Exclusive Resorts Announces St. Andrews As Newest Destination

By: Destination Club News
Date: May 8, 2011

Exclusive Resorts offers members a vast collection of prized golf destinations. Scottsdale, Arizona; Kiawah Island, South Carolina; Los Cabos, Mexico. Now the world's largest destination club has announced one of golf's most preeminent locations through a strategic alliance with The Eden Club in St. Andrews, Scotland.

Members will have access to the three and five bedroom private residences attached to The Eden Club, located on the grounds of historic Pittormie Castle, just a few short minutes from The Old Course in St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf. The Eden Club's dedicated golf concierges can handle arrangements at St. Andrews and more than 30 other local golf courses can be found within 45 minutes of the castle. Exclusive Resorts members will also have access to select golf tournaments and activities, including The Founder's Cup in St. Andrews.

"Our extensive collection of superb golf destinations is one of the best features of club membership," said Jeff Potter, Chief Executive Officer of Exclusive Resorts. "With the addition of The Eden Club, the preeminent private club in the world's most significant golf destination, we are raising our game yet again. Our members can experience any of the 38 different courses in the St Andrews area – including access to The Old Course – giving them unmatched opportunities to explore the landscape where golf was first played centuries ago."

As part of the alliance, members of The Eden Club will have access to Exclusive Resorts properties, including pre-travel planning services, pre-arrival grocery shopping, daily housekeeping and more.

"Our members are accustomed to the very finest experiences, whether on the golf course or on vacation," said Tom Lawrence, Chairman of The Eden Club. "We are delighted to partner with Exclusive Resorts because it has consistently met that standard, earning a reputation as the best, most convenient way to enjoy luxury vacations in many of the most sought-after destinations in the world. This is the perfect way to add another special dimension to membership and introduce the wonderful portfolio of luxurious Exclusive Resort homes to our members, who may use them for a variety of activities, beyond golf."

Exclusive Resorts and The Eden Club are planning to collaborate to create custom golf events each year at Exclusive Resorts' destinations for participation by members of both clubs.

No one can comment on the new alliance quite like Andrew Judson, a longtime Exclusive Resorts member and an early member of The Eden Club. "Exclusive Resorts members will experience the luxury, hospitality and service of The Eden Club's signature Pittormie Castle, along with access to the very foundation of golf in the home of the Royal and Ancient at St Andrews. I'm sure members of both clubs will find warm camaraderie over a wee dram or a hot toddy in Pittormie’s bar, through a common love of family, travel and the finest experiences golf can offer."