Located on the banks of the River Irvine with views of the Isle of Arran, the family-owned Annfield House Hotel still has some Open Championship room availability from 13th-19th July inclusive, due to a late cancellation.
Rates are £150.00 per night per room including breakfast for a twin/double, with single rooms at £99.00. For more details contact the General Manager, Dionne Conway, on 01294 278 903
or via info@annfieldhousehotel.co.uk.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Duff House Royal looks to the future with new appointment
Duff House Royal Golf Club has appointed a new club manager. The Banff club has one eye on the future with the appointment, which brings James Cameron (30) and his family back to the North East of Scotland. James brings considerable commercial experience to the role, having worked in marketing in the US, for STV and AVC Sports in Aberdeen, as well as writing a thesis on Scottish Golf Tourism. Attractive credentials amidst challenging market conditions for golf clubs.
“I am delighted to join Duff House Royal and, as I’m from the area am fully aware of the stature of the club and what it means to the local community" says James. "It has a rich history, a wonderful 1910 James Braid course which was re-designed in 1923 by Dr Alister Mackenzie, (the last Scottish course he worked on before going on to design Augusta National), a strong membership, a great reputation and of course Royal status. It is my job to capitalise on the strengths that are already there, and use my experience to market these to a wider audience…but at the same time remain mindful of the needs of our members; after all, we are a members club. We celebrate our centenary next year, which gives us all the opportunity to ensure the traditions and heritage of the club are championed, whilst at the same time we are ready to take on the modern day challenges that all golf clubs are faced with.
We are also looking at our marketing activities, are looking to revamp our website with video items, and we’re also considering our membership pricing structure for 2010; all steps in the right direction. And with some tremendous feedback received about how the course is playing - having installed a new drainage system last year - we’re all; members, committee and staff alike, really looking forward with a sense of enthusiasm.”
“I am delighted to join Duff House Royal and, as I’m from the area am fully aware of the stature of the club and what it means to the local community" says James. "It has a rich history, a wonderful 1910 James Braid course which was re-designed in 1923 by Dr Alister Mackenzie, (the last Scottish course he worked on before going on to design Augusta National), a strong membership, a great reputation and of course Royal status. It is my job to capitalise on the strengths that are already there, and use my experience to market these to a wider audience…but at the same time remain mindful of the needs of our members; after all, we are a members club. We celebrate our centenary next year, which gives us all the opportunity to ensure the traditions and heritage of the club are championed, whilst at the same time we are ready to take on the modern day challenges that all golf clubs are faced with.
We are also looking at our marketing activities, are looking to revamp our website with video items, and we’re also considering our membership pricing structure for 2010; all steps in the right direction. And with some tremendous feedback received about how the course is playing - having installed a new drainage system last year - we’re all; members, committee and staff alike, really looking forward with a sense of enthusiasm.”
Monday, April 13, 2009
Carnoustie Green Fee Freeze
Carnoustie Golf Links has made an early and positive decision to freeze the green fee on its Championship Course for 2010. At a difficult economic time this is welcome news indeed.
The allocation of tee-times for next year will commence this August, but requests are already being accepted and kept on file until then.
In July 2010 Carnoustie will host the Senior Open Championship, which will run immediately after the Open Championship at St Andrews. A tremendous opportunity to see the golfing stars of today and yesteryear within a two-week period.
The allocation of tee-times for next year will commence this August, but requests are already being accepted and kept on file until then.
In July 2010 Carnoustie will host the Senior Open Championship, which will run immediately after the Open Championship at St Andrews. A tremendous opportunity to see the golfing stars of today and yesteryear within a two-week period.
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Craighead Charity Challenge
Crail Golfing Society has just announced its support for the St Andrews-based charity Keepers of the Green, laying down a challenge on the organisation's behalf to any golfer bold enough to try and match his or her handicap on the Gil Hanse-designed Craighead Links.
The Challenge runs from 1st April 2009 to 30th September 2009 and is open to any full fee paying visitor with a valid handicap. A donation to Keepers of the Green of £2 is required from the challengers, which will be matched by Crail Golfing Society. The leading challengers at the end of September 2009 will receive a winter ticket entitling them to free golf on either course at Crail from 1st October 2009 to 31st March 2010. In the event of a winner being an overseas resident they may choose one year overseas membership as an alternative to the winter ticket. There will be two levels for men and one for ladies. Scores nett of handicap will be posted for each level and displayed in the Proshop and on www.crailgolfingsociety.co.uk.
Keepers of the Green - www.keepersofthegreen.org - is a charity organisation, founded in December 1995, which provides powered mobility for the needy and promotes the traditions of the game. The Craighead Links was the first course designed by American golf course architect, Gil Hanse, who has since produced several award winning courses in the USA as well as receiving many plaudits for the new Castle Stuart course near Inverness.
For more information contact David Roy, Managing Secretary at Crail Golfing Society and President of the Club Managers Association of Europe (Scotland), on 01333 450 686.
The Challenge runs from 1st April 2009 to 30th September 2009 and is open to any full fee paying visitor with a valid handicap. A donation to Keepers of the Green of £2 is required from the challengers, which will be matched by Crail Golfing Society. The leading challengers at the end of September 2009 will receive a winter ticket entitling them to free golf on either course at Crail from 1st October 2009 to 31st March 2010. In the event of a winner being an overseas resident they may choose one year overseas membership as an alternative to the winter ticket. There will be two levels for men and one for ladies. Scores nett of handicap will be posted for each level and displayed in the Proshop and on www.crailgolfingsociety.co.uk.
Keepers of the Green - www.keepersofthegreen.org - is a charity organisation, founded in December 1995, which provides powered mobility for the needy and promotes the traditions of the game. The Craighead Links was the first course designed by American golf course architect, Gil Hanse, who has since produced several award winning courses in the USA as well as receiving many plaudits for the new Castle Stuart course near Inverness.
For more information contact David Roy, Managing Secretary at Crail Golfing Society and President of the Club Managers Association of Europe (Scotland), on 01333 450 686.
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