‘Stay and Play’
In the Kingdom of Golf If you were to describe a circle with a radius of 50 miles and its centre at The Golf Pad, you would incorporate the finest selection of quality golf courses anywhere in the world. Narrow it down to 25 miles and still there are more than two dozen of the finest courses imaginable on offer – including two Open venues and half a dozen Open qualifying courses. Whatever your taste in golf course architecture, The Golf Pad is able to deliver: from the cerebral genius of the Old Course at St Andrews to the brutal majesty of Carnoustie, The Golf Pad has famous links golf covered. Add to these household names the lesser known gems such as Scotscraig and the Balcomie Links at Crail, where teeing off over the North Sea is a twice-
Fairmont St Andrews
Modern classics such as Kyle Phillips’s Kingsbarns and David McLay Kidd’s St Andrews Castle Course represent a contemporary take on the links genre; both are within 20 miles of The Golf Pad and add true, modern classics to The Golf Pad’s golfing canon. Such seaside experiences are the traditional fayre of Scottish Golf but the tight, tree-lined fairways of Ladybank or the majestic Kings Course of Gleneagles, offer a variety that is unmatched. Indeed the inland, fivestar complex at Gleneagles is set to host the 2014 Ryder Cup – another reason to consider The Golf Pad as your personal hub for the finest golf course experience in the world.
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - favourite courses Let us package your accommodation at The Golf Pad together with quality
Our pledge to you:
golf on some of Scotland’s classic courses….
We do not charge you a fee for this service. We offer all our guests free assistance with pre-vacation itinerary planning and a golf-concierge service
To give you a flavour of the outstanding golfing options right on your
whilst in residence. We are able to enjoy some tee time price concessions
doorstep, these are our favourite courses and some popular itineraries,
from local golf courses which allows us to pledge that the package price we
together with costs for groups of both 8 and 4 golfers.
quote you will be cheaper than the sum of its component parts (i.e. the published rates for tee times at your chosen golf courses combined with the
If you let us have your own preferences we’ll incorporate them into your own personal package.
standard rate for accommodation at The Golf Pad).
St Andrews Old Course “I fell in love with it the first day I played it. There’s just no other golf course that is even remotely close.” Jack Nicklaus The Old Course is the Home of Golf where golf was first played 600 years ago. The fabled original links course is synonymous with The Open Championship which it has hosted an unparalleled 28 times.
St Andrews Castle Course “The most eagerly awaited new course in the world. An instant classic.” Golf World The Castle Course, set on a rugged cliffline overlooking the ancient town of St Andrews, combines breathtaking views with a memorable golfing challenge. Designed by David Kidd, creator of Bandon Dunes, Oregon, The Castle Course opened in 2008 and was included within the prestigious Golf Digest Top 100 rankings almost immediately.
Carnoustie Golf Links – The Championship Course “Credit to Carnoustie. It’s one of the best in the world” Padraig Harrington Golf has been played over the links at Carnoustie since the 1500’s but its design and layout have changed over the years thanks to Old Tom Morris and legendary architect James Braid. With the Barry Burn easing its way through the final 3 holes, quietly awaiting the shot that is slightly less than perfect, it’s rightly regarded as having the hardest finishing stretch of all Open Championship courses.
Gleneagles –The PGA Centenary Course “The finest parcel of land in the world I have ever been given to work with” Jack Nicklaus The PGA Centenary Course, created by Jack Nicklaus, is a modern classic. So much so that it has been selected as the host venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup Matches. Unique in its challenge, it’s a course in the modern design ethos that tests the greatest players at its fullest stretch - a challenging 7,262 yards from the blue markers. For maximum playability however, the tees are graded at each hole in five stages, down to 5,271 from the red.
Gleneagles – King’s Course The King’s Course, opened in 1919, is a masterpiece of design, which has tested the aristocracy of golf, both professional and amateur. James Braid’s plan for the King’s Course was to test even the best players’ shot-making skills over the eighteen holes. Nearly 100 years on and it stands the test of time – Golf Monthly ranked it in the Top 30 Courses in UK & Ireland in 2010.
Kingsbarns Golf Links “Kingsbarns Golf Links is without doubt the best new golf course I have ever played” Sandy Jones, Executive Director of the PGA The only Scottish course to be built on links land in over 70 years, Kingsbarns enjoyed immediate acclaim by being awarded Golf Digest’s Best New International Course in 2000. Kingsbarns has joined the great old courses of nearby St Andrews and Carnoustie, bringing with it a new dimension to the traditional Scottish game.
Gleneagles – Queen’s Course The natural beauty of the Queen's Course inspires the world's most experienced players. Designed by James Braid in 1919, The Queen's Course, in its long history, has played host to some of the world's golfing greats – Miller, Norman, Ballesteros, Watson and Trevino. Threading through high ridges on the north and west sides of the estate, the Queen's offers lovely woodland settings, lochans and ditches as water hazards, as well as many moorland characteristics. #61 – Golf Monthly Top 100 Courses UK & Ireland 2010 St Andrews – New Course The New Course is often regarded as the oldest "new" course in the world. A classic links course with undulating fairways and delightfully challenging greens, it was set out in 1895 by Old Tom Morris. Named the New to differentiate it from the original course at the Links which became the Old Course, the course remains one of the finest examples of Morris' work to be found anywhere. #60 – Golf Monthly Top 100 Courses UK & Ireland 2010 #63 – Golf Digest Top 100 outside US 2009-2010 St Andrews - Jubilee Course Now well into its second century of life, the Jubilee Course has developed from a basic 12-hole layout into what many consider to be the toughest test of golf at St Andrews. Created on a narrow strip of prime golfing land between the New Course and the sea, the Jubilee was originally intended for ladies and beginners. It was laid out by John Angus junior and made ready in only three months. Qualifying course for the 2004 Amateur Championship. #92 – Golf Digest Top 100 outside US 2009-2010
Fairmont St Andrews – Torrance Course Originally designed by Sam Torrance Local Final Qualifying Venue for 2010 Open Championship Home to The Cleveland/Srixon Scottish Seniors Open 2009 & 2010 on The European Seniors Tour #20 in Golf Weekly ratings
Scotscraig Golf Club Founded 1817 - 13th oldest golf club in the world Course designers include Tom Morris and James Braid Local Final Qualifying Venue for 2010 Open Championship Less than 10 minutes from The Golf Pad
St Andrews – Duke’s Course Designed by Peter Thomson, 5 times Open Champion of the 1950s and 1960s Venue for Scottish Amateur Stroke Play 2008 Scottish Amateur Championship 2003 Glenmuir PGA Cub Professionals Championship 2000
Hole 14: Witches’ Bowster Gleneagles - The Queen’s Course
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - popular itineraries Here are some popular golf itineraries with costs. Feel free to mix and match or create your own customised trip. Here at The Golf Pad we will be delighted to put together a Stay and Play package based on your golfing preferences….
The Championship List 7 nights accommodation at The Golf Pad
Carnoustie Golf Links - Championship Course Gleneagles – PGA Centenary Course
5 rounds of golf
8 persons £ 8655 (£ 1082 each) or £ 8195 (£ 1025 each) with Old Course substitution
Kingsbarns Golf Links
1 Gleneagles round is Sun-Thu pm
St Andrews Links – Castle Course St Andrews Links – Old Course (via ballot) or else
4 persons £ 5565 (£ 1391 each) or £ 5335 (£ 1334 each) with Old Course substitution
Kingsbarns or Gleneagles King’s Course
Carnoustie
Gleneagles - PGA
Kingsbarns
St Andrews - Castle
St Andrews - Old
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - popular itineraries
Links, Heaths and Moors 7 nights accommodation at The Golf Pad
Gleneagles – King’s Course Kingsbarns Golf Links
5 rounds of golf
Ladybank Golf Club Scotscraig Golf Club
8 persons £ 7275 (£ 908 each) 4 persons £ 4873 (£ 1218 each)
St Andrews - Duke’s Course
Gleneagles - King’s
Kingsbarns
Ladybank
Scotscraig
Duke’s Course
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - popular itineraries
Simply St Andrews 7 nights accommodation at The Golf Pad
Castle Course
8 persons £ 6375 (£ 797 each) £ 6735 (£ 842 each) with Old Course substitution
Duke’s Course
5 rounds of golf
New Course 3 day advance reservable ticket for Castle, New & Jubilee
Jubilee Course Old Course (via ballot) or else Kingsbarns
St Andrews - Castle
Duke’s Course
St Andrews - New
4 persons £ 4425 (£ 1106 each) £ 4605 (£ 1151 each) with Old Course substitution
St Andrews - Jubilee
St Andrews - Old
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - popular itineraries
Gleneagles and St Andrews 6 nights accommodation at The Golf Pad 1 night accommodation at Gleneagles 5 rounds of golf
Gleneagles – PGA Centenary St Andrews – Castle Course
3 day advance reservable ticket for Castle, New & Jubilee Gleneagles Sun nt B&B, golf Sun pm & Mon
Gleneagles - King’s
Gleneagles – King’s Course
Gleneagles - PGA
St Andrews – New Course
8 persons £ 6335 (£ 792 each) 4 persons £ 4405 (£ 1100 each)
St Andrews – Jubilee Course
St Andrews - Castle
St Andrews - New
St Andrews - Jubilee
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - popular itineraries
Scotscraig Unlimited 7 nights accommodation at The Golf Pad
Scotscraig
8 persons £ 3655 (£ 457 each)
Unlimited golf at Scotscraig 4 persons £ 3065 (£ 766 each)
Scotscraig
Scotscraig
Scotscraig
Scotscraig
Scotscraig
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - popular itineraries
The Resort Courses 7 nights accommodation at The Golf Pad
Gleneagles – King’s Course
8 persons £ 3800 (£ 475 each)
Gleneagles – PGA Centenary
5 rounds of golf
Old Course Hotel St Andrews – Duke’s Course 1 Gleneagles round is Sun-Thu pm
Fairmont St Andrews – Torrance Course
4 persons £ 4525 (£ 1131 each)
Fairmont St Andrews – Kittocks Course
Gleneagles - King’s
Gleneagles - PGA
Duke’s Course
Torrance Course
Kittocks Course
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - popular itineraries
Simply St Andrews 4 nights accommodation at The Golf Pad
Castle Course
8 persons £ 6100 (£ 763 each) £ 4980 (£ 623 each) with Old Course substitution
New Course
4 rounds of golf
Old Course (via ballot) or else Castle, New or 3 day advance reservable ticket for Castle, New & Jubilee
Jubilee Kingsbarns Golf Links
St Andrews - Castle
St Andrews - New
St Andrews - Old
4 persons £ 3900 (£ 975 each) £ 3340 (£ 835 each) with Old Course substitution
St Andrews - Jubilee
Kingsbarns
‘Stay and Play’ at The Golf Pad - popular itineraries
Simply St Andrews 3 nights accommodation at The Golf Pad
Castle Course
8 persons £ 4145 (£ 518 each) £ 3025 (£ 378 each) with Old Course substitution
New Course
3 rounds of golf
Old Course (via ballot) or else Castle, New or 3 day advance reservable ticket for Castle, New & Jubilee
St Andrews - Castle
Jubilee
St Andrews - New
4 persons £ 2710 (£ 678 each) £ 2150 (£ 538 each) with Old Course substitution
St Andrews - Old
St Andrews - Jubilee
Notes:
All packages are subject to availability and booking conditions. Please refer to The Golf Pad ‘Vacation rental’ brochure for details of the ‘Stay’ component of the ‘Stay and Play’ package. All prices may be subject to change. Please enquire with The Golf Pad for the latest availability and prices. All prices are based on the golfing season April through October. Please enquire for winter golf packages. We can quote based on any number in your party up to 8. Including golfers and non-golfers. We are happy to help with arranging your transportation; self-drive rental or with driver. Please ask for our assistance.
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