THE EIGHTH FATHER AND SON TOURNAMENT
ST ANDREWS, APRIL 18th – 23rd, 2009

The eighth Father and Son Tournament to be held at the home of golf promises another truly international field. In all, golfers from 18 different countries including New Zealand, Japan, the United States of America, Sweden and Malaysia, to name a few,  have competed in this unique event, held in honor of the legendary Old Tom Morris and his son Tommy.

A true pioneer and exponent of golf, Old Tom Morris elevated the sport from its primitive roots as a legendary greenkeeper, course designer and professional golfer. Winning the British Open a staggering four times in the 1860’s, Morris remains the oldest person to have won the event at the age of 46 with his son Tommy winning at the tender age of 17. Tommy himself went on to win four Opens in a row. 138 years on, Morris and young Tommy’s achievements are once again commemorated as fathers and sons from across the world are invited to play in a tournament hosted by the courses designed and kept by Old Tom himself.

Held over five days, the tournament is 72 holes of competition golf over St Andrews New Course, Kingsbarns, Crail Balcomie Links and culminating at the legendary Old Course. There is availability for a maximum of 48 golfers (24 teams). The minimum age of entry is 14 years and the handicap limit is 24. Father/son-in-law teams are also eligible for this event.

GOLF TOURNAMENT INCLUDES:

• Five nights accommodation in the five-star Old Course Hotel with full Scottish breakfast each morning
• Golf on the Old Course(guaranteed), New Course, Kingsbarns and Crail, Balcomie Links.
• Lunches served each day in the Clubhouse
• Welcome drinks reception and three course dinner in the Old Course Hotel
• Whisky-tasting, kilt-fitting and buffet supper in the St Andrews Links Clubhouse
• Farewell Grand Scottish Gala Banquet (in full Scottish attire) at Charleton House, a stunning Georgian house built in the 1740’s by William Adam.  Kilt hire and drinks are included in the cost of the program. Special entertainment provided by a guest speaker with a traditional welcome of pipers and Beating of the Retreat
• Souvenir photograph taken of each competing pair on the Old Course
• Full use of the St Andrews Links Clubhouse, Kingsbarns Clubhouse and Crail Clubhouse
• Prize Giving where generous daily team prizes and overall prizes will be awarded
• Official souvenir merchandise
• Comprehensive documentation including presentation brochure, wallet, maps and itineraries
• Transfers each day from hotel to golf course and return including full bag transfer service
• Dedicated Old Course Experience Management team available throughout the tournament

COMPETITION FORMAT:

• 72-hole two man team competition (better ball Stableford format). The best net score will count at each hole as the team score.  The overall winners will be the team with the highest aggregate points over the four rounds
• Two other competitions will run concurrently with the team competition on the Old Course – Individual Stroke Play (Scratch) and Individual Stroke Play (Handicap)
• The Stableford competition will be based on ¾ handicap and the Stroke play competition will be based on full handicap
• Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive competitions on each of the four rounds

	Golfer	Non-Golfer
Father & Son Tournament	£2275/$4775	£1035/$2170
Upgrade to Sole Occupancy	£470/$995	£470/$995

Prices quoted per golfer in Pounds Sterling & US Dollars and include all UK taxes