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As part of the five-year development plan for The PGA Centenary Course at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, golfer Jack Nicklaus will return to the course he originally designed to oversee refinements to the layout in preparation for the 2014 Ryder Cup to be played at the property.

Work is scheduled to begin this coming winter, with the initial focus being on the 7th, 10th and 18th holes.

The intent is to modernize the holes for today’s game and technology, as well as create some slight aesthetic changes and a better flow for spectators. Nicklaus’ original design opened in 1993 and he has since been kept abreast of the course’s progress. Following a visit in 2009, he made some suggestions designed to help with the overall preparation of the course for the 2014 Ryder Cup.

A member of Virtuoso, The Leading Hotels of the World, American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts and Connoisseurs Scotland, Gleneagles is set in 850 acres in Perthshire, Scotland.

The hotel features three of the finest inland courses in the world – The PGA Centenary, the King’s Course and the Queen’s Course as well as the Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA, a destination spa with an extensive menu of the latest ESPA therapeutic treatments.

Sporting opportunities include the Shooting School, the Equestrian School (featuring one of Europe’s most impressive riding centers), the British School of Falconry (for an opportunity to fly Harris hawks), and the Gundog School (the first of its kind in the world).

Additional active pursuits such as off-road 4×4 driving on two specially developed courses, tennis, fly fishing, swimming, croquet and more.

Four restaurants covering a range of dining options from casual Mediterranean to formal and elegant including the two-Michelin-star dining establishment Andrew Fairlie.

It also has extensive meeting space with 13 private venue rooms, varying in style, capacity and technical facilities.

Gleneagles is located one hour’s drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh, both of which are easily accessible with direct flights from various U.S. gateways.

For more information, call 866-463-8734 or visit www.gleneagles.com

The Gleneagles Hotel — The historic Gleneagles Hotel, a complete resort set in its own 850-acre estate and surrounded by breathtaking Perthshire scenery, is elegant and spacious with luxurious and welcoming guest rooms