What airports should I plan to fly in and out of?

You’ll want to schedule your flight to arrive into Edinburgh (EDI) or Aberdeen (ABZ) and depart from either Inverness (INV) or Edinburgh.

Your first stop on this Experience is the Malmaison Hotel, Aberdeen, which is about 120 minutes from the Edinburgh Airport or 20 minutes from Aberdeen.  Edinburgh Airport is serviced better by direct flights from the U.S or by transfers from London Heathrow (LHR) or Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

The included airport transfers for this Experience will be from the Edinburgh/Aberdeen Airport to the Malmaison Hotel, Aberdeen on September 25th, 2022 and a departure from the Kingsmills Hotel to the Inverness Airport and/or Edinburgh Airport on October 2nd, 2022.

Please contact the Concierge Team if we can be of assistance with arranging alternative airport transportation or assist with booking flights.

What will the weather be like during our stay?

A typical day in Scotland in September could bring sunshine, clouds, mist, rain, and wind. The average temperatures for May through mid-October typically range between

55-75 Fahrenheit. Extremes are rare in Scotland, as it tends to not be overly warm or cold.

What currencies are used Scotland?

The currency utilized in Scotland is the British Pound. The Pound is currently trading at 1.53 USD to 1.00 GBP.

Will I be able to get cash and use credit cards while in Scotland? 

You will find that most major credit cards and debits cards are nearly universally accepted in Scotland. The same is true of Travelers checks, which should be in Pounds  to avoid extra exchange rate charges. ATMs are ubiquitous throughout Scotland so you will have easy access to cash. It should be noted that American Express is not as widely accepted in Europe as Visa and MasterCard.

How much cash should I bring?

We recommend bringing minimal US dollars, i.e. $75-100, with you and then

accessing the local ATM’s upon arriving in Scotland The ATM’s will dispense the local currency and your bank will automatically calculate the exchange rate. Your own bank will typically provide the most favorable exchange rate available to you.

How many meals are included?

A full Scottish breakfast will be served every morning.  The Garmany Golf  Concierge Team can assist with making any reservations and recommendations for the group for additional meals not included in the Experience.

What is the cancellation policy for this Experience?

All deposits and final payments are non refundable. However, we highly recommend purchasing a travel insurance program through Travel Guard and we will be happy to provide a quote for The Deluxe Travel Policy

This policy will allow you to cancel for a variety of reasons and receive a 50%  refund of all fees paid, including airfare. Please contact a Garmany Golf Concierge if you would like a quote for travel insurance.

What if I want to play additional and optional golf?

There are plenty of championship links courses in each of the areas that you’ll be

staying in Scotland! If any Guest wants to play additional golf, even at the spur of the moment, a Garmany Golf Concierge can arrange optional golf for you. Optional golf can be arranged well in advance of your departure as well. Please consult the  Concierge Team for golf options.

Can I play 36 holes a day if I want to?

Absolutely! Please let a member of our Concierge Team know and we will be happy to set up additional tee times for you.

How do I arrange for a caddie and how much do they cost?

The experience that comes from walking the course with a caddie cannot be overstated. The local caddies will not only be more adept at keeping you out of more trouble than a seeing eye dog, they will also regale you with great stories about the history of the areas and the courses. They are without a doubt, some of the best entertainment value you can experience in Scotland

All caddie fees are due at the course on the day of play and each Guest will be responsible for caddie fees and gratuities. Caddie gratuities are payable in cash, preferably in the local currency.

We highly recommend arranging caddies with our Concierge Team prior to your departure to ensure the maximum availability.

Caddies fees range from £40-60 for the base fee plus gratuity. A typical gratuity for good service might be £15-20.

Are golf carts available?

The golf courses in Scotland, for the most part, tend to be shorter and flatter than the courses you're likely used to playing. In other words, they were built for walking.

Some courses have carts, or buggies as they're known in Scotland, but they have a limited number of them and they can be a bit more expensive than what we’re used to in America, running £30 or more.

Buggies are not guaranteed to be available due to the limited supply and strict requirements to reserve one; all requests should be made well in advance in order to be able to reserve one.

If you wish to request a cart, please know that a medical certificate may be required. Some courses tend to have a limited number of carts so in order to give you the best chance to reserve one, please provide Garmany Golf with your cart request at the earliest possible time.

Can I ship my golf clubs?

Yes! We partner with Ship Sticks, the leading club shipping provider for the PGA TOUR,

and can easily arrange to have your clubs shipped directly to Scotland prior to your arrival and back home  so you can travel with ease and without hassle or worry of your clubs being lost or delayed due to the airlines.

DETAILS

• This Experience is priced in U.S. Dollars.
• For the cancellation policy for this Experience, please see Terms and Conditions below.

TRAVEL GUARD, TRAVEL INSURANCE

Garmany Golf strongly recommends for your protection that you take out insurance to cover you in case of forced cancellation, loss or damage of luggage, personal injury, accident, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances, none of which Garmany Golf can be liable for.

Garmany Golf is a licensed representative of Travel Guard, the recognized leader of travel insurance options. A Garmany Golf Concierge will be happy to provide a quotation and proposal for a Travel Guard policy as well as facilitate the registration for any Guest.

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

COVID-19 CANCELLATION, REFUND AND CREDIT POLICY

***Please be advised that in the unlikely event that the COVID-19 situation should result in Pebble Beach Resorts having to close operations prior to our scheduled Pro-Am, all monies paid will be refunded to all Guests. Our communications with the Executive team at Pebble Beach Resorts have provided us with full confidence that the event will go forward as planned during our scheduled dates. However, in looking out for our Guest’s best interests, we have received the assurance that should the event not be allowed to take place due to any Covid facilitated closures, all refunds will be made. In addition, in the unlikely event you should be impacted from traveling to the event as a result of 1) any travel restrictions 2) border closures 3) forced quarantines at either Pebble Beach or your home city or 4) you or a member of your direct household have contracted or experiencing Covid-19, any payments made to Garmany Golf and/or Pebble Beach will be refunded or a credit will be issued, whichever you choose. ***

NON COVID-19 CANCELLATION POLICY

• Once your team’s registration has been booked and confirmed, and the requisite deposits have been placed, there are no refunds of any deposits or final payments made by Guests or the representative club, with the noted Covid-19 exception/s articulated above.
• Garmany Golf strongly recommends travel insurance to provide against any unforeseen circumstances that may cause a Guest or club to cancel participation in any Experience.

ADDITIONAL AND OPTIONAL BOOKINGS, AND PAYMENTS:

• At the request of a Guest, a GG Concierge will be happy to book any non golfing tour, activity or additional round of golf before or during the Experience.
• Please be aware that an administrative or booking fee may be added to any such booking. In the event of such a fee, the Guest will be notified in advance of the fee and have the opportunity to decline the booking confirmation.
• All Guests agree to provide a valid credit card in advance of the Experience that may be used for payment for any additional tour, activity or additional (non included) round of golf booked during the Experience for the Guest.

RESPONSIBILITY 

Garmany Golf, as the tour operator, and its selling agents, act only as agents in securing and booking the hotel accommodations and other land tour services provided by others as independent contractors. GG, its selling agents or the specified air carriers assume and accept no liability for injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, changes or inconvenience caused by: any force majeure – health risks – reason of war or threat of war – riots – civil strife – terrorist activity – industrial disputes – acts, omission, neglect, delay or default of any person engaged in providing any tour services including transportation and accommodation – technical problems to transport – closure or congestion of airports or ports – building work – extended hotel closure – cancellations or changes of schedules by airlines – interruption or failure of public utilities outside the control of the hotel and similar events beyond our control, including storms, tempests and hurricanes.

If any add on tour service to your Experience, or its reasonable equivalent, is not provided due to events beyond the reasonable control of GG, the company will make an appropriate refund of that portion of the tour price covering the undelivered tour service, but it is understood that GG shall have no other or further responsibility or liability either for the accuracy of any representation or the non provision of any tour services. GG is not liable for loss, damage or theft of luggage or personal belongings, for personal injury, accident or illness on any vehicle or at any place throughout the tour. GG is not responsible or liable for any property damage caused by a Guest. The Guest assumes all responsibility for incidental charges, damages and any necessary replacements needed that may have been caused by the Guest’s visit. GG reserves the right to cancel an Experience if circumstances so require. In the event of such, GG will make a full refund to travelers of all payments received in respect of the Experience. Such a refund of payments will be the full extent of GG’s obligation and liability to travelers.