St Andrews will host The Open in 2010, marking the 150th anniversary of the first playing of the oldest major.

The tournament was first staged at Prestwick in 1860, with Willie Park Snr beating an eight-man field by two shots after three rounds of 12 holes.

Prestwick hosted The Open a further 23 times, the last occasion being 1925.

St Andrews is the only course to have held the event more often than Prestwick, and 2010 will be the 28th time it has hosted the tournament.

The Old Course at St Andrews was first used for The Open in 1873.

St Andrews hosted the 2005 championship, which saw Tiger Woods claim his second Open title and Jack Nicklaus play his final championship round.

Best of Scotland Holidays is pleased to offer the following package for the 2010 British Open Golf Championships so please contact us if you are interested in attending this prestigious event.

This package is based at 29 Bruce Street approx 36 miles from St.Andrews and is very handy for the GolfLink train to the course.

All hotel rooms are fitted with en-suite facilities and many extras that are sure to make your stay very comfortable. The hotel provides 4 star quality at 3 star prices. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct dial telephones, free high-speed internet access and tea/coffee facilities. There are disabled facilities in the hotel with easy access and plenty of inexpensive parking can be found in the vicinity, with over 150 car parking spaces directly at the back door.

The site has been designed by the acclaimed Redhouse Design Associates, who have designed some of the best small hotels in Britain. Adjoining the hotel “Collective” a live music/club/multiple bar and restaurant complex. There are four distinct areas. Firstly is Ristorante Alberto an authentic Italian restaurant specialising in delicious dishes from the Calabria area of Italy. Entering the hotel from the rear car park, you encounter Alba, our late night venue, with featured DJ's and dance floor. From our Bruce Street entrance is Harlem, a New York roadhouse bar featuring live music and in-house DJs. In the gallery of the hotel is Balthazar, an eastern inspired retreat, a luxurious area with a spectacular bar to relax and watch the party below.

Included in the above price is...

• 7 nights hotel accommodation (sharing twin/double room) in 29 Bruce Street, Dunfermline including Scottish breakfast, plus three dinners in the restaurant
• 4 packed lunches on the championship days
• 1 round of golf at Canmore Golf Club
• Return train from Dunfermline to Leuchers Station, then onwards by police escorted motor coach, on the four championship days
• Season Ticket for The Open
• VAT @ 17.5%

This package can be taylor made to suit your needs

Please contact

E-mail:  lesley@best-of-scotland.co.uk

Tel:  +44 (0)1333 360 395

Fax:  +44 (0)1333 360291

USA & Canada Toll Free:  1-888 678 1567

Please note the prices are as accurate as we can make them at this moment, they may be subject to change