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Tour Includes...
Enjoy the same Turnberry facilities, Spa, restaurants as
hotel guests, while enjoying the privacy of your own private
lodge. Available for groups from 6 to 16, The WWG-Virtuoso
Lodge also features complimentary Single Malt Scotch Whisky,
a complimentary clinic at The Colin Montgomerie Links Golf
Academy, and exclusive gifts for each participant. Book
during the shoulder seasons and save 15%!
- 6 nights Virtuoso Lodge exclusive accommodation incl. all
applicable service charges and 17.5% local VAT taxes.
(Virtuoso amenities will be extended where applicable).
- Complimentary Single Malt Scotch Whisky and crystal
barware in the Lodge Parlor.
- Daily hotel breakfast as indicated based on normal
restaurant hours.
- Two hotel table d’hote dinners in your choice of Turnberry
restaurants.
- Lunch at Royal Troon GC (drinks not included) and at
Western Gailes GC (if selected).
- Driver-guide for all transfers and use of a Wide World of
Golf Executive VIP Motorcoach with luxury leather seats,
tables, refrigerator, drinks, snacks, DVD video and CD
selections.
- Pre-paid green fees for 6 rounds of golf at premier
courses (Turnberry Kintyre x 2, Royal Troon, Troon Portland,
Western Gailes or Old Prestwick, and Turnberry Ailsa).
- Complimentary Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy clinic.
- Meet and greet at arrival airport by our local full-time
employees, and directed or escorted to first hotel.
- Complete tour briefing and welcome cocktail to go over the
itinerary, sightseeing, restaurant recommendations and
activities.
- Assistance of local full-time WWG employees, with local
phone numbers, for any on site requests or emergencies.
- Documentation packet including final itinerary, luggage
tags, vouchers, travel tips and more.
- Virtuoso amenities and upgrades where applicable at
Virtuoso Collection or Portfolio Hotels.
- The peace of mind that always accompanies you when you
travel with Wide World of Golf, America’s most experienced
golf tour operator since 1957.
Itinerary:
DAY 1: GLASGOW-TURNBERRY - Arrive Glasgow and pick up rental
van. Check in at The Westin Turnberry Resort WWG-Virtuoso
Lodge (Virtuoso amenities extended if booked through a
Virtuoso agency). WWG Welcome Tour Briefing at the hotel and
dinner included in the elegant Restaurant, casual Brasserie
or the Golf Clubhouse. (CD-Turnberry Virtuoso Lodge)
DAY 2: TURNBERRY - After breakfast (included every day of
tour), enjoy a complimentary Colin Montgomerie Links Golf
Academy group clinic and then play the Turnberry Kintyre
Course (WWG Grade: B+). (B-Turnberry Virtuoso Lodge)
DAY 3: TURNBERRY – Today golf the famed Turnberry Ailsa
Course (WWG Grade: A+), one of the world’s best links and
ranked #18 in the world. After golf, we recommend
sightseeing the local Culzean Castle and tour Gen.
Eisenhower’s old apartment. (B-Turnberry Virtuoso Lodge)
DAY 4: TURNBERRY – A special round at the 2004 British Open
site Royal Troon GC (WWG Grade: A-), ranked #40 in the
world. Lunch is included in the clubhouse, and then an
optional round is included on the Troon Portland Course next
door. (B-Turnberry Virtuoso Lodge)
DAY 5: TURNBERRY – Another round today is included on the
Turnberry Kintyre Course. After golf, we recommend visiting
the fantastic Spa in the hotel. (B-Turnberry Virtuoso Lodge)
DAY 6: TURNBERRY – You can choose to play either Old
Prestwick GC (WWG Grade: A-), the original site of the
British Open Championship, or the challenging links at
Western Gailes GC (includes lunch) (WWG Grade: A-). After
golf, we recommend visiting the Robert Burns House and
writers museum. Dinner included again tonight in the elegant
Restaurant, casual Brasserie or the Golf Clubhouse. (BD-Turnberry
Virtuoso Lodge)
DAY 7: TURNBERRY-GLASGOW - Check out and depart from nearby
Glasgow Airport (or extend to other parts of Scotland). (B)
Legend: B=breakfast in the hotel; C=cocktail tour briefing;
L=lunch; D=dinner -
Westin Turnberry Resort:
WWG-VIRTUOSO LODGE - WWG and Virtuoso are pleased to present
this exclusive Lodge at Turnberry tailored specifically for
our customers. This famous landmark hotel is one of the
world’s finest golf resorts and is set among 360 acres of
Ayrshire coastline with panoramic views of the Ailsa and
Kintyre golf courses, the famed lighthouse, and the vast
granite mass called The Ailsa Craig jutting from the sea in
the distance beyond. The WWG-Virtuoso Lodge has either 6 or
8 bedrooms, a private living room, complimentary Single Malt
Scotch Whisky with crystal barware, a complimentary gift for
each visitor, golf amenities and complete access to all the
Turnberry facilities, including the fantastic Turnberry Spa,
restaurants, fly fishing pond, and other activities. In
addition, WWG-Virtuoso guests will be treated to an
“Introduction to Links Golf” session by the staff of the
Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy. WWG Rating: A
2007 Prices:
$4295 per golfer double occupancy / $2980 non-golfer double
occupancy - all based on 16 travelers sharing 8 bedroom
lodge and WWG motorcoach. A $750 per person deposit is
required for reservations. Past WWG clients eligible for
“DivotEnds Award” of $150 off any tour. Tour terms and
conditions apply. Rates vary based on number of persons and
number of rooms utilized in lodge - price will increase for
smaller group.
Featured Golf Course:
TURNBERRY AILSA COURSE -
Situated on the Firth of Clyde on Scotland's west coast, it
is the most glamorous of British Open Championship venues,
Turnberry's Ailsa holes along the shore have earned it
worldwide acclaim (Golf Magazine ranked #19 in the world).
The Ailsa has hosted only three British Opens, but the
first, in 1977 was the "Duel in the Sun" between Jack
Nicklaus and Tom Watson. Greg Norman won in record fashion
in 1986, and then Nick Price in 1994. The seaside holes at
Turnberry begin with the alluring par-three 4th
which measures 167 yards, and where the line is over the
edge of a sandy bay. Not inappropriately, it is called
'Woe-be-Tide'. The 5th is a long par-four, but presents few
of the length problems of another short hole, the 6th. This
is one of those instances where, to refer to a par-three as
a short hole, is to stretch journalistic license. It
measures 222 yards, and is often played into the wind - in
which case it may be out of reach for even a driver. The 9th
and 10th, though, are probably the two jewels. The first
hole of the inward half takes us past the ruins of a castle,
the base; it is said, for some of Robert the Bruce's dashing
deeds. It is set alongside the rocky shore, and a golfer
from the Monterey Peninsula might almost feel a sense of
deja vu here. The 15th is another classic short hole, which
proved the making of Watson in 1977, when he sank an
outrageous 40 foot putt from off the green, to startle
Nicklaus. The 16th, with a burn in front of the green, pis
one of the most thrilling approach shots in golf. The 17th
is a swooping par 5 that is reachable in two, as long as
there is no wind in your face. The 18th is a very
straight forward par 4, as long as you do not push your
drive to the left into the gorse. This is certainly a golf
course that you will enjoy playing and remember for a long
time! The new Colin Montgomerie Links Golf School is
excellent, and the new refurbishment of the Kintyre Course
by Donald Steele is now mature and outstanding! WWG
Grade: A+
Please Note:
Golf carts are generally not available at most courses in
Scotland. Caddies will be requested but must be paid direct
on site and cannot be 100% guaranteed. Check-in time at most
hotels in 3:00 pm or later. Tour price is based on 16
passengers and subject to tour terms and conditions. The
tour price will increase for less passengers. Be advised
that 2007 rates are always subject to change. Space is
subject to availability. Those who do not book through a
Virtuoso Travel Agent will not receive a gift from Turnberry
but most other amentities will be available. Guests can add
for additional costs: additional rounds of golf; golf
clinics with local teaching professionals; guided
sightseeing tours; custom activities for non-golfers;
additional table d’hote dinners at hotels; lunches at golf
clubs; private Scotch Whisky tastings; driver-guide
throughout; helicopter transfers; tickets for special
events; and any other options not specifically listed as
included in quoted package. |
