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Back in May 2013, four friends set out to Scotland for the golf vacation of a lifetime. With the help of PerryGolf, the group was able to get tee times at all ten courses they’d hoped to play, even Muirfield and the Old Course at St Andrews. The trip was undoubtedly a huge success for the golf buddies and the perfect way to celebrate the 40th birthday of Alan Shipnuck. Originally published on golf.com , below is Shipnuck’s grand story of the foursome’s incredible Scottish Golf Vacation.
Read more “No Country For Auld Men: To mark his 40th birthday, Alan Shipnuck set out on a 10-rounds-in-six-days blitz of Scotland”
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Planning your next golf vacation to the UK and Ireland? You probably want to know whether you’ll be walking or riding each round of golf. Here’s a chart with the answers to this question at many of the more popular golf courses in the British Isles. Certainly exceptions have been made in some cases in the past, but this chart should serve as a guide to better understanding what you can expect your next golf vacation.
Ireland |
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| Ballybunion (Old) | No | n/a | Available on Cashen Course for €35 | ||||
| Waterville | Yes | €40-€50 | Buggy for same-day replay is €25 | ||||
| Doonbeg | Yes, but must be accompanied by a caddie | €85 + tip | Fee includes buggy and caddie | ||||
| Old Head | Yes | €60 | Can pair with forecaddie for €25 | ||||
| Tralee | No, except for those with a medical certificate | €50 | Fee includes buggy and caddie | ||||
| The European Club | Yes | €40 | Small fleet; advanced reservations recommended | ||||
| Lahinch (Old) | No, except for those with a medical certificate | n/a | Extremely limited availabilty | ||||
Northern Ireland |
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| Royal County Down | No | n/a | Club claims “the terrain” doesn’t permit buggies | ||||
| Royal Portrush (Dunluce Links) | No | n/a | Cell phones not permitted, either | ||||
Scotland |
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| The Old Course at St. Andrews |
No, except for those with a permanent disability and only from April to October | Caddie Fee (£30-£45 + tip) | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
| The Castle Course at St. Andrews |
No, except for seniors or those with a medical certificate and only from April to October | Caddie Fee (£30-£45 + tip) | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
| All Other Courses at St. Andrews |
No, except for seniors or those with a medical certificate | £25 | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
| Carnoustie | No, except for those with a medical certificate | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Muirfield | No, except for those with a medical certificate | £35 | Users must sign a “Safety Policy Acknowledgement Form”;Carts cannot be guaranteed in advance as members have priority. | ||||
| Kingsbarns | No, except for those with a medical certificate | £50 | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
| Royal Troon | No | n/a | n/a | ||||
| Turnberry (Ailsa Course) |
No, except for those with a medical certificate | £40 plus Caddie Fee (£40 + tip) | Must be operated by an approved caddie | ||||
For more information about each of these courses, click: Golf Scotland or Golf Ireland. See the original article here.
About the Author: Harrison Gould is the Social Media Marketing Manager of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+
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