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Accommodation and Scottish Golf Tours
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BEST OF SCOTLAND HOLIDAYS - GOLF VACATIONS
Established in 1983 and based in Fife.
One of Scotland's longest established golf tour operators.
Offering personal attention to individual golfers, non-golfing partners
and to leisure, corporate and incentive golfing groups.
Accommodation choices from budget through to deluxe.
Transportation by self-drive hire car, luxury coach or chauffeur drive.
Golf tours of England & Ireland can also be arranged.
Ask for a quotation for a trip tailor made to your requirements.
Leisure tours of Britain & Ireland available.
Castles, gardens, whisky, walking, island hopping.
Touring by train. Sporting activity packages.
Click here for details of tours, golf courses, accommodation
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Accommodation for Golfing Holidays in Scotland
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Turnberry Links Estate
Mylton Wynd
Turnberry
Ayrshire KA26 9LG
Contact: Peter Evans
Tel: 0845 331 3585
Email: bookings@turnberrylinksestate.com
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TURNBERRY LINKS LUXURY APARTMENTS & GOLF
Luxury self-catering holiday apartments.
Quiet, secluded location in extensive private grounds.
Accessed via a tree lined driveway.
Beautiful unspoilt beach 500 yards walk.
Nearby hotel with luxury spa, pool & health club facilities,
plus an Outdoor Activity Centre offering fishing,
shooting, archery, falconry, off-road driving & horse riding.
Adjacent to Turnberry's famous Ailsa Course.
Easy access to numerous golf courses.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Each apartment has:
2 double/twin bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.
Facilities include microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer,
washing machine/drier, TV, DVD, etc.
Spacious open-plan lounge/dining room with
French doors and a balcony with stunning views.
Extra sofa beds are available in selected apartments.
Penthouse Suites also available.
Rental prices from £395 per week
Midweek and weekend rates also available.
Check web site for latest special offers.
Golfing packages and helicopter trips available.
Pets (extra charge).
Grocery packages (optional extra).
No smoking. Credit/debit cards accepted.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online booking
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Turnberry-Scotland
Milton Wynd
Turnberry
Ayrshire KA26 9LG
Tel: +44 (0) 7855 382 565
or +44 (0) 771 316 4670
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8520 3350
Email: enquiries@turnberry-scotland.com
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TURNBERRY- SCOTLAND
Choice of lovely 2-bedroom apartments
set in 4 acres of landscaped grounds.
Half a mile from the entrance to Turnberry Championship golf course.
Only 500 metres from Health Spa with pool, saunas, etc.
5-star restaurants, and an Outdoor Activity Centre.
Short walk to shops, supermarket, restaurants & amenities.
Just a few minutes walk to sandy beaches
with views over to Ailsa Craig, Isle of Arran & Mull of Kintyre.
Girvan 5 minutes drive. Ayr 20 minutes drive.
Prestwick Airport 30 minutes.
Golf course discounts and lessons can be arranged.
All apartments are furnished to a high standard
with 2 kingsize (double/twin) bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.
Modern kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer,
washing machine/tumble dryer.
Open-plan lounge/dining room with TV/DVD, hi-fi
and French doors leading to a small balcony.
Extra sofa beds are available in some apartments.
Video controlled door entry system. Off-street parking.
Rental prices starting from £375 per week.
Weekend and midweek rates also available.
Check web site for last minute special offers.
Discounted midweek web rates often available.
Prices include electricity, heating, bed linen and towels.
Click here for online brochure
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The Gleneagles Hotel
Auchterarder
Perthshire PH3 1BR
Tel: +44 (0) 1764 662231
Freephone: 0800 389 3737 (UK only)
Toll Free: 1 866-881 9525 (USA only)
Fax: +44 (0)1764 662134
Timeshare homes also available
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THE GLENEAGLES HOTEL
5 Red Star golf resort set in 850 acres of stunning scenery.
One of the leading golf and spa luxury hotels in Scotland.
Worldwide reputation for quality, elegance & haute cuisine.
Less than 1 hour from Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Transfer by in-house chauffeurs available on request.
Choice of 4 golf courses including the
PGA Centenary Course designed by Jack Nicklaus
(venue for the Ryder Cup in 2014).
Tuition is available at the Golf Academy.
Selection of bars and restaurants with award-winning chefs
including Andrew Fairlie (2 Michelin stars).
Leisure facilities include a lagoon-shaped pool, gym,
whirlpool bath, sauna, Turkish bath, spa treatments.
Outdoor activities include walks, horse riding, mountain biking,
off road driving, falconry, shooting, fishing, tennis, croquet, squash.
Children's activities and playroom also available.
Chauffeur-driven sightseeing tours can be arranged.
269 luxurious bedrooms, including 16 exclusively decorated suites.
Some rooms are specially designed rooms for disabled guests.
All bedrooms have ensuite bath & shower, plus:
2-line direct dial telephone with dataport & voicemail,
interactive TV including e-mail access, minibar, safe,
bathrobes, slippers, toiletries, hairdryer, trouser press, etc.
Variety of special breaks including spa packages, golf breaks,
romantic weekends, shooting breaks, fishing, horse riding, etc.
Facilities for weddings, corporate events and conferences.
Web site includes videos and 360 degree virtual tours.
Click here for online brochure
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The Gleneagles Hotel
Auchterarder
Perthshire PH3 1BR
Tel: +44 (0)1764 694321
Freephone: 0800 389 3737 (UK only)
Toll Free: 1 866-881 9525 (USA only)
Fax: +44 (0)1764 662134
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GLENMOR AT GLENEAGLES
Holiday home village of Glenmor located in the grounds of
the famous 5 red star resort of Gleneagles Hotel
(one of the leading golf and spa luxury hotels in Scotland)
set in 850 acres of stunning scenery.
Less than 1 hour from Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Homes are available for self catering rentals or timeshare purchase.
Each luxury home offers complete privacy.
Membership includes access to the exclusive clubhouse,
the services of housekeeping staff and
access to the facilities available at the hotel
(restaurants, shops, 2 swimming pools,
tennis, gym, sauna, whirlpool bath, spa treatments, etc.)
Activities include golf, walks, horse riding, mountain biking,
off road driving, falconry, shooting, fishing, tennis, croquet, squash.
Each home has 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms, plus:
a balcony overlooking the Strathearn Hills,
a fully equipped kitchen and stylish dining area,
top of the range appliances (including a huge American fridge/freezer),
living room with TV, DVD, VCR, CD, mood lighting, etc.
Each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom & TV.
Additional bathroom with luxury private spa.
Facilities include under-floor heating, drying room & utility room.
Click here for online brochure
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Crieff Hydro
Crieff
Perthshire PH7 3LQ
Tel: +44 (0)1764 651670
Fax: +44 (0)1764 653087
Email: enquiries@crieffhydro.com
Large choice of self catering accommodation
in chalets, lodges, cottages sleeping from 2 - 16.
Available per night or per week.
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CRIEFF HYDRO
140 year old independently run hotel 17 miles from Perth.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Families welcome.
Winner of the VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year
in the 2007 National Business Awards for Scotland.
Leisure facilities: 20m indoor heated swimming pool,
children's pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath.
Hair, Health and Beauty Salon. Gym and fitness suite.
900 acre estate with 18-hole golf course, crazy golf course,
horse riding, off-road driving, quad bikes, high ropes course,
climbing wall, archery and air rifles. Tennis, squash and badminton.
Watersports facilities nearby.
Creche for under 2s.
New 700 square metre BIG Country child care facility
offering up to 6 hours of free childcare per day for 2 - 12 year olds.
Includes adventure castle with a trampoline, climbing ropes,
slide and ball pools, child-friendly multi media centre and theatre.
Adventure play area accessible to parents and children.
Pre-booking recommended for the creche & child care facility.
Choice of restaurants, bar, brasserie, bistro & coffee shop.
Evening entertainment includes regular ceilidhs, live music,
cinema, family fun nights and the family quiz.
The Gallery for teenagers has a pool table,
table football, air hockey table, sofas & giant beanbags.
Facilities for conferences, team building, weddings, parties, etc.
In-house conference co-ordinators available.
213 ensuite bedrooms: twin, double & family rooms for up to 6.
All with TV, telephone, tea/coffee.
Choice of contemporary or traditional decor.
Executive rooms also have hairdryer, trouser press,
safety deposit box, extra toiletries, daily newspaper.
Luxury suites with spa bath.
Many rooms have views of the hills, valleys and woodland.
All bedrooms have been refurbished in the last few years
to a high 4-star hotel standard. Virtual tours on web site.
Dinner, B&B prices from £70 per night.
Special offers include weekend breaks, Super Sundays, etc.
Open for Christmas and New Year.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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The Swallow Old Manor Hotel
55 Leven Road
Lundin Links
Near St Andrews
Fife KY8 6AJ
Tel: +44 (0) 1333 320368
Fax: +44 (0) 1333 320911
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THE OLD MANOR HOTEL
Built in the mid 19th century in the charming village of Lundin Links,
overlooking Largo Bay and the 2 championship golf courses of
Leven Links and Lundin Links.
20 golf courses within a short drive.
Safe sandy beaches, walking and fishing all nearby.
St Andrews 12 miles. Edinburgh 35 miles.
Award-winning cuisine.
Terrace Brasserie & Grill - 2 AA Red Rosettes.
Coachman's Bistro features steaks and seafood in an informal atmosphere.
Vegetarian dishes available in both restaurants.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
23 ensuite bedrooms including deluxe and 4 poster.
Rooms have TV, trouser press, hairdryer, hospitality tray.
Most rooms have sea views and several have balconies.
Room service available.
Children welcome. Dogs welcome.
B&B prices from £22.50 per person.
Dinner, B&B breaks available.
Wine, champagne, chocolates can be ordered when booking.
Instant online booking. Frequent special offers.
Click here for online brochure
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The Roxburghe
Kelso
Roxburghshire TD5 8JZ
Tel: +44 (0)1573 450331
Email: hotel@roxburghe.net
Free wedding coordination service.
Maximum guest numbers are 120 in the main house
or in a marquee on the lawns.
Also available:
Corporate entertainment, facilities for meetings.
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THE ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE
Country house hotel nestling in woodlands on the banks of the River Teviot.
On 50,000 acre estate (owned by the Duke of Roxburghe)
with 18 hole Championship Golf Course.
Only 1 hour's drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Winner of the Scottish Country House Hotel of the Year 2005.
The hotel has a Health & Beauty Suite (aromatherapy, steam room, etc.)
Spacious public rooms: Library, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Conservatory
with luxurious furnishings with traditional antiques.
22 luxury bedrooms including suites with 4 poster beds and log fires.
All include bathrobes and slippers, mineral water and a daily newspaper.
Many bedrooms individually designed by the Duchess herself.
Choice of double, twin and single rooms
(16 in the main house, 6 in the courtyard).
B&B prices from £91 - £152 per person.
Single £145.
Short break rates available for Dinner, B&B
including winter breaks, golf breaks, pampering, etc.
Open for Christmas and New Year.
House Party packages can be arranged for groups:
dinner, bed and breakfast, plus entertainment and activities
(bridge, cookery, painting, genealogy, garden tours, golf, etc.).
Outdoor activities can be arranged including:
shooting for pheasant, partridge and grouse, golf,
clay pigeon shooting, archery, croquet, mountain biking.
Fly-fishing on the hotel's trout pond.
Salmon fishing on the River Tweed, Upper and Lower Floors.
Have a complimentary visit to Floors Castle (April to October).
Chauffeur sightseeing service available.
Click here for online brochure
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St. Andrews Golf Hotel
40 The Scores
St. Andrews
Fife KY16 9AS
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ST. ANDREWS GOLF HOTEL
Victorian town house restyled in 2007 with a contemporary design.
Personal service and Scottish hospitality.
4 Stars. Michelin Red Guide.
Situated on the cliffs overlooking St Andrews Bay and Links.
Superb panoramic views of the sea and golf course.
2 minutes walk from the first tee of the Old Course.
Award winning stylish restaurant. AA 2 red rosettes.
Hotel Review Scotland GoldPlate award.
Lounge with open fires. Cocktail bar with patio. Popular lounge bar.
Room service.
22 individually styled ensuite bedrooms.
All have TV, telephone, hairdryer, radio, trouser press,
Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes, tea and coffee.
Kingsize suites available.
4-bedroom suites with private lounge are available to groups of up to 8.
Champagne, flowers, fruit and chocolates can be ordered as extras.
B&B prices from £50 per person (2 sharing).
Instant online booking.
Click here for online booking
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ST ANDREWS & FIFE
- BIRKHILL CASTLE
on the shores of the River Tay is the family home of the Earl & Countess of Dundee.
Exclusive use for 8 - 24 people. Friendly atmosphere.
Private beach, outdoor heated poor, tennis, billiards, fishing, shooting, golf, etc. Walled garden & 10-acre woodland garden. Ideal for families, private parties, corporate events. 20 minutes' drive from St Andrews. Less than 1 hour from Edinburgh.
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RUFFLETS COUNTRY HOUSE
is a 5 star independently owned hotel with 24 individually decorated luxurious bedrooms.
Set in 10 acres of splendid award-winning gardens
with its own golf practice net & 9 hole putting green.
Golf packages and other activities available.
Excellent cuisine. Facilities for banqueting and private dining.
- MACDONALD RUSACKS HOTEL
has been voted one of the Top Golfing Hotels in the world. Overlooks the 1st tee and the 18th green of the Old Course.
Sun lounge with panoramic views of the beach and golf course.
Award-winning chef. 24 hour room service. 68 ensuite bedrooms.
- More accommodation in Fife & St Andrews....
LOCH LOMOND
DE VERE CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL
Exclusive 5 star hotel with deluxe accommodation in 83 bedrooms & suites, and 3 restaurants.
On the shores of Loch Lomond in 100 acres of parkland. Lagoon-style swimming pool, spa, steam room, saunas, gym, squash courts, snooker room, 2 golf courses (9 hole and 18 hole), archery, tennis, mountain biking, boat trips.
EDINBURGH
DALMAHOY HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB
Set in 1000 acres of wooded parkland at the foot of the Pentland Hills.
Only 7 miles west of Edinburgh city. 3 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
The hotel & country club have been sympathetically developed
around a Georgian mansion built in 1724.
Choice of 215 rooms with TV, telephone, WiFi, etc. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Informal cafe/bar and award-winning restaurant. Leisure facilities include tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, solarium, health & beauty salon.
Guests can play on the 2 golf courses designed in 1927 & 1935.
The East Course hosted the Solheim Cup & Scottish Seniors Open.
Buggies and golf clubs are available for hire.
WEST LOTHIAN
ASHCROFT FARMHOUSE
is only 10 miles from Edinburgh on a 5 acre farm surrounded by countryside.
In the Top 5 for AA Landlady of the Year 2004 and 2nd in 2005. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Guest House. AA 5 Stars.
6 ensuite bedrooms all named after Scottish Championship golf courses. Golf-themed dining room.
ISLE OF ARRAN
- STRATHCONON
New 4 star luxury cottage set in a secluded location on the outskirts of Whiting Bay.
8 miles from Brodick. Easy access to all 7 of Arran's golf courses.
Sleeps 8 - 10 (4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms), fully equipped kitchen, dining room, lounge with TV, DVD player, VCR, hi-fi & Playstation 2. No smoking. Pets welcome. Short breaks and late deals. Online booking and virtual tours. Discounts sometimes available for smaller groups.
- FAR HORIZONS HOLIDAY COTTAGES
Choice of two 3-star stone-built cottages located on one of Arran's traditional sea-farms.
4 miles south of Blackwaterfoot. A secluded base for couples or families in a tranquil rural setting.
Ploughman's Bothy and Hayshed Cottage both have 2 bedrooms (1 twin & 1 double), bathroom, lounge/dining area, kitchen, spiral staircase, patio with barbecue. Facilities include Freeview digital TV, washer / tumble drier, dishwasher. Online availability calendars. Open March - October. Short breaks available.
- HAMILTON COTTAGES
Choice of 2 newly renovated stylish holiday cottages with views across open countryside.
Near Shiskine & Blackwaterfoot. Each cottage has 2 or 3 double/twin bedrooms plus a futon and 2 bathrooms.
Lounge with TV, DVD player, hi-fi. Kitchen with cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, etc.
Designed for wheelchair access. Short breaks available. Pets by arrangement. Large shared garden.
DUNDEE
GUTHRIE CASTLE
Fairytale castle built in 1468. Available for exclusive private hire and group bookings for special occasions.
First class hospitality and service in a magnificent setting. 156 acres of mature woodland with walled garden and secluded loch.
Challenging, 18 hole private golf course. Bespoke golfing packages available upon request.
The castle is also available for weddings, conferences, corporate hospitality, champagne receptions, private dinners and parties.
Gym, tennis court, spa, clay pigeon shooting, snooker, etc. 30 minutes from Dundee. Easy access from airports.
SUTHERLAND
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ROYAL MARINE HOTEL
- country house hotel with antique furniture and log fires.
Overlooking the River Brora. 100 metres from golf course.
22 ensuite bedrooms including 4-poster honeymoon suite. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. 3 restaurants. AA red rosette.
Leisure Club with pool, sauna, gym, etc. Ideal for golf, fishing, mountain biking, walking.
Frequent special offers. Facilities for conferences and weddings. Only 1 hour from Inverness.
- LINKS VIEW APARTMENTS
- luxury accommodation next to Brora golf course with panoramic views across the sea.
Each apartment has 2 en-suite double bedrooms, fully-fitted kitchen, large lounge/dining room. Top quality furnishings, TV, DVD, broadband, etc. Minimum stay 2 nights. Free access to swimming pool at Royal Marine Hotel (see above).
ABERDEENSHIRE
- THE STATION HOTEL
- a cosy traditional 'village inn' style hotel with friendly personal service in the old fishing town of Portsoy on the Moray coast.
14 ensuite bedrooms. Restaurant serving local fresh produce. Lounge bar. 50 minutes drive from Aberdeen Airport. Elgin 27 miles. Special deals for golf breaks can be arranged (with transport if required).
- THAINSTONE HOUSE HOTEL - 4 star luxury country retreat just outside Inverurie. Aberdeen city centre 16 miles / airport 10 miles.
Elegantly furnished mansion set in 44 acres of private grounds. Leisure club & beauty spa with heated pool, sauna and steam room, high tech gym. 48 bedrooms including suites, 4-poster bedrooms, family rooms, feature bedrooms.
INVERNESS & HIGHLANDS
Inverness has several golf courses and there is lots of accommodation.
Nearby Nairn was host to the 37th Walker Cup in September 1999.
- GOLF VIEW APARTMENT
A 2-bedroom apartment in Inverness overlooking Loch Ness Golf Course. Own entrance, fully fitted kitchen, lounge with dining area, patio. Finished and furnished to a high standard. Available by the day. Seasonal special offers (4 nights for 3, and 7 nights for 5). Credit cards accepted.
- WILLOWBURN COTTAGE
4 star spacious self catering bungalow for 6 people near Strathglass and Glen Affric. Beauly 2.5 miles. Inverness 15 miles. Loch Ness 17 miles. Kitchen, lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Conservatory with a view to the hills beyond. Extensive enclosed garden with sunny patio and garden furniture. Numerous golf courses within driving distance. Virtual tours on web site. Online booking.
- DALFABER HOUSE
Luxury new house with scenic views and stylish furnishings. Sleeps 6 - 8.
Situated on the outskirts of Aviemore, adjacent to the new 18 hole Spey Valley Golf Course.
3 bedrooms (2 double and 1 twin), 2 bathrooms. Spacious upstairs lounge, kitchen and dining room with real fire. Short breaks available. Numerous golf courses nearby. 20 minutes drive from the Cairngorm Ski Centre.
- RIVERSIDE CHALETS & CARAVAN PARK
Tranquil, unspoilt setting in the village of Contin, overlooking the Blackwater River (free fishing).
Strathpeffer 2 miles. Dingwall 7 miles. Inverness 18 miles. Ullapool 38 miles. Gairloch 50 miles.
Choice of self catering chalets (sleeping 4 or 6 people). Lots of wildlife. Numerous golf courses nearby plus hill walking, pony trekking, mountain biking.
- MACDONALD ACADEMY HOTEL
Family-friendly hotel with spectacular views of the Cairngorms. Part of the newly re-developed Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort. Home of the new Spey Valley Championship Golf Course. Leisure facilities available include 25 metre pool, sauna, steam room and techno gym. Bar, restaurant and food court. 100 ensuite bedrooms.
SCOTLAND'S BEST B&Bs
4 and 5 star quality lodgings throughout the country - friendly places welcoming no more than 6 guests at a time.
Free Golf Brochure
Golf in Scotland - free brochure with A to Z golf course listing, golf passes, travel tips, events, accommodation, etc.
Available from VisitScotland (the official tourist board) - click here
Golf Pass Scheme
Aviemore and the Cairngorms Golf Pass
Lochaber Golf Pass
Ross & Cromarty Pass
More golf passes in Scotland...
Golf Books
Available from Amazon:
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Scotland's Golf Courses
This region-by-region guide gives in-depth information about each golf course. Includes photographs and specially drawn maps, this book is the definitive guide for the serious golf enthusiast.
Order your copy from Amazon.com or Amazon UK
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Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens:
A Golfer's Pilgrimage to the Courses of Scotland
Following on from the success of his Irish golf course book, James W. Finegan,
retired golf columnist of the Philadelphia Inquirer,
has produced this excellent guide with great descriptions of both the island and mainland courses of Scotland.
Very Highly Recommended.
Order your copy online here
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Golf Great Britain and Ireland:
A Traveler's Guide to More Than 2,500 Courses in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland
A very comprehensive guide. Invaluable for planning your golfing trip to Britain.
Order your copy online here
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