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Great Golf
in Ireland and Scotland...The Frontiers Way!
By Kristene Matelan
GOLF IS A POPULAR WEEKEND PASTIME; BUT TO
THE TRUE ENTHUSIASTS OF THIS GREAT GAME, IT
IS A PASSION, A LIFESTYLE AND, TO SOME, AL-
MOST A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE. MANY GOLFERS
DREAM OF MAKING THE PIL-
GRIMAGE TO IRELAND AND
SCOTLAND TO PLAY EUROPE’S
FINEST LEGENDARY LINKS
COURSES. Scotland is considered
the birthplace of golf and
is steeped in history and tradition
— home to the Royal &
Ancient (R&A), the Old Course
at St. Andrews, and a number of the world’s top
courses. Ireland with its incredible landscapes and
championship links holds golf to the highest of standards.
As you follow in the footsteps of legends such
as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and
Bobby Jones, you can play the same courses that
have hosted them in the British Open, the Ryder
Cup, and many other famous tournaments.
We have made over a dozen trips to Ireland and Scotland in the
last ten years researching and playing the top links courses, meeting
with transportation companies and tour operators, looking for
culinary gems and, of course, familiarizing ourselves with the most
up-to-date accommodation options based on every budget.
Frontiers has put together a number of outstanding golf itineraries
in the British Isles. We specialize in small, customized departures
based on your specific objectives. You will play the same mystical
courses that the large golf tour operators offer, but we are uniquely
capable of providing a level of personal service that is unmatched
in the business at no additional cost to you. In addition to great
golf, we also accommodate other interests in the party — whether
it is fly fishing, horseback riding, gardens or general sightseeing.
A quality driver is an important component of your travel experience.
We work with a team of highly experienced and extremely
friendly chauffeurs who act as your personal tour guide. In Ireland,
our good friend Pat Prendergast takes care of all of our groups;
while Little’s Chauffeur Drive under the leadership of Kenneth Good
assists our clients in Scotland. They are extremely knowledgeable
and offer superior service in modern, first-class vehicles ranging
from luxury sedans to spacious, well-appointed, private coaches.
The Magical Southwest of Ireland
Easily accessed from Shannon Airport, this region is steeped in
ancient history and folklore. There are over 100 heritage and cultural
sites of significance, not to mention some of the very best
and most famous links courses in the world including Ballybunion,
Lahinch, Waterville, Tralee and Old Head.
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