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Carnoustie
Country Golf Pass
Puchasing a Carnoustie Country Golf Pass is another great way of
saving money whilst golfing in the area. Visitors can buy a 3 round
pass for £55 or a 4 round pass for £69, valid at any of the 19 participating
golf courses, including the Arbroath Links. Each pass is valid for
a period of 3 or 4 consecutive days. You can top off your golfing
experience by staying at our B&B, the former golf clubhouse of
the old Arbroath Golf Club. As well as enjoying your breakfast whilst
watching the local golfers in the morning, or watching them throughout
the day from our guest lounge or terraced garden area. The discounts
we offer at Five Gables House are a great way of saving money if you
are only playing 1 or 2 rounds of golf and they have no consecutive
day time restrictions. And our discounts can also be used together
with the Carnoustie Country Golf Pass to save that little bit more,
if you want to play 5 or 7 rounds of golf. For example, 4 rounds with
the Carnoustie Country Golf Pass and one of our Five Gables House
discounts at another course. You can book the pass in advance through
the Angus area tourist board or simply visit the local Tourist Information
Centre in Arbroath while you are here. Contact us on 01241 871632
for more details.
The participating courses for the Carnoustie Country
Pass include the Arbroath Links, Ballumbie Castle, Brechin, Caird
Park, Camperdown, Carnoustie Burnside, Carnoustie Buddon, Edzell Old,
Guthrie Castle, Kirriemuir, Letham Grange Old, Letham Grange Glens,
Monifieth Ashludie, Montrose Broomfield and Piperdam. All are within
22 miles of Five Gables House B&B.
"Great hospitality, wealth of local
knowledge and enjoyed the views"
The
Toulmin family, Wanganui, New Zealand
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Five Gables House Discount Vouchers
The participating courses for the Five Gables House Discounts include
the Arbroath Links, Letham Grange Old, Letham Grange Glens, Guthrie
Castle, Montrose Medal, Montrose Broomfield, Edzell Old and the 9
hole Edzell Westwater. Our discounts apply if you are playing just
one course or if playing them all.
"Friendliest B&B in Scotland"
Alan
Curley, Paisley, Scotland
Carnoustie Burnside Course
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Carnoustie
Country Dream Ticket
The Carnoustie Country Dream Ticket, costing around £195 from April
to October, or £99 from November to March, lets you play the Carnoustie
Championship course and the British Open qualifing venues of Montrose
Medal, Monifieth Medal and Panmure. If this interests you, call 01382
527527 for more details.
"Have been before and will always
return"
Michelle
Bool and Burdock, Nottingham, England
Panmure Golf Course
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2 for 1 Vouchers
You can also use the 2 Fore 1 magazine and the Bunkered magazine
vouchers on the Arbroath Links course. These vouchers offer 2 rounds
for the price of 1 on hundreds of selected courses in the UK and Ireland,
including the Arbroath Links. Once purchased, these vouchers are valid
for 12 months. For a full list of courses and pricing details regarding
2 Fore 1 vouchers, call 08701 241000. Or for details on Bunkered vouchers
call 0141 9502400.
For information on more 2 for 1 offers in the Angus area or in the
nearby Fife region, call Open Fairways on 0870 9099111. Or call Green
Free on 0870 9008241. Details on all the courses on offer at either
Bunkered, 2 Fore 1, Open Fairways and Green Free can be found at their
own websites.
Arbroath Golf Club 2 For 1 Offer
The Arbroath Golf Club also offer an off peak 2 for 1 voucher. Call
the professional Lindsay Ewart on 01241 875837 for more information
on this. You can also play the Arbroath golf course for around £10
from November to March.
"What can i say... Superb, many thanks"
Kevin
Close & Roger Storry, Hull, England
Stonehaven Golf Course
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Craws Nest
Tassie and Maulesbank Trophy
The Craws Nest Tassie and Maulesbank Trophy is an annual golf tournament
held in Carnoustie during September. Its one of the oldest amateur
golf tournaments in Scotland. It was in 1927 when the Tassie started,
to mark the redesign of the course by James Braid. He tightened up
the course and added some 60 bunkers to its layout. The course at
this time was a formidable test of golf, but still not the challenging
monster that we know today. Golfers from all over the world compete
over the week on the Carnoustie Championship Course and the Carnoustie
Burnside Course. Becoming more popular every year and open to anyone
with a fairly good handicap. Anyone interested in playing in this
competition should be warned, advance booking is advised due to its
growing popularity. The appeal of the Tassie is not only because of
its reputation, but also the fact that you can play on the Carnoustie
Championship Course 3 to 4 times over the week, plus a few rounds
on the Carnoustie Burnside Course for as little as £150 to £190. Bearing
in mind that one round on the Carnoustie Championship Course costs
around £100 at any other time. Entries are accepted in January and
places are soon snapped up. To enquire about this tournament call
the Carnoustie Links office on 01241 853789.
"We all think your place suits our
needs perfect"
Graham,
Ralph and Bob, The Tassie Lads, Lancashire, England
Carnoustie Championship Golf
Course
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Dunhill
Links Golf Tournament
The Dunhill Links Pro/Celebrity Golf Championship is played annually
over 4 days, usually in October. This celebration of links golf is
a 72 hole stroke play tournament, played over 3 of the worlds most
spectacular courses. These are the famous Old Course at St Andrews,
the Carnoustie Championship Course and the Kingbarns Course. This
championship has featured some of the best golfers in the world including
Colin Montgomerie, Ernie Els, Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn and Vijay
Singh. With some of the best from the worlds of sport and entertainment
also taking part. These have included the Hollywood actors Michael
Douglas, Samuel L Jackson, Hugh Grant, Bill Murray, Dennis Hopper,
Dennis Quaid and Kevin Costner. Footballing greats Kenny Dalglish,
Sir Bobby Charlton, Gary Linekar, Ian Wright, Johan Cruyff, Peter
Schmeichal, Ruud Gullit and Gianluca Vialli. Olympians Sir Steve Redgrave
and Sir Matthew Pinsent, Cricketers Ian Botham and Kapil Dev, Rugby
stars Will Carling and Rory Underwood, racing legend Nigel Mansell,
tennis superstar Boris Becker, American footballer Marcus Allen, singer
Ronan Keating, Bon Jovi's Tico Torres and the beautiful supermodel
Jodie Kidd. For more details click on the link below. Five Gables
House is only 10 minutes from Carnoustie and 30 minutes from St Andrews,
and so makes an ideal base for this tournament..... at normal prices.
"Fantastic service, will be back
for the hospitality"
Tony
Medforth, Glynis & Lisa Brown, Hornsea, England
www.alfreddunhilllinks.com
Samuel L Jackson at the Dunhill
Links
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The James
Braid Golfing Trails
James Braid is regarded as one of golfs greatest players, and one
of the greatest golf course designers. Born in Fife, James Braid went
on to win the British Open Championship 5 times, the British PGA Championship
4 times, and winner of the French Open. In all he designed and re-designed
over 200 golf courses. Sometimes referred to as the inventor of the
"dogleg", he was a founding member of the PGA.
There are six James Braid Golf Trails in Scotland, two of them cover
the Angus area. The James Braid Links Trail and the James Braid Inland
Trail. The Arbroath golf course is included in this links trail, along
with the Carnoustie Championship course, the Panmure course, and the
Scotscraig, Lundin and Elie courses in Fife. The James Braid Inland
Trail covers the courses of Forfar, Brechin, Edzell, Downfield, Blairgowrie
and Alyth. All 12 courses are within an hours drive from Arbroath.
Just another reason to visit Angus and play golf.
"Thanks for a warm and relaxed time"
Sonia,
Tanni & Zac Koshi, Glasgow & India
James Braid, 5 times winner of the
British Open Championship
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British Open Championship
The British Open Championship is the oldest and most famous professional
golf tournament in the world. It all began on the 17th of October
1870 at Prestwick Golf Club, where 8 players challenged for the title
over 3 rounds in one day, on the 12 hole course. The winner that day
with a score of 174 was Scotland's Willie Park senior who narrowly
beat Scotland's Old Tom Morris for the Championship belt. This was
a red leather belt with a silver buckle. There was no prize money
in the first three Opens until 1863 when it was introduced at £10.
Old Tom Morris was the first to win a prize winners purse a year later,
when he won £6, compared to todays winners purse of around £750,000.
His son, Young Tom Morris, who was the youngest winner of any British
Open at 17, won the next year. He was allowed to keep the Championship
Belt for winning the tournament three consecutive times. It was then
replaced by the present trophy, The Golf Champion Trophy, better known
by its popular name of The Claret Jug.
The British Open Championship first came to Carnoustie in 1931, when
it was won by Tommy Armour of the USA. Other Championships at Carnoustie
were in 1937, won by Englands Henry Cotton. In his one and only British
Open appearance, the USA's legend Ben Hogan won at the next British
Open at Carnoustie in 1953. It was then won by South Africa's Gary
Player in 1968 and Tom Watson from the USA in 1975. Scotland's Paul
Lawrie was the next to win at Carnoustie in 1999, when the tough course
was nicknamed "Carnasty" by a few of the players. And the
last Open at Carnoustie in 2007, one of the best in recent years,
was won by Ireland's Padraig Harrington. The British Open returns
to Scotland in 2010 when comes back home to St Andrews.
"Unbelievable place, great view, excellent service, we will be
back"
Michael
Carr & Steve Piatt, Florida, USA
Paul Lawrie, Winner of the 1999
British Open at Carnoustiee
2007 winner Padraig Harrington
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Carnoustie
Country Classic Tournament
The Carnoustie Country Classic Tournament started around 2001 and
has already made its mark with a loyal following of repeat entries.
This amateur tournament offers you the challenge of playing four of
the world's best courses, including the venue for the 2007 Open Championship,
under competitive conditions. The courses include one round each over
the Open qualifier courses of Monifieth Medal, Panmure and Montrose.
And one round on the Open Championship venue, the Carnoustie Championship
Course. The format for the tournament is a 72 hole Stableford competition
for the Carnoustie Classic Trophy. The tournament is open to men and
women, with daily prizes on each course. The maximum handicap for
playing is 24 for men and 36 for women.
Other extras on offer include tours of local visitor attractions,
whisky tasting, transport to and from the courses, daily trips for
non golfing partners and additional tee times arranged for other courses
if required. All this for around £500 per person, with discounts
for non golfing partners. The price is also inclusive of a Prize Giving
Dinner. We have accommodated a few guests for this tournament over
the years, adding to the golfing experience by staying in a converted
former golf clubhouse. For more details or to book your place in this
tournament, call 01674 672932.
"Super hosts, met our every request,
a great 4 days"
Harry
& Michelle Moberley, Tennessee, USA
Justin Timberlake at Carnoustie
Golf Course in May 2007
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Arbroath
Open Golf Tournaments
There are various Open Golf Tournaments open to visitors and parties
during the summer at the Arbroath Golf Course. These are the Mens
Open, Womens Open and Seniors Open in July. And the Juniors Open and
Mixed Foursomes Open in August. Entry forms, party booking forms,
local rules and green fees can be found on the clubs official website
www.arbroathgolfcourse.co.uk or by contacting the professional Lindsay
Ewart on 01241 875837.
"Best we have stayed at so far, will
be back for longer"
James
& Cathy Huddleston, Nova Scotia, Canada
View heading up Arbroath's 1st fairway
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British Golf
Museum
The British Golf Museum sits at the heart of the home of golf,
just 67 yards from the famous Old Course at St Andrews, 30 miles from
Five Gables House B&B in Arbroath. Once inside, the history of
golf unfolds before you. With imaginative exhibitions, hands on activities
and stunning multimedia displays. Find out about the history of the
Challenge for the Silver Club and play with replica clubs and balls
dating from the 1800's. Learn how the first golf balls were made and
how many feathers it took to stuff one. From the multimedia displays,
see the great Open Championship moments and test your knowledge in
the Rules of Golf quiz. See clubs, balls and trophies the modern greats
have played with and won, set in stunning displays. And take a walk
through golfing history to find a dynamic exhibition on the Open Championships.
Open April to October
Mon to Sat 9.30am to 5.30pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
Open November to March
Mon to Sun 10am to 4pm
"First class welcome, excellent service,
hospitality great, 4 stars next"
John
& Shirley Passmore, Holton Le Clay, England
British Golf Museum
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Tartan Week Golf Tournament
in April
Scotland's Tartan Day, the domestic celebration of Scotland, Scottish
heritage and Scotland‚s contribution to the world. It is marked
every year on the 6th of April, the date that the Declaration of Arbroath
was signed at the Arbroath Abbey in 1320, by King Robert the Bruce
and the Nobles of Scotland. This document is considered to be the
most famous document in Scottish history. It was the Canadians who
first started celebrating thier Scottish links on the 6th of April,
with the Americans formally starting Tartan Day when they began celebrating
their Scottish roots and ancestry in 1998. This is when the Senate
passed a resolution to annually celebrate Tartan Day on the 6th of
April. The Declaration is also widely recognised as the basis from
which America‚s Declaration of Independence was written. The
Tartan Day International Golf Challenge is a four day challenge match
involving Scottish and overseas business leaders who test their skills
at four of Scotland‚s best courses. These are the Montrose, Gleneagles,
Carnoustie Championship and St Andrews Old Course.
Tartan Week Events
Many other events take place surrounding the week of the 6th of April.
The main event is the 5 day re-enactment by the Arbroath Abbey Pageant
Society, of the signing of The Declaration of Arbroath, as well as
other important moments from Scottish history. Other events in Arbroath
and the surrounding area include a Grand Ceilidh, Taste of Tartan
Concert, Street Football, Dine Out With The King Evening, Local Pipe
Bands, Declaration of Rock Concert, Highland Dancing, Farmers Market,
Tartan Craft Fayre, Haggis Hurling, Tartan 10km Road Race, Skate Jam
Competition as well as many more smaller events.
"Perfect in every way, even the weather,
very helpful information"
Hugh
& Diana Lynch, Kirkintilloch, Scotland
The Arbroath Abbey Pageant Society
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