Open Championships Collection
If Scotland is the Home of Golf, then The Open Championship is at its very heart. Renowned as the oldest ‘Major’ in golf, ‘The Open’ remains the most celebrated contest in professional golf. Receiving the famous ‘Claret Jug’ and being bestowed the title of ‘The Champion Golfer of the Year’ is, and has been, the ultimate dream of all of the world’s top golfers today and throughout history.
The first Open Championship was held in Prestwick in 1860. With a field of only 8 players, it has returned there on fifteen occasions, bettered only by St Andrews which hosted its first Open in 1873 returning every 5 years or so, the last time being the 150th Open in 2022. Royal Troon will host the 2024 Open.
Scotland has hosted the Open Championship more than anywhere else in the UK and our ‘Open Championship Collection’ provides the opportunity to experience the five courses currently on the Open rota plus the chance to step back in time and play two of the ‘originals’ – Prestwick and Musselburgh Links – you will indeed be walking in the footsteps of legends.
As far as golf goes this is as good as it gets and The links Connection will provide the opportunity to play for your very own Claret Jug as part of this tour!
Courses
What’s included
Seven rounds of Open Championship Golf:
- The Old Course St Andrews
- Carnoustie
- Muirfield
- Musselbrugh Golf Links
- Turnberry Ailsa Course
- Royal Troon Old Course
- Prestwick
Eight nights 5 star accommodation stated below.
Executive luxury transfers, full services of the Links Connection throughout and flexibility to add additional golf or an extended ‘Scottish’ experience at your request.
The ‘Open Championship’ collection offers golfers an unique insight into the history and folklore surrounding the oldest golfing Championship in the world – it is indeed as good as golf gets for those immersed in golf history.
Open Championships Collection Accommodation
The Old Course Hotel, St Andrews
Situated alongside the 17th fairway of the 17th ‘Road Hole’ of the old course and only a short trip across the River Tay to Carnoustie.
Greywalls Hotel, Gullane
Uniquely situated on the edge of Muirfield Championship golf course and perfectly located for the East Lothian courses of Muirfiled and Musselburgh.
Trump Turnberry
A world renowned golf and leisure resort, situated on Scotland’s West coast and providing the ideal base for Troon, Prestwick and the Turnberry Ailsa Course.
Beyond Golf – Scotland
Our golf tours boast some of the finest greens and fairways, but there’s so much more to experience!
Visit our Beyond Golf page for an array of enticing activities. Unwind with serene spa retreats,
savour gourmet dining, or embark on exciting outdoor and cultural adventures. Each experience is
designed to complement your golf tour, offering relaxation or exhilaration as you desire.
And for those looking to elevate their game, don’t miss our Links Golf Clinic – a perfect
opportunity to refine your skills with expert guidance.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 & 2 – The Home of Golf
We start this tour in St Andrews in a luxury apartment in the heart of town, and only 800 yards from the first tee on the Old Course.
Walk in the footsteps of golfing greats and savour the history of the course and the town. Visit the golf museum, see the Claret Jug and enjoy the ambience of St Andrews
Next day we’ll take a 30 minute drive to Carnoustie, to play the demanding Championship course. A great start to your tour.
Day 3/4 – Edinburgh and Lothian
Heading south to Edinburgh and the Lothian courses, we stay in Greywalls Hotel. Gullane
Muirfield is a strictly private club and without an express invitation from a member, its not easily accessible but they do have an agreement with Greywalls to offer their residents a very limited access to tee times.
Greywalls is a beautiful Manor House located on the course and from there we hope to play both Muirfield and Royal Musselborough.
Day 5/6/7 – East Coast
Day 5 will see us drive from the East coast of Scotland all the way to the west. Here we’ll stay at Trump Turnberry for just long enough to enjoy The Alisa course before heading to the classically beautiful Lochgreen hotel in Troon to play Prestwick and Troon.
As always this is a sample only – ultimately you’ll choose to do all these courses or maybe restrict your travel time and play a selection. The choice is yours.
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