2013 Golf Chic (pdf version) - Ladies European Tour

Turnberry ResortSet on the rugged south west coastof Scotland, Turnberry in Ayrshire is adestination that has over time becomesynonymous with world-class golf andexemplary service. Both novice andprofessional golfers alike have aspired toplay its links courses and follow in thefootsteps of golfing greats.Welcomed by the iconic lighthouse whichstands proudly along the coastline, guestshave travelled to Turnberry’s shores for overa century for golfing and leisure stays. Partof Starwood’s Luxury Collection since 2009,the hotel has evolved to become as much aholiday destination with world class diningand facilities as it is a golfing mecca.Guests staying at the resort can play onits three golf courses; the Ailsa which isconsistently ranked as Britain’s numberone golf course; the 72-par Kintyre and thenine-hole Arran course for players practisingunder the tuition of Turnberry pros. InApril 2013, Turnberry will be broadeningits golfing offerings even further withthe opening of a Turnberry PerformanceAcademy.The Academy will adopt an entirely holisticapproach to the game and will provideone-to-one tuition for all abilities as wellas junior golf and ladies golf. There willbe a wide range of programmes availablewhich will incorporate the principles ofthe Titleist Performance Institute, lookingat technique, fitness and an individual’sstrengths and weaknesses as well as a SAMPutting Lab which offers ways to enhance aplayer’s putting performance using scienceand motion (SAM) analysis. Combined withthe TaylorMade Performance Lab whichuses a scientific approach to analyse thegolf swing, golfers are guaranteed to leaveTurnberry with a better understanding of thegame and an improvement in how they play.Turnberry’s fairways have been shared bythe game’s elite and casual enthusiasts fromaround the globe and there are few moreinspiring places to play golf. Overlookingthe imposing dome of Ailsa Craig and withdistant views of the Isle of Arran and Mullof Kintyre, the Ailsa course has hostedsome of the most sensational moments ingolfing history. A number of prestigiousgolf tournaments have been held on itscourses throughout the years including theLadies’ British Open Amateur Championship,Women’s British Open and four OpenChampionships. The Ailsa course was thesetting for the famous 1977 Duel in the Sunbetween Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson andmost recently in 2009, Stewart Cink battledit out to win in a nail biting four-hole playoff with fellow American Tom Watson.At Turnberry it’s not all just about the golf and guestslooking to indulge in some rest and relaxation after along day on the course retreat to the Spa at Turnberry.With a philosophy aimed at harmonising mind andbody, the spa offers a comprehensive selection ofESPA body wraps, body scrubs and massages as wellas hot stone therapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology andaromatherapy. Guests also have full access to thespa’s 20 metre swimming pool which has spectacularviews and the Technogym fitness studio.Gourmands are in for a treat as Turnberry’s signaturerestaurant 1906 and triple AA rosette contemporaryJames Miller dining room invite guests to samplelocal quality produce all created under the guidanceof the hotel’s executive chef, Justin Galea.Justin has local suppliers of the finest seafood, meatand vegetables and changes his menus frequentlyto reflect what is seasonal and at its best. He oftenincludes little surprises in his dishes includingingredients foraged from Turnberry’s grounds andhis lobster macaroni and cheese is an indulgent yetcomforting culinary extravaganza.For further information about Turnberry Resort or tobook visit www.turnberryresort.co.uk / 01655 333 991.124125