Tee it up for a friendly welcome

in the Borders

PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY VISITSCOTLAND

Four golf courses in the Scottish Borders have been named the friendliest in the region in the new Scottish Borders Golf Guide 2009. The new edition of the guide recognises the warm welcomes on offer at the 18-hole courses the Hirsel and Minto and the 9-hole courses St Boswells and Selkirk.

The courses are part of the Freedom of the Fairways Golf Pass which is featured in the new edition of the Scottish Borders Golf Guide for 2009. It has become the most popular golf pass in Scotland and is supported by Tontine Hotel in Peebles.

The guide, published by VisitScotland, provides information on accommodation and how to book golf at the 21 courses in the Scottish Borders.
The Scottish Borders is increasingly being recognised as a short break golf destination with an array of outstanding 18-hole golf courses. The Freedom of the Fairways Golf Pass covers all of the courses in the region and offers the 3-Day Golf Passport which entitles the golfer to up to six rounds of golf over three consecutive weekdays (weekends four rounds) at the cost of £88 per person (£44 for juniors).

The 5-Day Golf Passport allows up to ten rounds of golf over five consecutive weekdays (weekends eight rounds) at the cost of £120 per person (£70 for juniors).
‘’We are delighted to offer the golfers this fantastic product which represents great value for money considering the quality of the participating courses,” said Sandi Hellowell, Regional Director at VisitScotland.

“The prices have been put on hold for 2009 which is an added incentive to come here to play. As golf is one of the key themes of the year of Homecoming Scotland 2009 we are looking forward to welcoming more golfers to this beautiful part of Scotland.’’
Golf Passes are available to purchase from February 1, 2009 and are valid between April 1 and October 31, 2009.

There are 21 golf courses in the Scottish Borders to choose from. To purchase Freedom of the Fairway Passports either phone 01835 863170, visit the online shop at http://www.visitscottishborders.com/ or pop in to any of the Visitor Information Centre’s in Borders.

For more information on golf in the Scottish Borders go to: http://www.visitscottishborders.com/. The guide is available via website at http://www.visitscottishborders.com/Brochure.aspx%20visitscotland.com:

For more information on the Homecoming Scotland 2009 events programme go to: http://www.homecomingscotland2009.com/.