not fly in a few days early and play some of the other iconic golf courses of Scotland? Play North Berwick and Muirfield Golf Clubs (Muirfield only take visitors on Tuesdays & Thursdays and only 12 guests) and stay overnight at Marine Hotel in North Berwick. Perhaps also add golf at Kingsbarns & Carnoustie (St Andrews Old Course is closed for their autumn Meeting) prior to joining everyone for the main event at Aberdeen...
Post - Trip Add Ons October 1st - 3rd Join us for a 3 day International mixed couples tournament at the famous Royal Portrush and surrounding courses, and take in the local sights. Visit Dunluce Castle, Carrick a rede bridge, The Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery. Stay at a modernised version of the fabulous old coach inn. Alternatively.... Spend some time in Ireland Golf includes Royal County Down, Portmarnock, Ballybunion, Lahinch, Tralee, Killarney, Old Head...and more
Golf Clubs & Course Overview Royal Aberdeen Golf Club Royal Aberdeen is one of the truest links land layouts in golf. It's a course to test the better golfer, someone who can cope with the many and variable conditions this arduous links can throw at you. Royal Aberdeen's front nine holes rank amongst the very best in the world!
Trump International Golf Links Donald Trump himself tells us this is the best course in the world! It is pretty good but you make up your own mind…
Cruden Bay Golf Club Cruden Bay is situated on the east coast of Scotland 23 miles north of Aberdeen and 8 miles south of Peterhead. It is claimed that golf was played in the village of Cruden Bay as early as 1791. The course is not overly long, but fun and funky…
Castle Stuart Golf Club Castle Stuart has been conceived to be for the Highlands - a beacon reaching out to golfers throughout the world. Come and experience ‘The Rumple’.
Golf Clubs & Course Overview Royal Dornoch Golf Club Dornoch Golf Club was formed in 1877, and became Royal in 1906 courtesy of King Edward VII. The course is generally regarded as one of the best on the world, and a wonderful site for the Open championship but for the remoteness of the site.
Machrihanish Dunes Set hard against the Atlantic Ocean on Scotland’s west coast, the award winning Machrihanish Dunes shares breathtaking views and a majestic dune-scapes with the neighbouring Machrihanish Golf Club, a world-top-100 course laid out in 1879 by Old Tom Morris himself. More than 100 years later, renowned present-day golf course architect, David McLay Kidd, realized a longstanding dream to build a second course at Machrihanish. This “new” course, situated on pristine linksland, offers you a rare opportunity to craft golf shots just as the men of Scotland did centuries ago….
Machrihanish Golf Club The course is set in wonderful dunes in the small village of Machrihanish, which is situated on the western side of the remote Kintyre Peninsula. The course is famous for it’s wonderful opening hole across the ocean.
Accommodation Overview Ardoe House Hotel Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel and Spa is a 19th century mansion house set in 30 acres of tranquil countryside. This 4 star hotel is 3 miles outside the city centre, and has 109 traditionally decorated guest rooms with satellite TV and internet access throughout. Enjoy sophisticated dining in Blairs Restaurant or a nightcap in Soapie's Lounge Bar. The spa has luxurious treatment rooms as well as an indoor heated pool and fitness room.
Royal Golf Hotel Located on Royal Dornoch's First Tee, The Royal Golf Hotel is a golfers’ paradise providing a traditional Highland welcome. Many of the 22 en-suite four star and individually styled bedrooms overlook both the golf course and Dornoch Firth beyond. All rooms are well equipped with direct dial telephone, flat screen televisions incorporating free view channels, hospitality tray and complimentary toiletries to ensure a comfortable stay. Free Wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel including all of the bedrooms, the bar and Conservatory restaurant.
Inverlochy Castle Hotel Inverlochy is Scotland's finest luxury hotel and restaurant uniquely located amongst the glens, lochs and mountains of the West Highlands of Scotland. At Inverlochy you will experience one of the most relaxing and memorable stops on your trip.
Accommodation Overview The Ugadale Hotel Once regarded as the pinnacle of luxury accommodation in the west of Scotland, The Ugadale Hotel has been restored to its former glory and now serves as the centrepiece of The Village at Machrihanish Dunes. Imagine waking up in the morning to views of the Atlantic and the Hebridean islands of Islay and Jura out your window! Enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast, and then make your way to the first tee .
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3 Nights Ardoe House Hotel 3 Nights Royal Golf Hotel 1 Night Inverlochy Castle 3 Nights The Ugadale Hotel All green fees as detailed in the itinerary. Aberdeen Airport transfers. Return transfers to all Golf Courses and activities as per itinerary.
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