U.S. Junior Tours 2009 The Birthplace of Golf Program

Two Programs Available

July 14-23, 2009
July 27-August 5, 2009
St. Andrews, Scotland

U.S. Junior Tours Golf Experience is an American based first class educational and athletic travel program for golfers ages 10-18 that provides worldwide experiences including professional instruction, international competition, and cultural activities

Golfers from all countries ages 13-18 and ages 10-12 with participating adults may apply, USJT Family Member Program is available. International students are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The "Birthplace of Golf" is USJT's most popular program.

St. Andrews is a living museum where interaction with its history is highly encouraged. The Links Trust encourages visitors to stand on the 1st tee of the Old Course where Old Tom Morris, Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Seve Ballesteros, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Tom Watson, Ernie Els, and Tiger Woods all have teed off.

The Old Course, unmatched in tradition, is closed on Sunday so the community may enjoy a walk on the course and visitors may pose and snap an unlimited number of photos.

St. Andrews lies in the Kingdom of Fife, it is a quaint little village that has much to offer in culture, recreation, shopping, and dining. The University is renowned for its educational offerings and in 2005 graduated Prince William, heir to the British throne. A USJT Golf group was in St. Andrews during 2005 spring graduation and by chance bumped into the Queen of England, Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla and Prince William! I can’t guarantee this will happen, but you will very much enjoy the locals.

The program begins at the St. Andrews Links Trust Golf Academy with a two hour lesson on executing shots on links golf courses. The academy is the best I have seen and a 2006 USJT Golf group was one of the first to use the facility. Steve North, the director, is a personal friend and was included in Golf Monthly’s 2007 list of Top 25 Golf Coaches in the United Kingdom.

What’s included?

• Three competitions (friendly matches, competitive matches, or open competitions) versus Scottish Junior Programs
• Three days of unlimited play on Andrews Links Trust Courses (Balgove, Strathtyrum, Eden, Jubilee, and New Courses)
• 2 instructional sessions at St. Andrews Links Golf Academy and practice time at the famous St. Andrews Practice Centre
• Opportunity to ballot (daily lottery) for the Old Course
• Airfare from Newark, NJ Liberty International Airport to Edinburgh, Scotland and return
• Luxury motor coach with professional driver
• Ground transportation from/to Edinburgh airport, to/from golf venues
• Single-room residence hall accommodations, private shower and bathroom facilities, linens, blankets, and daily towel service
• Daily cooked Scottish breakfast and dinner
• 24 hour supervision by USJT staff

Sample Itinerary

Accommodations:
Accommodations for all students and staff will be at New Hall on the campus of the University of St. Andrews. This facility has been personally selected for comfort, safety, and proximity to instructional facilities and golf courses.

Each student will have single room ensuite accommodations with daily towel service. Daily breakfast and dinner are included and are taken at New Hall.

24 hour supervision is provided by USJT staff.

The University of St. Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland, and third oldest university in the United Kingdom. Nestled in the city of St. Andrews, the university was founded in 1413 and boasts a lovely and charming setting. The city square is a mere five minute walk with access to shopping, historical attractions, and many ethnic restaurants.

A maximum of twelve golfers will be accepted for each session. Please apply now as the 2008 program sold out in just two months - Questions? Please contact the USJT office today!