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Enter to win the ultimate golf experience in Scotland with Darren Clarke

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Get your passports ready, GolfWRX members.

This year, the 145th Open Championship pays a visit to Royal Troon on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland, and we’ve teamed up with Visit Scotland to take you and a friend on the buddy golf trip of a lifetime! Not only will you play Royal Troon in advance of this year’s Open Championship, you’ll also experience three additional links courses nearby, including Old Prestwick, the venue of the very first Open Championship in 1860.

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Prestiwck Golf Club

In fact, two winners will be selected to bring a friend on this ultimate Scottish Golf Experience courtesy of Visit Scotland, GolfWRX and TaylorMade Golf.

It gets better. Not only will we fly you out to Scotland and put you up in a hotel, we’re also going to set you up with the latest TaylorMade gear (yes, that means 14 new clubs and a bag), as well as some of the latest adidas apparel and footwear so you’re ready to take on the dynamic Scottish weather and play some classic links golf!

On top of that, you will play 9 holes with the 2011 Open Champion, current European Ryder Cup Captain, and TaylorMade staff professional, Darren Clarke, and join him for a pint in the clubhouse afterward.

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Sound good? Great. Well, in case you were wondering, here are the four incredible courses you will be playing: Royal Troon, Old Prestwick, Dundonald Links, and Western Gailes.

Check out the AMAZING itinerary below.

Hole No. 6 at Royal Troon

Hole No. 6 at Royal Troon

ENTER: MADE FOR SCOTLAND ULTIMATE GOLF TRIP

ITINERARY

  • Saturday 28th May: Fly to Glasgow, Scotland
  • Sunday 29th May: Arrival at the Gailes Hotel, Ayrshire, Scotland
  • Monday 30th May: 18 holes Western Gailes
  • Tuesday 31st May: 18 holes Royal Troon (inc. 9 holes with Darren Clarke)
  • Wednesday 1st June: 18 holes Old Prestwick followed by Whisky Tasting
  • Thursday 2nd June: 18 holes Dundonald Links
  • Friday 3rd June: Fly home

HOW TO ENTER

Unlike other contests, DO NOT enter on GolfWRX. Follow these simple steps:

  • Visit the Official Entry Page here
  • Select “I heard about this from GolfWRX” button
  • Fill out your information
  • While there, in 200 words or less explain why you should join us, who you’d bring and why.

That’s it! If chosen, you’ll get to bring a golfer friend to Scotland to enjoy this amazing experience with you!  Good luck!

Please see entry page for complete Terms & Conditions.

ENTER TODAY!

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10 Comments

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  1. AE

    May 10, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    No HTTPS, collect Name, Address and DOB.
    That’s very sloppy IT Sec stuff. if this DB is lost or sold there is enough info for identity theft.
    very poor from the visit Scotland guys and TM.

  2. MarkB A

    May 3, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    This would be great to win. Darren is a great guy. I still remember his Open win and his friend Phil waiting at the end to congratulate him.

  3. chris b

    May 3, 2016 at 8:38 am

    link doesn’t work

    • Zak Kozuchowski

      May 3, 2016 at 8:52 am

      We are working on it, guys. Please check back soon.

  4. Ryland Davies

    May 3, 2016 at 7:10 am

    would love to enter this but the link isn’t working! doesn’t take me to a landing page!

  5. TheInfidel

    May 3, 2016 at 4:17 am

    GolfWRX Staff: Are you SERIOUSLY telling me that a competition and a prize that is based in Scotland is only eligible to those who are resident in the USA? One of these days your prejudice towards all WRXers not in the US is going to come back on you.

    • Regan

      May 3, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      Umm agreed. Absolutely gutted that those of us outside the US cant enter what should obviously be an international competition, from what pertains to be an international golf website. Disappointed guys!

    • TeddyR

      May 4, 2016 at 7:46 am

      Strongly agreed. This is not a magazine limited to domestic distribution in the United States – it’s a website. In 2016. Consistently alienating international readers will not end well. There are plenty of other excellent golf websites out there.

    • Dan Moller

      May 6, 2016 at 11:50 am

      No offense guys but I doubt it’s them being specific about the US – Canada has some weird rules for winning things. I can remember since growing up hearing contests on the radio and tv & seeing them in magazines and newspapers… ALWAYS a disclaimer about it not being open to Canadian residents. Get on your legislators! …or move to the US where it’s more fun! 😉 jk

  6. B Clizzle

    May 2, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    If I win do I have to play with Clark

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