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Resplendent Rusacks The Perfect Choice Your St Andrews Golf Break

Jack Rayner — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 23:52:37 +0000

Resplendent Rusacks The Perfect Choice Your St Andrews Golf Break

It was a great feeling before heading to the Rusacks Hotel St Andrews with my wife and Parsons Russell Terrier (dogs more than welcome at the hotel) on a crisp Autumnal day that we would be following in the footsteps of world famous golfers and rock and roll legends who have resided at this iconic venue overlooking the Home of Golf.

When we arrived we were greeted with a very warm welcome by conceirge and indulged as part of room service in a delightful afternoon tea.

We took the opportunity to look out from the balcony of the Tom Morris Jnr suite across the stunning views of the Old Course, Swilcan Bridge and the heralded clubhouse. It was a sight to behold and one we never expected to have envisaged.

Our evening 3 course meal was of exceptional quality and delivered with exceptional ease of service. Fully complimented with a fine bottle of Pinot Grigio!

Once fully replete we were able to relax and retire to our ample bedroom and slept like proverbial logs.

Morning sunrise was a blessing with our view and it was a fantastic opportunity to secure some scenic snaps of the Old Course for posterity.

We then took the full Scottish breakfast with gusto and yes, our dog had a good breakfast feed as well!

It was a wonderful stay and would be a high ranking destination on the bucket list to tick off for the discerning golfer and their loved ones.

Since our stay the Rusacks has been taken over with exciting development plans. For further details visit www.rusackshotel.co.uk

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Golf Societies Fife

Jack Rayner — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:25:44 +0000

Golf Societies Fife

Drumoig Golf Course (est. 1997)

Yards: 6396 Holes: 18 Par: 72

Drumoig golf course has gained a good reputation as an 18-hole, championship-style course, which presents an interesting and challenging round for any golfer.

The manicured layout of the course encourages full shoulder turns and solid iron play. The signature 5th is a par five, almost always into the prevailing westerly wind and requiring two long woods and a long iron to reach the entrance of a sheltered green.

The 9th offers the prospect of two large lochs biting into a thin waist of land. A five iron into position is the safe route with another five iron or more securely to the right of the green.

Drumoig golf course is a relative newcomer to the world of golf in Scotland, but it certainly holds it own when it comes to challenging and engaging golf. It might not be at the forefront of your mind when you think of a golfing break in Fife, but it definitely bears a visit so you can see for yourself exactly what this charismatic golf course has to offer.

This is a Carnoustie Country Golf Course.

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St Andrews Links

Jack Rayner — Fri, 25 May 2018 07:40:51 +0000

St Andrews Links

A golfing Mecca to the most accomplished golfer or the enthusiastic amateur, a trip to St Andrews Links is one which realises the ultimate dream for golfers worldwide.

From the iconic Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course to Tom Morris’s masterful architecture on the New Course, St Andrews Links has developed over 600 years to become one of the most famous locations in golf. Central to our history and still true to this day is the fact that all seven courses at St Andrews Links are public and open to everyone.

St Andrews Links is the largest public golfing complex in Europe. From the terrifying sight of Hell Bunker on the Old Course to the gentle slopes of the Balgove, the Home of Golf has become the ultimate golfing destination for all ages and abilities.

The three championship courses; the Old Course, New Course and Jubilee Course run parallel to each other along the famous West Sands of St Andrews. Nestled on the opposite side of the Links are the Eden, Strathtyrum and the only nine hole course, the Balgove. A five minute drive from town is our seventh course, the award winning Castle Course which offers dramatic views over St Andrews from its spectacular cliff top location.

Away from the course, explore the fantastic facilities St Andrews Links has to offer. Learn the game, where it was first played, at the Golf Academy. Shop our fantastic range of official merchandise from our retail stores or online and finally relax in the Swilcan Lounge with a wee dram as you reflect on your visit to the Home of Golf.

The Old Course

The Castle Course

The New Course

The Jubilee Course

The Eden Course

The Strathtyrum Course

The Balgove Course

Play

Booking the Old Course

1. Private Advanced Tee Times
The application window for tee times opens in August for play the following year.

2. The Ballot
The second and most common way is to enter the Ballot which is drawn 48 hours in advance of play (excluding Fridays as the course is closed on Sundays).

3. Single Golfer
Single golfers with suitable handicaps who wish to play the Old Course without an existing tee time should check in at the Old Pavilion on the day of play and the staff will do their best to join them with a two or three-ball group.

4. Authorised Providers of Old Course Tee Times
There are a number of Authorised Providers (Golf Tour Operators and Local Accommodation Providers) offering packages, including guaranteed Old Course tee times, throughout high season.

More Information

For more information and how to book our other six courses please visit our website or contact Reservations on +44 (0)1334 466 718 or by email.

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