Golfing
news from the Spey Valley, Aviemore and Cairngorm
national park area
Live Scottish golf news feed
9th August 2006 (Ref: Badenoch and
Strathspey Herald)
There has been apparent deliberate damage to the
Spey Valley golf course for the second time running.
Holes around the diameter of a 5p coin have been dug
out of the green, Aviemore Macdonald Spey Valley golf
course are looking for anyone with information. Contact
Aviemoregolf and we will pass any information on.
Beginning August 2006
Andrew Mortimer, from Ashtead in Surrey, became the
first person to score a hole in 1 at the new Aviemore
Spey Valley course. Andrew, a retired surveryer plays
a handicap of 21, hit the hole in 1 on the 181 yard
hole.
The Aviemore resort who owns the course awarded Mr
Mortimer a bottle of champagne, an invitation to return
to the hotel / golf course for free.
Add youre hole in 1 or view other hole in 1's at
the Aviemoregolf.com hole in 1 record pages here.
July 2006
The new Spey Valley golf course is now open for business.
With a select group of VIP's giving the course a thumbs
up, the only way now is to drive forward and get the
word out.
June 2006
New Highland 'Passport' Gives Golfers Freedom
to Enjoy the Scenic Courses of Aviemore and the Cairngorms
Highlands of Scotland
Golf in the stunning Scottish highlands has become
more exciting and accessible thanks to a new Golf
Pass scheme launched this week in Aviemore. For the
princely sum of £20, lovers of the game can acquire
the new Aviemore and the Cairngorms ‘Golf Pass’
guaranteeing the holder a special 30% reduced rate
at all eight of the finest courses within the Cairngorms
National Park.
The Highlands is fast becoming known as a fantastic
place for golf as well as stunning scenery and the
new Golf Pass golfers encourages golfers to visit
some magnificent golf courses in the way other visitors
enjoy visiting our beautiful wild places. The Golf
Pass has been launched in response to the growing
number of visitors taking breaks attracted by the
area’s ‘must play’ golf courses
in the unspoiled landscape of rivers, lochs, Caledonian
Pine forest and the stately Cairngorm mountains range.
Purchase your Aviemore and the Cairngorms ‘Golf
Pass’ when you come to play any of the eight
courses supporting the scheme and you’re guaranteed
a hearty highland welcome at Abernethy, Boat of Garten,
Carrbridge, Craggan, Grantown on Spey, Kingussie,
Newtonmore and the newly completed Spey Valley Championship
Course at Aviemore. Each of the eight courses has
its own distinct characteristics which golfing visitors
will find challenging and enjoyable so there is every
chance holders of the new golf pass will want to try
them all!
Notes for Editors
The Aviemore and the Cairngorms Golf Pass can be purchased
at all participating golf courses in the area: Abernethy,
Boat of Garten, Carrbridge, Craggan, Grantown on Spey,
Kingussie, Newtonmore and the newly completed Spey
Valley Championship Course at Aviemore.
April 26th 2006
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is heading to this
year’s VisitScotland Expo celebrating the success
of The Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort.
The centrepiece of a multi-million pound regeneration
of the area, MAHR has helped transform Aviemore into
a year round leisure and business destination, which
has seen an unprecedented 22% rise in the value of
tourism (STEAM*).
MAHR is attracting families and tourists of all ages
with the ultimate Highland-based adventure package
including mountain biking, hiking, off-roading, nature
trails, clay pigeon shooting and white water rafting
on offer, with the Resort at full capacity over peak
holiday periods.
Now, with four hotels to cater for all guests, a
vast leisure arena, shopping complex and award-winning
restaurant, the Resort is about to unveil its latest
development, the Spey Valley Golf Course. The 72 par,
7,200 yard (6,800 yard off the women’s tee)
championship golf course is described by its designer
Dave Thomas, as a ‘jewel in his crown’.
Figures released in March also reveal that MAHR’s
conference business has doubled over the 2005/6 winter
season, giving a significant estimated £15m
boost to the local economy at a time when snow and
the traditional skiing attractions have been scare.
The success of the multi-million pound investment
has been achieved through the coming together of private
investment, public money and local business collaborations
to promote the very best of Scotland including its
magnificent countryside, traditional Scottish cuisine,
hospitality and nature.
Speaking about Aviemore’s success, Sean Sullivan,
the resort’s Managing Director, said:
“Eighteen months on and we are delighted with
the success of The Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort.
Aviemore has historically been seen as a ski centre,
however MAHR, the centrepiece of the multi-million
pound regeneration of the area, is making its mark,
offering all year round facilities for both the business
and leisure markets.
“We expect that the new Spey Valley Golf Course
will add to the success of the Resort. We are already
taking bookings for the course which is due to open
on the 26th May and hope to stage top-flight professional
events at the Resort in years to come.
“Location and facilities are paramount in attracting
conference and leisure business. People are realising
just how accessible Aviemore is and, once they are
here, they are experiencing an adventure packed stay.”
Last year, in addition to MAHR, Macdonald Hotels
& Resorts committed £150 million to a programme
of redevelopment across the group.
In Scotland, this investment is already bearing fruit.
The Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa in North Berwick
recently re-opened following a £13.5m restoration
which brought this Victorian landmark back to life,
with quality fixtures and fittings, open fires, new
conference facilities and a luxury Vital Spa with
pool.
The group now intends to fund similarly impressive
refurbishment plans at both the Macdonald Holyrood
Hotel in Edinburgh and the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel,
Golf and Country Club set in the rolling hills of
the Scottish Borders.
Facilities of the new Dalfaber golf course will include:
- Hire Clubs
- Buggies for hire
- Catering
- Trolley Hire
- Green Fees from £59.00
- Extensive Practice Facilities
Older news:
In Scotland, a brand new golf course at the Macdonald
Aviemore Highland Resort opens on May 26. The Spey
Valley Golf Course is set within the dramatic landscape
of the Scottish Highlands and is a 72-par, including
a 641-yard hole, in the spectacular surroundings of
the Cairngorm mountains, ancient forests and the River
Spey, two hours’ drive north of Edinburgh.
Tel: 08451 255455. Website link
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