The Old Course Hotel Goes 'Quackers'

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa in St Andrews is going "quackers" this summer by inviting people to join a very unusual hunt … not for ancient hidden treasure … but for ducks!

Some 300 golf-mad rubber ducks will be taking a quick and refreshing dip in the Old Course Hotel pond tomorrow (Saturday, 9th July) before flying off on their summer holidays – with members of the public who are invited to come and "catch a duck" from 11.00am.

Every successful duck catcher will be entered into a free competition to win a fabulous two-night family stay at the five-red star resort with luxury kids' amenities, a helicopter ride over St Andrews and beyond, tickets to the Scottish Deer Centre and golf lessons for all the family.

All catchers have to do is to take their duck with them and send pictures of it on holiday with them to the resort via Facebook or Twitter, making sure that any and all pictures are sent in by 15th August when the draw will be announced.

The duck on the most fun and interesting summer holiday will win its owner the star prize while three runners-up can choose from a selection of prizes, including a family golf lesson, luxury kids' afternoon tea or lunch for all the family in the Jigger.

Those who can’t make it to St  Andrews need not despair as 25 of the ducks will be hiding in special locations around the country. Look out for a duck in a historic or iconic Scottish place near you on the same day.

Those lucky enough to find one of these special ducks will also receive spot prizes from the award-winning resort when they email in a picture of the duck in that location. Check out Twitter and Facebook for the locations.

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, has 144 luxurious rooms including 35 suites, and borders the 17th Road Hole of the world-famous Old Course.

Boasting spectacular views across the links courses to the sea, The Grampians and St Andrews, the hotel's restaurant is renowned for its commitment to local and Scottish produce.

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