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Play the St. Andrews Old Course the way it was designed…in reverse!
Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Fife, the Old Course was played clockwise instead of today’s counter clockwise routing. If you have played the Old you might have wondered why the 17th green is so narrow for the long approach shot required, or why the devilish bunker on the 12th is completely obscured from view off the tee. These and other bunkers and green approaches make more sense when one plays the ‘Old Lady Backwards.’
Last April, The Major’s intrepid publicist, Dove Jones, did just that. For a complete account of her fascinating experience, click here.
Now you too can turn back the clock and play the Old Course the same way Old Tom Morris once did. In 2005, the Old Course will be played in reverse on Friday April 1, Saturday April 2 and Monday April 4, and the Major minion’s will plan some very special experiences for the members of the Forces who answer the call.
As always, we will customize and personalize each itinerary to meet your requirements precisely, discussing everything from tee times to dinner reservations. For those seeking the full measure of history and tradition, for example, we will most certainly recommend that you play the former Open course at Musselburgh using hickory clubs as well as the ancient ground of the West Links of North Berwick. And we might discuss a pub meal at the Red Lion where the Prestwick Golf Club, venue of the first 12 Opens, was formed.
There are limited tee times available to play ‘The Old Lady in Reverse’ so make certain you don’t miss out on this exciting way to start the golf season in 2005. Contact us today! This is the perfect holiday gift for the golf historian.
Spring & Fall Travel Values
The spring and fall have always been my favorite times in Britain and Ireland. The courses, pubs and everywhere else are less crowded than the peak travel season between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The locals have more time to spend “chatting you up” and the weather is just as good (or bad as the case may be).
Unfortunately for our suppliers, not enough others share my affinity for the spring and fall in the British Isles. Demand remains relatively low on the edges of the season.
Fortunately for you, prices have dropped to the point where traveling before mid May or after mid October is also a good way to compensate for the weak dollar, obtain more for your money or both. Rooms at luxurious five star resorts like Turnberry, for example, sell less than those in modest properties in peak season; modest properties sell rooms at a fraction of the peak rates. A group of 8 can travel in one of our luxurious Major Comfort coaches for less than the cost of a standard coach in the summer time.
Looking for great values? Think April in Prestwick, Porthcawl or Portrush instead of Paris.
Exclusive, Marvelous Muirfield
Believe it or not, there is still time to include Muirfield in your travel plans for 2005. Many of you who’ve played there know it is a great experience that usually requires a reservation made by August or September at the latest. After all, this most exclusive of all clubs only allows a handful of visitors per week.
As of this writing, we have access to Muirfield tee times on 15 different days scattered through the season from April through October. The package comes with accommodations at Greywalls, the elegant country house adjacent to the course.
If you haven’t experienced Muirfield or Greywalls, by all means treat yourself and someone close to you.
So many great golf travel experiences, so little time.
Cheers,
Sam Baker
Founder & CEO
sam@haversham.com
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