BRITISH
OPEN GOLF TOUR SPECIALIST ANNOUNCES BRITISH OPEN 2001 GOLF TOUR
PACKAGE
Guests
to Play at British Open Qualifying Courses, and
Stay
in Luxury Waterfront Country Hotel Just Minutes from
Royal Lytham and St Anne’s Golf Club, England
With Millennium Open Championship fever buzzing in the Home of
Golf, British Open golf tour specialist G & L Golf Tours of St
Andrews – www.homeofgolf.com
- announced today that it is introducing a new golf tour package
created in conjunction with next year’s 130th Open Golf Championship.
Launched in the wake of the world-wide golfing frenzy triggered
by the likes of Tiger Woods, G & L Golf Tours is prepared for
this premium golf tour package to sell out within a few weeks.
Last year, the company’s British Open 2000 package sold out immediately,
with demand for space far outstripping capacity.
Course
Tougher Than Carnoustie
The
Open Championship is set to take place 19-22nd July 2001 at the
Royal Lytham and St Anne’s Golf Club in Lytham St Anne’s, England.
British Open 2001 marks the Open Championship’s l0th visit to
the Royal Lytham and St Anne’s Golf Club, which is, according
to professional golfer and course designer Peter Thomson, the
toughest course on the British Open circuit. The Lancashire-based
course boasts a rich heritage of golfing champions, including
Open Champions Bobby Jones in l926, and Tom Lehman in 1996.
Waterfront
Luxury Hotel a l0 Minute Walk to British Open Action
From
16 – 23rd July 2001, guests will stay in the town of Lytham St
Anne’s at the lovely Edenfield Country House Hotel, a four star
luxury hotel built in 1871 overlooking the sea. In just l0 minutes,
guests can stroll over to the ninth hole of the Royal Lytham and
St Anne’s golf course where all of the Open action will take place.
This historic hotel resort, which features a conservatory sunroom,
games room and fitness centre, is a tranquil retreat with plenty
of entertainment for the avid golfer. In addition to Royal Lytham
and St Anne’s, there are two more golf courses within walking
distance.
Package
Features 4 Days of Golf on Open Qualifying Courses
Guests
will be treated to four days of golf under the guidance of Gerhard
Van Zyl, co-owner of G & L Golf Tours. Golfers will put their
golfing skills to the test on four of the Open Qualifying Courses,
including the Hesketh Golf Club course where American PGA golf
pro Larry Mize played to qualify for the Open. A real highlight
will be a day of play at the Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club
course, designed by James Braid, which hosted the Ryder Cup Championship
playoffs in l933 and 1937.
British
Open Passes for Saturday and Championship Playoff Day
Golfers
will give their clubs a rest on Saturday and Sunday when they
head out for an action-packed weekend of British Open competition.
Every guest will receive full day passes to the final two days
of the Open Championship. "For those who have never experienced
a British Open tournament, it’s just a fantastic experience, even
for the non-golfer. It’s like watching the golf world’s Hit Parade
of championship golfers," said Van Zyl. "Where else can you stand
just yards away from superstars like Tiger Woods, Greg Norman
or Arnold Palmer as they practice on the green, or battle their
way out of an impossible bunker? It’s really like one big party,
where there’s something for everyone. Plus, a fantastic selection
of great food and drinks in the champagne tents, and an amazing
array of shopping in the tented village," he added.
More
to the British Open than Golf
For
the nongolfer, plenty of sightseeing is within reach, with nostalgic
outings such as the Beatles Tour in Liverpool, and the historic
Lancashire countryside, dotted with medieval castles and museums.
For a leisurely afternoon of outstanding shopping and dining,
the coastal town of Southport is just an hour away. For those
who’d like to enjoy a trip to the Home of Golf in conjunction
with the British Open 2001 package, Scotland is only four hours
away. With Manchester airport close by, guests will have easy
access to Ireland, and to the ferry which travels to the Continent,
home of popular golf destinations in Spain, Portugal and France.
Package
Prices & Options
The
Golfer’s Package, which includes Open tickets, seven nights accommodation
including breakfast and four days of golf with lunch, ranges from
just USD$2,880.00* (Sterling £1,800.00) per person to USD$3,120.00*
(Sterling 1,950.00), depending on the hotel room style preferenced.
A Non-golfer package is available at the same rate, with four
days of custom sightseeing tours with a two course lunch, in place
of golf. A Championship Only package, which excludes golf or sightseeing
tours, is available for either USD$2,400.00* pp (Sterling £1,500.00)
or USD$2,640.00* (£1,650.00) depending on hotel room preference.
G & L Golf Tours will provide transport to and from the hotel
during the final two days of Open Championship play, as well as
roundtrip airport transportation from Manchester to the Edenfield
Country House Hotel in Lytham St Anne’s.
Itinerary
For
Tour Reservations Contact
Laura Van Zyl or Gerhard Van Zyl, Owners, G & L Golf Tours and
Golf Widows 5 Pilmour Place, St Andrews, Scotland KY16 9HZ
Tel:
01334 478665 or 01144 1334 478665 from abroad Fax: 0l334 474001
or 011 44 1334 474001 from abroad Email: G & L Golf Tours - GLTours@AOL.com
