Atlantic Golf Brochure 2008

2008

AAtlanticGolfC u s t o m i z e d G o l f T o u r s A r o u n d t h e W o r l d

Golf Coursesof the World

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Scotland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15England & Wales. . . . . . . . . 16-17Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19Portugal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23South Africa, New Zealand . . . 24Dominican Republic. . . . . . . . . 25Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26All you need to know . . . . . . . 27

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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 tour 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.

Thank you for considering AtlanticGolf for your vacation.

Niall Millar

President

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Self-Drive ToursFor those whowant greatflexibility, a selfdrive tour makessense. Everything ispreplanned and

booked, but the pace of travel is dictated byyou. We make sure that your rental vehicle issuitable for your party and is large enough foryou to drive in comfort and safety (driving is onthe left in Ireland, Britain, South Africa and NewZealand). Our vehicles range from medium sizecars suitable for two to large minivans suitablefor four to six. All our rental vehicles come withunlimited mileage, CDW and theft insuranceand 24 hour roadside assistance.

Chauffeur-Drive ToursTravel in luxury andstyle with yourown personal

driver/guide and enjoy the freedom that comesfrom having an expert with you. Our drivers areexpert in their area and will assist you withdining reservation, sightseeing and shopping.

Private Group ToursThis is the mostsuitable way totravel for groupsand it is veryeconomic if thegroups are eight

and above. We have vehicles ranging from 8 to54 seats and usually budget 2 seats per golfer togive you room to move about the vehicle. Inaddition, we have a number of specially designedcoaches customized for groups of 8 and 12golfers. These are “top of the line” vehicles,unsurpassed for comfort and style.

Helicopter ServiceFor those who want to cover a lot of groundquickly, we can arrange trips by helicopter orparts of trips by helicopter. This is ideal to getto the more remote courses.

AccommodationsWe use only hotelsthat meet our highstandards ofcomfort, serviceand friendliness;we list the

properties we use in each country section, seepages. Our ratings are from first class to deluxeand we will always try to match your particularvacation to the most suitable hotels listed.

Airport ReceptionAll clients are met at their arrival airport andescorted to their rental vehicle or chauffeuredcar or coach. Our knowledgeable staff willanswer any questions you may have.

Our on-site offices and staffWe have offices in Ireland, Scotland, Spain andPortugal where out highly knowledgeable staffwill assist you with any problems; we provide a24 hour emergency phone contact should youneed to contact us.

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. XXXX.

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.

New AtlanticGolf Web Site

We have launched a redesigned

web site (www.atlanticgolf.com)

that is easy to navigate. It includes

a section of Special Offers that you

should check out from time to

time. The Specials include off peak

season packages and exotic trips

such as golf in Buenos Aires. You

can also use the site to let us know

what you would like for your

vacation. The Golf News section

includes notes on new courses,

hotels and golf resorts. We

welcome your comments and

suggestions on the site and its

contents, e mail your thoughts to

[email protected]

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 spectacular links to

elegant resort courses. The

variety is endless and all this

in a country the size of the

State of Maine.

Tralee

Ireland

DoonbegDoonbeg, Greg Normans’ first links design-

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.

Ballybunion Old & CashenThe Old dates from 1893 while the Cashen

(designed by Trent Jones Sr) opened in 1984.

The Old is always rated among the top 20

courses in the world by all golf rankings. A

favorite of Tom Watson, he declared the Old

“the best in the world”.

LahinchLahinch dates from 1892; designed by Old

Tom Morris, it was revised in 1928 by Alister

MacKenzie. It contains two great blind holes,

the Klondyke and the Dell,.

WatervilleGolf 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.

KillarneyThese three parkland courses lie along the

shores of Lough Leane, the largest of the

Lakes of Killarney. Killeen hosted the Irish

Open in 1991 & 1992 and the Curtis Cup

in 1996.

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; one

of the most spectacular courses in the world.

TraleeTralee is 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.

Waterville

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ConnemaraLocated alongside Ballyconneely Bay in

Connemara, this course plays big and reflects

the starkness and beauty of the terrain. -

treeless and open to the elements. Great

back nine with two pars 5 s to close.

CarneOnce described as the single most remote

great golf course in Ireland or Britain, Carne

is “everything you could ever ask for from

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

“Emerald Fairways and Foam Flecked Seas.”

EnniscroneEnniscrone 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.

Rosses Point, County SligoThe 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.

Murvagh, Donegal GCAn Eddie Hackett design from the mid

1970s, located on Donegal Bay, 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.

Rosapenna, Old & Sandy HillsThere are few golf courses with a more

impressive pedigree than Rosapenna Old: Old

Tom Morris, James Braid, Harry Vardon, Harry

Colt all have had a hand in shaping the links.

The Sandy Hill course was opened in 2003

and has now surpassed the original in

popularity.

Ballyliffin Old & GlashedyThe Old links, upgraded by Faldo in 2006

undulates in a myriad of bumps and hollows;

it is unashamedly old fashioned and bristles

with charm and character. The newer

Glashedy links is fashioned around the

incredible sand dunes and is destined to

become one of the world’s finest links.

Lahinch

Mahoney’s Point

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Greg Norman

Enniscrone

Royal PortrushThe fourth oldest club in the country,

Portrush was founded in 1888 and is

regarded by many as the sternest test of links

golf in the world. Max Faulkner won the

British Open here in 1951.

Royal County DownTthe club hired Old Tom Morris in 1889 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, the British

Seniors Open in 2000 /02and the Walker

Cup in 2007.

PortmarnockPortmarnock dates from 1894 and has

hosted more important tournaments than

any other course in the country including

the Canada Cup (now the World Cup) in

1960, the Walker Cup in 1991 and

numerous Irish Opens.

Baltray, County LouthGolf 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.

The European ClubLocated an hour south of Dublin the

European opened in 1993; it is now included

it in all the the Top 100 rankings in the world.

The K ClubDesigned by Arnold Palmer the K Club

hosted the Ryder Cup in 2006. Presently it

is host to the European Open each year.

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 JulietThis Nicklaus signature course hosted the

Irish Open on three occasions recently and

the WGC - American Express World

Championship in 2003 & 2004.

Other superb courses are Adare, Ardglass,

Ballybunion Cashen, Carlow, Carton,

Castlerock, Dingle, Dooks, Dromoland,

Faithlegg, Fota, Galway Bay, Little Island

(Cork GC), Portmarnock Links, Portnoo,

Portsalon, Portstewart, Portrush Valley, Ring

of Kerry, Royal Dublin, Royal Belfast,

Seapoint, Strandhill, The Island, Tramore,

Waterford Castle, Westport and Woodstock

Carne


Ireland

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

First Class, 3★

Actons, Arbutus, Atlantic,

Bayview, Bellbridge, Blindgate,

Brook Lodge, Bunratty Castle,

Burrendale, Buswells,

Castlerosse, Clew Bay, Grand,

Grand Canal, Friars Lodge,

Harty Costello, Lahinch Golf,

Marine Sutton, Old Ground,

Yeats Country, Killarney

Avenue, Victoria House Hotel

Superior, 4★

Aghadoe Heights, Ballygarry

House, Ballyliffin Lodge, Blue

Haven, Brooks, Bushmills Inn,

Butler Arms, Castlenock Hotel

& Country Club, Clarion

Sligo, Clontarf Castle, Druids

Gen Marriott, Hayfield Manor,

Dunraven Arms, Killarney

Great Southern, Hotel Europe

Killarney Plaza, Knockranny

House, Muckross House,

Portmarnock Hotel, Radisson

Sligo, Rosapenna, School

House, Slieve Donard,

Waterford Castle

Country House, 4/5★

Admiralty Lodge, Ardtara,

Ballynahinch Castle, Carrig

House, Cashel House,

Glasdrumman Lodge, Glin

Castle, Killeen House, Mount

Juliet, Moy House, Old Bank

House, Perryville House, Rock

Glen, Stella Maris, St Ernans,

Tinakilly, Waterville House,

Vaughan’s Lodge

Deluxe, 5★

Adare Manor, Ashford Castle,

Dromoland Castle, K Club,

Killarney Park, The Merrion,

The Four Seasons, The Lodges

at Doonbeg, The Westin

Dublin, Park Kenmare, Ritz

Carlton, Sheen Falls Lodge,

Shelbourne

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Where to Stay inIreland


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: $3150Chauffeur drive: $3340 Non golfer discount: $1680

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: $2960Chauffeur drive: $3260Non golfer discount: $970

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: $3150Chauffeur drive: $3375Non golfer discount: $1585

FORE! Play the K Club, Ryder Cup course onthis 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, RosapennaOld & 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: $2230Chauffeur drive: $2495 Non golfer discount: $550

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 luxurycoach with an experienced driver.

Dublin

See page 27

for April Specials!

Suggested Vacations inIreland

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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

• 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 Mourne

Ireland Map

All true golfers want, at

some time in their lives, to

play the great courses of

Scotland, the ancestral home

of golf. The country has 400

golf courses and in visiting

some of these you will

experience the richness of

Scotland today.

Turnberry

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. The

Postage Stamp, a 126 yard par 3, is perhaps

its signature hole.

PrestwickPrestwick, the birthplace of the British Open

opened in 1851. Old Tom Morris won his

four Opens here and his son, Young Tom,

won three.

TurnberryThere are two courses at Turnberry, the Ailsa

and the Kintyre dating 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 and 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


Scotland

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!

New Course

Opened in 1895, a classic links course, which

uses the natural features of the land to

create a first class golfing challenge.

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.

CarnoustieAllan Robertson, Old Tom Morris and James

Braid all had a hand in today course which

hosted the 2007 Open Championship

KingsbarnsThe 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.

MuirfieldMuirfield has hosted the Walker Cup, Ryder

and Curtis Cups and the Open

Championship (14 times since 1901).

North Berwick, West CourseThe West Links is a 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.

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Scotland

The Torrance

Gullane No. 1This course has hosted the British Ladies, the

Scottish Amateur, the Home Internationals

and it is used as a qualifying course for the

British Open when played at Muirfield.

Royal DornochFounded in 1877 , Dornoch is the most

northerly first class course in the world.

Ranked among the top 100 by all ratings, it

is the birthplace of Donald Ross, the great

course architect in the US.

Cruden BayDeveloped in the 1890s and always in the

top 100 - Bernard Darwin wrote 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.”

NairnArchie 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 AberdeenKnown locally as Balgownie this is the sixth

oldest golf club in the world dating from

1780. 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.

Host to the Ryder Cup in 2014.

Other great courses are

Barassie (Kilmarnock), Belleisle, Blairgowrie,

Bogside, Brora, Crail, Craigelaw, Dunbar, Elie,

Fortrose, Glasgow Gailes, Golspie, Kilspindie,

Lundin Links, Machrihanish, Montrose,

Mulcar, Panmure, Scotscraig, Skibo, Tain,

Kingsbarn


Scotland

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 Fairmont Hotel Carnoustie

First Class, 3★

Airth Castle, Anchorage,

Ardgowan, Albany, Carlogie,

Carnoustie Links, Claymore

House, Dornoch Castle,

Fairfield House, Golf Inn,

Kingsmill, North Beach,

Onich, Royal Golf, South

Beach, Udny Arms,

Western House

Superior, 4★

Carnoustie Golf, Channings,

Glenmoristan, Greens,

Highgrove, Mansfield House,

Marine Troon, Norton House,

Piersland House, Royal Golf,

Rusacks, Scores, Scotsman,

Simpsons, St. Andrews Golf

Country House, 4/5★

Culloden House, Dalhousie

Castle, Enterkine House,

Greywalls, Howard, Lochgreen

House, Marcliffe at Pitfodels,

One Devonshire Gardens,

Prestonfield House, Rufflets

Deluxe, 5★

Balmoral, Fairmount St

Andrews, Gleneagles,

Inverlochy Castle, Old

Course Hotel, Skibo Castle,

Scotsman, Westin Turnberry

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Where to Stay inScotland


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: $3460Chauffeur drive: $3990Non golfer discount: $1325

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 hotels / 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 luxurycoach with an experienced driver.

Suggested Vacations inScotland

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

unlimited mileage and CDW insurance

• Chauffeur drive for 8







Scotland Map

Royal BirkdaleThe course dates from 1889 and was home

to six British Opens and two Ryder. The Open

Championship will return here in 2008.

Royal Liverpool (Hoylake)Dating from 1869, Hoylake 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 Open Championships, the most

recent of which was in 2001, when David

Duval won his first title.

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.

Royal St. GeorgesSince its first Open in 1894 and the first on

English soil, Royal St. Georges has been host

some twelve times. This course is the truest

links you will find in all England.

Royal Cinque Ports GolfClub (Deal)The Deal course, a three time Open host in

the early 1900s, is a traditional links lay out

on Sandwich Bay. In 2002 the Club was

included in the ‘Golf World Top 100

Courses’. James Braid, Sir Guy Campbell,

Henry Cotton and Donal Steele have had a

hand in shaping today’s course.

Prince’s Golf Club(Sandwich)A centennial course since 2006, Prince’s

has hosted numerous major

competitions during its hundred

year history, including the Open

Championship and the British

Amateur.

Golf at the BelfryThe Brabazon is the Ryder Cup

course at the Belfry and was

designed by Peter Allis and Dave

Thomas.

Sunningdale OldFounded over 90 years ago, the Old

course was designed by Willie Park

Jr and is regarded by many

commentators as a masterpiece.

Royal Lytham & St Annes


England & Wales have an

abundance of world class

courses. The Lancashire

coast is one of the richest

golfing areas in the world.

Equally rich, but as yet

undiscovered is the

Kent coast.

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)

April to October:Self drive: $3050Chauffeur drive*: $3820Non golfer discount: $1150

See page , “Your Tour Price includes”

ENGLAND

England andWales

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

Golf at Royal Porthcawl, Royal St David’s, 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: $2965Chauffeur-drive*: $3875Non golfer discount: $920

Please call to discuss other options in Englandand Wales

Royal Porthcawl

Royal PorthcawlRoyal Porthcawl has hosted the Walker

Cup, the Curtis Cup, the European Team

Championship, the Home Internationals and

the Dunlop Masters.

Celtic Manor 2010 Course, Built specifically to host the 2101 Ryder Cup.

A parkland course measuring almost 7,500

yards from the back tees with water hazards

on half the holes.

ConwyFounded in 1890, Conwy hosted many

championships including the Home

Internationals in 1990.

Royal St. David’sA centennial course, steeped in history - “It is

no exaggeration to say that Royal St. David’s

is one of the finest courses in the world” -

Bernard Gallacher (Ryder Cup Captain).

AberdoveyDating from 1886. This superb links is set

amongst the beautiful scenery of Snowdonia

National Park.

Pyle & KenfigDesigned by Harry Colt in 1922, P&K as it is

known, hosted the 2002 British Amateur

Championships.

PennardGolf has been played there since 1896.

Although the course owes most of its appeal

today first to James Braid and then to C.K.

Cotton. Always among the UK’s top ranked

courses.

TenbyThe oldest established golf course in Wales

(1888). Tenby is a challenging traditional links

course, recently voted 10th in best value

courses of the UK by Golf Monthly

Magazine.

WALES

Royal St David’s

England andWales

SoutherndownOriginally designed by Willie Fernie in 1905

with later modifications by Herbert Fowler

and Willie Park - and most recently by

Donald Steel - Southerndown takes full

advantage of its natural features. Hosted

the Piccadilly Masters and the Martini

International.


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.

Sotogrande

Los FlamingosDesigned by Antonio Garrida with beautiful

views of the Mediterranean.

SantanaSet in a former avocado plantation, designed

by Cabell Robinson.

Marbella ClubA Trent Jones design begins with several hilly

holes before unwinding into more open,

flat terrain.

ValderramaHost to the 1997 Ryder Cup, this is now

home to a number of European PGA events

including the Volvo Masters.

La CalaFeatures 2 stunning courses designed by

Cabell Robinson in a country club setting;

spectacular hilly landscapes, raised greens

and well positioned water hazards.

SotograndeRated among the top 25 courses in Europe,

this course is well established with tree lined

fairways and difficult water hazards.

La Reserva Golf ClubAnother Cabell Robinson course opened in

2003 and is regarded among the best.

San RoqueThe Andalucia headquarters for the European

PGA; a long woodland course now regarded

among the best in Europe.

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.

MontecastilloA relatively new Jack Nicholas course, also

hosted the Volvo Masters.

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

Golf at Valderrama, Santana, San Roque Old& New, Flamingos, Santa Clara.

Hotel: El Fuerte Hotel, Marbella (4★) for 7 nights

Jan, Feb: $2150Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct: $2290Jul, Aug, Sep: $2595Non golfer discount: $1290

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

Golf at Valderrama, Almenara, Sotogrande,San Roque, La Reserva, Marbella Club.

Hotels: Almenara Golf Hotel, Sotogrande –member of Leading Hotels of the World.

Jan, Feb: $2635Apr - Oct: $2885Jul, Aug, Sep: $3070Non golfer discount: $1440

See page 11 , “Your Tour Price includes”

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

Golf at Valderrama, Santana, San Roque, Old & New, Flamingos, Santa Clara.

Hotels: Andalucian Palace, Marbella (4★)

Jan, Feb: $2095Mar - Aug & Oct - Dec: $2215Jul, Aug, Sep: $2560Non golfer discount: $1345

Almenara Golf Hotel

San Roque Old Course Valderrama

Costa del Sol

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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. 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.

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.

Quinta do LagoThe 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 and 2000.

Vilamoura OldA Frank Pennink design. Host to the World

Ladies Championship and the Portuguese

Open.

Vila SolA Donald Steele designed course of great

charm and challenge, it hosted the 1993

Portuguese Open.

Praia del ReyAn authentic links designed by Cabell

Robinson. Located close to the medieval

village of Óbidos facing the Atlantic.

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The Best of Portugal7 days / 6 nights in superior 4★ 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: $2310Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct: $2635Jul, Aug: $2790Non golfer discount: $850

See page , “Your Tour Price includes”

Golf in the Algarve7 days / 6 nights in superior 4★ 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: $1585Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct: $2130Jul, Aug: $2310Non golfer discount: $855

See page , “Your Tour Price includes”;minivans are manual shift

Quinta do Lago

Hotel Quinta da Marinha Vilamoura Old

Hotel Almansor

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Adventures in Golf (South Africa, New Zealand)


Teeth of the DogTeeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo is

always ranked by golf experts as one of the

top 50 courses in the world. The course

features several signature Dye formations

along with seven oceanfront holes.

LinksThe second course designed by Pete Dye at

Casa de Campo opened in 1975 and has

been compared to traditional British and

Scottish courses. Several lagoons and lakes

with wading birds among tall bahia grass and

sand traps set the scene.

Dye ForeThe newest course and the third by Pete Dye

at Casa de Campo. Although visually

intimidating, the course is very playable and

golfers have been raving about the new

addition.

La Cana Golf CourseEvery hole on this P.B. Dye-designed

championship course captures the scenery of

the Caribbean with 14 ocean-view and four

oceanfront holes.

Cocotal Golf and Country ClubDesigned by six-time Spanish champion Jose

Pepe Gancedo, uses the natural terrain of an

old coconut plantation and includes serene

lakes and palm trees in its landscape.

Punta Espada Golf CoursePunta Espada, the first of a number of Jack

Nicklaus Signature courses at Cap Cana is

one of the most visually stunning courses in

the world with 13 holes overlooking or

adjacent to the ocean.

Punta BlancaNick Price has designed this challenging

course through natural wetland areas with

large waste bunkers built in the tropical

vegetation. The course offers various playing

options and is planted with Paspalum grass.

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Adventures in Golf (Dominican Republic)

The Dominican Republic has

become one of the hottest

spots to tee-off in the

Caribbean, if not the world.

Here you will find 21

courses with oceanfront

fairways and dogleg lefts

around swaying coconut

palms. They'll also find

courses designed by legends

such as Pete Dye, P.B. Dye,

Jack Nicklaus, Arnold

Palmer, Robert Trent Jones,

Gary Player, Tom Fazio and

Nick Faldo.


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Weather: Ireland and Scotland have temperate climates with summer temperatures generallyranging from 60 to 70 degrees. Showers can occur at any time of the year so bring a rain suit, ahat and, maybe, a sweater. The best golf weather in Spain and Portugal is from Septemberthrough to May

When to Play: Most links courses remain open year round and are playable; probably the mostenjoyable time to go is May or June 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 propertiesreduce prices at these times. However, AtlanticGolf will arrange prime times for you whenever youtravel. For Spain & Portugal, September to June is the best time to travel.

Air Fares: While AtlanticGolf is a full service tour company and can offer you the mostcompetitive air fares on the market; most airlines offer great web bases 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 willaccept American cards; also, most retail businesses will accept and change Travelers Checks

Land Transportation: AtlanticGolf can provide a wide range of motorcoaches for groups ofdifferent sizes; all our drivers are also guides who will add to your enjoyment of the trip by theirlocal knowledge. Should you wish, we can also arrange the hire of private aircraft and helicoptersfor 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 tomake reservations for groups

Caddies and Carts: Caddies are generally available at most courses and AtlanticGolf will reservecaddies for you. However, as these cannot be guaranteed, it is recommended that you call thecourse 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 alimited 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 in require visitors to have official handicaps; werecommend that you carry your handicap card with you at all courses.

OUR CAR RENTAL PARTNERS

TRAVEL INSURANCEWorry 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.

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RESERVATIONS: Reservations may be made by calling 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 InformationPAYMENTS: The deposit required at the time ofbooking is determined by the cost of the tripand the level of nonrefundable deposits neededto secure the tee times. This will be advised atthe time of enquiry. The balance of the paymentwill be due 60 days before the date of travel.Payment may be made by personal or companycheque or by Visa, Mastercard or AmericanExpress. All prices are quoted in US dollars andthe operator reserves the right to alter pricesshould the rates of exchange fluctuate. Prices areguaranteed once the final payment is made.

CHANGE FEES: An administration fee of $35per 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 theoperator all deposits and payments will berefunded in full. If the agent or clients cancels atrip, notification of cancellation must be made inwriting to AtlanticGolf. Cancellation charges willapply as follows: Land arrangements: afteracceptance of the booking, if the client or travelagent cancels the arrangements or does not paythe balance of the price by the due date, theoperator reserves the right to cancel the bookingand the customer will forfeit the deposit. Inaddition, the following cancellation chargesapply: cancellation from 59 to 21 days beforearrival at the destination, 50% of the total cost;21 to 15 days before arrival at the destination,75% of the total cost; 14 days or less beforearrival at the destination, no refund. Cancellationpolicy applies to reduction in group size unlessotherwise agreed. Air Travel: Applicable airlinecancellation policies will apply.

UNUSED TOUR SERVICES: Unused tourservices: No refunds will be made for unusedportions of the trip; green fees are notrefundable for any reason other than the formalclosure of the course by the golf club concerned;in that case, the customer must submit a claimin writing to AtlanticGolf supported in writing by the club. Green fee refunds are solely at thediscretion of each golf club.

INSURANCE: AtlanticGolf has available acomprehensive travel insurance package toprotect you before and during your trip. Westrongly recommend purchase of this coverageor of a similar insurance plan at time of booking.Ask for details.

DOCUMENTATION: For US or Canadiancitizens, a current passport is required to travelto Britain and Ireland. Citizens of other countriesshould check with the appropriate embassy orconsulate.

CAR RENTAL: Drivers must hold a valid driver’slicense and be over 24 years of age. Car rentalrates do not include gas, personal accidentinsurance and personal effects insurance. Driversover 75 years of age need individual approval bythe rental company. Drivers over 21 but under 24 must pay an insurance surcharge and somerestrictions apply on car types available. All carsand minivans are stick or manual shift unlessotherwise 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 theactions and omissions of those involved in yourtour arrangements over whom we have nodirect control and are not employed by us. Wewill, however, give good faith assistance to helpresolve any disputes you may have with suchpersons. In return, you agree that AtlanticGolfwill have no liability for inconvenience, injury,damage or loss due to delay, changes inschedules or itineraries or other cases beyond itscontrol. All actions arising out of this agreementwill be governed by 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 andcontract in the passenger ticket, the rulescontained 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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