The Home of Golf Comes to PGA Orlando

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors and participants at
this year's PGA Orlando merchandise show will be given a chance to experience
a taste of the Home of Golf when VisitScotland teams up with some of
Scotland's top golfing attractions from 17-19 January.
VisitScotland, Scotland's national tourism organisation will bring across
key partners to showcase world renowned golf courses and exciting new packages
available to visitors in 2008/09. Visitors to the Scotland stand will be able
to meet with representatives from a selection of coveted golf courses in
Scotland and find out more about golfing on everything from championship
courses to some hidden gems.
During the 3-day show VisitScotland will also be partnering with whisky
brand Glenlivet for a unique Scottish networking evening. This event will
allow Scottish golf partners to create further strong links with key buyers
and tour operators in North America. Scottish partners attending PGA Orlando
include Macdonald Marine hotel & Spa, The Gleneagles Hotel, Wilkinson Golf and
Kintyre Golf.
"As the Home of Golf we are delighted to be able to showcase our world
renowned golf product at PGA Orlando. It speaks volumes about our country's
passion with golf that there are more courses per head of population here than
in any other country in the world," said Melanie Angus, Trade Promotions
Manager at VisitScotland.
"More and more tourism businesses around Scotland add to our golfers'
paradise each year. In 2008 we are looking forward to the launch of a new
development at Machrihanish Dunes in Argyll as well as The Castle course in St
Andrews and also further progression of the Jack Nicklaus development at the
Ury Estate in Aberdeenshire. These are fantastic additions when gearing up
for The Open at Turnberry in Ayrshire in 2009 and in preparation for the
return of the Ryder Cup to Gleneagles in 2014."
With direct flights from New York to Glasgow and Edinburgh with
Continental Airlines and Delta Airlines, Scotland is easier to get to than
ever before. Offering golfers of all abilities a vacation to remember,
Scotland offers the opportunity to experience everything from championship
courses to hidden gems, to meeting the locals in the 19th hole.
To find out more about the Home of Golf visit the Scotland stand at PGA
Orlando, booth #2785 from 17-19 January.
For more information on planning and booking a golfing vacation to
Scotland, please visit www.cometoscotland.com.
Notes to editors.

VisitScotland's partners at PGA Orlando:
-- DeVere Deluxe Cameron House
The Carrick golf course, designed by renowned architect Doug Carrick,
is at the forefront of a spectacular development which was completed in
2006. To complement the course DeVere Deluxe Cameron House has a full
spa, 3 dining experiences and 96 resort ownership properties plus an
extra 35 bedrooms.
http://www.devereonline.co.uk

-- Executive Golf and Leisure Ltd
For over 20 years, Executive Golf & Leisure have been creating tailor-
made golf tours in Scotland. Offering some of the most coveted golf
courses, luxury accommodation and first class transportation, Executive
Golf & Leisure are one of the few companies able to offer guaranteed
golf tee times at the Old Course, St Andrews.
www.exec-golf-leisure.com

-- Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa
Set in the historic seaside town of North Berwick and located in the
heart of the East Lothian golfing coastline, the Macdonald Marine Hotel
& Spa offers golf on its Championship West Links course. Having
recently completed a multi-million pound refurbishment programme, the
hotel offers elegant grandeur for a golfing break, complete with spa
facilities.
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/marine

-- St Andrews Executive Travel
Formed in 1992, St Andrews Executive Travel has emerged as one of
Scotland's premier golf transportation specialists. Located only
minutes from St Andrews historic Old Course, the company pride
themselves with a wealth of local knowledge and fantastic personal
service.
www.saxtravel.co.uk

-- The Gleneagles Hotel
Home to the 40th Ryder Cup in 2014, Gleneagles offers golf on 3
stunning championship courses, some of the world's best. Whether an
enthusiastic beginner or a seasoned pro, the courses will prove a
challenge for all. The PGA centenary Course, created by Jack Nicklaus
has five different tees at each hole, building up to the ultimate 7,088
yard championship test.
www.gleneagles.com

-- Wilkinson Golf
With a mainly American client base, Wilkinson Golf offer golf packages
the length and breadth of Scotland. From championship courses to
hidden gems, there is a package available for every level of enthusiast
and budget. With a dedicated team on hand to find the right vacation
for its clients, Wilkinson Golf have a high level of repeat business
which is testament to its client services.
www.wikinsongolf.com

-- Golf Aberdeen City & Shire
Set up in 2007 as a collaborative group between VisitScotland, Scottish
Enterprise Grampian and a range of like minded private sector
representatives from golf courses, golf tour operators, accommodation
providers as well as Aberdeen Airport, the ambition of the group is to
open up the North East Scotland golf tourism product taking it into the
21st Century.

-- Kintyre Golf
Home to some of the most picturesque and rewarding golf courses in
Scotland, golfing in Kintyre is a truly memorable and rewarding
experience. Gigha golf course on the small island off the west coast
offers wonderful panoramic views of the island and the mainland, while
Dunaverty Golf Club, renowned for its small, well kept greens offers
great views of the surrounding Mull of Kintyre.
www.kintyregolf.com

Golf Events in 2008
10-13 July 2008: Barclays Scottish Open, Loch Lomond.
Taking place on the shores of one of the most picturesque lochs in
Scotland, the Scottish Open is an ideal opportunity to see an
outstanding field of players from throughout the world.
www.barclaysscottishopen.co.uk
28-31 August 2008: Johnnie Walker Championship, Gleneagles.
Taking place on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles, this exciting
championship course was designed by Jack Nicklaus. A challenge in
every sense of the word, a visit to this event will be memorable for
years to come.
www.johnniewalkerchampionship.com
2-5 July 2008: Alfred Dunhill Links, St Andrews/Carnoustie/Kingsbarns
Having grown in stature over the last couple of years, this
championship sees some of the world's top professionals take on sports
starts and celebrities in a event that takes in 3 fantastic courses.
Previous contestants have included Michael Douglas, Bill Murray and
Samuel L. Jackson.

www.cometoscotland.com

SOURCE VisitScotland

Media, Elizabeth Bishop of Laura Davidson Public Relations, +1-212-696-0660,
elizabeth@ldpr.com, for VisitScotland