MacKenzie Classics Sample Tour
"Mackenzie classics"
Example golf tour sampling some of Englands hidden gems, including some original Mackenzie masterpieces
At a glance...
Day 1- Arrive, London Heathrow (LHR). Transfer to Dakota Hotel, Leeds.
Day 2- Golf, Alwoodley.
Day 3- Golf, Moortwon.
Day 4- Golf, Hollinwell.
Day 5- Golf, Woodhall Spa.
Day 6- Golf, Ganton.
Day 7- Golf, Seaton Carew.
Day 8- Transfer to LHR. Depart.
Alwoodley (A.Mackenzie)
Moortown (Ryder Cup Venue) (A.Mackenzie)
Ganton (#69 in World)(A.Mackenzie)
Seaton Carew (A.Mackenzie)
Woodhall Spa (Hotchkin) (#60 in World)
4* – Dakota Hotel, Leeds
5* – The Grand, York
- Best Bar– The Domino Club– Undgerground Jazz bar in Leeds located below a barbershop. Live music and exciting cocktails in this unlikely location make it one of the best bars in Leeds.
- Best Sports Experience- Premier League Football– Get tickets for a Leeds United or Nottingham Forest match
- Best Restaurant– Tattu– Fine dining inspired by Chinese dishes. This place is style and substance.
- Best Taste of History– York Minster. Explore one of the worlds most magnificent cathedrals. York is an old, walled city created by the Romans.
- Wildcard– Watch a show at Leeds Grand Theatre– Dressed head to toe in her finest Victorian velvet, gold leaf and ornate plasterwork, Leeds Grand Theatre has welcomed the best actors since 1878.
Recommended transport- Driver guide.
We always reccommend a driver guide for groups of 4 or more. This provides you with much greater freedom to explore and fascinating local insight, without having to worry about drinking too much.
If you’re budget conscious you can save money by allowing us to pre-book all of your golf / excursion transfers for this itinerary.
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Trip Itinerary
This itinerary takes you off the beaten track to some of Englands best "hidden" gems across the Midlands and North East. It's not your traditional bucket list itinerary for the average American golfer, but these tracks pack some punch and are very significant in the history of golf course architecture. Four of the courses are original Alaisdair Mackenzie designs; the man famous for Augusta National, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne started his career in England and these are his greatest pieces of work on English soil. The itinerary has a mix of Links, Heathland and Moorland courses. Remember, this itinerary serves just as an example of what your golf vacation could look like. Every aspect can be tailored to your liking- so if you want to throw in a few more bucket list courses, combine with a few days in Scotland or Ireland or spend a few days sightseeing it can easily be arranged. Speak to a golf travel expert today to begin planning your dream itinerary.
Meet & greet at London Heathrow Airport ( Manchester or Liverpool airport are actually closer but have less direct flights to the USA). Transfer to Leeds (3.5hrs), a good central location for all the courses you’ll play this week, so no need for hotel changes. Leeds is bustling city in the Yorkshire region with good gastronomic and nightlife options on your doorstep as well as beautiful Victorian architecture. Overnight at Dakota Hotel, Leeds.
The very first course designed by MacKenzie was Alwoodley in 1907. One of Mr MacKenzies very last courses was Augusta National so its apt that the par 5 13th at Augusta was inspired by the par 5 10th at Alwoodley . The course is just 20 mins from your hotel so plenty of time to explore the vibrant city of Leeds.
Another early MacKenzie masterpiece, Moortown is set in 175 acres of contrasting woodland and moorland. The club has a well deserved reputation of being one of the best championship venues; in 1929 it held the first Ryder Cup held on British soil and to this day continues to host major amatuer championships. After golf pay a quick visit to Harewood House which is just around the corner, one of Englands most imressive 18th century country houses.
Pricing
This is just an example itinerary; we do not sell “off the shelf” packages. All of the golf trips we plan for our customers are bespoke, and so are the prices. Price depends on the dates you travel, party size, hotel rooms, transport choices, itinerary complexity and so on.
It’s no secret that booking through a tour operator like ourselves is more expensive than booking the golf trip by yourself . We’ve added links to all hotels and golf courses in the “at a glance” section if this is what you’re looking to do.
If however you’d rather leave the admin of 20 or 30 separate bookings to the experts and receive round the clock support and advice from a passionate, local golfer, then look no further. We’re confident in the level of service we provide to every customer and are proud to offer fair prices when compared to our competitors.
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