Golf: Freedom of The Fairways
Golfing breaks represent the biggest sporting market share here at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel. Due to this we offer as much advice and help on courses, tee times, meal bookings, buggies, travel time and storage as we can.
The freedom of the fairways represents the best value golf ticket available in the Borders and full details are in the Sports Breaks section of this web site. Residents discounts for a number of local course can be made by contacting reception.
Valid between 1st April - 31st October 2006, Freedom of the Fairways adult and junior golf passports are available for 3 and 5 days and both offer unbelievable value. For example, if you play 36 holes a day for 5 days it will cost you only £10 per round!
The 3 Day Golf Passport: up to 6 rounds of golf over 3 consecutive weekdays (weekend 4 rounds) - costs £72 per person (£33 for juniors, aged 17 and under).
The 5 Day Golf Passport: up to 10 rounds of golf over 5 consecutive weekdays (weekend 8 rounds) - costs £99 per person (£49 for juniors, aged 17 and under).
Weekend Golf: Players wishing to play golf on a Saturday and/or Sunday can exchange 2 freedom of the fairways vouchers in return for 1 round of golf. All weekends must be booked with clubs in advance to avoid disappointment as there are a number of club competitions at weekends which take priority.
Seniors Golf: Golfers over the age of 55 years are now able to purchase 3 and 5 weekday senior passes that offer 3 rounds of golf over 3 consecutive weekdays for £44 or 5 rounds over 5 consecutive weekdays for £57. (Please note that senior golfers wishing to golf over the weekend would have to purchase a full adult pass).
Additional Costs: Please note that the championship Roxburghe Golf Course near Kelso charges a £20 Adult/£10 Junior supplement per round and Cardrona near Peebles charges a £15 (Mon-Wed) and £20 (Thurs-Sun) supplement per round. Supplements are payable on arrival.
How to purchase Freedom of the Fairway Passports
1. Click here to Book Online
2. Phone (within UK) 0870 608 0404 and pay for your golf passport by credit card. We accept Switch, Visa & Mastercard.
3. Once you arrive in the Scottish Borders you can purchase a Freedom of the Fairways Golf Passport at any of our Visitor Information Centres and at The Hirsel Golf Course.
4. Purchase your passport by sending your name, the dates you wish to use your golf passport and the appropriate remittance (please make cheques payable to Visitscotland) to:
VisitScotland Borders
Shepherds Mill
Whinfield Road
Selkirk
TD7 5DT
N.B. When purchasing Freedom of the Fairways Golf passports, parties of 2 or more should be prepared to provide the names and addresses of all those who will be playing.
Conditions of Freedom of the Fairways Passports
Passport is valid from 1st April - 31st October 2006.
Maximum 36 holes to be played on any one course.
3 day passport valid for 3 consecutive days.
5 day passport valid for 5 consecutive days.
Weekend golf: 2 vouchers may be redeemed for 1 round at the weekend. Please refer to the information on the individual clubs to determine the clubs that participate.
Please book tee times in advance, particularly if playing as part of a group and at the weekend. Courses may be unavailable on days of local competitions or events, particularly at weekends. All play is subject to local club rules and regulations - see individual golf club entries. Latest tee off time is 4 PM (on a 9 hole course this would be the last time for 9 holes).
Tickets are not transferable in time or from golfer to golfer. Golfers found abusing these regulations by any club will be asked to leave the course!
Vouchers cannot be redeemed for anything other than a round of golf.
VisitScotland Borders require the names and addresses of ALL players
Etiquette: As a matter of courtesy to other golfers and the clubs involved in the scheme, please ensure you adhere to the following important rules when playing:
1. Make any necessary pitch mark repairs
2. Replace divots as required
3. Allow faster players through - a must if there is a clear hole in front!
Temporary Greens: Please note that some clubs move on to temporary greens during October for essential maintenance. Please check with individual clubs for details.
Closure of Courses: In the event of bad weather forcing the closure of courses, VisitScotland Borders may be able to make partial refunds for vouchers unused on days when all the participating courses have been closed.
Loss of Passport: Should you lose your passport either before or during your visit, you will be liable to pay the full purchase price at the time of re-issue.
Insurance: VisitScotland Borders and the clubs responsible for the golf courses included in the "Freedom of the Fairways" ticket will not be held responsible for any loss or injury incurred by those participating in the foregoing scheme. In this regard we strongly advise that individuals participating should make their own insurance arrangements as refunds will only be given in exceptional circumstances.
Distances (in miles) to Local Golf Courses
- Place
- Distance
- Place
- Distance
- Cardrona
- 23
- Minto
- 13
- Duns
- 22
- Newcastleton
- 35
- Eyemouth
- 37
- Peebles
- 26
- Galashiels
- 8
- Roxburghe
- 11
- Hawick
- 17
- Rutherford Castle
- Hirsel
- 16
- St Boswells
- 0.5
- Innerleithen
- 19
- Selkirk
- 10
- Jedburgh
- 9
- The Woll
- 12
- Kelso
- 11
- Torwoodlee
- 9
- Lauder
- 11
- West Linton
- 46
- Lilliardsedge
- 1