Atlantic Golf Brochure 2006

AtlanticGolfCustomized Golf Vacations

To Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales,

Spain & Portugal

2006

AAtlanticGolf has been customizing golf tours since

1987 and has an unrivalled knowledge of the

courses, hotels, sights and sounds that can make

your golf vacation a truly memorable one. We plan

customized tours for groups of two to two hundred

and while we can’t arrange the scores we can arrange everything else.

So get your passport in order, dust off your clubs and prepare to play

some of the most amazing golf courses you’ve ever experienced. Not

only are the courses spectacular and challenging, the stunning scenery

which surrounds them is positively breathtaking.

And besides great golf, Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Spain and

Portugal have numerous historical attractions, great amenities and

entertainment and people renowned for their hospitality and sense

of enjoyment and welcome.

And, most important, the Ryder Cup will take place at the K Club in

Ireland in September, so join us there (see page 24).

Thank you for considering AtlanticGolf for your vacation.

Niall Millar

PresidentCover photo: Doonbeg

Golf Coursesof the World

Great

This brochure is designed to

inform you of the variety of

courses available and to assist you

in planning your own customized

vacation; when you have an idea

of what you would like, please

call your travel agent or

AtlanticGolf at 1 800 542 6224

to help you put it all together.

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Ireland 4-11

Scotland 12-19

Spain 20-21

Portugal 22-23

The Ryder Cup 24

Tournaments & Special Events 25

England & Wales 26-27

All You Need to Know 27

Contents

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Self-Drive ToursFor those who

want great

flexibility, a self

drive tour makes

sense. Everything is

preplanned and booked, but the pace of travel

is dictated by you. We make sure that your

rental vehicle is suitable for your party and is

large enough for you to drive in comfort and

safety (driving is on the left in Ireland and

Britain). Our vehicles range from medium size

cars suitable for two to large minivans suitable

for four to six. All our rental vehicles come with

unlimited mileage, CDW and theft insurance

and 24 hour roadside assistance.

Chauffeur-Drive ToursTravel in luxury and

style with your

own personal

driver/guide and

enjoy the freedom

that comes from having an expert with you.

Our drivers are expert in their area and will

assist you with dining reservation, sightseeing

and shopping.

Private Group ToursThis is the most

suitable way to

travel for groups

and it is very

economical if the

groups are eight and above. We have vehicles

ranging from 8 to 54 seats and usually budget 2

seats per golfer to give you room to move about

the vehicle. In addition, we have a number of

specially designed coaches customized for groups

of 8 and 12 golfers. These are “top of the line”

vehicles, unsurpassed for comfort and style.

Helicopter ServiceFor those who

want to cover a lot

of ground quickly,

we can arrange

trips by helicopter

or parts of trips by helicopter. This is ideal to

get to the more remote courses.

AccommodationsWe use only hotels that meet our high

standards of comfort, service and friendliness;

we list the properties we use in each country

section, see pages 9 and 16. Our ratings are

from first class to deluxe and we will always try

to match your particular vacation to the most

suitable hotels listed.

Airport ReceptionAll clients are met at their arrival airport and

escorted to their rental vehicle or chauffeured

car or coach. Our knowledgeable staff will

answer any questions you may have.

Our on-site offices and staffWe have offices in Ireland, Scotland, Spain and

Portugal where out highly knowledgeable staff

will assist you with any problems; we provide a

24 hour emergency phone contact should you

need to contact us.

Your Golf Vacation is very important to us and we take pride in our ability to create the

perfect customized golf trip for you. To assist you with planning, we have included

sample vacations in each country to let you see what can be done and at what cost.

However, as pretty much all the great courses are private member clubs, all trips have to

be individually designed and this is our specialty.

Non GolfersNot all our clients are golfers,

so we will gladly develop

sightseeing and touring programs

for those who do not wish to golf

or for those who wish to take a

day or two off the links. Our

sample prices include the non

golfer’s price and in some cases

the non golfers discount.

So regard this brochure as a

guide to the variety of courses

available, the accommodations

we recommend and use it to

assist you in planning your own

customized tour; when you

have an idea of what you

would like, please call us.

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There are more than 440 golf

courses in Ireland, ranging

from the spectacular links

along the country’s craggy

shoreline, to the most

elegant resort courses with

period residences where

guests may recreate an older,

more relaxed time, to

numerous interesting and

different town and country

courses where the emphasis

is on sociability as well as

the game of golf. The variety

is endless and all this in a

country the size of the State

of Maine.

Tralee

Ireland

Old Head, KinsaleThe Old Head, jutting into the Atlantic, rises

hundreds of feet above high dramatic cliffs;

it is surrounded by the ocean on all sides,

commanding the most spectacular views.

The course is configured as two returning

loops with nine holes along the cliff tops,

providing an exhilarating test of golf for

players of all standards.

TraleeThe original Tralee course was a 9 hole

parkland at Mount Hawk; in 1984 it

relocated to Barrow on Tralee Bay to a

magnificent Arnold Palmer design, his first in

Europe. The course is set on a cliff top with

Mount Brandon and the Kerry Head as

backdrops; the back nine is spectacular.

WatervilleSituated on the tip of the Iveragh Peninsula

that makes up the Ring of Kerry, Waterville

lies along the shores of Ballinskellig Bay. Golf

has been played here since the 1870s when

the Marconi engineers were laying the great

transatlantic telegraph cables and found an

almost natural golf course among the sand

dunes. The recent Fazio “make over” has

made the courses more popular then ever.

Ballybunion OldBallybunion is a small seaside resort on the

southern shore of the Shannon estuary

facing the Atlantic; it has two courses, the

Old dating from 1893 and the Cashen

opened in 1984.

The celebrated golf writer, Herbert Warren

Wind played Ballybunion in 1968 and

reported in the New Yorker that the course

“revealed itself to be nothing less than the

finest seaside course I have ever seen“. A

favorite of Tom Watson, he declared the Old

“the best in the world”. The Old is always

rated among the top 20 courses in the world

by all golf rankings.

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DoonbegDoonbeg, Greg Normans’ first

links design, features soaring

sand dunes rising over one

hundred feet above a white

capped shoreline in County Clare. This

magnificent site - a rugged mile and a half

crescent of Atlantic coastline, was first

identified as a potential course in 1892 by

the Scottish Black Watch Regiment – more

than a 100 years later, it is golf at its

unadulterated best.

Killarney Killeen, Mahoney’sPoint & LackabaneThese parkland courses lie along the shores

of Lough Leane, the largest of the Lakes of

Killarney; the original was built in 1893 and

extended to 18 by Sir Guy Campbell in 1939.

Killeen hosted the Irish Open in 1991 &

1992 and the Curtis Cup in 1996. The 18th

at Mahoneys is a par 3 over gorse and

along the lakeshore to a green hedged

by rhododendrons on one side and trees

on the other; it may well be one of the

most photographed golf holes ever.

Lackabane is located on the land side of

the original courses.

LahinchLocated on the rocky coast of Liscannor Bay,

Lahinch dates from 1892; designed by Old

Tom Morris, it was revised in 1928 by Alister

MacKenzie. It contains two great blind holes,

the 475 yard 4th, the Klondyke, where the

approach shot to the green is played over a

30 foot sand dune situated in the middle of

the fairway; the 5th, the Dell, is a 145 yard,

blind par 3, where the green is hidden

between two massive sandhills.

ConnemaraSet in the shadows of the Twelve Pins

mountains and alongside Ballyconneely Bay

outside Clifden, the unofficial capital of

Connemara, this course plays big and reflects

the starkness and beauty of the terrain -

treeless and open to the elements. The back

nine are wonderful with elevated greens

backed by hills and the last two holes are

mighty par 5s.

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Lahinch

Mahoney’s Point

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Killarney Lakes

Greg Norman

Ballyliffin Old & Glashedy

Ireland

CarneOnce described as the single most remote

great golf course in Ireland or Britain, Carne

lies among the giant sand dunes overlooking

Blacksod Bay, the legendary Inis Geidhe and

Inis Gluaire islands and dramatic Achill. With

little disturbance to the natural and unspoiled

environment that surrounds it, Carne is

“everything you could ever ask for from

the 1st tee to the 18th green” J Finnegan -

“Emerald Fairways and Foam Flecked Seas.”

EnniscroneFramed by the Ox mountains and Killala Bay,

Enniscrone is an Eddie Hackett design from

the early 70’s. A favorite for numerous Irish

amateur events, the course is one of the

west’s hidden gems. A delightful mix of

dunes, humps, hollows, heavy rough and

excellent greens.

Murvagh, Donegal GCLocated on the shores of Donegal Bay with

the Blue Stack mountains as its backdrop,

Murvagh has multiple tees that allow play

from almost 6000 to over 7300 yards,

making it one of the longest links courses

in Ireland or Britain. An Eddie Hackett

design from the mid 1970s, a barrier of

dense woodlands cuts this rugged, sandy

peninsula off from the rest of the world –

all of it adding up to a beguiling haven of

seaside golf.

Rosses Point, County SligoSituated on Rosses Point, between Drumcliffe

Bay and Sligo Bay inn the heart of Yeats

country with the flat topped Ben Bulbin as a

backdrop, the course was founded in 1894

and revised in 1922 by Harry Colt and John

Alison. When you play Posses Point, make

time to savor Yeats Country; the remains of

the poet are in nearby Drumcliffe cemetery.

Ballyliffin Old & GlashedyThere are two courses at Ballyliffin over-

looking Pollen Bay where the Glashedy

Rock dominates the spectacular views of

mountains and seascape. The Old links

undulates in a myriad of bumps and hollows;

it is unashamedly old fashioned and bristles

with charm, character and curiosity. The

newer Glashedy links is fashioned around

the incredible sand dunes and is destined to

become one of the world’s finest links. An

unusual feature of the Glashedy links are the

revetted (i.e. turf stacked) bunkers - some of

these are monsters.

Enniscrone


Royal PortrushThe fourth oldest club in the

country, Portrush was founded

in 1888. There are two

courses, Dunluce and the Valley. Dunluce is

the championship course and is regarded by

many as the sternest test of links golf in the

world. Max Faulkner won the British Open

here in 1951. The British Seniors Open has

been played here from 1995 to 1999.

RosapennaThere are few golf courses with a more

impressive pedigree than Rosapenna: Old

Tom Morris, James Braid, Harry Vardon,

Harry Colt all have had a hand in shaping the

links. Rosapenna is seaside golf of supreme

naturalness and it requires a complete arsenal

of shots to score well. Bordering Sheephaven

Bay the course is one of Ireland’s best kept

secrets. Rosapenna’s second course, Sandy

Hill, was opened in 2003 and has now

surpassed the original in popularity.

Royal County DownLocated in Newcastle between the Mountains

of Mourne and Dundrum Bay, the course was

built in 1889; the club hired Old Tom Morris

from Scotland to lay out the course at a cost

not to exceed 4 pounds. Harry Vardon

redesigned the course in 1908 and again

in 1919. Since then the club has hosted

numerous championships including the 1968

Curtis Cup and the British Seniors Open in

2000/02. The Walker Cup is scheduled here

in 2007.

Baltray, County LouthCounty Louth is more usually known as

Baltray, the small fishing village on the Boyne

estuary about 35 miles north of Dublin; golf

has been played here since 1892, but it was

the revisions made to he course in the 1930s

by Tom Simpson that make it a great course.

The club hosted the 2004 Nissan Irish Open.

Ireland

Royal County Down

Royal Portrush


Baltray, County Louth

Druids GlenAlthough relatively young,

Druids Glen hosted the Irish

Open from 1996 – 99 and was

voted European Golf Course of

the Year, 2000. Druids Heath,

the second course, came on

stream in 2003.

Mount JulietSet amid a 1500 acre country estate, this

Nicklaus signature course hosted the Irish

Open on three occasions recently and

the WGC - American Express World

Championship in 2003 & 2004. “Mount

Juliet is such a magnificent setting for a golf

course; I feel proud of the layout and my

work here” – J Nicklaus.

Portmarnock

Ireland

PortmarnockOften reckoned by golf professionals as

the best course on the European Tour,

Portmarnock dates from 1894 and has

hosted more important tournaments than

any other course in the country. Among the

international events were the Canada Cup

(now the World Cup) in 1960, the Walker

Cup in 1991 and numerous Irish Opens.

Portmarnock is fairly flat with heavy rough,

lots of tough bunkers and a wind that can

change course during a round.

The European ClubThe first new links course built on the east

coast of Ireland in the twentieth century,

the European Club opened in 1993; it is

located at Brittas Bay, an hour south of

Dublin. The course has been created from

a superb stretch of sand dunes, Golf

magazine included it in the Top 100 in

the world in 2003.

The K ClubOne of Ireland’s foremost parkland courses,

the K Club will host the Ryder Cup in

September (22/24). Presently it is host to the

European Open each year. Set among twists

and turns of the river Liffey, the course was

designed by Arnold Palmer who reckons that

the back nine are ”for excitement...the best

consecutive holes I’ve ever seen.” The

Smurfit course opened in July 2003 to

great reviews.

The European Club


Other superb courses are Adare, Ardglass,

Ballybunion Cashen, Beaufort, Ballycastle,

Bundoran, Carlow, Carton, Castlerock,

Dingle, Dooks, Dromoland, Faithlegg, Fota,

Galway Bay, Harbour Point, Little Island

(Cork GC), Kilkee, Malone, Mullingar,

Portmarnock Links, Portnoo, Portsalon,

Portstewart, Portrush Valley, Ring of Kerry,

Rosslare, Royal Dublin, Royal Belfast,

Seapoint, Shannon, Slieve Russell Strandhill,

The Island, Tramore, Waterford Castle,

Westport, Woodbrook and Woodstock.

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K Club Dromoland Castle Adare Manor

Mount Juliet Portmarnock Hotel Park Kenmare

Killarney Great Southern Killarney Park Arbutus

School House Slieve Donard Sheen Falls

Hotel Europe Old Ground

Atlantic

Dunraven Arms

Killeen House Killarney Plaza

Three StarActons, Arbutus, Atlantic,

Bayview, Bellbridge, Blindgate,

Bunratty Castle, Burrendale,

Buswells, Castlerosse, Clew

Bay, Grand, Grand Canal,

Friars Lodge, Harty Costello,

Lahinch Golf, Marine Sutton,

Old Ground, Yeats Country

SuperiorBallygarry House, Ballyliffin

Lodge, Blue Haven, Brooks,

Bushmills Inn, Butler Arms,

Clarion Sligo, Dunraven

Arms, Hayfield Manor, Jurys,

Killarney Avenue, Killarney

Great Southern, Knockranny

House, Muckross House,

Perryville House,

Portmarnock Hotel, Randles

Court, Radisson Sligo,

Rosapenna, Sand House,

School House, Slieve Donard,

Vaughan’s Lodge, Waterford

Castle, Westbury

Country HouseAdmiralty Lodge, Ardtara,

Ballynahinch Castle, Caragh

Lodge, Cashel House,

Glasdrumman Lodge, Glin

Castle, Killeen House, Moy

House, Old Bank House,

Rock Glen, St Ernans,

Tinakilly, Waterville House

DeluxeAdare Manor, Aghadoe

Heights, Ashford Castle,

Dromoland Castle, Druids

Gen Marriott, Hotel Europe,

K Club, Killarney Park,

Killarney Plaza, Merrion,

Mount Juliet, The Four

Seasons, The Westin Dublin,

Park Kenmare, Sheen

Falls Lodge

IrelandWhere to Stay in


Classic South West7 days / 6 nights accommodation /5 rounds of golf

Golf at Ballybunion Old, Old Head, Lahinch,Tralee, Waterville.

Hotels: Killarney Plaza Hotel (4 nts) &Vaughan’s Lodge (2 nts)

April - October: $2720Chauffeur drive: $2870 Non golfer discount: $1435

The Northern Links8 days / 7 nights in superior hotels / 6 rounds of golf

Golf at Royal County Down, Royal Portrush,Portstewart, Castlerock, Ballyliffin Old andGlashedy.

Hotels: Ballyliffin Lodge, (2 nts), BushmillsInn, Portrush (3 nts), Burrendale, Newcastle,(2 nts)

Self drive: $2610Chauffeur drive: $2885Non golfer discount: $1165

The Best of Ireland8 days / 7 nights in superior 3 star hotels/ 6 rounds of golf

Golf at Portmarnock, the Island, BallybunionOld, Lahinch, Waterville, Dooks.

Hotels: Grand Malahide (2 nts), KilleenHouse, Killarney (3 nts) and the AtlanticHotel, Lahinch (2 nts)

April - October:Self drive: $2765Chauffeur drive: $2900Non golfer discount: $1405

FORE! Play the K Club, Ryder Cup 2006venue on this trip. Call for details.

Castles & Manors8 days / 7 nights in deluxe 5 star hotels /4 rounds of golf

Golf at the K Club, Waterville, Ballybunion Old, Lahinch.

Hotels: K Club, Co. Kildare, (2 nts), ParkHotel, Kenmare (3 nts), Dromoland Castle (2 nts)


East of Ireland7 days / 6 nights in superior 4 star hotels/ 5 rounds of golf

Golf at Portmarnock, European Club, Island,Baltray, Royal County Down, Royal Portrush.

Hotels: School House, Dublin (4 nts),Burrendale, Newcastle (1 nt) and Bayview,Portrush (2 nts)


FORE! Play the K Club, Ryder Cup 2006venue on this trip. Call for details.

The Western Links8 days / 7 nights in superior 3 star hotels/ 6 rounds of golf

Golf at Connemara, Westport, Carne,Enniscrone, Rosses Point, Donegal.

Hotels: Clew Bay, Westport (4 nts), Clarion,Sligo (3 nts)


The North West8 days / 7 nights in superior hotels / 6 rounds of golf

Golf at Ballyliffin Old & Glashedy, Portsalon,Rosapenna Old & Sandy Hills, Donegal,Rosses Point.

Hotels: Ballyliffin Lodge (2 nts), Rosapenna(2 nts), Harvey’s Point (2 nts), Bunratty CastleHotel (1 nt)

April - October:Self drive: $1930Chauffeur drive: $2110 Non golfer discount: $495

These are simply suggested vacations; we specialize in

customizing trips to your specifications. Please call to

discuss your exact requirements.

• Self-drive is 4 golfers in a minivan.

• Chauffeur-drive is 8 golfers in a luxury coach with an experienced driver.

in Ireland

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Suggested Vacations


ApproximateDriving Timein Hours

Your tour price includes:• Self-drive minivan (for 4) with

unlimited mileage and CDW insurance

• Chauffeur-drive for 8

• First class or superior hotel accommodations based on twopeople sharing

• Full breakfast daily

• Prepaid green fees with guaranteed tee times

• All local service charges and taxes

• Services of our local office

• Meet and briefed on arrival

The Mountains of MourneIreland Map

All true golfers want, at

some time in their lives, to

play the great courses of

Scotland, the ancestral

home of golf. The image of

Scotland is one of tartan,

bagpipes, highlands and

islands, haggis and golf. It

lives up to its image and

more. The country has 400

golf courses and in visiting

some of these, hopefully

you will find the time to

experience the richness of

Scotland today.

Turnberry

Scotland

Royal TroonFounded in 1878 (designed by Willie Fernie)

and included on the roster for the British

Open in 1923, Troon hosted the 2004 Open;

revamped by James Braid in 1923, Troon is

a true links course with nine holes out and

nine back. The middle six holes are highly

regarded while the 8th, the Postage Stamp,

a 126 yard par 3, played out to sea from an

elevated green to a small green, is perhaps

the best known.

PrestwickPrestwick, the birthplace of the British Open

opened in 1851 with 12 holes and the Open

was played over three rounds of 12; Old Tom

Morris won his four Opens here and his son,

Young Tom, won three of his four victories;

the Open was played 25 times at Prestwick,

the last occasion being 1925 after which the

course was judged as too short and too

confined for spectators.

TurnberryThere are two courses at Turnberry, the Ailsa

and the Kintyre and to play them, a visitor

must be resident at the Turnberry Hotel;

while both courses date from the turn of

the century, Mackenzie Ross undertook the

restoration of the courses after war use in

the 1940s; the Ailsa is on the roster for

hosting the British Open, the first of which

was in 1977, when Tom Watson won.

Western GailesOne of Scotland’s hidden gems, this course

was designed by Willie Parks Sr. and Jr

and opened in 1896. A classical links with

wonderful views of the Ailsa Craig and

Arran. The course has hosted the British

PGA, Scottish Amateur, the Curtis Cup

(1972) and is a qualifying course for the

Open when it is played on the west coast.

Royal Troon


St AndrewsThe Old Course

Some form of golf has been

played here for over 500 years

including 26 British Opens and 8 Walker

Cups. The course is unusual in that it has

only eleven greens, four with one hole each

and seven with two holes! The double greens

are immense, averaging almost a quarter

of an acre each. While appearing flat, the

course plays otherwise with 112 bunkers

(with great names such as Wig, Mrs. Kruger,

Principal’s Nose, Coffin, Grave and Hell) and

many blind shots.

New Course

Opened in 1895, a classic links course, which

uses the natural features of the land to

create a first class golfing challenge. It also

has in the great St Andrews tradition, shared

fairways and even double greens at the 3rd

and 15th holes.

The Jubilee Course

Created on a narrow strip of land between

the New Course and the sea, many

consider it to be the toughest test if golf at

St Andrews. Donald Steel re-designed it in

1988 to championship standard. The teeing

grounds were raised, not only providing

wonderful views of the Links, but also

exposing the golfers to the winds, which

sweep in from the bay.

CarnoustieOriginally, the course consisted of 10 holes

laid out by Allan Robertson; 25 years later it

was extended to 18 by Old Tom Morris and

in 1926, James Braid revised the course to

todays championship status. There are three

courses at Carnoustie, Burnside, Buddon and

the Championship; the British Open returned

to the championship course in 1999. The

Burnside was developed in 1926 by James

Braid and is a first rate links course of

considerable strength. The Open returns

here in 2007.

Scotland

St Andrews

Carnoustie


Strathclyde, Scotland

The Torrance

Scotland

KingsbarnsThis new and exciting links course was

developed on the site of the original

Kingsbarns Golfing Society nine hole course

that dated from 1815. The course failed

to reopen after being used for military

training during the second world war. The

magnificent coastal site has been used to

create a classic links course that measures

over 7100 yards from the back tees. Now

one of the trio of courses used in the

Dunhill Links.

CrailThe Crail Golfing Society was formed in 1786

making it the 7th oldest club in the world.

Old Tom Morris laid out the original nine

holes at Balcomie in 1895 and in 1998 a

second course, Craighead Links, was opened.

Balcomie is a beautiful links set along the

craggy Fife coastline. Several of the fairways

wind alongside sandy bays and rocky

outcrops. It is accuracy and not length that

matters most at Crail and the short par

threes serve to emphasize that. Plus, if the

wind blows like it only it can on a true

Scottish links then you could be in for a

tough time.

The Torrance Course (St Andrews Bay)Designed by the late Gene Sarazen and

winning Ryder Cup Captain, Sam Torrance, is

a par 72, 7037 yard course that sweeps its

way round the hotel and down to the coastal

edge. The signature hole is the 17th, a

par 4, 452 yards from the championship tee

named ‘Sam’s favorite’. After playing your

way down to the rugged cliff edge the hole

meanders its way back towards the bay,

with the medieval skyline of St Andrews in

the distance.

MuirfieldHome of the Honorable Company of

Edinburgh Golfers and one of the all time

great courses, Muirfield has hosted the

Walker Cup, Ryder and Curtis Cups, an

honor shared only with Royal Birkdale.

It is on the roster for the British Open,

having hosted it 14 times since 1901.

Unaccompanied visitors can play on

Tuesdays and Thursdays only and it is

essential to book a year or so in advance.

Kingsbarn


North BerwickThere are two courses at North

Berwick; the East (or Burgh)

Links is the lesser of the two

while the West Links is another British

Open qualifier course. It’s most notable holes

are the 14th “Perfection“ and 15, “Redcan”

which may well be the most copied par 3

in the world; Charles MacDonald used

it’s design at the National Golf Links on

Long Island.

GullaneFounded in 1882, Gullane has three 18 hole

links courses; the No 1 course has hosted

the British Ladies, (in 1947 Babe Didrickson

Zaharias became the first American to

win), the Scottish Amateur, the Home

Internationals and it is used as a qualifying

course for the British Open when played at

Muirfield. The Gullane Hill is a major feature

of the course, standing between the opening

holes and the Firth of Forth.

Cruden BayOne of the most awe-inspiring stretches of

linksland in Scotland, where the sandhills rise

over 40 feet, Cruden Bay is one of the 10

best courses in the country. Developed in the

1890s, the course was later redesigned in the

1920s by Tom Simpson in partnership with

Herbert Fowler. Bernard Darwin wrote of

Cruden Bay that “there are burns to cross,

hills to carry and hidden nooks to drop into.

Some of the shots are blind – fully blind if

you like to call it so...but there are some

truly fine golfing holes, on the grand scale.”

Royal DornochOn the southern shore of Sutherland, it is the

most northerly first class course in the world.

Situated in Dornoch, with its cathedral dating

back over 700 years, the club was founded in

1877; ten years later, Old Tom Morris was

commissioned to lay out nine holes; the

second nine was added in 1904. Ranked

among the top courses in the world by all

ratings, it is the birthplace of Donald Ross,

the great course architect in the US.

Royal Dornoch


Cruden Bay

Scotland

Scotland

NairnNairn is a seaside resort on the shores of the

Moray Firth; there are two clubs, the Nairn

Golf Club and the Nairn Dunbar Golf Club;

the former is the more famous and is a

traditional Scottish links. Archie Simpson, the

professional at Royal Aberdeen laid out the

course in 1887 and Old Tom Morris and

James Braid each revised it later. The Walker

Cup was played here in 1999.

Royal AberdeenThis is the sixth oldest golf club in the world

dating from 1780 when the Royal Society of

Golfers at Aberdeen was founded. In 1815

the society became the Aberdeen GC and

in 1903 it received its Royal status. Known

locally as Balgownie, the course is set among

tall sand dunes along the sea with all the

attributes of a traditional links course:

heather, gorse, bent grass, pot bunkers and

forced carries over wild terrain. The British

Seniors Open was here in 2005.

Gleneagles KingsGleneagles is one of the world’s finest golf

resorts. Set in colorful splendor in Glen

Devon the resort has three fine 18 hole

courses. James Braid designed the Kings

and Queens in 1919 while Jack Nicklaus

undertook the Monarch’s course in 1993.

Gleneagles


Other great courses are

Barassie (Kilmarnock), Belleisle,

Blackwaterfoot, (on the island of

Arran Blairgowrie, Boat of Garten,

Bogside, Brora, Craigelaw,

Dunbar, Elie, Fortrose, Glasgow

Gailes Golspie, Kilspindie,

Longniddry, Lundin Links,

Luffness, Machrie (on the isle of

Islay), Machrihanish (on the Mull

of Kintyre), Montrose, Murcar,

Pitlochry, Panmure Portpatrick,

Southerness, Scotscraig, Skibo,

Tain and the Devlin course at

St Andrew’s Bay.

Eilean Donan Castle

Built on heathland with golden heather,

purple bracken and gorse, Gleneagles is not

to be missed. Scheduled to host the Ryder

Cup in 2014.

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Gleneagles Old Course Turnberry

Channings Culloden House Marine, North Berwick

Dornoch Castle Marcliffe atPitfodels

Marine Hotel,Troon

Rusacks Newton Enterkine House

Piersland House Udny Arms

Ardgowan

Royal Golf Hotel

St Andrews Bay Carnoustie

First Class

Anchorage, Ardgowan, Albany,

Claymore House, Dornoch

Castle, Fairfield House, Golf

Inn, North Beach, Royal Golf,

South Beach, Udny Arms,

Western House

Superior

Carlogie House, Carnoustie

Links, Channings, Highgrove,

Kingsmill, Links, Mansfield

House, Marine Highland,

Marine, Piersland House,

Rusacks, Scores, Scotsman,

St Andrews Golf, Udny Arms

Country House

Culloden House, Dalhousie

Castle, Enterkine House,

Greywalls, Howard,

Lochgreen, Marcliffe at

Pitfodels, One Devonshire

Gardens, Rufflets

Deluxe

Balmoral, Gleneagles,

Inverlochy Castle, Old Course,

Turnberry, Skibo Castle

ScotlandWhere to Stay in


Eastern Links8 days / 7 nights in deluxe 4 star hotel / 6 rounds of golf

Golf at St Andrews’ Old & New courses,Carnoustie, Crail, North Berwick, Gullane No 1.

Hotels: Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews (5 nts),Marine Hotel, North Berwick (2 nts)

April to October:Self drive: $3170Chauffeur drive: $3680Non golfer discount: $1130

St Andrews, the Home of Golf7 days / 6 nights in a deluxe 4 star hotel /5 rounds of golf

Golf at St Andrews Old, New & Jubileecourses, Kingsbarns, Carnoustie.

Hotel: Rusacks Hotel for 6 nights


Classic Scotland7 days/ 6 nights in deluxe/superiorhotels / 5 rounds of golf

Golf at Turnberry, Royal Troon, Carnoustie, St Andrews Old & New courses

Hotels: Turnberry Hotel (1 nt), LochgreenHouse Hotel, Troon (2 nts), Rusacks Hotel, St Andrews (3 nts)


Royal Troon is not available to visitors in April. Substitute Turnberry / Kintyre with 3 nights at Turnberry; includescomplimentary round and lunch at TroonPortland. Supplements may apply atweekends and Easter.

The Scottish Highland7 days / 6 nights in superior 3 star / 5 rounds of golf

Golf at Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Cruden Bay,Royal Aberdeen, Carnoustie.

Hotels: Claymore Hotel, Nairn (2 nts), UdnyArms, Newburgh (3 nts) Carlogie House,Carnoustie (1 nt)


The Great Links of Scotland10 days / 9 nights in superior/first classhotels / 8 rounds of golf

Golf at Royal Troon, Prestwick, Nairn, Royal Dornoch, Cruden Bay, Carnoustie, St Andrews Old & New courses

Hotels: Highgrove House Hotel (2 nts),Claymore House Hotel, Nairn (2 nts), UdnyArms Hotel, Newburgh (2 nts), ArdgowanHotel, St Andrews (3 nts)


Royal Troon is not available to visitors inApril. Substitute Western Gailes for adiscount of $70. Lunch and golf at TroonPortland included with Royal Troon.

These are simply suggested vacations; we specialize in

customizing trips to your specifications. Please call to discuss

your exact requirements.

• Self-drive is 4 golfers in a minivan.

• Chauffeur-drive is 8 golfers in a luxury coach with an experienced driver.

in ScotlandSuggested Vacations

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ApproximateDriving Timein Hours

Your tour price includes:• Self-drive minivan (for 4) with

unlimited mileage and CDW insurance

• Chauffeur drive for 8







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Scotland Map

Since the Ryder Cup was

played at Valderrama in

1997, Spain has become

very popular with American

golfers. Most of the premier

courses are in the south on

the famed Costa del Sol.

La Quinta

ValderramaHost to the 1997 Ryder Cup, this is now

home to a number of European PGA

events including the Volvo Masters. A very

tough course.

La CalaFeatures 2 stunning courses designed by

Cabell Robinson in a country club setting;

spectacular hilly landscapes, raised greens

and well positioned water hazards provide

plenty of variety.

La QuintaOverlooks Marbella golf valley; a somewhat

narrow course, it demands accurate

shotmaking.

SotograndeRated among the top 25 courses in Europe,

the course is well established with tree lined

fairways and difficult water hazards.

San RoqueThe Andalucia headquarters for the European

PGA; a long woodland course now regarded

among the best in Europe. The 18th is

among the finest finishing holes in Europe.

MontecastilloA relatively new Jack Nicklaus course hosted

the Volvo Masters.

Santa ClaraDesigned by Enrique Canales and opened in

July 2001, the course features wide fairways

alternating with long par 3s and challenging

drives over water hazards.

TorrequebradaKnown for its wonderful ocean vista, the

course has hosted the Spanish Open; eight

dog-legs provide an unusual feature.

MontemayorThe most extravagant course in the region

and possibly in Spain. Golfers either love

or hate this baroque masterpiece laid

out through rocks, gorges and amidst

wild vegetation in 1989 by the genial

Pepe Gancedo.

Sotogrande


Spain

Your tour price includes:• Self-drive manual minivan

(for 4) with unlimited mileage and CDW insurance








Golf in Marbella8 days / 7 nights in a superior hotel / 6 rounds of golf

Golf at Valderrama, La Quinta, Santana, La Cala, Santa Clara, Montemayor.

Hotel: NH Marbella Hotel (4 star) for 7 nights

Jan, Feb: $1815Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct: $1995Jul, Aug, Sep: $2180Non golfer discount: $850

The Best of Spain8 days / 7 nights in superior hotels / 6 rounds of golf

Golf at Valderrama, La Cala, La Quinta,Santa Clara, Sotogrande, San Roque.

Hotels: NH Marbella Hotel (4 nts),Sotogrande (3 nts).

Jan, Feb: $2160Apr - Oct: $2525Non golfer discount: $1120

Costa del Sol Golf8 days / 7 nights in a superior hotel / 6 rounds of golf

Golf at Mijas, Santana, Parador Old,Guadalhorce, Torrequebrada, La Cala.

Hotels: Hotel Don Marco, Torremolinos (4 star)

Jan, Feb: $1275Mar - Aug & Oct - Dec: $1410Sep: $1520Non golfer discount: $485

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Almenara Golf Hotel

NH Marbella Hotel Valderrama

Costa del Sol

Spain

A country with a sunny

coastal climate, mild year

round temperatures and

exceptional natural beauty,

Portugal is growing in

popularity with golfers from

many countries. It’s sunny

and gentle climate allows

year round golf particularly

in the Algarve. Most of the

country’s golf courses are

concentrated around Lisbon

and in the Algarve.

Quinta da Marinha

Penha LongaOnly 20 mins from Lisbon, this R Trent Jones Jr

course hosted the Portuguese Open in 1994 &

1995. Situated in the foothills of the Sintra

mountains, the steeply sloping course offers

dramatic views to Cascais and the Atlantic.

Quinta da MarinhaAnother Trent Jones design with 5 par fives

and 6 pars threes, undulating greens and a

constant Atlantic breeze.

Estoril PalacioA Mackenzie Ross design (Turnberry in

Scotland), south of Lisbon, offers a fine

challenge; a long parkland course along

the coast.

Vale do LoboDesigned by Sir Henry Cotton, this was the

first course in the Algarve; there are 4 nines

here, the best of which are the Yellow &

Orange. The course is perched along red

sandstone cliffs with carrys of over 200 yards

to reach safety.

Quinta do LagoConsisting of four nine hole loops, the

original 18 hosted many Portuguese Opens

and the Volvo PGA European Tour; it is rated

among the top 100 courses in the world by

most rankings.

San LorenzoBordering the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve,

San Lorenzo has been rated among the 50

top courses in Continental Europe by Golf

World UK.

PeninaDesigned by Sir Henry Cotton and opened in

1966, Penina is very highly rated as one of

the Algarve’s best. Host to the Portuguese

Open in 1998 /00.

VilamouraThe Old course is a Frank Pennink design

offering wonderful views of the ocean

through a tall forest of pines. Host to the

World Ladies Championship and the

Portuguese Open. The Pinhal and Laguna

courses are also excellent.

Vila SolA Donald Steele designed course of great

charm and challenge, it hosted the 1993

Portuguese Open. Tough water hazards

and great greens. Hosted the 1993

Portuguese Open.

Praia del ReyAn authentic links designed by Cabell

Robinson. It is located close to the medieval

village of Óbidos facing the Atlantic and the

natural park of the Berlengas islands.

Praia del Ray


Penina

Portugal


Your tour price includes:• Self-drive manual shift minivan

(for 4) with unlimited mileage and CDW insurance

• Chauffeur drive for 8







The Best of Portugal7 days / 6 nights in superior 4 star hotels/ 5 rounds of golf

Golf at Praia del Rey, Quinta da MarinhaOitavos, Vale do Lobo Ocean, Quinta da LagoSouth, Vilamoura Old.

Hotels: Quinta da Marinha, Cascais, Lisbon (3 nts), Ria Park Garden Hotel (4 nts)

Nov - March: $1995Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct: $2190Jul, Aug: $2450Non golfer discount: $650

Golf in the Algarve7 days / 6 nights in superior 4 star hotels/ 5 rounds of golf

Golf at Vale do Pinto, Penina, Vilamoura Old,Quinta da Lago South, Vale do Lobo Royal.

Hotel: Tivoli Almansor (7 nts)

Nov - March: $1420Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct: $1795Jul, Aug: $2120Non golfer discount: $660

Atlantic�Ocean

Bay of Biscay

Mediterranean�Sea

SPAIN

FRANCE

PORTUGAL

ANDORRA

Quinta do Lago

Hotel Quinta da Marinha Vilamoura Old

Hotel Almansor

Portugal

In 1926, Samuel Ryder a St Albans seed merchantvisited Wentworth for a pre- British Open qualifyingtournament. In an attempt to inject a touch of friendlyrivalry between British & US golfers, he set up acompetition with a prizefund of £5 for the winningteam along with achampagne and chickensandwich lunch after thematch. The British won easilyby 13 1/2-1 1/2, thoughScotland's George Duncanwas still moved to suggest hemake it a regular event - andthe Ryder Cup was born.

The Clubhouse

Ryder Cup PackagesThe Ryder Cup Matches will be held at the

K Club, Straffan, Co Kildare on Sept 22-24.

Practice days are Sept 19-21 with the

Opening Ceremonies on Sept 21.

The K Club is located 20 miles west of

Dublin city. Most people attending the event

will stay in the city and shuttle transfers will

be provided to the event each day.

Tickets for the Ryder Cup are available

only with packages that feature hotel

accommodations, transfers to the event,

attendance at the Ryder Cup Celebration

party and gift and general assistance from

the official organizing company. There is a

five night minimum stay at the official hotels

in and around Dublin. Package prices range

from $3475 depending on the hotel chosen.

Golf will be available all over Ireland,

England, Scotland and Wales before and

after the event.

Examples of ADD ON golf packages are:

South West: 5 nights in a 5 star hotel; golf

at Ballybunion Old, Waterville, Tralee, and

Killarney; rental car with unlimited mileage,

etc: $1965

West of Ireland: 5 nights in a Deluxe 4 star

hotel: golf at Connemara, Carne, Enniscrone,

and Rosses Point; rental car with unlimited

mileage, etc: $1475

North of Ireland: 5 nights in a Deluxe

country house hotel; golf at Royal County

Down, Portrush, Portstewart and Castlerock;

rental car with unlimited mileage, etc: $2145

We will gladly customize a trip for you;

just call 800 542 6224 or email

[email protected] and let

us know what you would like.

The K Club


The Ryder Cup

2006 British Open ChampionshipRoyal Liverpool GC (Hoylake), England, July 20-23, 2006

Detailed planning for the return of The Open to Royal Liverpool

Golf Club at Hoylake has been ongoing for five years and will

climax with the staging of

the 135th Championship

from July 20-23, 2006.

It will mark the end of a

39-year gap since Roberto

de Vicenzo won the last

Open to be played over

this classic links in 1967.

The course was also The

Open venue in 1930 when Bobby Jones achieved the seemingly

impossible record of victories in the Amateur and Open

Championships of Britain and America in one season.

Join us at the Open at Hoylake. Plan your trip to the Lancashire

Coast (nearby) or to Scotland (4 hr. drive) or Ireland (1/2 hour

flight). We will customize your trip to your specification and

organize golf before or after this great event.

An example of a British Open package:

• 5 nights hotel accommodations with breakfast, service and tax

• Season ticket to the Open

• Hire of an automatic car (for 2) or a minivan (for 4)


Price per person, sharing room: from $1935

Please call us to discuss your requirments.

West of Ireland InvitationalOctober 1-7, 2006

Westport, Ireland

Golf at Connemara, Carne , Enniscrone, Westport and Rosses

Point (Co Sligo GC). The format will be an individual competition

using the stableford points system over 5 great courses; 4 scores

will count for the overall prize. There will also be a practice

round at Westport. This is suitable for golfers of all skill levels

once they have a USGA handicap.

Accommodations are at the Knockranny House Hotel, a superior

4 star country house hotel located in the lively and colorful town

of Westport, Co Mayo. The travel package includes 6 nights’

accommodations with full Irish breakfast, green fees for 6 rounds

of golf, tournament entry, transportation throughout by luxury

coach/driver. The social program will include cocktails and dinner

on the first and last evenings. The price also includes all local

taxes and service charges.

Prizes will be awarded to the overall winner, runners up and to

the winners on each course.

Price per person: $1975

Non golfer discount: $580

(price is based on sharing room)


Tournaments and Specail Events

Carne

Liverpool Cathedral

Bobby Jones that won him his first Open title

in1926 (the plaque is still by the bunker).

Other notable winners here were Tony Jacklin

and Bob Charles.

FormbyWillie Park, Harry Colt and Donald Steele all

played a role in the development of Formby,

a championship links laid out through

sandhills and pine trees. Here Sam Snead

won his first World Seniors title in 1965 and

where American, Bob Dickson, won the

British Amateur in 1967.

HillsideFred Hawtree designed this

fine course in 1911 and it is a

qualifying course for the Open

when played at nearby Royal

Birkdale. Greg Norman praised

Hillside and reckoned it is a

better golf experience than its

more famous neighbor, mainly

because of the breathtaking

beauty of the landscape.

Royal Lytham & St Annes


England & Wales have a rich abundance of world class courses.

The Lancashire coast of England’s north west is one of the richest

golfing areas in the world. On one short stretch of coast, looking

over the Irish Sea, are five great links, including three British

Open courses.

ENGLAND

Royal BirkdaleHome to six British Opens and two Ryder

Cups including the memorable 1971 event

when Jack Nicklaus conceded Tony Jacklin’s

two foot putt for a European victory. The

course dates from 1889 and has witnessed

many magical moments, none more so than

Arnold Palmer’s recovery shot that helped

him win the Open in 1961. The Open was

last played here in 1998 and will return

in 2008.

Royal Liverpool (Hoylake)Historically, the Royal Liverpool Golf Club is

the most important in England. The Amateur

Championship had its origins here and it lies

only behind Westward Ho! in the antiquity

of English courses. Dating from 1869, the

course has hosted more British Open

championships than any other course in

England. The first Walker Cup was played

here in 1922. Host to the 2006 Open

Championship.

Royal Lytham & St AnnesFounded in 1886, Royal Lytham has been the

host of many British Opens, the most recent

of which was in 2001, when David Duval

won his first title. However, to golf historians,

Royal Lytham is remembered for the

incredible 17th hole bunker shot by amateur

The Best of England7 days / 6 nights / 5 rounds of golf

Golf at Royal Lytham & St Annes, Hillside,Royal Birkdale, Royal Liverpool, Formby.

Hotels: Scarisbrick House Hotel, Southport (6 nts)


See page 11 , “Your tour price includes”

England andWales

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All you need to knowWALES

Royal PorthcawlRoyal Porthcawl overlooks the BristolChannel and Swansea Bay. It has hosted the Walker Cup, the Curtis Cup, theEuropean Team Championship, the HomeInternationals and the Dunlop Masters.

Celtic Manor, Wentwood HillsThis is a spectacular course, built alongsidethe River Usk, with some holes on the steephillside and others on the valley floor. It willhost the Ryder Cup in 2010.

ConwySituated on the North Wales coast, Conwyboasts a superb links course, founded in 1890.Flat terrain with a profusion of gorse on laterholes. The club hosted many championshipsincluding the Home Internationals in 1990.

Royal St David’sEstablished over 100 years ago and set in themost beautiful and scenic part of Wales, it issteeped in history. “It is no exaggeration tosay that Royal St David’s is one of the finestcourses in the world” - Bernard Gallacher(Ryder Cup Captain).

AberdoveyThis superb championship links is set amongstthe beautiful scenery of Snowdonia NationalPark and dates from 1886. The club is situatedat the mouth of the Dovey Estuary and nestlesbetween the Cambrian Mountain range – it isone of the finest courses in Wales.

Pyle & KenfigThis was designed by Harry Colt in 1922. Arolling mixture of seaside links and downlandthe course provides a very stiff test on awindy day (which is most days). Founded in1922, P&K as its is known, hosted the 2002British Amateur Championships.

Weather: Ireland and Scotland have temperate climates with summer temperatures generally

ranging from 60 to 70 degrees. Showers can occur at any time of the year so bring a rain suit,

a hat and, maybe, a sweater. The best golf weather in Spain and Portugal is from September

through to May.

When to Play: Most links courses remain open year round and are playable; probably the most

enjoyable time to go is when the courses are not too busy and the days are long. April and

October are usually excellent months and are great value as many of the top properties reduce

prices at these times. However, AtlanticGolf will arrange prime times for you whenever you travel.

Air Fares: While AtlanticGolf is a full service tour company and can offer you the most

competitive air fares on the market; most airlines offer great web based fares. Please check with

us to ensure that the flights are synchronized with the land arrangements.

Money: Most hotels, restaurants and stores will accept all major credit cards and most ATMs will

accept American cards; also, most retail businesses will accept and change Travelers Checks.

Land Transportation: AtlanticGolf can provide a wide range of motorcoaches for groups of

different sizes; all our drivers are also guides who will add to your enjoyment of the trip by their

local knowledge. Should you wish, we can also arrange the hire of private aircraft and helicopters

for you.

Sightseeing: AtlanticGolf will provide you with sightseeing suggestions during your trip.

Restaurants: AtlanticGolf will make suggestions for dining at all locations and will be happy to

make reservations for groups.

Caddies and Carts: Caddies are generally available at most courses and AtlanticGolf will reserve

caddies for you. However, as these cannot be guaranteed, it is recommended that you call the

course in advance to reconfirm the availability of the caddies. Payment is directly to the caddies.

Few of the more famous links allow motorized carts; however most of the resort courses have a

limited supply, which should be reserved in advance. Payment is direct to the club.

Spikes/soft spikes: As more and more courses require soft spikes, it is wise to include a pair.

Golf Handicaps: Several of the golf clubs require visitors to have official handicaps; we

recommend that you carry your handicap card with you at all courses.

OUR CAR RENTAL PARTNERS

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Worry free travel! We strongly recommend that you protectyour trip investment, and our partner Travelex InsuranceServices, can provide an easy and affordable way to purchasea quality Protection Plan. Coverage is available in case offorced cancellation/interruption, loss or damage of luggage,personal injury, accident or illness. Pre-existing medicalconditions are covered if the Plan is purchased within 21 daysof your initial deposit/payment for your trip and you are notdisabled from travel at the time your premium is received. Adescription of coverage brochure with further details will beincluded with your trip confirmation. You can quickly enroll on line via their website at www.travelexinsurance.com or bycalling 1-800 -228-9792. Please be sure to provide Travelexwith our LOCATION NUMBER, 07-0016, at time of enrollment.

Ireland Scotland

The Best of Wales8 days / 7 nights / 6 rounds of golf

Golf at Royal Porthcawl, Royal St Davids, Pyle& Kenfig, Aberdovey, Conwy and Celtic Manor.

Hotels: Celtic Manor (2 nts), The Great House(2 nts) Hotel Maes-Y-Neudd (2 nts), SychnantPass House (1 nt)

April to October:Self-drive: $2450Chauffeur-drive: $3220Non golfer discount: $730

See page 11, “Your tour price includes”

RESERVATIONS: Reservations may be made bycalling your travel agent or AtlanticGolf at 1 800-542-6224 or 203-363-1003. Facsimile at 203-363-1006.

E-mail: [email protected]

Conditions and General Information

PAYMENTS: A deposit of $500 per person isrequired at the time of booking with the balancedue 60 days before the date of travel. Paymentmay be made by personal or company check orby Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Diner’sClub. All prices are quoted in US dollars and theoperator reserves the right to alter prices shouldthe rates of exchange fluctuate. Prices areguaranteed once the final payment is made.

CHANGE FEES: An administration fee of $35 per person per change will be charged for anychanges made by the client or the travel agentafter the deposit has been received andconfirmation issued.

CANCELLATIONS: If any trip is canceled by the operator, all deposits and payments will be refunded in full. Otherwise, notification of cancellation must be made in writing toAtlanticGolf. Cancellation charges will apply asfollows: Land arrangements: After acceptanceof the booking, if the client or travel agentcancels the arrangements or does not pay the balance of the price by the due date, theoperator reserves the right to cancel the bookingand the customer will forfeit the deposit. Inaddition, if either event occurs within 60 days of travel, the following cancellation chargesbecome payable by the customer: 60 days ormore before arrival at the destination, a chargeof $500 will apply; 59 to 21 days before arrivalat the destination, 50% of the total cost; 21 to7 days before arrival at the destination, 75% of the total cost; 6 days or less before arrival at the destination, no refund. Cancellation policyapplies to reduction in group size unlessotherwise agreed. Air Travel: Applicable airlinecancellation policies will apply.

UNUSED TOUR SERVICES: No refunds will bemade for unused portions of the trip; green feesare not refundable for any reason other than the formal closure of the course by the golf clubconcerned; in that case, the customer must sub-mit a claim in writing to AtlanticGolf supportedin writing by the club. Green fee refunds aresolely at the discretion of each golf club.

INSURANCE: AtlanticGolf has available acomprehensive travel insurance package to

protect you before and during your trip. Westrongly recommend purchase of this coverageor of a similar insurance plan at time of booking.See page 27.

DOCUMENTATION: For US or Canadiancitizens, a current passport is required to travelto Britain, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. Citizensof other countries should check with theappropriate embassy or consulate.

CAR RENTAL: Driver’s must hold a valid driver’slicense for at least one year. Rates do not includegas, personal accident insurance and personaleffects insurance (both available at vehicle rentallocation). Our rates include CDW and theftprotection. There will always be a non waivableexcess of between $490 and $900 per vehicle.Additional drivers are extra. Generally, driversmust be 24 or older and for some groups of vehicles, the minimum age is 30.Drivers between 21 and 24 will have to pay an insurance surcharge and some restrictions applyon car types available. Rentals in Ireland aresubject to a Location Service Charge and inNorthern Ireland, a Vehicle Licensing Fee, bothpayable directly. All rentals are automatic shiftunless otherwise specified.

OUR RESPONSIBILITY: Many people andcompanies are involved in the planning andprovision of your tour. We do not own oroperate the hotels, golf courses or transportservices which are provided by independentcontractors. Therefore we cannot accept, andwe expressly exclude, all and any liability for the actions and omissions of those involved inyour tour arrangements over whom we have no direct control and are not employed by us.We will, however, give good faith assistance to help resolve any disputes you may have with such persons. In return, you agree that AtlanticGolf will have no liability forinconvenience, injury, damage or loss due todelay, changes in schedules or itineraries or other cases beyond its control. All actions arising out of this agreement will be governedby the laws of Connecticut.

CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE: The responsibilityand liability of the specified air carriers respectingtheir performance of air transportation servicesare limited by and subject to the conditions and contract in the passenger ticket, the rules contained in tariffs on file with the USDepartment of Transportation (available forinspection upon request) and applicableprovisions of law and treaty.

Please note: We do not accept liability for anyalteration, delay or cancellation caused by war orthreat of war, riot or civil strife, terrorist activity,industrial disputes, natural disaster, fire, sickness,weather conditions, acts of any airport, port,governmental or public authority, technical problemsto transport, airport regulations, temporarytechnical, mechanical or electrical breakdown withinyour accommodation, explosion of any nuclear plantor part thereof or radioactivity/contamination arisingfrom such plant or other circumstances amountingto a force majeure and/or Acts of God.

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