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Play Golf in St Andrews and Carnoustie, Scotland in the footsteps of Open Champions

Gordon Dalgleish

From May 11 – May 17, 2013 the chance of a lifetime for those avid golf lovers awaits you.  For the 5th consecutive year, PerryGolf is key contributor and supporter of the St. Andrews Pilgrim Foundation fundraiser.  The St. Andrews Pilgrim Foundation is a charity that is headquartered in the home of golf – St. Andrews, Scotland.  The organization focuses its efforts on the maintenance and preservation of the conservation area of the historical old town.  By auctioning off incredible golf packages to play the some of the most prestigious courses in the world – the Old Course in St. Andrews, Kingsbarns, the Carnoustie Championship Course – and while winding down in the luxurious Fairmont St. Andrews, the goals of the charity are met and the most memorable experiences of your lifetime are made.

Bidding closes on February 15, so act promptly.

Click here to learn more about this extremely attractive opportunity and the St. Andrews Pilgrim Foundation.

About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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Quarryfield House – a gem for golf groups in the Highlands

Gordon Dalgleish

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PerryGolf has long prided itself on discovering and creating unique golf travel experiences which we believe enhance the underlying golf trip to make it truly special. Over the years we have introduced VIP Golf Coaches, the PerryGolf Lodges at Turnberry and many other innovative programs that thousands of clients have come to expect as part and parcel of the PerryGolf service ethos.

In the same vein, we are delighted to introduce Quarryfield House in the Highlands of Scotland. Quarryfield is ideally located for a group of golfers who desire an exclusive use facility that is centrally located for all of the world class golf courses in the region. The house has 8 bedrooms, of which 7 have en suite bathroom and all are a good size and modern.

Located just off the A9 to the north of Inverness, it’s rural setting combined with ample amenities make it a terrific venue to spend your time when not on the golf course or sightseeing. To add to the fun and uniqueness is a local pub, the Allangrange Arms in Munlochy, reopened recently as gastro pub.

The house provides three main public spaces ; a large lounge with fireplace and dining table, south facing conservatory and snooker/tv room with TV and sky channels. For the more energetic there is also a table tennis table and an all weather tennis court to the rear of the building.

Breakfast is provided daily by the staff and dinner can be scheduled in advance. For a group of golfers seeking to get away from the crowds, play some, tell some tall tales, eat & drink well…then we think this is an ideal venue to consider.
 

About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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Little Italy, St Andrews

PerryGolf Staff

[singlepic id=32 w=320 h=240 float=]Little Italy is a fantastic, relatively new restaurant in the centre of St. Andrews.  At first glance it won’t blow you away as the décor is fairly low key; however the food, the atmosphere and the service certainly will!  The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful from the minute you step foot in the restaurant, with fresh crusty bread, balsamic vinegar / olive oil and a generous dish of olives coming free of charge as you sit down.

The menu is very traditional; offering homemade specialities such as Veal Milanese.  The portions are generous and the value for money is excellent, so if you’re looking for somewhere to dine in St. Andrews which will provide excellent food coupled with wallet-friendly prices, Little Italy fits the bill perfectly.   It’s also worth noting that PerryGolf gathers feedback from our groups about where they’ve dined, and time after time Little Italy comes out very high on their list.

By Keith Baird, Golf Travel Specialist at PerryGolf.

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Changes to the Old Course, St. Andrews

Gordon Dalgleish

There has been much discussion in the golf press in recent days regarding the announced changes to the Old Course, St. Andrews in anticipation of the 2015 Open Championship. I have been asked by several journalists for comment on the changes from a travel & tourism perspective as St. Andrews accounts for a significant portion of our annual traffic. My viewpoint is very simple…from a golfers perspective, one who is visiting the “Home of Golf” to enjoy the history, tradition and play the Old Course…the changes will have relatively little impact and will no way diminish from a wonderful & memorable travel experience. St. Andrews has evolved into a outstanding destination with a vibrant nightlife, excellent restaurants, hotels to suit every budget & expectation and a multitude of good golf courses with the Old Course at the center of everything.

[singlepic id=29 w=320 h=240 float=]While I can empathize and understand the viewpoint of architectural purists like Brad Klein & Tom Doak, both of whom I have the highest respect for their work and knowledge of the game, I must however on balance defer to the Links Trust and R & A who are both very deliberative bodies who do their very best to consider the many and differing demands and expectations on the Old Course as they keep it relevant in today’s game at the highest level. From memory (maybe a poor one), one of the reason’s play was suspended during high winds at the 2010 Open Championship on the Old Course was the severity of the slope on #11 green and balls blowing off the green

The golf industry for the last many years has suffered greatly, from a variety of self created challenges mixed with issues beyond it’s control such as a changing society moving faster & faster with less to spend on recreational activities.  As I noted to one journalist, given the larger challenges at hand, I am not sure this one would make it onto  David Letterman’s Top Ten List.
 

About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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The Spa at the Fairmont St Andrews

PerryGolf Staff

Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing one of the world’s finest Spa’s, The Spa at the Fairmont St. Andrews. The Spa at Fairmont is one of the largest health spas in all of Scotland. It includes twelve treatments with locally-themed massages, facial and relaxation therapies featuring exclusive Kerstin Florian products. Enjoy a wide variety of these massages, therapies, and experiences. Some options include Body Experiences, Massage Experiences, Facial Experiences, Fitness, Enhancement Treatments, and the Just for Men section.

Don’t get any ideas just yet!  The Just for Men offers treatments such as The Ultimate Golfers Treatment by Sam Torrance. This exclusive experience is endorsed by Sam Torrance, winning Ryder Cup Captain and golf course designer. Get limber with this all-inclusive experience for golfers. It begins with a eucalyptus foot bath, continues to an invigorating exfoliation and stretch massage focusing on key need areas of golfers, and finishes with a wrap, which includes a mini-facial to help protect the skin from environmental damage caused by weather conditions out on the course. “Looking after your body before and after you golf is as important as practicing your swing. This treatment is the perfect tonic to leave you invigorated and ready to enjoy another round of golf or a fine dinner at Fairmont St Andrews,” raves Sam Torrance.

Ladies! If the wonderful list of Experiences and Treatments doesn’t flatter you, then treat yourself to a relaxing manicure/pedicure. Why not enjoy a fresh treatment of nail polish with a wonderful hand massage? You could even take part in the makeup application lesson with a makeup specialist.

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