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2011 Birthplace of Golf Program to St. Andrews, Scotland for Junior Golf Families |
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The 2010 British Open is being played in St. Andrews, Scotland July 16-19 and televised by ESPN Thursday and Friday from 4:00AM - 3:00PM, Saturday from 7:00AM - 2:30PM , and on Sunday from 6:00AM - 1:30PM (all times EDT)
The 2011 U.S. Junior Tours "Birthplace of Golf Program" will take place in St. Andrews and ESPN gives a free look at exactly where YOU could be July 12-21, 2011!
Padraig Harrington said it best in the Wednesday, July 15 USA Today.
"The setting, the history, all the things that have happened here in the town and on the golf course," Harrington says. "It's spine chilling. There is no other place in the world like it."
Harrington added, "The hair on the back of your neck stands up when you are here, no matter where you are in the town,"
U.S. Junior Tours has conducted programs in St. Andrews since 2003, I could not have said it any better. It is a magical place, a living museum dedicated to the great game of golf.
2011 information is available at our web page
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Why U.S. Junior Tours? |
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Experience international travel and golf 
U.S. Junior Tours' mission is to provide golfers ages 10-18 worldwide experiences including professional instruction, competition, and cultural touring all in an atmosphere that fosters learning and character development.
Our teams teams are made up unique young golfers who want to learn, practice, play well, and enjoy meeting other committed athletes who share passion for golf.
U.S. Junior Tours is searching for golfers ages 10-18 who want to tee it up and compete against Scottish juniors, play amazing links courses, and study the origin of the great game of golf.
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 | The Birthplace of Golf Program: July 12-21, 2011 |
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 Team members compete against individuals or teams from the countries we visit. This fabulous golf experience includes nine days at "The Birthplace of Golf", three days of unlimited golf on St. Andrews Links Trust Courses (Balgove, Strathtyrum, Eden, Jubilee, New, and the brand new Castle Course), open and match play against Scottish juniors, incredible sightseeing, and much more!
- Instruction from top Scottish PGA teaching professionals.
- Friendly matches, competitive matches, and open tournaments
- Interact with competitors, their families, and host golf officials
- Make new friends, learn about schools and social activities, swap email addresses, realize how differently similar you really are!
USJT Family Member Program is available for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, siblings and friends.
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Do You Qualify? | | |
Are all of the following YOU?
- Are between the ages of 10 and 18.
- Are a good and upstanding person that cares about others, and constantly aware of setting a good example in all situations.
- Have passion for the game of golf, have great desire to improve your knowledge and skill level.
- Are ready to challenge both your mental and physical attributes.
- Are eager to travel and experience other countries and cultures.
Acceptance to the program is based partially on athletic ability.
Even more focus is placed upon the young golfer's dedication to improvement, personality, integrity, and eagerness to travel and experience other countries and cultures.
Applications including handicap and references need to be submitted NOW! Only 12 students will be accepted for the 2010 program. Time is of the essence - please do not delay in applying.- there is no fee to apply, nor does it commit anyone to travel.
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Accommodations in St. Andrews |
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A good rest - a good round  Accommodations for this program will be at New Hall on the campus of the University of St. Andrews, a mere three-minute walk to The Old Course, the Links Trust Courses, and a five-minute walk to the city square.
Each traveler will have a single room in New Hall which offers modern en-suite (private bathroom and shower) accommodation with a double bed (4 feet 6 inches wide), a television, and tea/coffee making facilities. All linens, bedding, and towels are provided. |
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Another Note from the Director | | | |
 As I mentioned above U.S. Junior Tours offers unique opportunities to see experience golf either playing or just watching.
St. Andrews is unbelievable and I invite any interested families to apply for 2011.
Contact me anytime and allow me to put you in touch with past travelers so you can hear and read from people who have first-hand experience with U.S. Junior Tours
Kind regards, Scott Ott President USJT Golf Travel
Voice 608-793-1956
Toll Free 877-740-1321 North American Office 123 7th Street North La Crosse, WI 54601 USA
European Office
18 Queens Terrace
St. Andrews, Fife KY16 9JE Scotland |
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