2012 and 2013 Birthplace of Golf Program

College/University/High School Golf Teams

June 5 - June 13, 2012                                         June 11 - June 19, 2013
July 25 - August 2, 2012                                     July 24 - August 1, 2013
August 14 - August 22, 2012                             August 13 - August 21, 2013
September 4 - September 12, 2012                  September 10 - September 18, 2013

St. Andrews, Scotland

Because if its popularity the 2011 and 2012 "Birthplace of Golf" programs are offered in June, July, and September - teams now have additional options to select the perfect dates to visit St. Andrews.

Have you played St. Andrews?

Playing golf at St. Andrews is more than playing just one course. There are actually six golf courses (Balgove, Strathtyrum, Eden, Jubilee, New, and Old Course) in St. Andrews proper, all are owned and managed by the St. Andrews Links Trust, and all are within walking distance of each other! A seventh course, (The Castle) also owned by the Trust, is open.

St. Andrews lies in the Kingdom of Fife, it is a quaint little village that has much to offer in culture, recreation, shopping, and dining. The University is renowned for its educational offerings and in 2005 graduated Prince William, heir to the British throne. A 2005 USJT Golf group by chance came upon Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla and Prince William! I can’t guarantee this will happen, but you will very much enjoy the locals.

St. Andrews is a living museum where interaction with its history is highly encouraged. The Old Course, unmatched in tradition, is closed on Sunday so the community may enjoy a walk on the course and visitors may pose and snap an unlimited number of photos.

The "Birthplace of Golf" program begins at the St. Andrews Links Trust Golf Academy with a two hour lesson that focuses on executing shots on links golf courses, putting on the enormous greens, and escaping the deep pot bunkers. The academy is the best I have seen and a 2006 USJT Golf group was one of the first to use the facility. Steve North, the director, is a personal friend and was included in Golf Monthly’s 2007 list of Top 25 Golf Coaches in the United Kingdom.

Program itinerary includes:

• Three days of unlimited play on St. Andrews Links Trust Courses (Balgove, Strathtyrum, Eden, Jubilee, and New Courses)
• 18 holes on Crail Balcomie or Dukes or Fairmont Torrance Course.
• Two hour instructional session led by Scottish PGA teaching professionals at St. Andrews Links Trust Golf Academy.
• Practice time at the famous St. Andrews Practice Centre.
• Daily opportunity to ballot for play on The Old Course.
• Ground transportation from/to Edinburgh airport, to/from golf courses.
• 7 nights single-room residence hall accommodations, private shower and bathroom facilities, linens, blankets, and daily towel service.
• Daily cooked Scottish breakfast.
• Luxury motor coach with professional driver.
• USJT Group Golf Travel escort.
• Airfare from Newark, NJ Liberty Airport to Edinburgh, Scotland Turnhouse Airport and return.

Cost:
$3,490.00 USD - golfers - airfare from Newark, NJ and return included
$2,990.00 USD - non-golfers - airfare from Newark, NJ and return included

Next Step:
Contact USJT Golf Travel office and start planning now for these incredible programs. Booking early will guarantee pricing. USJT Golf Travel will assist with every detail assuring a first-class experience!

Sample Itinerary

Balloting for the Old Course (daily lottery for tee times) can be arranged and added to the itinerary. Over 50% of daily ballots are successful, and there is no charge for balloting.

Green fees (£130.00 – approx. $260.00) for the Old Course are not included.

This is an incredible opportunity for families, players, groups, and golf enthusiasts to travel to destinations that live the history of golf. Contact USJT Golf Travel to book St. Andrews, Scotland "The Birthplace of Golf" Programs