It's never to early to trip to British Open courses such as Carnousite. (Courtesy photo)

Pioneer Golf lends a hand to golfers traveling to Scotland, Ireland

Golfers from around the world descend on Scotland and Ireland from April to October each year. In Scotland, British Open golf courses such as the St. Andrews Old Course, Carnoustie, Muirfield, Royal Troon, and Turnberry are among the primary attractions. In Ireland, the top courses include Ballybunion, Lahinch, Portmarnock, Royal County Down, and Royal Portrush.

These courses and others are in great demand and difficult to book at short notice. When headed to the British Isles, it is never too early to plan your trip!

Pioneer Golf, Inc. (www.pioneergolf.com), located in Austin, Texas, is owned and managed by Peter Hazelton, a native Scot. The company was established in 1971 and is strictly a golf tour operator specializing in the British Isles. It customizes golf vacations for groups of four or more.

Clients often start planning their trip as early as spring of the prior year. Pioneer encourages those clients wishing to include the St. Andrews Old Course in their 2007 itinerary to have plans set by the end of August this year to have the best chance of securing a tee time.

If you would like to start investigating a trip to Scotland, Ireland, England, or Wales, begin with Pioneer's Web site at www.pioneergolf.com. An online planning tool will help you get started, and the testimonial section will give you an idea of the company's standing in the golf tour industry. Alternatively, Pioneer can be reached at 800-262-5725.

August 2, 2006