U.S. Junior Tours 2012 The Birthplace of Golf Program

St. Andrews, Scotland

July 25-August 3, 2012
 

Tuesday – A member of U.S. Junior Tours travel staff will meet you at your arrival area. After introductions and a short meeting with your teammates, you will board your flight to Europe. The overnight flight includes meals, movies, and beverage services.

Wednesday – Arrival at Edinburgh, Scotland the next morning, after clearing customs and immigration we will transfer to St. Andrews - the home of golf, check into St. Andrew's University followed by a short walk into the village to exchange money and grab a snack. Later in the day a 2-hour session at St. Andrews Links Trust Golf Academy followed by dinner and a group meeting at New Hall. Very early to bed for all as the time change will catch up with you. Optional balloting for Thursday play on The Old Course,

Thursday – Breakfast as a group and a 2-hour lesson and practice at St. Andrews Practice Center, lunch on your own at the Eden Clubhouse, followed by a round on The Strathtyrum Course, part of St. Andrews Links Trust, and dinner at New Hall. Time available to explore St. Andrews, or you may wish go to the putting green prior to curfew. Optional balloting for Friday play on The Old Course,

Friday – Breakfast as a group and a day of unlimited play on five of the St. Andrews Links Trust Courses. USJT staff will assist in golfers’ selection of courses and obtaining tee times. Friday night supervised free time in the village to shop or make new friends. Optional balloting for Saturday play on The Old Course,

Saturday – Breakfast as a group and a day of unlimited play on five of the St. Andrews Links Trust Courses. USJT staff will assist in golfers’ selection of courses and obtaining tee times. Enjoy a visit to The British National Golf Museum or a stroll around the university campus, dinner at New Hall and supervised free time later in the day.

Sunday – Sleep in or choose time to worship, the group will meet later in the morning to walk the Old Course (it is closed on Sundays), take pictures in front of the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and on the Swilcan Bridge, see the famous Road Hole Bunker on the 17^th, and even stand in a bunker bigger than you! Optional golf will be arranged for those who wish to play; practice and putting facilities will be available as well.

Monday – Breakfast as a group and mid-morning departure for our Leven Thistle Golf Club pairs competition at the Leven Links Golf Course in Leven. (It is pronounced Lēvěn). Leven Thistle Golf Club and Leven Golfing Society share this golf course. There will be two of our members on each team and will compete against other Scottish two-person teams. The Stableford Scoring System will be used. Leven Thistle is expecting between 20-30 teams to be entered. Leven Links opened with 9 holes in 1860 and increased to 18 holes in 1868. This is a true seaside links course which hosts many national and international events including final qualifying for the Open Championship when held at St Andrews. Dinner at New Hall and a wee bit of time to shop, call home, or interact with team mates.

Tuesday – Breakfast as a group and mid-morning departure for our match vs. Scotscraig Golf Club, the 13^th oldest golf club in the world!  Competitors will share a meal, followed by awards presentations, social time, and a short lecture of the history of the club. Dinner at New Hall

Wednesday – Breakfast as a group and mid-morning departure for play in the Lundin Junior Open at Lundin Links Golf Club, in Lundin. This course, founded 1868, offers a mixture of true links conditions. There is a host of beautiful views and is by no means an easy course, yet can be enjoyed by golfers of all abilities. Lundin Links is used as a final pre-qualifying course prior to the Open Championship. Dinner at New Hall, distribute passports and tickets, time for all to pack and say many good-byes. 

Thursday – Early wake up and breakfast, depart 6:00AM for Edinburgh International Airport. Arrive at the gateway airport later that same afternoon.

A maximum of twelve golfers will be accepted for each session. Please apply now. Questions? Please contact the USJT office today!