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| Golf in Scotland : A Travel-Planning Guide with Profiles of 60 Great Courses | 
 enlarge | Author: Allan Mcallister Ferguson
Publisher: Wf Enterprises Inc
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (48 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1759976
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 260
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0971032602
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9780971032606
ASIN: 0971032602
Publication Date: June 15, 2001
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Golf in Scotland October 5, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've been to Scotland two times in the last three years, specifically to play golf. Each time, I started planning for the trip by calling one of the tour operators. After going over my itinerary the tour operator would quote me a package that I knew was $1500-$2000 over the actual costs. I don't mind paying people for their time and effort, but I don't appreciate being "taken" either. For both trips I ended up doing the research, making the phone calls, sending the letters and faxes, and was able to play every course I desired without having to pay an operator the $1500-$2000 commission. The only down side is the time that was required to make all of the plans, about, 10 hours. Using "Golf in Scotland" as your reference you can experience the same success but with about a third of the amount of time invested. "Golf in Scotland" provides all of the direction and reference information needed to plan a very successful trip playing the courses that we all dreamed about- Muirfield, The "Old" Course, Troon, Turnberry, etc.
It's easier than you think. October 1, 2001
Anyone with access to a computer or a telephone can arrange their own "golf trip of a liftime", and Allan Ferguson can tell you how it can be done. His guide is honest, and arranged in a manner that is informative, interesting, and useful. His book removes the mystique behind the glossy brochures of the big tour operators. I have been to Scotland on three golf trips, and I can attest to the veracity of his tips and strategies. For anyone who loves golf, is thinking of making a trip to Scotland, and wants to save money, this is a must read.
Mission accomplished for this golf travel book September 7, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book title states the mission of the book clearly: a travel planning guide to golf in Scotland. The detail of this book really allows even a first time traveler to embark on the trip well-prepared for what's ahead. This books gives a thorough assessment of all of the top name courses in Scotland and also adds a couple of lesser known places to its review. The author gives a candid assessment of his viewpoints (both positive and negative) of the many elements that comprise a golf experience at these 60 or so golf courses. The author frames lots of possible trip plans. Much detail is devoted to giving the reader an image of the different types of lodging possible, a feel for when the towns are more likely to be crowded with other tourists and the know-how to secure tee times at the most elite courses in Scotland. The book even provides insights into what type of flights to book and how to find the best auto rental deals. This book provides the reader with various options to make his own custom vacation without the assistance of a travel agent. This book is a MUST for any traveler going to play the grand golf links of Scotland.
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