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Travelrite International invites you to join us on the
BEST OF
Scotland
GOLF TOUR 2023
with Robert Stock
3 to 18 June 2023
Visiting Edinburgh, Turnberry, Inverness and St.Andrews
Play nine of the World’s most
outstanding courses
and stay in St. Andrews
the Home of Golf
BEST OF The Best of Scotland Golf Tour with Robert
Scotland
Stock has extended stays in four exceptional
locations – Edinburgh, Troon, Inverness and
St. Andrews. The golf is stunning with seven
of the nine courses in the Top 100 Golf
Courses in the World including two current
GOLF TOUR 2023 Open courses, a Ryder Cup venue and two
rounds at the home of golf, St.Andrews,
make this a bucket list tour.
with Robert Stock
Robert Stock was born in the UK and has been a P.G.A. Golf Professional for nearly 20 years. Robert has used his Diploma
in Education to further improve his golf teaching skills, and takes pride in the successes of his many students. He has lived
and worked in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Australia, making travel a very important part of his life. Robert has played
tournament golf throughout Europe, and currently resides in Melbourne, Australia. He is highly delighted to be Golf Travel
Manager for Travelrite International, the leader in exclusive golf tours throughout the world for the past 20 years.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Saturday 3 June, 2023 Australia the Firth of Forth and the islands of Bass Rock, Craigleith, Lamb and Fidra.
The 1st tee is a very short walk from the town of North Berwick and its
Today you will depart Australia for Scotland (flights own expense).
bustling streets. A championship links course, the West Links has hosted
DAY 2 Sunday 4 June, 2023 Edinburgh Final Qualifying for The Open and many men’s and women’s amateur
The group will meet Robert Stock on arrival at Edinburgh airport and enjoy championships and is steeped in history. Visitors are always offered a very
a sightseeing tour of Edinburgh. We will visit the historic Old Town area, warm welcome and leave with fond memories.
New Town area (Georgian architecture) and drive through Holyrood Park DAY 5 Wednesday 7 June, 2023 Troon
(Arthur’s Seat area) if possible. Tour concludes with walk down the ‘Royal Travel day (optional golf afternoon)
Mile’. Following the tour we are transferred to the hotel. This evening is a
time to discover the culture and laneways of the Scottish Capital. Today we travel west to Troon. Troon is a beautiful and still mostly
traditional seaside town nestled on the Ayrshire coastline and boasting
DAY 3 Monday 5 June, 2023 Edinburgh stunning sandy beaches with views overlooking Ailsa Craig and the Isle
Play Gleneagles Kings Course of Arran. It retains the old seaside charm whilst offering modern facilities
When Lee Trevino first played the King’s he memorably remarked: “If for the visitor. World famous as the venue for The Open Championship
Heaven is as good as this, I sure hope they have some tee times left.” which is played at Royal Troon, golfers are spoilt for choice with seven golf
James Braid’s plan for the King’s Course was to test even the best courses to suit every budget but Troon has so much more to offer than just
players’ shot-making skills all the way. The world’s greatest golfers when well manicured fairways with great hotels, restaurants, festivals and more.
they play this course – as they did every July in the Bell’s Scottish Open The town centre offers a variety of independent cafes, unique gift shops
– almost universally admire the cunning and craft with which he achieved and hosts a monthly street market offering fresh local produce.
that goal. It is certainly one of the most beautiful and exhilarating places DAY 6 Thursday 8 June, 2023 Troon – Play Royal Troon
to play golf in the world, with the springy moorland turf underfoot, the
Today we will play one of the great links courses in Scotland, Royal Troon.
sweeping views from the tees all around, the rock-faced mountains to
The Old Course is a challenging test of golfing ability. It is a traditional
the north, the green hills to the south, and the peaks of the Trossachs
out and back links layout with the opening few holes showing a kinder
and Ben Vorlich on the western horizon.
side of the course’s sometimes merciless character. These short par-4’s
DAY 4 Tuesday 6 June, 2023 Edinburgh run picturesquely along the shoreline of the Firth of Clyde, offering an
Play North Berwick Golf Course opportunity to soak in the scenery — Ailsa Craig to the distant south and
Golf has been played over the historic West Links at North Berwick since to the west and the majestic mountains of the Isle of Arran. Enjoy the
the 17th century, from almost every tee there are breathtaking views of views while you may for there is serious work ahead.
DAY 7 Friday 9 June, 2023 Troon
Play Dundonald Links
Today we play a modern classic, Dundonald Links, a course with generous
fairways, undulating greens and a wide choice of tees to ensure an
enjoyable experience is had by players of all abilities. Designed by Kyle
Phillips, Dundonald Links was home to the Aberdeen Asset Management
Ladies Scottish Open in 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Aberdeen Asset
Management Scottish Open in 2017 and is set to be host of the 2022 Trust
Golf Women’s Scottish Open as well as Final Qualifying for The Open from
2023. Dundonald Links is fast becoming a must play venue for any golf tour
of Scotland.
DAY 8 Saturday 10 June, 2023 Inverness – Travel day
Our drive today takes us through the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish
Highlands. Journey’s end is the compact Scottish city of Inverness.
Inverness is perfect for exploration by foot with lovely walks along River
Ness to historic Inverness Castle and St. Andrews Cathedral, and beyond
to the events at Eden Court and the busy Victorian Market. It’s also an
ideal base for exploring the Highlands, with the mysterious Loch Ness
(and famed local resident Nessie), Culloden Battlefield and the Bronze Age
Clava Cairns just a quick drive away.
DAY 9 Sunday 11 June, 2023 Inverness
Play Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Royal Dornoch is spellbinding and many golfers from all over the world
make the pilgrimage to this natural links at some point in their lives. It is spa facilities including a heated swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam
often quoted as one of the must-play courses. It’s the timeless setting that room and gymnasium, the Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa gives you the
makes Royal Dornoch such a pleasing place to play golf. It’s wild, isolated opportunity to follow in the footsteps of some of golf’s greatest players.
and at the same time absolutely beautiful; there’s the blaze of colour in
early summer when the gorse is in flower. The pure white sandy beach DAY 12 Wednesday 14 June, 2023 Carnoustie
divides the links from the Dornoch Firth and it all feels very humbling. Play Carnoustie Championship
DAY 10 Monday 12 June 2023 Inverness – Play Castle Stuart Today you will be challenged by a course with one of the most storied
reputations in all of golf, as it is considered by many to be the most difficult
Today we will play Castle Stuart a course that made a spectacular impact
golf course in the world. The championship course at Carnoustie is a truly
in its very first year, 2009, when Golf Magazine named it top new
spectacular layout and one that should be on the bucket list of every
international course and simultaneously placed it at number 56 in the
golfer. As you walk down Carnoustie’s rolling fairways, you can feel the
world list. Then the beautifully situated course, with commanding views
history of the course, where golfing legends have been forged for decades.
over the Moray Firth to the hills and mountains beyond, shot to wider
Having hosted 8 Open Championships, Carnoustie has produced some of
prominence in 2011 when it hosted the first ever European Tour event
its most memorable moments, Jean van de Velde’s implosion in 1999 and
in the Scottish Highlands. Having attracted international acclaim for its
Francesco Molinari’s epic Open win in 2018.
design, location and ability to be playable yet challenging for both amateurs
and professionals, the course’s reputation has continued to burgeon. DAY 13 Thursday 15 June, 2023 St.Andrews
Play Torrance Course (Fairmont St.Andrews)
DAY 11 Tuesday 13 June 2023 Carnoustie
Travel day (optional golf afternoon) Today you will play the Torrance Course at Fairmont St. Andrews. The
designer Sam Torrance, transformed the course into a challenging links
This morning we head South East to a hotel providing a most iconic back-
layout that looks as though it has been there forever. The classic Scottish
drop to the famous Carnoustie Championship Links. The Carnoustie Golf
bunkers are strategically placed throughout and provide a formidable test.
Hotel & Spa offers a 4* visitor experience with some of the best views
Be on your guard from the 14th green to the final hole as this stretch
in golf. The hotel has 81 luxury en-suite bedrooms and 10 suites with
of holes are especially scenic and challenging, with greens that play right
incredible outlooks over the Open Championship venue. With extensive
along the edge of the water.
DAY 14 Friday 16 June, 2023 St.Andrews – Play New Course
Today we will play the New Course at St Andrews, often referred to as the
world-famous links’ best kept secret. Designed by Tom Morris in 1895, it’s
an undulating course similar in character to the Old Course. The layout
was based on the traditional out and back routing, and among its most
famous features are the shared fairways and a double green at the 3rd
and 15th holes. Tonight we will enjoy a farewell dinner and presentation
of prizes.
DAY 15 Saturday 17 June 2023 Departure
Today we will say farewell to Scotland and make our way back home.
DAY 16 Sunday 18 June 2023 Australia
Arrive back in Australia.
Testimonials
Japan Golf Tour 2019 – “Robert is an excellent tour leader, always having New Zealand Golf Cruise 2017 – “We enjoyed the golf tour and Robert’s
guests interests at forefront.” personable approach and sense of fun and group management”.
Mediterranean Golf Tour 2019 – “I enjoyed the tour very much. Robert UK Golf Cruise 2016 – “Robert Stock did an excellent job looking after
Stock was well organised and good fun..” the group”
South African Golfing Adventure 2018 – “Keep up the great work. The Golf Tour of Europe 2016 – “The tour was fantastic. The itinerary was
tour was fabulous and we would highly recommend it to anyone. Robert brilliant. Robert was an excellent tour leader.”
was the perfect host. Great charm & English wit.”
South Africa Golf Tour 2015 – “An excellent tour, well organised and well
California Dreaming Golf Tour 2018 – “The tour was most enjoyable. An managed. Robert Stock involvement with group was excellent”.
experience of a lifetime.”
Golf Cruise of Britain 2014 – “Robert Stock was absolutely marvellous”.
Exotic Asia Golf Cruise 2017 – “Very enjoyable tour. Robert Stock was
Golf Tour of Italy 2013 – “Our tour leader Robert Stock was excellent.
good and provided an entertaining time for the group.”
He made everything run smoothly from the very beginning to the end”.
British Isles and Open Golf Cruise 2017 – “Excellent tour – met/exceeded
our expectations.” & “The most amazing golf tour. Robert Stock organised
the trip to perfection.”
BEST OF
Scotland
GOLF TOUR 2023
with Robert Stock
3 to 18 June 2023
TOUR PRICES:
Per person twin-share: $ 10,995
Single supplement: $ 2,195
Non-golfer discount $ 3,750
Great Inclusions: Not included in the price:
• Accommodation in 4-star hotels in Edinburgh, Troon, • Flights to and from Scotland.
Inverness and St.Andrews including breakfast Please talk to our Travel Consultant about flights
• Confirmed tee times on 9 outstanding golf courses • Travel insurance
• Daily prizes in the friendly stableford competitions • Meals unless specified in the itinerary
• Travel in luxury coach as per itinerary • Sightseeing and general expenses unless specified in the itinerary
• Dinners on tour as listed in the itinerary • Additional travel arrangements not in the detailed itinerary.
• Sightseeing and general entrance fees These will be quoted for separately
as detailed in the tour itinerary • Caddie fees or carts not specified
• Tour leadership by Robert Stock, P.G.A. Golf Professional
General Information and Booking Conditions
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places
visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that
allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.
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