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Welcome:
As we enter our 12th year in the Golf Travel Business, we decided to contact our former clients and also those who have previously shown interest in Thistle Golf, to update you with some news about developments in the golf scene in Scotland, and the ongoing activities of our company. We sincerely hope that you will find our news of interest to you


Did you know?:
that the tee markers on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry were presented to the club by Tom Watson, following his epic Duel in the Sun with Jack Nicklaus during the Open Championship there in 1977. The markers were made from granite hewn from nearby Ailsa Craig.


The Open Championship will return to Turnberry next July16 -19…..so demand to play the magnificent Ailsa Course by visitors from both home and overseas is expected to be very heavy in 2009. The golf course and the hotel will close to all visitors from 1 November, 2008, until after the Open Championship next July, due principally to a recent change of ownership and to major refurbishment of the facility.

The three previous winners of The Open at Turnberry have been Tom Watson in 1977, Greg Norman in 1986 and Nick Price in 1994……. Watson won four of his five British Open titles in Scotland.

On re-opening, visitors will be welcome to play the Ailsa, Kintyre and Arran courses at Turnberry …… but please note that priority for tee reservations will be offered to hotel residents at the Turnberry Resort.


New golf developments in Scotland:
Scotland is blessed with almost 600 golf courses…… more than almost anywhere on Earth when based upon the size of population. Besides our world-renowned Championship links, we boast many great courses which offer a serious golfing challenge at a very reasonable price. We are always delighted to recommend and advise on such courses to those who may be a little more adventurous, perhaps having previously played the major trophy courses.

Here are just some of the exciting new golfing developments in Scotland 2008:- Construction of new championship golf courses is well under way at Castle Stuart, near Inverness, and at Machrihanish Dunes on the Mull of Kintyre, and we await the outcome of a Public Enquiry which will determine if Donald Trump will be permitted to construct two new courses in the sand dunes at Balmedie, to the north of Aberdeen. Also, Jack Nicklaus is currently designing a new course near Stonehaven to the south of Aberdeen, on the east coast of Scotland, where our great game originated.

At the end of June 2008, St. Andrews Links Trust opened their splendid new Castle Course, on the outskirts of St. Andrews, adding to their marvellous portfolio which now extends to 117 holes. Thistle Golf were privileged to play the Castle Course prior to its opening to the public……a very demanding golf course!


Further south, a new and highly exclusive golf development, designed by Tom Doak, opened for play in April 2008 at The Renaissance Club, near Muirfield in East Lothian.


Thistle Golf:
over the years, our company has gained an enviable reputation for providing our clients with a highly personal, reliable and efficient service for groups ranging from single individuals to larger groups in excess of 30 golfers and non-golfers. We have been delighted to welcome back many of our most valued clients, some of whom have been with us on several golfing trips, and who we are now pleased to call our friends.


We pride ourselves in providing a top quality golfing experience for all our clients, including reservation of golf and accommodation arrangements, together with self-drive or chauffeur-drive transport for the group, and a comprehensive restaurant and tourist information package. We are also more than happy to cater for non-golfing groups or those accompanying golfing groups, and to offer visits to all the top places of interest both in this wonderful country of ours, and elsewhere throughout the UK and Ireland.

You may care to consider a tour to Scotland or Ireland, or the other areas of the UK, and we shall be delighted to prepare a tour schedule proposal to meet your specific needs and budget. Please remember, if you hope to play the top courses……..make your plans early, ensure that group members are fully committed, and contact us to prepare your tour itinerary. We are always happy to stand comparison with any other tour operator company, and our record of satisfied clients proves that point.


Our extensive knowledge of golf courses, quality accommodation and places of interest allows us to develop tours to meet with the specific requirements of both golfers and non-golfers throughout Scotland, Ireland and the remainder of the UK.


Feature golf club:
in this issue, we feature the excellent course, known as The Glen in North Berwick, which is about half an hour’s drive east of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. Less well known than its illustrious neighbour, the west course at North Berwick Golf Club, The Glen offers a superb golfing challenge allied to some superlative views over the Firth of Forth towards the Bass Rock, Fife and the Isle of May. The splendid new clubhouse handsomely complements a lovely golf course….give it a try!



Quiz Question: We are offering a bottle of Single Malt Scotch Whisky to the person drawn from those sending in the correct answer to the following question:

Which Scottish golf club bears the logo below?

Please send your answer to the e-mail address below, on or before the closing date of 31 August, 2008. All entrants must include their full name and address, and confirm to us that they are over 21 years old.


Golf at St. Andrews:
the time is rapidly approaching when golfers who hope to play the Old Course at St. Andrews in 2009 will be required to make advance application to St. Andrews Links Trust. They operate a two course policy, and you must send an application on behalf of your group, by e-mail or fax, to arrive at 10.00am GMT on Wednesday 3 September, 2008…..try not to miss this opportunity!

We’ll be delighted to assist you in making your application and to answer your queries, but you may care to visit their website at http://www.standrews.org.uk/golf/book_golf/advanced_old2009.html to find out more about the process and strict regulations. We may readily incorporate your rounds there within a tour package.
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