Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, said: “We are pleased to confirm this change in arrangements to welcome British visitors to Ireland from 19 July. The Covid pandemic has been tough on everyone and these changes will afford many people an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends in a way that hasn’t been possible for a long time. Ireland’s tourism industry has adopted a safety charter to ensure the wellbeing of both our guests and hospitality workers. We wish all our British friends a safe and enjoyable visit to Ireland.”

Before arriving in Ireland, British visitors will need to complete an online Passenger Locator Form which will be checked by their air or sea carrier before departure. Passengers may also be asked for proof of vaccination.

On arrival in Ireland, British visitors will need to have proof of full vaccination, for example showing their NHS App Covid Pass, a vaccination status letter or their NHS vaccine paper card.

Passengers without proof of vaccination will require evidence of a negative RT-PCR test result within 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland and will have to quarantine for 14 days or a minimum of five days if they prove negative with a second PCR test provided by the Health Service Executive in Ireland on day five.

From 19 July, children under the age of 12 will not need to take a PCR test prior to travelling to Ireland. However, children aged 12 to 17 who are not fully vaccinated will need to show a negative RT-PCR test result on arrival in Ireland, even when travelling with fully vaccinated adults.

It is anticipated that indoor hospitality will recommence on 26 July in Ireland. Indoor hospitality will only be available to those who are fully vaccinated or with proof of recovery from Covid-19 in the past 6 months. Those staying in hotels will be able to avail of the indoor hospitality options within the hotel from Monday 19 July.

The tourism industry across the island of Ireland is very much looking forward to welcoming back holidaymakers from Great Britain. The health and safety of all our visitors continues to be the priority, and we will ensure they are protected alongside a very warm Irish welcome.

For the latest updates and information please check the Irish Government website.

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The second British Golf Show has been re-scheduled for 14-15 May 2021, and will double in size to become the largest exhibition to date in the organisers’ eight-year history.

The 2020 event’s originally-scheduled date of May was switched to early October when the pandemic hit, but a lack of clarity as to what will / will not be permitted as regards public gatherings next month has left exhibition organisers The Elite Luxury Events with no choice but to postpone.

As the British Golf Show’s exhibition space was already fully-sold for the 2020 event, the 2021 British Golf Show will now take place across two Golf Halls at Wycombe Air Park to allow for extra exhibitors and public attractions.

Extra capacity at Wycombe Air Park has been secured to make the expansion possible.

As originally planned the 2021 British Golf Show will take place alongside the long-running The Elite London luxury lifestyle exhibition, which also switches to the May 2021 dates.

All current golf exhibitors have been personally contacted, and the Elite sales team are now taking bookings for the enlarged 2021 event.

“With ongoing uncertainty about COVID-19, there simply isn’t time now for our exhibitors to prepare for a golf show in early October” said Alex Ayling, Managing Director of The Elite Luxury Events.

“This gives us more time to build additional attractions into the event, and to make it an unforgettable day out for anyone with a love of golf. The sport of golf has by and large welcomed our initiative and we have appreciated everybody’s support during this most challenging of all years.

“We will now turn our focus to staging our largest-ever event in May 2021

See www.britishgolfshow.co.uk.

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Two time Ryder Cup venue and UK Top 100 ranked course.

A testing championship course with first class facilities, S&A – as it is widely and affectionately known, was founded in 1906, part of the great golf boom around the turn of the 20th century. Inevitably the passing of so many years has brought about changes to the course, but the traditional feel of a championship links has been retained.

The club has hosted two Ryder Cup matches in 1933 and 1937 and a number of other prestigious championships including The British Ladies’ Open and The British Amateur. It remains a final qualifying course for The Open Championship and it has been voted by one golf magazine as among the top 50 courses in Great Britain. The course is a magnificent test of golf, especially with the sea breeze and profusion of heather and gorse combining to provide a challenging and immensely enjoyable day.

Complemented with a warm welcome friendly lounge/bar and exceptional catering, everything is in place for a truly memorable experience. The spectacular clubhouse creates a splendid setting for unwinding after a round. The main lounge and patio to the front of the clubhouse provide stunning views across the course, including the 18th green and 1st tee.

Members and visitors can relax in the comfort of the main lounge area which is split into the Lounge, the Ryder Cup Room and the Casual Bar.

S&A takes great pride in its catering and bar operation, with an experienced and friendly team on hand to cater for every taste and occasion.

The club’s memorabilia display cabinets and photographic archives are of real historical interest.

Golf Club packages:

Twilight

We are now taking bookings for Twilight golf in 2020. The price is £400 for a 4 Ball (this can’t be split down in to smaller group sizes), playing after 3.00pm on a weekday. The offer is subject to availability.

Sunday Driver

Sunday Driver Offer 1 – Fancy playing two of the finest links courses in Britain on a Sunday and Monday. Our Sunday Driver Package involves 2 rounds of golf. One round of golf at S&A GC (Host venue of the Ryder Cup 1933 & 1937) one round of golf at Hillside GC (Host of The British Masters 2019) with dinner, bed and breakfast at The Bliss Hotel in Southport from £357 per person, based on two people sharing a room. (Limited Availability).

Alternatively you can pay for the golf separately and make your own arrangements for accommodation.

To enquire, please contact our Golf Co-Ordinator Charlotte Pilkington – 01704 578000 ext 2 or email charlotte.pilkington@sandagolf.co.uk

Sunday Driver Offer 2 – Fancy playing one of the finest links courses in the UK, playing on a Sunday and Monday Two rounds of golf at S&A GC (Host venue of the Ryder Cup 1933 & 1937) with dinner, bed and breakfast at The Bliss Hotel in Southport from £317 per person, based on two people sharing a room (subject to availability). Alternatively you can pay for the golf separate and make your own arrangements for accommodation.

Ryder Cup Experience

£800 per 4 ball for a single day Ryder Cup experience.

To include breakfast, golf and meal after playing

(this can’t be split down in to smaller group sizes)

Social Media

Twitter – @SandAGolfClub

Instagram – southport_and_ainsdale_golf

Facebook – Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club

Bookings

For all bookings contact Charlotte Pilkington Charlotte.pilkington@sandagolf.co.uk

01704 578000 ext 2

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Your very own piece of the playground. This year and every year

Come home to Glenmor this year and every year. A collection of beautifully designed two, three, or four bedroom homes in a peaceful village setting beneath the Ochil Hills, Glenmor blends all the adventures of our glorious playground with the space and comforts of home. All the thrills of Gleneagles are at your disposal, so you can do as much – or as little – as you like.

Explore our collection of award-winning restaurants, or relax while our chefs cook you a private dinner in your home. Indulge in a spa treatment, pamper yourself in Bob and Cloche, or take the whole family off to try a new country pursuit. Take the kids for a splash in the Health Club, or let them burn up some energy in Little Glen and The Den while you cosy up with a good book in your favourite arm chair. And if you don’t manage to fit everything in, there’s always next year . . . Because no matter where life takes you, your Glenmor home will become the heart of your family’s memories.

Come back to reconnect and recharge, to explore and play, to discover and dream. Glenmor is guaranteed fun and excitement – and a date in the diary they’ll all want to keep. Seasonal ownership at Gleneagles is available from as little as £9,000 for a full week, every year until 2058 or only £5,000 for a short break.

To find our more call 01764 694321 or email own@gleneagles.com

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Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Scotland, was founded in 1780 as the Society of Golfers at Aberdeen and became the Aberdeen Golf Club in 1815. Until 1888 members played on the Queen’s Links close to the city before moving across the River Don to the links at Balgownie. The Course was originally designed by the Simpson Brothers, Archie and Robert of Carnoustie and later re-bunkered and lengthened by James Braid to ensure our classic links kept pace with the modern game.

The club’s ‘Royal’ patronage was awarded by King Edward VII in 1903.

We hope you enjoy your virtual visit to Royal Aberdeen Golf Club and look forward to welcoming you when your visit to our wonderful links becomes a reality.

Visitors & Green Fees

BALGOWNIE GREEN FEES (2020)WINTER SEASON

25 October 2019 – 12th April 2020  £95 per person per round.

 

SHOULDER SEASON

13th April – 10th May £139 per person per round.

 

SUMMER SEASON

11th May – 18th October £195.00 per person per round or we offer a day ticket for £270.00 per person per day.

COURSE MAINTENANCE CLOSURE

Balgownie will be closed for maintenance work between 19th – 21st October inclusive.

WINTER SEASON 2020/2021
22nd October -11th April £95 per person per round.JUNIOR RATES

Juniors will receive a 50% discount on all of the above listed prices.

SILVERBURN COURSE

£70.00 per person per round

£100 per person per dayVISITOR TEE TIME AVAILABILITY
Monday & Wednesday 10.00 – 11.30 a.m. & 2.00 – 3.30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 2.00 – 3.30pm
Friday 10.00  – 11.00 a.m. &  2.30  – 3.30 p.m
Weekends – after 3.30 p.m.

Additional visitor times may be available (1,2 & 3 balls only) on weekdays between 8.00 and 8.30 a.m.

BALGOWNIE GREEN FEES (2021)WINTER SEASON

21 October 2020 – 11th April 2021  £95 per person per round.

 

SHOULDER SEASON

12th April – 9th May £139 per person per round.

 

SUMMER SEASON

10th May – 17th October £195.00 per person per round or we offer a day ticket for £270.00 per person per day.

COURSE MAINTENANCE CLOSURE

Balgownie will be closed for maintenance work between 18th – 20th October inclusive.

WINTER SEASON 2021/2022
14th October -10th April £95 per person per round.JUNIOR RATES

Juniors will receive a 50% discount on all of the above listed prices.

SILVERBURN COURSE

£70.00 per person per round

£100 per person per dayVISITOR TEE TIME AVAILABILITY
Monday & Wednesday 10.00 – 11.30 a.m. & 2.00 – 3.30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday 2.00 – 3.30pm
Friday 10.00  – 11.00 a.m. &  2.30  – 3.30 p.m
Weekends – after 3.30 p.m.

Additional visitor times may be available (1,2 & 3 balls only) on weekdays between 8.00 and 8.30 a.m.

CLUB CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESSES

Contact Wendy at wendy@royalaberdeengolf.com

Contact Shona at admin@royalaberdeengolf.com

Contact Keith at gm@royalaberdeengolf.com

PAYMENT OF GREEN FEES 

We accept Visa and Mastercard for payment of green fees. A 25% non returnable deposit is required on confirmation of the booking and the balance paid in full one month before play.

REFUNDS

Please note, no refund of green fees if cancelled within 7 days of date of play.

DRESS CODE

Please note cargo style trousers, jeans, trainers and tee shirts are UNACCEPTABLE on the Course and in the Clubhouse. Hats should be removed before entering the Clubhouse. Mobile phones are not permitted in the Clubhouse (apart from the phone area), Professional’s shop and anywhere on the Club grounds.

HANDICAP CERTIFICATE

All players should hold a current handicap certificate and a letter of introduction from an accredited golf club and must be brought along for inspection. Failure to do so may, regrettably, result in the facility of the course being refused. The Championship Course (Balgownie Links) is indeed a challenging course and so handicaps for both ladies and gentlemen should be no higher than 24.
We will endeavour to provide caddies if requested but unfortunately at certain times during the season our caddy pool is limited.CADDY INFORMATION

Caddies on request – £50.00
Club hire – £45.00
Pull Trolley hire – £7.00
Electric Trolley – £15.00

Ride on Buggies – £75.00 We have a limited number of buggies which must be driven by a caddy, this cost is included in the price listed. (Medical certificate required all year round)

Request a Tee Time

Local Accommodation

Contact Us

MEMBERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION

Contact Shona – 01224 702571 (Option 1)

Email: shona@royalaberdeengolf.com

RESERVATIONS

Contact Wendy – 01224 702571 (Option 1)

Email: wendy@royalaberdeengolf.com

PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Contact David – 01224 702571 (Option 3)

Email: davidross.pga@btinternet.com

CLUBHOUSE & CATERING

 Contact Maria – 01224 702571 (Option 4)

Email: clubhouse@royalaberdeengolf.com

GENERAL MANAGER

Contact Keith – 01224 702571 (Option 5)

Email: gm@royalaberdeengolf.com

www.royalaberdeengolf.com

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Hesketh is the oldest golf club in Southport, established in 1885. The course is pre-dominantly links in nature and Championship golf has been played at Hesketh from the early days.

In addition to being a previous qualifying venue when The Open was played at nearby Royal Birkdale, Hesketh has hosted many other professional and amateur championships. Most recently, it hosted the Junior Open in 2008 and co-hosted the Amateur Championship with near-by Hillside in 2011.

The Club offers visiting golfers a series of open competitions including a weeklong golfing festival every August and a competitive range of golfing packages are available to visitors and societies alike.

Hesketh is also home to the ‘Golf Prize of Nations Trophy’, an important piece of Hesketh’s history that celebrates the exploits of Hesketh’s Arnold Bentley and Bridlington’s Tommy Thirsk who won the Baden Baden golf event played in association with the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.

Visitors

Visitors are extremely welcome at Hesketh where they are sure of receiving a very warm reception from everyone at the Club. The Club is renowned for its friendliness towards visitors from the moment you enter the clubhouse or the Pro Shop, until you leave, having enjoyed your round of golf and the Club’s hospitality.

Whether you are an individual, group or society you are guaranteed a competitively priced golfing experience.

The Club’s bar and catering facilities are modern and fully up to date in a clubhouse that exudes our proud history, as you would expect from the oldest club in Southport.

Visitor Insurance

Visitors should note that the Club has Members and Visitors insurance in place to protect golfers up to specified limits in the event that they cause injury or damage whilst using the course.

Winter Rules

Visitors please familiarise yourselves with the winter rules which are in place and can be viewed here

Contact Us

“We had a truly lovely day at Hesketh Golf Club and I have no hesitation in scoring a 5 in every category. We were blessed with good weather, this combined with the friendly welcome by everyone, the excellent catering and of course a fabulous golf course in superb condition made it a very special day for us all.”

Cockle Dick’s Lane, Southport, PR9 9QQ

Visit the Hesketh Golf Club website.

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Forfar Golf Club

Like London buses, when you’re waiting for a world first, three will inevitably come along at once. So it is at Forfar Golf Club, where 149 years of golf has secured a trio of little-known firsts that have nonetheless shaped the game around the world.

Recognised as the seventh oldest 18-hole golf course in the world, Forfar Golf Club is already known as a trailblazer. But perhaps less well known is the club’s status as the world’s first purpose-built 18-hole golf course in continuous use and the first 18-hole golf course in Scotland from inception. By default, it is also the earliest 18-hole course designed by the legendary Old Tom Morris.

The club is now actively promoting its historical credentials in an effort to ensure the much-lauded championship course receives the recognition it deserves. To support its endeavours, the club contacted prominent golf historian Neil Laird who believes Forfar represents a watershed moment in golfing history.

“It is the oldest 18-hole course in continuous existence,” explained Neil Laird, who set up the website www.scottishgolfhistory.org which attracts over 1,000 visitors a week, and is a member of the British Golf Collectors Society. “Forfar is the earliest example of Old Tom laying out 18 holes and therefore marks a milestone in golf history.”

He continues: “At Forfar, you have the beginnings of the idea of laying out a course where every hole is different – that is what people try to do now. Forfar is the earliest 18-hole course designed by the master [Old Tom Morris] that looks like a modern course. It goes right back to the very beginnings of 18-hole golf courses – Forfar was at the forefront.”

Although there are older courses that have either been extended or cut to 18 holes, Forfar was the first to be designed by a recognised architect with 18 holes from the outset; a world first also referenced in the book Why are there 18 holes by Peter Lewis. Established in 1871, the course was laid out by Old Tom Morris with 13 of his original greens still in play today.

Forfar is managed by one of Scotland’s most celebrated amateur golfers who recently had the honour of being appointed captain of the Great Britain and Ireland men’s Walker Cup team. Managing secretary Stuart Wilson said the role played by Forfar in the development of golf needs to be recognised.

“The history at Forfar Golf Club can be seen on the walls of the clubhouse and in our trophy cabinet,” he noted. “But perhaps less well known and less obvious is the important and historic role played by the club in creating the first 18-hole golf course by design. Along with St Andrews, Forfar was at the forefront of the development of the game and it laid down a template for future course design.”

Known for its unusual ‘rig-and-furrow’ topography, the Angus course has hosted a number of high-profile tournaments including the Scottish PGA Championship in 1932 and 1966, the Girls’ Home Internationals in 1997, the Scottish Boys in 1976 and 1980 and the Under 16s’ Scottish Boys in 2011. Next year it will again test the best when it welcomes the Scottish girls Under 16s tournament.

Despite its rich history, Wilson believes the club’s pivotal role remains relatively unknown. “We are very proud of the club’s origins and believe the significance of its historic role has been overlooked,” he said. “With our 150th anniversary in 2021 coinciding with the 150th Open in St Andrews, we felt this was a good opportunity to proactively ensure the club is appropriately recognized as providing a key turning point in the development of the game.”

Although the course went on to be re-designed by five-times Open Champion James Braid in 1926, it is Old Tom’s involvement that Laird believes is of greatest significance. “It is an Old Tom course,” he explained. “Although quite a few courses are associated with him, not all were laid out by him. In many cases, his involvement was limited to extending the course. Forfar is the first golf course I have been able to trace where he laid out all 18 holes. That is a milestone in the development of 18-hole golf courses.”

With Forfar due to mark its 150th anniversary in 2021, the club has embarked on a campaign to convey more widely its historical significance. One of the first elements of this strategy was commissioning award-winning golf course photographer Mark Alexander to create a series of images that evocatively capture the layout.

“The course is a fundamental component of the club not only because of its history but also because of the challenge it presents,” explained Wilson. “One of the first steps was to create a gallery of images that adequately captured the unique character of Forfar and Old Tom’s legacy. Mark was the perfect man for the job and he has created some stunning images for our campaign.”

Discussing his recent appointment as captain of the Great Britain and Ireland men’s Walker Cup team, Wilson said: “As much as I enjoyed my time as a player representing GB&I, I am determined to make a valuable contribution to the team as its leader and to help the players both individually and as a group. During my time on The R&A Boys’ Selection Committee, I was able to gain first-hand knowledge of the level of talent that was emerging. It feels like a natural progression to be taking on this role to continue to foster these gifted amateur golfers.”

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Close House, home to European Ryder Cup legend Lee Westwood, has announced that the PING Junior Masters will take place at the club this summer during the build-up to the European Tour’s British Masters.

Westwood, Close House and PING all believe very passionately about the importance of introducing young people to the game of golf. In 2019 Close House delivered subsidised coaching in 26 schools within the community as well as hosting a school’s golf festival for over 200 children from 18 different schools.

“Helping to get more kids in the north excited about the game is very important. It’s been brilliant to see this event grow and develop and I can’t wait to meet this year’s participants in July,” commented club ambassador, Lee Westwood.

“It’s a real once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the eventual winner to play a part in the British Masters and tee it up with some of the world’s very best golfers,” he added.

The final will be held on Tuesday 28^th July, two days prior to the European Tour event, with each finalist receiving a PING cap as well as VIP access to the Hero Challenge taking place on the Tyne river. The overall winner will also receive entry into the 2020 British Masters pro-am on Wednesday 29^th July.

Qualifying stages for the tournament will take place at local clubs across the north of England from April, with each club’s Junior Open serving as a qualifier to the PING Junior Masters – with close to 90 spots available for the final.

John Clark, Managing Director of PING Europe, commented: “Over the last few years the Junior Masters has had an incredibly positive impact on junior golf in the region and the support that Close House and PING ambassador, Lee Westwood, has shown has been crucial in making the event what it is today.”

The first qualifying event will take place in April in Newcastle, with the remainder being played throughout the season at venues in Middlesbrough, Worksop, Ladybank and Bradford before the final at Close House in July.

“We are extremely proud of the work we have done at Close House to establish the PING Junior Masters as an annual event,” added Sir Graham Wylie, owner of Close House.

For more information on the PING Junior Masters and Close House, visit www.closehouse.com/british-masters.

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Fernhill Hotel

Offers

March Madness!

Enjoy a short break in Dumfries & Galloway during March!

3+ Night Break

Enjoy a 3 night break

3+ Night Stay & Play

Enjoy a 3+ night golf break

Spring Special Offer

Take a break this Spring!

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Tel. 01776 810 220

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North West Castle Hotel

Offers

March Madness!

Enjoy a short break in Dumfries & Galloway during March!

March Madness Golf Break!

Take advantage of our special March Madness Golf Break offer!

3+ Night Break

Enjoy a 3 night break

3+ Night Stay & Play

Enjoy a 3+ night golf break

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Tel. 01776 704 413

hotel@northwestcastle.co.uk

https://www.mcmillanhotels.co.uk/hotels/north-west-castle

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