2015 BRITISH OPEN TOUR
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2015 BRITISH OPEN TOUR
2015 BRITISH OPEN TOUR 10th – 20th July 2015 Welcome to 2015 British Open Golf Tour. Championship. St Andrews “The Home of Golf” will hold the 144 th Open You are about to experience one of the most memorable golf tournaments on the Professional Circuit – The British Open. Stacey’s experience and knowledge of all worldwide places of interest and her love of sports has led her to the top of her profession in group travel holidays. This bucket list itinerary makes for a truly unique and luxury golfers dream tour to be remembered! The tour includes: 6 games of golf British Open 2 days – Saturday and Sunday 10 nights luxury accommodation Breakfast daily 6 - 1 hour warming up sessions with professional prior to golf games Welcome Dinner Private Whisky Tasting Experience Culzean Castle AD Rattray Whisky Experience Edinburgh Castle and City Tour Traditional Scottish Dinner Evening with Piper Golf tournaments with prizes Putting tournament with antique putters All transfers in luxury coaches Travel Insurance – Subject to Conditions. Over 70 and pre- Golf courses playing: Kintyre Championship Turnberry Royal Troon Links Turnberry Ailsa Kingsbarns Links Carnoustie Links Dalmahoy East or *Muirfield Links existing medical conditions need to apply. Optional Extra British Open Hospitality Benefits • Official Open Championship admission ticket • Souvenir program and Order of Play • Private garden area • TV coverage of play • Welcome lounge and hospitality hosting staff • Air conditioning Muirfield Golf Exclusive to the 1st 12 bookings paid. Handicap conditions apply (please confirm) Dining & Drinks • Morning buffet including hot filled rolls, warm pastries, fruit and the morning papers • Pre-lunch Champagne reception • Sumptuous four-course lunch served to your table • Full complimentary bar throughout the day including wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks • Afternoon tea with treats for you to choose as you watch the drama unfold on your screens Itinerary Day 1 Friday 10th July 2015 Evening Day 2 Dinner Day 3 Dinner Arrive Edinburgh or Glasgow Transfer to Turnberry Resort Welcome guests Enjoy leisure afternoon Traditional Scottish Dinner Evening with piper Turnberry Resort Hotel Saturday 11th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Transfer to golf course 1 hour warming up session with PGA Pro Turnberry Kintyre Championship Course OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Turnberry Resort Hotel Sunday 12th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel 1 hour warming up session with PGA Pro Turnberry Ailsa Championship Course OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Turnberry Resort Hotel Day 4 Dinner Monday 13th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Transfer to golf course 1 hour warming up session with PGA Pro Royal Troon (Host of the 2016 Open) Course OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Turnberry Resort Hotel Day 5 Dinner Day 6 Dinner Day 7 Dinner Tuesday 14th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Have your bags ready for departure Transfer to golf course 1 hour warming up session with PGA Pro Dalmahoy East Course /Muirfield Course* Transfer to Luxury Hotel OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Wednesday 15th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Sightseeing day to Culzean Castle and AD Rattray Whisky Experience OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Thursday 16th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Transfer to golf course 1 hour warming up session with PGA Pro Dalmahoy East Course/*Muirfield Golf Course OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Itinerary continued Day 8 Dinner Friday 17th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Transfer to golf course 1 hour warming up session with PGA Pro Carnoustie Links OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Day 9 Saturday 18th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel British Open Golf Day Early departure 3rd Day spectating. First tee 9am We will be returning late this evening from St Andrews dinner OYO Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Day 10 Sunday 19th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel British Open Golf Day Early departure Final day spectating. First tee 8:30am We will be returning late this evening from St Andrews dinner OYO Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club Day 11 Monday 20th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Sightseeing of Edinburgh including Edinburgh Castle and Bus City Tour Transfer to Edinburgh Airport Flight departure for Sydney – Farewell to the Group 2015 IRELAND TOUR 4th – 10th July 2015 2015 Ireland Tour Welcome to 2015 British Open Golf Ireland Tour. You will experience five of the best golf courses in the world on one trip. Stacey’s experience and knowledge of all worldwide places of interest and her love of sports has led her to the top of her profession in golf group travel holidays. Count this tour as one of them. We will have on our tour our golf professional who is one of Australia’s most accomplished Golf Professionals with an impressive resume. The tour includes: Escorted tour 5 rounds of Golf 6 nights luxury accommodation Breakfast daily Welcome dinner 5 - 1 hour warming up sessions with PGA Pro prior to golf games Golf tournaments with prizes Putting tournament with antique putters All transfers in luxury coaches Golf courses playing: Ballybunion Links Waterville Links Tralee Ailsa Portmarnock Old Links K Club Links – Palmer/Ryder Course Itinerary Day 1 Saturday 4th July 2015 Evening Day 2 Dinner Day 3 Dinner Day 4 Dinner Arrival to Ireland – Cork Airport Transfer to Hotel Catch up on your sleep or Welcome to the tour and group dinner Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa Sunday 5th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Transfer to golf course Ballybunion Links OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa Monday 6th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Transfer to golf course Waterville Links OYO or we can go as a group for dinner Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa Tuesday 7th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Have your bags ready for departure Transfer to golf course Tralee Links Transfer to Dublin Sightseeing on Route OYO or we can go as a group for dinner The Dylan Hotel Dublin Day 5 Dinner Wednesday 8th July 2015 Full breakfast at the hotel Transfer to golf K Club, The Palmer Ryder Cup Course OYO or we can go as a group for dinner The Dylan Hotel Dublin Day 6 Dinner Day 7 Thursday 9th July 2014 Full breakfast at the hotel Transfer to golf Portmarnock Old Links OYO or we can go as a group for dinner The Dylan Hotel Dublin Friday 10th July 2015 Evening Full breakfast at the hotel Have your bags ready for departure Transfer to the airport for Edinburgh for the 2015 British Open Tour Transfer to Turnberry Resort Traditional Scottish Dinner Evening with piper Turnberry Resort Hotel British Open 2015 Booking Form Title Mr/Mrs/Miss Itravel Ref Full Name as per passport (see conditions 2.) Date of Birth e.g. 16JUL68 1. Passport No Expiry Date: 2. Passport No Expiry Date: Full Address Telephone Mobile Email: Golf Handicap: 1. 2. Golf Link No. Golf Link No. 2015 British Open 10-21st July 2015 Please select your room option: □ □ □ Double □ Twin Share £ 5399 Share with a stranger (see conditions 10). £ 5399 Single £ 6899 2015 Ireland Tour (pre-Tour) 4th-10th July 2015 Please select your room option: □ □ □ Double □ Twin Share £ 3629 Share with a stranger (see conditions 10). £ 3629 Single £ 4329 Travel Insurance In order to participate in group holidays it is mandatory you have full travel insurance. We are offering very competitive rates with our tours. Please contact us if you require any further assistance with our offer. □ □ □ No □ Yes If yes please tick box if you are over 70 or have a pre-existing condition and we will contact you. British Open Hospitality for 2 days £600 pp *Muirfield Golf Day 7 – Exclusive to 1st 12 Bookings £200pp (British Open Tour) 54 Russell Ave WOONONA NSW 2517 Fax: 02 42853036 Ph: 4285 0711 M: 0402327606 Contact: Stacey Arthur Email: Stacey@itravel-au.com . Airfare Pricing Airlines normally release tickets ten months in advance of departure. We as travel agents will be able to obtain competitive group airfares in September. We will contact you with the airfare allocation for the 2015 British Open Tour. Do you have a Frequent Flyers with Qantas or other please specify numbers? 1. Yes □ No □ 2. Emergency Contact Name Day Phone Relationship Mobile Do you have any medical conditions we need to be aware of? If yes, please provide details. Please read your Travel Insurance also for coverage. Do you have any food allergies or special requirements? If yes, please provide details. Please sign the declaration below and return this form either via email/scan or fax to itravel. 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