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First Class

Ardgowan Hotel (St. Andrews). The Ardgowan Hotel is centrally situated in St. Andrews and a mere 250 yards from the 18th green and the first tee of the Old Course. The Ardgowan has twelve comfortable en-suite bedrooms, all of which have central heating, telephone, color television and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel surroundings are further enhanced by a small residents lounge bar and a restaurant with a high standard of cuisine which includes a wide variety of fresh seafood and local game.
Connoisseur's Tip: Excellent hotel for budget conscious travelers.
Primary Area Courses: Old, New, Jubilee, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Crail, Scotscraig, St. Andrews Bay.

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Superior First Class

St. Andrews Golf Hotel (St. Andrews). The hotel is fashioned from two stately Victorian houses located on the Scores of the old town with breathtaking views over St. Andrews Bay and links. Your first impression will be of warmth and character. The interior has been tastefully and sensitively designed with only the comfort and convenience of guests in mind. The extra ingredient is the quality of service provided by a dedicated management and their local staff - real Scottish hospitality, friendly and professional without intruding. Old Victorian houses fortunately lack the uniformity of the modern hotel. As a result, you will find the 22 individually styled en suite bedrooms, rich in fabrics and textures, each with its own color scheme. Many have sea views and the two largest, the drawing rooms of yesteryear, make junior suites with spacious sitting areas.
Connoisseur's Tip: Consider upgrading to a Premier room.
Primary Area Courses: Old, New, Jubilee, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Crail, Scotscraig, St. Andrews Bay.

Scores Hotel (St. Andrews).Situated within a few yards of the Old Course this welcoming hotel attracts an international clientele. Public areas include an all-day coffee shop and a choice of bars. Fresh local seafood features strongly on the restaurant menu. Bedrooms come in a variety of sizes and styles. This traditional hotel has magnificent sea views, and is only a few minute walk from the historic town center.
Connoisseur's Tip: Consider upgrading to a Seaview room.
Primary Area Courses: Old, New, Jubilee, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Crail, Scotscraig, St. Andrews Bay.

Rusacks Hotel (St. Andrews). This beautiful Victorian era hotel is located just across the street from the Old Course. Originally opened in 1887, it has been stylishly remodeled in a golfing theme to take advantage of its prestigious location and eye catching views over the 18th green of the Old Course. The Old Course Bar and Restaurant, which has a dramatic view of the famous course, specializes in seafood and game dishes. Rusacks offers a wealth of amenities and comforts. The hotel is very convenient to the various St. Andrews courses and town center.
Connoisseur's Tip: Consider upgrading to a 17th or 18th view room.
Primary Area Courses: Old, New, Jubilee, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Crail, Scotscraig, St. Andrews Bay.

Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel (Carnoustie). This four star hotel is situated on the sea front facing the 1st tee and the 18th hole of the Carnoustie Championship Golf Course. The Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel has 75 Bedrooms and 10 Luxury Suites. All bedrooms are en-suite and equipped with the finest quality furnishings and linens. All rooms have magnificent views over Carnoustie. Their accommodations boast the highest quality furnishings to make the visit to the Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel both comfortable and relaxing. Enjoy the hotel bar and restaurant which have magnificent views down the 1st and 18th holes of the Championship course.
Connoisseur's Tip: May require stay at hotel to receive confirmed tee time on Carnoustie Championship Course.
Primary Area Courses: Carnoustie, Old, New, Jubilee, Kingsbarns, Crail, Scotscraig, St. Andrews Bay.

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Country House

Rufflets Country House Hotel (St. Andrews). Rufflets is one of the oldest country house hotels in Scotland. The original turreted house has been tastefully extended over the years and the interior refurbished to luxurious standards. The award winning Garden Restaurant specializes in Scottish cooking using fresh local produce to create wonderful dishes. Each of the bedrooms is individually designed, a few have four-poster and canopied beds.
Connoisseur's Tip: Located approximately 1 mile outside of town. Ideal for a quiet stay in St. Andrews.
Primary Area Courses: Old, New, Jubilee, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Crail, Scotscraig, St. Andrews Bay.

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Deluxe

Old Course Hotel (St. Andrews). Set alongside the Old Course, the most famous course in the world, The Resort at the "Home of Golf" creates a sense of total well-being among its guests. It is a place where the active and the leisurely both find themselves perfectly at home in surroundings where history and modern luxury come together beautifully. All of the 108 bedrooms and 17 suites have been designed to offer a welcoming haven, where contemporary fabrics enhance the soft furnishings and Italian marble brings its cooling touch to the bathroom. All rooms are furnished to a luxurious standard and have unrivalled views, some looking over the Old Course to the sea, others towards the surrounding countryside.
Connoisseur's Tip: Consider upgrading to an Old Course View room.
Primary Area Courses: Old, New, Jubilee, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Crail, Scotscraig, St. Andrews Bay.

St. Andrews Bay Hotel (near St. Andrews). Just opened in the Spring of 2001, St Andrews Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Conference Center is one of Scotland's ultimate leisure destinations. Perched on the summit of a spectacular cliff formation, the hotel and it's two championship golf courses have breathtaking panoramic views of the River Tay estuary, the North Sea, the Fife countryside and the medieval skyline of nearby St Andrews. St Andrews Bay prides itself on an international standard of service and a meticulous attention to detail. It is a philosophy that pervades every single one of their 520 acres. So, whether it's on the pristine fairways of their golf courses, table two in the Atrium Restaurant, a sunlounger by the pool, or in the main boardroom of their state-of-the-art conference facilities, you will be well and truly aware of it.
Connoisseur's Tip: The new Torrance course has already received high praise. Easy access to and from St. Andrews.
Primary Area Courses: Old, New, Jubilee, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Crail, Scotscraig, St. Andrews Bay.

Gleneagles Hotel (Auchterarder). This AA Five Red Star resort hotel is set in an 850 acre estate in Perthshire, adjacent to Gleneagles railway station and only an hour's drive by motorway from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. From your first wholehearted Scottish welcome you will be looked after warmly. Relax in total luxury in the hotel's well appointed rooms - many with delightful views across the estate. The hotel offers guests an unrivalled choice of sports and leisure facilities. Three 18-hole championship golf courses, the King's, Queen's, and PGA Centenary, with clubhouse and golf shop. Choose from 229 luxurious bedrooms, including 15 exclusively decorated suites. The bedrooms, in muted colors with sensual fabrics and with spacious bathrooms, will ensure that guests enjoy the finest comforts and the ultimate in relaxation.
Connoisseur's Tip: One of the world's great golf hotels. Future site of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Primary Area Courses: Kings, Queens, PGA Centenary.

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